May 26 Watch 2:43 A shopkeeper’s humble opinion on when to reopen for business U.S. cities and states are trying to balance economic activity and public health. The consequences of those decisions fall squarely on small businesses, with almost half of their owners saying the pandemic is having a large negative impact on business. Continue watching
May 26 Transgender bathroom ban heard by federal appeals court By Associated Press A federal appeals court has heard arguments in the case of a transgender man who sued a Virginia school board after he was barred as a student from using the boys' bathrooms at his high school. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: Virginia’s Northam orders use of masks in public indoor spaces By Justin Stabley and Associated Press Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said at a news conference Tuesday that he’s ordering masks be worn starting Friday inside all retail stores, while using public transportation, and in any other indoor places where people congregate. Continue reading
May 26 Judge whose anti-rape advice was ‘close your legs’ loses job By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press A judge who suggested that a woman seeking a restraining order could close her legs to prevent a sexual assault has been removed from the bench. Continue reading
May 26 4 Minneapolis officers fired after death of black man who pleaded ‘I can’t breathe’ By Amy Forliti, Jeff Baenen, Associated Press Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander's video provoked widespread outrage. Continue reading
May 26 Judge strikes down energy leasing rules in bird habitat By Matthew Brown, Associated Press A U.S. judge has dealt a setback to the Trump administration’s efforts to increase domestic oil and gas exploration. Continue reading
May 26 McConnell discusses prospects for another round of pandemic relief By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The Senate's top leader says Congress needs to tend to unemployment insurance funds supporting millions thrown out of work by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 26 Trump-appointed U.S. attorney in Texas abruptly resigns By Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas Joseph Brown said in a statement Tuesday that he will leave office on May 31. The statement doesn't explain why the 50-year-old prosecutor is leaving the prestigious post except to say… Continue reading
May 26 Pence press secretary returns to work after coronavirus recovery By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence’s chief spokeswoman says she's recovered from the coronavirus and is back at work. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: Gov. Cuomo says several counties north of NYC have met criteria to reopen By Associated Press Several counties north of New York City entered the first phase of the state's four-part reopening process Tuesday after Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the region had met criteria for reopening including declining deaths and hospitalizations linked to the coronavirus. Continue reading