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Not so fast: US against release of Colombian cocaine kingpin
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Federal prosecutors oppose a bid for early prison release by former…
Turkish police detain gathered union leaders on May Day
ISTANBUL – Police in Istanbul detained at least 15 people, including trade union leaders who…
Fear of future that devastated NYC restaurant workers face
For years, working in restaurants has been a constant for Isabella Gutierrez. It was something…
Malta defends its use of private vessels to rescue migrants
VALLETTA, Malta – Malta’s government on Friday defended its use of private vessels to save…
Women, minorities shoulder front-line work during pandemic
NEW YORK – As America tentatively emerges from weeks of lockdowns, it is becoming clear…
Senate to convene with risks due to no quick virus testing
WASHINGTON – The Senate is set to convene Monday but the health risks from the…
Virus surge in Brazil brings a coffin shortage, morgue chaos
RIO DE JANEIRO – In Brazil’s bustling Amazon city of Manaus, so many people have…
Lebanese protest despite government’s economic rescue plan
BEIRUT – Hundreds of Lebanese rallied Friday outside the central bank in Beirut and elsewhere…
US prosecutors signal Honduras leader is target in drug case
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras – References to the Honduran president appear throughout U.S. prosecutors’ statements announcing drug…
Organizers cancel Southeast Alaska State Fair, citing virus
JUNEAU, Alaska – Organizers of the Southeast Alaska State Fair said Friday that the summer…
Shore towns cite virus to keep outsiders off their beaches
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. – American taxpayers helped pay for the sand on the Maryland…
For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle
MIAMI – Politicians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get…
Petition seeks to put Medicaid expansion on Missouri ballot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri voters could get to decide whether to expand Medicaid health…
New Orleans issues permit to demolition collapsed hotel
NEW ORLEANS – Plans to demolish the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, which partially…
Some meat plants reopen, but Trump order may not be cure-all
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Signs Friday that several big meatpacking plants will soon reopen might…
George Mason professor sues after sanctions for sex talk
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – A prominent George Mason University professor who studies the link between…
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of…
Indiana governor eyes big rollback of virus restrictions
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday the steps toward relaxing business and activity…
Black robes or bathrobes? Virus alters high court traditions
WASHINGTON – The coronavirus pandemic is forcing big changes at the tradition-bound Supreme Court. The…
Trump’s new press secretary pledges not to lie from podium
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s new spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, vowed Friday not to lie to…
Epstein frequented Harvard, had own office, report finds
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein visited Harvard University’s campus more than 40 times…
NCAA’s top doctor: Testing crucial to having sports in fall
Widespread testing for coronavirus will be crucial to having college sports in the fall —…
Analysis: NCAA moves toward athlete compensation, but how?
The foundation is in place for the NCAA to drastically alter its definition of amateurism.…
Committee agrees to initial allocation of federal aid funds
JUNEAU, Alaska – A legislative committee agreed Friday to the allocation of about $125 million…