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WATCH: 'No mask, no service' rule is OK for businesses, Cuomo says

By Associated Press

Business owners in New York will be able to deny entry to people not wearing masks or face coverings, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday.

WATCH: Pelosi says death of George Floyd in police custody was 'murder'

By Associated Press

Pelosi described the death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis as "murder."…

WATCH: Minneapolis police give update on George Floyd death investigation

By Associated Press

Minneapolis police will give an update May 28 on the investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on Monday night.

Doctors sue to block FDA abortion pill rule during pandemic

By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

Requiring patients to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to get an abortion pill is needlessly risking their health during the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of physicians allege in a lawsuit that seeks to suspend the federal rule.

WATCH: Mayor de Blasio says NYC businesses can't 'jump the gun' on reopening

By Associated Press

New York City businesses that try to reopen before coronavirus restrictions are lifted will face fines starting at $1,000, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.

WATCH: Secretary Robert Wilkie testifies on VA's response to COVID-19

By Courtney Vinopal

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie will testify May 28 before the House Committee on Appropriations about his department’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Roughly 2.1 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still slashing jobs in the face of a deep recession even as more businesses reopen and rehire some laid-off employees.

1 killed during protests following man's death in Minneapolis police custody

By Doug Glass, Associated Press

A man was shot to death as violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody rocked Minneapolis for a second straight night.

WATCH: Biden calls for justice in 'horrific' Floyd death

By Associated Press

Former Vice President Joe Biden called for justice and accountability for the family of George Floyd, a black man who died shortly after his arrest by the Minneapolis Police Department.

Trump opposition throws surveillance legislation in doubt

By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Legislation to extend surveillance authorities that the FBI sees as vital in fighting terrorism was thrown into doubt Wednesday as President Donald Trump threatened a veto and congressional Republicans and top liberal Democrats said they opposed the bill.