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Justices wary of making AIDS funding abroad conditional on anti-prostitution pledges

By Mark Sherman, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The Supreme Court's second day of arguments by phone was devoted to a new version of a case it decided seven years ago involving federal money to fight AIDS around the world.

WATCH: New Jersey governor gives coronavirus update

By Associated Press

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy held a news conference May 4 on the state’s response to the novel coronavirus.

Saints emails, lawsuits could be buried in church bankruptcy

By Jim Mustian, Michael Rezendes, Associated Press

A bankruptcy filing by New Orleans’ Roman Catholic archdiocese freezes sexual abuse lawsuits and could help bury the details of alleged cover-ups of predator priests and thousands of internal emails.

In clamor to reopen, many African Americans feel their safety is ignored

By Jay Reeves, Associated Press

Many African Americans watching protests calling for easing restrictions meant to slow the spread of the new coronavirus see them as one more example of how their health and their rights just don't seem to matter.

California sues Uber, Lyft over alleged labor law violations

By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press

California is suing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors under the state’s new labor law.

Amazon executive quits to protest employee firings, company’s climate change record

By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press

An Amazon executive says he quit his job at the online retail giant to protest the firing of employees who spoke up about the conditions inside Amazon’s warehouses and the company’s record on climate change.

Michigan communities holding largely mail-based elections

By David Eggert, Mike Householder, Associated Press

People in about 50 Michigan communities are participating in largely mail-based local elections that might be a blueprint for the presidential battleground state in November.

WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives coronavirus update

By Courtney Vinopal

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update on the state's response to the novel coronavirus on May 5.

Pelosi pushes new virus package as GOP resists big spending

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Democrats say key to any plan to reopen the economy is robust testing for the virus. They are also expected to propose another round of direct cash aid for anxious Americans, funds for states to prevent layoffs and more money…

Coronavirus fears may lead to big gap year for college students

By Charlotte West, The Hechinger Report

Many students have a simpler reason than travel or work for considering a gap year: They consider it better than spending a semester or even a year taking college classes online.