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Trump rips Navarro's critique on Dr. Fauci: 'He shouldn't be doing that'
July 15, 2020 | 4:52pmThe White House on Wednesday distanced itself from an incendiary op-ed by trade adviser Peter Navarro trashing Dr. Anthony Fauci — with President Trump saying Navarro “shouldn’t be doing that.”...
George Floyd's family files lawsuit against Minneapolis Police Department
July 15, 2020 | 4:13pmThe family of George Floyd filed suit Wednesday against the Minneapolis Police Department and the officers involved in his death. The suit specifically names Police Officer Derek Chauvin — who...
'He’s a great gentleman': Trump says he'd welcome Flynn back on campaign
July 15, 2020 | 1:33pmPresident Trump said Tuesday that he would welcome ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn back with open arms to campaign for his reelection.
First US governor tests positive for coronavirus
July 15, 2020 | 1:03pmThe revelation came as Oklahoma saw a surge of coronavirus cases.
Maskless mob confronts French prez, wife
July 15, 2020 | 12:35pmFrench President Emmanuel Macron’ and his wife Brigitte were confronted by maskless protesters during a Bastille Day stroll in a public garden, raising new concerns about their security arrangements.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized with fever, chills
July 14, 2020 | 6:10pmGinsburg, 87, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2009, a decade after she had been surivived a battle with colon cancer.
GOP may move Florida convention outside as COVID-19 cases soar
July 14, 2020 | 4:16pmRepublicans plan to move their convention nominating President Trump for a second term from an indoor arena to an outdoor venue as Florida’s coronavirus cases spike, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing...
Trump calls Jeff Sessions 'a disaster,' praises rival Tommy Tuberville
July 14, 2020 | 1:57pmPresident Trump again trashed ally-turned-adversary Jeff Sessions on Tuesday as the former attorney general fights for his political life in a primary election that could lead to his return to...
China buys more American corn to comply with US trade deal
July 14, 2020 | 12:16pmChina made its largest one-day purchase of US corn on record on Tuesday, its second massive purchase for the agricultural staple in less than a week as it tries to...
Blaze aboard USS Bonhomme Richard ship in San Diego still raging
July 13, 2020 | 5:56pmMore than 400 sailors on Monday were still struggling to extinguish the massive fire raging aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego — and Navy brass can’t say how...
California closes churches, gyms, indoor dining, bars as COVID-19 cases spike
July 13, 2020 | 4:27pmCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday rolled back much of the reopening of his state, closing bars and indoor dining statewide and also ordered gyms, churches and hair salons shut...
Judge demands information on Roger Stone's commutation
July 13, 2020 | 2:05pmThe Department of Justice on Monday released President Trump’s commutation order for his longtime pal Roger Stone, revealing that it wiped away his fine and two-years of probation as well...
Why Texas coronavirus death toll may be higher than officially reported
July 13, 2020 | 1:19pmCoronavirus cases are spiking in Texas, but the death toll may be higher than state health officials have reported because the Lone Star State only records confirmed deaths from COVID-19...
Planned Parenthood launches campaign backing Biden
July 13, 2020 | 11:59amThe ads will run in Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Colorado, Arizona, Florida, Wisconsin and Minnesota, the website reported.
Coronavirus spikes could mean return to lockdowns, WHO warns
July 10, 2020 | 6:10pmThe World Health Organization said Friday that countries may have to lock down again as coronavirus cases continue to spike worldwide, with over 12 million now reported -- more than...
Trump could commute Roger Stone's sentence tonight, report says
July 10, 2020 | 4:53pmPresident Trump was expected to announce as early as Friday night that he would commute Roger Stone’s sentence -- just days before his longtime political adviser was due to report...
Florida governor says if Walmart is open, schools should be too
July 10, 2020 | 2:40pm“I want our kids to be able to minimize this education gap that I think has developed," the Florida governor said.
Appeals court delays decision on dismissal of Michael Flynn charges
July 10, 2020 | 1:54pmA federal appeals court on Friday stayed a decision ordering that a judge accept the Justice Department’s motion to drop its criminal case against fired national security adviser Michael Flynn....
Trump hints at pardon for longtime adviser Roger Stone
July 10, 2020 | 1:21pmPresident Trump on Friday hinted that he's considering a presidential pardon for his longtime adviser Roger Stone, who is due to report to a federal prison on Tuesday to serve...
Buffalo removes Christopher Columbus statue to prevent vandalism
July 10, 2020 | 12:42pmA statue of Christopher Columbus was removed from Columbus Park on Buffalo’s West Side at the request of an Italian American group to prevent vandalism and demonstrate how change can...