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Remembering Celtic Derek Smith, an unlikely sidekick lost to injuries and time
Boston - 5 May 2020 14:15
Derek Smith's moment in the Garden sun was fleeting. But for one night, it was as if he'd been a Celtic for life.
Coronavirus researcher 'on verge' of breakthrough killed in suspected murder-suicide
New York Post - 5 May 2020 23:55
Bing Liu, 37, was allegedly killed inside his Pittsburgh-area townhouse Saturday by a man who then went outside to his car and shot himself, WTAE, a local ABC affiliate, reported.
After 301 Days in Egyptian Prison, an American Teacher Flies Home
The New York Times - 5 May 2020 01:03
Under pressure from the Trump administration, Egypt released Reem Desouky, an arts teacher from Pennsylvania who was jailed over a Facebook page critical of the country's authoritarian president.
French Scientists Identify Possible Coronavirus Case from December
Time - 5 May 2020 14:35
(LONDON) — French scientists say they may have identified a possible case of the new coronavirus dating back to December — about a month before the first cases were officially confirmed in Europe. In a study publishe...
US awards 29 Purple Hearts for brain injuries in Iran attack
New York Post - 5 May 2020 04:56
WASHINGTON -- Six Army soldiers who were injured in a ballistic missile attack in Iraq in January have been awarded Purple Hearts, and 23 others have been approved for the award and will get them later this week, U.S. Ce...
Kim Jong Un skips ceremony to receive World War II medal from Russia
New York Post - 5 May 2020 16:17
The ever-reclusive Kim Jong Jun was a no-show again, this time to receive a commemorative World War II medal from Russia marking the 75th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, according to reports. Russian Presid...
Scientists claim to discover antibody that 'neutralizes' coronavirus
New York Post - 5 May 2020 16:09
European scientists say they discovered an antibody they say "neutralizes" the coronavirus -- hailing it as a potential treatment for the deadly bug.
Man burned cash after he microwaved it to 'kill' coronavirus: banker
New York Post - 5 May 2020 16:03Fauci to Cuomo: Don't think people realized how you were sucking it up
CNN - 5 May 2020 04:39
CNN's Chris Cuomo talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, who called him and his family almost every day to check in on their health.
Miami Beach park closes after nearly 9,000 Covidiots violate face mask policy
New York Post - 5 May 2020 03:54
A popular Miami Beach green space was reportedly closed Monday — five days after reopening — because nearly 9,000 people were caught violating the park's mask policy. South Pointe Park had initially opened back up We...
Skeptical senators question Trump pick for intel chief at confirmation hearing
CBSNews - 5 May 2020 16:43
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence will practice social distancing during Ratcliffe's confirmation hearing to be DNI.
2nd day of phone arguments about HIV/AIDS court case
ABC News - 5 May 2020 16:37
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor may need a refresher course on how to use her telephone
Norwegian has 'substantial doubt' regarding its ability to continue in wake of coronavirus
USA Today - 5 May 2020 16:34
Norwegian Cruise LIne warned it may need to reorganize completely as a result of the impact of coronavirus, which may include bankruptcy proceedings.
U.S. Treasury to start distributing $4.8 billion in pandemic funds to tribal governments
Reuters - 5 May 2020 16:29
The U.S. Treasury Department will begin distributing $4.8 billion in pandemic relief funds to Native American tribal governments in all U.S. states, the Treasury and Interior Departments said in a joint statement.
Senate Dems to grill Trump's pick to oversee coronavirus stimulus funds
New York Post - 5 May 2020 16:25
Senate Democrats are expected to grill President Trump’s choice of a special inspector general to oversee trillions of dollars in funding laid out in the coronavirus stimulus package about whether he has enough indepen...
NY AG reportedly probing NBC News over sexual assault claims
New York Post - 5 May 2020 16:21
NBC News is being probed over numerous claims of sexual assault and discrimination, just a day after longtime chairman Andy Lack was ousted, according to a report on Tuesday. The New York Attorney General has been invest...
New Delhi imposes 70 percent coronavirus tax on liquor sales
New York Post - 5 May 2020 16:19
Officials in the national capital of India have imposed a “special corona fee” — a 70 percent tax on retail liquor purchases as authorities loosened a strict six-week lockdown. New Delhi’s tax is meant to discour...
Venezuela says 2 Americans arrested over plot to topple leader
CBSNews - 5 May 2020 16:13
Arrests come a day after the government said it foiled an "invasion" allegedly "orchestrated" by the U.S. with opposition leader Juan Guaido.
Texas Rep. Vicente Gonzalez fractures back after 12-foot fall at home
New York Post - 5 May 2020 16:10
A Texas congressman fell 12 feet while working around his home, fracturing parts of his lower back, officials said. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat representing Texas' 15th congressional district, fell Thursday while w...
What Is Phase 2 of Reopening California? Some Businesses Can Reopen Friday.
The New York Times - 5 May 2020 16:09
Tuesday: Here's what we know about the soon-to-be-relaxed stay-at-home order. Also: the state's economy; and virtual tourism.
Fauci just crushed Trump's theory on virus origin
CNN - 5 May 2020 16:02
For weeks now, President Donald Trump has been making the case that the coronavirus originated not in nature but in a lab in Wuhan, China. He said late last week that he had a "high degree of confidence" that was what ha...
Another 1,700 virus deaths reported in NY nursing homes
ABC News - 5 May 2020 16:02
New York state is now reporting more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths at nursing homes and adult care facilities as the state faces scrutiny over how it’s protected vulnerable residents during the coronavirus p...