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A Pandemic Isn't a Reason to Abolish the SAT
The New York Times - 1 May 2020 21:55
For now, the SAT and ACT are more democratic than many of the other metrics used to evaluate college applicants.
She was asked to pay thousands for her coronavirus treatment, he got a free ride. She's American. He's Italian
CNN - 1 May 2020 06:48
Leah Blomberg and Marco Paolone both called an ambulance when their coronavirus symptoms worsened. Both spent time in intensive care, both were unconscious for days, and both were on a ventilator.
His pregnant wife was killed in a mass shooting. Her dying wish was for healthcare workers to have PPE
CNN - 1 May 2020 06:12
There was a long pause on the phone before Nick Beaton could finish his thoughts on how to best plan the funeral his wife deserves.
Hundreds of Rohingya Muslims Stuck at Sea in Refugee Crisis With 'Zero Hope'
The New York Times - 1 May 2020 06:39
At least three boats carrying Rohingya refugees have been adrift for more than two months. As of this week, rights groups that had been tracking the boats lost sight of them.
Michigan launches free condom delivery service during coronavirus lockdown
New York Post - 1 May 2020 01:46
Michigan is sending out special deliveries to its locked-down lovers. The state's health department has launched a new, free condom delivery service to help prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases ...
A Bit of Relief: Tea and Toast
The New York Times - 1 May 2020 21:35
"Quite honestly, one of the most disheartening things about American life is not the politics, not the incredible social division -- it's the way you make tea."
Reporter to Trump's new press secretary: Will you ever lie to us?
CNN - 1 May 2020 21:31
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tells reporters at her first press briefing that she will never lie to the press.
Antibody tests were supposed to help guide US reopening plans. They've brought more confusion than clarity amid coronavirus.
USA Today - 1 May 2020 05:48Coronavirus outbreak at Wisconsin convent leaves five nuns dead
New York Post - 1 May 2020 06:48
Five nuns have reportedly died during a coronavirus outbreak in a single Wisconson convent specializing in care for older sisters with dementia. Three of the nuns died within a week of each other earlier in April in the ...
Capitol doctor says he doesn't have enough coronavirus tests for all 100 senators
New York Post - 1 May 2020 05:52
All 100 Senators won’t be able to be screened for the coronavirus when they return to work on Monday — because there aren’t enough tests, according to multiple reports. The Capitol's attending physician, Dr. Brian ...
Tucker Carlson Gets Hit With Blunt Coronavirus Fact-Check Live On His Own Show
The Huffington Post - 1 May 2020 05:26
The Fox News host claimed young children can't spread the COVID-19 disease.
Off-duty firefighter shot on Far South Side
Chicago Tribune - 1 May 2020 02:26
An off-duty Chicago firefighter has been wounded in a shooting Thursday night at 99th Street and Yale Avenue, officials said.
Michael Cohen will be released to home confinement at end of May
CBSNews - 1 May 2020 23:31
President Trump's former personal attorney will return home about a month after he was initially scheduled to be released.
UK: Black Africans dying at much higher rate than white Britons
Al Jazeera English - 1 May 2020 16:15
Exposure to infection and health risks combined with social inequalities could explain alarming figures, IFS says.
U.S. Republicans push for coronavirus lawsuit immunity for business
Reuters - 1 May 2020 16:11
The top Republicans in the U.S. Congress displayed a united front on Friday in their drive to include coronavirus-related liability protections for businesses, saying such measures will be crucial to talks about future r...
Taliban attacks higher than usual following US peace deal -- report
CNN - 1 May 2020 16:04
In the month following the signing of the Trump administration's peace deal with the Taliban, the insurgent group increased its attacks on America's Afghan allies to higher than usual levels, according to data provided t...
A Private Equity Firm Is Blocked From Buying .Org
The New York Times - 1 May 2020 15:57
The deal for the internet domain for nonprofit organizations had set off fierce opposition.
Coronavirus government response: Trump calls US death totals 'very, very strong'
ABC News - 1 May 2020 15:51
Though the White House has not held an official coronavirus task force briefing all week, President Donald Trump has used other appearances to address the pandemic.
China's military expels US Navy warship from South China Sea
New York Post - 1 May 2020 15:21
China’s military banished a “provocative” US Navy destroyer from the South China Sea this week amid escalating tensions in the region — with the Communist country also expected to squash more pro-Democracy protes...
Michigan governor extends coronavirus state of emergency until May 28
The Week - 1 May 2020 06:27
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Thursday extended a coronavirus state of emergency declaration through May 28, saying "common sense and all of the scientific data tells us we're not out of the woods yet." The Repub...
Beverly Hills Council votes to resume cosmetic surgeries
New York Post - 1 May 2020 06:13
The Beverly Hills Council voted to resume elective and cosmetic surgeries as California continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The decision by the Council repealed the freeze on the surgeries — after moratori...
Trump threatens new tariffs on China in retaliation for coronavirus
Reuters - 1 May 2020 06:11
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his hard-fought trade deal with China was now of secondary importance to the coronavirus pandemic and he threatened new tariffs on Beijing, as his administration crafted retal...