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AP analysis: Some states are opening up without meeting key virus benchmarks

By Michelle R. Smith, Nicky Forster, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

An Associated Press analysis has found that 17 states do not appear to meet one of the key benchmarks set by the White House for loosening up — a 14-day downward trajectory in new cases or infection rates.

WATCH: Trump, Pence speak from White House on National Day of Prayer

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are expected to deliver remarks at the White House National Day of Prayer Service in the White House Rose Garden.

Protests in Indianapolis after police kill 3 in separate incidents

By Rick Callahan, Associated Press

Police in Indianapolis are facing protests after officers fatally shot two men and killed a pregnant pedestrian in three separate incidents just hours apart.

Esper, in first trip since March, defends coronavirus efforts

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

Esper flew to the headquarters of U.S. Northern Command in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to meet with Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, who is spearheading the military's support for civilian agencies combating the virus. It is Esper's first trip beyond Washington since he…

Advocates warn of more immigrant deaths without ICE action

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

Lawyers and immigrant advocates are warning that more people will die of the coronavirus in U.S. immigration custody unless the Trump administration improves conditions and release more detainees.

Justice Department dropping Flynn’s Trump-Russia case

By Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Justice Department says it's dropping its criminal case against President Donald Trump's first national security adviser Michael Flynn. That's according to a court filing Thursday obtained by The Associated Press.

Tourists arrested as Hawaii tries to curb virus spread

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press

Police in Hawaii are cracking down on rogue tourists who are visiting beaches, riding personal watercraft, and generally flouting strict requirements that they quarantine for 14 days after arriving.

New York City to test 140,000 for antibodies in next month

By Associated Press

Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will test 140,000 people for coronavirus antibodies between next week and early June…

Unanimous Supreme Court throws out ‘Bridgegate’ convictions

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The Supreme Court has thrown out the convictions of two political insiders involved in New Jersey’s “Bridgegate” scandal.

33 million have sought U.S. unemployment aid since virus hit

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Nearly 3.2 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the business shutdowns caused by the viral outbreak deepened the worst U.S. economic catastrophe in decades.