A county in Mississippi has been dealt a serious economic blow by the new coronavirus. Gambling halls and associated businesses have been shuttered for two months, and thousands of people in Tunica County are out of work. (May 19)
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Bronx ‘city within a city’ shaken by virus toll
The largest single residential complex in the U.S. has become one the neighborhoods hardest hit by the coronavirus in New York. (May 20)
Georgia police releases Arbery videos from 2017
The Glynn Police Department released two bodycam videos from 2017 – one shows Ahmaud Arbery’s car being searched and an officer trying to stun him. The other shows Arbery arrested on shoplifting charges. (May 19)
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Flooding forces evacuations in Michigan
People living along two mid-Michigan lakes and parts of a river have been evacuated following several days of heavy rain that produced flooding and put pressure on dams in the area. (May 19)
Trump announces $16B direct aid to US farmers
President Donald Trump announces that $16B will be paid directly to farmers, ranchers for food supply safety during the coronavirus pandemic. Ag. Sec. Sonny Perdue says these funds will not be sent to farmers who have had to euthanize livestock. (May 1…
Today in History for May 19th
Highlights during this day in history: Actress Marilyn Monroe sings a sultry ‘Happy Birthday’ to President John F. Kennedy; Black militant Malcolm X born; Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dies; The Who’s Pete Townshend born. (May 19)
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The-Dream on co-writing ‘Savage’ remix, new album and going back to college
Grammy award-winning songwriter “The-Dream” reveals how the “Savage” remix came together. He also talks about his new solo album, “SXTP4” and enrolling in the Savannah College of Art and Design to study luxury fashion. (May 18)
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Analysis: Trump taking unproven COVID-19 remedy
President Donald Trump says he’s taking the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine that he has touted as a treatment or for prevention of COVID-19. Medical experts say it’s an unproven treatment that can have serious side effects. (May 18)
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Barr: Criminal probes of Biden, Obama unlikely
Insisting the criminal justice system won’t be used for political ends, Attorney General William Barr says he doesn’t expect a review into the Russia investigation origins to lead to criminal probes of Joe Biden or former President Barack Obama. (May 1…
Ukraine doctors struggle with coronavirus
Doctors in Ukraine are struggling with broken or substandard equipment, a lack of drugs, low wages, all as they battle the coronavirus pandemic. (May 18)