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Downtown Disney Reopening Met With Long Lines Despite Health Concerns

Long lines spilled outside Anaheim's Downtown Disney reopening Thursday way before businesses even opened.
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Possible Contagion: White House Reporter Tests Positive for COVID-19

A member of the White House Correspondents' Association who attended the briefings this week tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Trump Signs Historic Executive Order Expanding Educational and Economical Opportunities for Hispanic Americans

The executive order aims to improve access to trade schools, civic education, and personalized learning for Hispanic Americans.

California to Become First State to Sue Trump Admin over Foreign Student Visa Policy

California officials on Thursday said they intend to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration over guidelines announced this week that put restrictions on visas of foreign students from staying in the United States.
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Trump Campaign Official to Biden: 'Rooting Against Americans'

Trump campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh has told Democratic presidential nominee Biden that he is "rooting against Americans and their prosperity" on Thursday.
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Minnesota Tornado Kills 1, Multiple Farmsteads Damaged

Multiple farmsteads are damaged, one was killed, and two were injured after a large tornado touched down in northwest Minnesota on Wednesday.

Former 'Glee' Star Naya Rivera Missing, Presumed Dead After Swimming in SoCal Lake

Former 'Glee' Star Naya Rivera famously played co-captain to the William McKinley High's cheerleading squad, the Cheerios.

Trump Warmly Welcomes Mexican President For Historic Signing of Trade Agreements

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump could help improve the Mexico's investments community and break corrupt unions.
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Florida Man and Sons Selling COVID-19 'Cure' Now Faces Federal Charges

A family in Florida is now facing federal charges after allegedly selling COVID-19 cure called "Miracle Mineral Solution."
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Volunteers Needed for COVID-19 Vaccine Trials, Here's How to Register

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on Monday the website allowing people to register and volunteer for the clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines. Latinos and African-Americans are the top priorities.

Florida Becomes the World's New COVID-19 Epicenter as Daily Cases Hit 10,000

The state was one of the last to impose stay-at-home orders, but one of the first to reopen the economy. Cases surged weeks after its businesses resumed operation.
Texas sheriffs

Texas Sheriffs Say No to Coronavirus Mask Rule

A number of Texas sheriffs refuse to follow a new executive order requiring the wearing of masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the state.
Economic Stimulus Package Tax Rebate Checks Printed

Americans Who Earn More Than $40,000 May Not Receive a Second Stimulus Check

The next coronavirus relief package include direct payments for undocumented immigrants who were left out during the initial wave of payments.
MIT sues Trump admin

Harvard, MIT Files Petition vs Trump Admin to Block ICE New Order

Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to temporarily delay the recent immigration rules on international students studying in the United States.

New ICE Rules on Foreign Students Receive Backlash from Politician, Academics

A politician and some educators have criticized the new rules released by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that may deport foreign students in the United States if they do not comply with the regulations.

White House Refutes Trump's Niece Claims President Cheated on SAT

In her book, Mary Trump accused his uncle of cheating on his homework. She also claimed that the president meets all the criteria of a narcissist.

Blue Flu? LAPD Investigates Spike in Sick Calls over July 4th Weekend

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is investigating if a spike in officers calling in sick over the July 4th holiday was part of a protest against the slashing of the agency's budget.
Florida bar, restaurant shutdown

Florida Bar and Restaurant Owners Face Foreclosures

Florida bars and restaurant owners are not sure if it would live after the state banned the sale of alcoholic drinks inside the establishments.

Texas Education Agency Issues School Reopening Guidelines

Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced on their website Tuesday guidelines for the reopening of schools in about a month.
Trump withdraws the U.S. from the WHO

Trump Makes His Move to Withdraw US From WHO

The United States President Donald Trump has formally notified the United Nations (UN) and Congress of his intentions to pull the US out from the World Health Organization (WHO) amid the pandemic.