World reaches 400,000 virus deaths as pope urges caution
BARCELONA, Spain — The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday, a day after the government of Brazil broke with standard public…
Virginia city removes 176-year-old slave auction block
A 176-year-old slave auction block has been removed from a Virginia city’s downtown June 5, 2020, 3:09 PM 2 min read 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this…
Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic
Movie theater chain AMC warns that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over…
Democrats to interview ousted State Department watchdog
WASHINGTON — Members of three House and Senate committees will interview former State Department Inspector General Steve Linick on Wednesday as part of an investigation by House Democrats into his…
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall versions of a popular diabetes drug due to contamination with an ingredient linked to cancer By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer…
Take 2 for SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch with more storms
SpaceX is taking a second shot at launching astronauts, but rain and storm clouds are threatening more delays By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer May 29, 2020, 8:56 PM 4…