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In Michigan, political divides create two pandemic realities

By Daniel Bush

In interviews across the state, Michigan residents expressed a wide range of views about the coronavirus pandemic, and why their political beliefs help shape their public health decisions.

Seeking refuge in U.S. amid pandemic, children fleeing danger are expelled

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

More than 2,000 unaccompanied children have been expelled from the United States since March under an emergency declaration enacted by the Trump administration.

Workers want mandated temp checks for casino patrons

By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Five Atlantic City casinos are not physically checking the temperatures of guests entering the property, workers say.

Fort Hood has high rates of murder, assault says Army secretary

By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America

McCarthy visited the based Thursday as part of an independent review he ordered of the command climate at Fort Hood following the slaying of Spc. Vanessa Guillen.

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid calling it a ‘nightmare’

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Even if Congress does reach a deal, the extra unemployment amount is likely to be less than $600. By the time the money starts flowing, it could be too late for many Americans who are already in dire straits.

WATCH: Pelosi and Schumer urge continued unemployment assistance

By Associated Press

At a news conference Thursday morning, Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., staked out a firm position to extend financial assistance to unemployed Americans.

WATCH: Trump delivers remarks on Ohio economy, Biden

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Forced to play defense in states he led comfortably months ago, President Donald Trump set his sights on Ohio on Thursday in an attempt to reframe the centerpiece of his reelection pitch.

4 indicted in $60 million Ohio bribery probe plead not guilty

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Associated Press

Former Republican House Speaker Larry Householder and four others are charged with racketeering for their roles in the alleged scheme, under a law federal prosecutors typically use to charge gang members.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive for virus ahead of Trump visit

By Farnoush Amiri, Report for America, Dan Sewell, Associated Press

His office said the 73-year-old DeWine had no symptoms, but was returning to Columbus before Trump had landed.

Portland police, protesters clash for 2nd consecutive night

By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

Turmoil on the streets has continued miles away from the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse, as demonstrators rallying to defund the local police force get into confrontations with officers late at night.