Jul 20 Watch 3:09 Trump’s deployment of federal agents to quell Portland protests draws local ire By John Yang, Rachel Wellford As U.S. protests continue over police violence and racism, some of them have been met with a federal response. One such place is Portland, Oregon -- where local officials believe the presence of federal agents is doing more harm than… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 6:16 Oregon governor says ‘Trump troops’ in Portland are escalating tensions, not easing them Kate Brown is governor of Oregon, where ongoing protests over race and police violence have attracted federal attention. Some agents deployed to Portland have refused to identify themselves to protesters, and their tactics have drawn criticism -- and even provoked… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 8:48 Why the U.S. still doesn’t have control of COVID-19, 6 months after pandemic began It was just about six months ago that the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the U.S. Since then, the pandemic has exacted an enormous toll in terms of both human lives and economic harm -- with no end… Continue watching
Jul 20 St. Louis couple charged for pulling guns at protest By Jim Salter, Associated Press St. Louis' top prosecutor has told AP that she's charging a white husband and wife with felony unlawful use of a weapon for displaying guns during a racial injustice protest outside their mansion. Continue reading
Jul 20 FDA calls for removal of fruity, disposable vapes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. health officials are cracking down on a brand of fruity disposable e-cigarettes that is popular with teenagers, saying the company never received permission to sell them in the U.S. Continue reading
Jul 20 Federal government under scrutiny for crackdown on Portland protesters By Associated Press President Donald Trump has decried the demonstrations. But city and state officials say they don't want the federal forces intervening in Portland's protests against racial injustice. Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: Chicago mayor says Trump could help stem flow of guns By Associated Press Top leaders in the U.S. House said Sunday they were "alarmed" by the Trump administration's tactics against protesters in Portland and other cities, including Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood and Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press As other governors move to mandate masks and face coverings for people in public spaces, DeSantis said he has no such plans and will leave the issue for local leaders to decide. Continue reading
Jul 20 Amid COVID-19 pandemic, health officials brace for insect-borne illnesses By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are warning about another potentially bad summer for EEE virus and other insect-borne illnesses. Continue reading
Jul 20 Son of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas killed, and her husband shot By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press The shooting occurred Sunday evening at the North Brunswick home of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, and killed her son, Daniel, Chief District Judge Freda Wolfson told The Associated Press. Continue reading