Ohio House speaker, 4 others arrested in $60M bribery case
The powerful Republican speaker of the Ohio House and four associates have been arrested in a $60 million federal bribery case connected to a taxpayer-funded bailout of Ohio’s two nuclear…
Black kids die more often after surgery, new research shows
A new U.S. study shows Black children die more often after common surgeries than whites By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer July 20, 2020, 4:01 AM 2 min read Share…
Size mattered: Big companies got coronavirus loans first
NEW YORK — Ever since the U.S. government launched its emergency lending program for small businesses on April 3, there have been complaints that bigger companies had their loans approved…
UK suspends extradition arrangements with Hong Kong
Britain’s government has suspended its extradition arrangements with Hong Kong, after China imposed a tough new national security law By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press July 20, 2020, 2:48 PM 3…
Portland protesters gassed after setting fire at courthouse
Protesters outside Portland’s U.S. courthouse set a fire in the building’s entryway in yet another night of conflict with federal agents July 20, 2020, 2:32 PM 4 min read Share…
The Latest: Mexico says its COVID-19 deaths surpass 35,000
MEXICO CITY — Mexico has registered 736 more COVID-19 deaths and 7,257 more confirmed cases of coronavirus infections. Mexico now has more than 35,000 deaths from the pandemic, the fourth…
No end in sight, Congress confronts new virus crisis rescue
WASHINGTON — It stands as the biggest economic rescue in U.S. history, the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill swiftly approved by Congress in the spring. And it’s painfully clear now,…
Chicago police, protesters clash during bid to topple statue
Protesters trying to topple a Christopher Columbus statue in downtown Chicago’s Grant Park clashed with police who responded violently with batons after they say officers were struck by fireworks and…
Prosecutor: Video shows NYC dismemberment suspect buying saw
Prosecutors say surveillance video shows a personal assistant charged in the death of a 33-year-old tech entrepreneur found dismembered buying the electric saw and cleaning supplies found at the crime…
Atlanta lowering flags indefinitely to honor Rep. John Lewis
Atlanta is lowering flags to half-staff indefinitely to honor Rep. John Lewis, who represented the city for more than 30 years in Congress before his death July 18, 2020, 6:50…