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House Approves $1.3T Spending Package With $210B Emergency Money

The House approved on Friday the six-bill bundle spending package worth $1.3 trillion, including $210 billion for emergency funding of federal agencies in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
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Florida Newspaper Pleads for Mask Mandate, Says 'We’re Dying Here'

South Florida newspaper, the Sun Sentinel, is asking Florida governor Ron DeSantis to do more amid the increasing number of coronavirus cases and deaths across the state.

Supreme Court Denies Request to Halt Border Wall Construction

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to block the Trump administration from using billions worth of funds to build a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Donald Trump Worries More on Mail-In Ballots, Doesn't Want to Postpone 2020 Election

Trump Says He Doesn't Want to Delay Election; But Worried on Mail-In Ballots

After suggesting a delay in the 2020 presidential election, President Donald Trump rows back and said he's just worried about the mail-in voting.

Former Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies of COVID-19

Former Presidential candidate Herman Cain died from COVID-19. Rep. Louie Gohmert, on the other hand, tested positive for coronavirus before his planned travel with President Donald Trump to Texas.
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Civil Rights Icon John Lewis’ Leaves Behind an Inspiring Legacy

Representative John Lewis has been known for his commitment to bring a new generation of leaders and activists. But that might not be the only thing he is remarkable for.
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'We Won't Stop': Trump Vows Justice for Slain Soldier Vanessa Guillen

The parents of slain soldier Vanessa Guillen met with President Donald Trump on Thursday and pleaded justice for their daughter. Trump then vowed to help the 20-year-old's parents find justice.

Arizona Shopper Regrets Destroying Face Mask Display in Target Store, Seeks Help

Arizona woman Melissa Rein Lively has recorded herself destroying a mask display in a Target store early July. Now, she regrets her actions and is in treatment for mental illness.

Life in Outer Space? US Wants to Build Nuclear Power Plants on the Moon, Mars

The United States is eyeing the possibility of building nuclear power plants that will be suitable on the moon and Mars. It released a request for ideas from the private sector on how to do that.
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HEALS Act Includes More Benefits Beyond Another Stimulus Payment

The proposed HEALS Act of Republican senators includes more benefits and incentives that Americans and those who qualify for it can enjoy aside from $1,200 direct payment.

USC Reports Coronavirus Outbreak at Fraternity Row, 40 Infected

A coronavirus outbreak has been reported at USC's fraternity row after around 40 people have tested positive of the virus, school officials confirmed Thursday.
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New Study Suggests Younger Kids Might Be Greater COVID-19 Carriers

Parents and teachers alike are worrying over school reopening plans in fall. Many parents have resorted to providing solutions in giving their children the education they need.

California Supreme Court Curbs ‘Pension Spiking’ Among Public Employees

California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that county employees are not allowed to pad their future pensions by cashing in years of vacation or sick pay or working longer hours before their retirement.
Postal Services Relief Loan Reaches $10 Billion Agreement from US Treasury

US Treasury Agrees to Lend Postal Services $10 Billion as Part of Coronavirus Relief

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) was granted an agreement of a $10 billion relief loan from the Trump administration.

Are There Medications to Treat COVID-19? Here's What We Know

Pharmaceutical giants are still in the race of finding the vaccine that could prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Fortunately, there are drugs that had reportedly shown efficacy in treating the disease.
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Phoenix Sued Over Immigrants Not Receiving COVID-19 Relief Funds

Two nonprofit groups in Arizona have sued the city of Phoenix in the federal court for not including some immigrants in the recent COVID-19 relief aid.
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Vanessa Guillen's Family to Meet With Trump Over Sex Misconduct Bill

Vanessa Guillen's family is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump on Thursday over the new "#IAmVanessaGuillen" bill, a measure aiming to help sexual harassment victims.
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Second Stimulus Qualification: Will You Qualify for the HEALS Act?

Here are the qualifications of those who will receive a direct payment of $1,200 and more based on the proposed HEALS Act of the Republican senators.

New Study Links Spring School Closures to Decline in COVID-19 Cases and Deaths

School closures in spring resulted to reductions in COVID-19 cases and deaths by up to 60 percent in some areas of the country, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on Wednesday.published in the medical journal JAMA on Wednesday.

Heroes in Orange: 3 Inmates Save the Life of a Deputy

Three inmates were praised by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) after saving a deputy, who was suffering from a cardiac accident.