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Judson Jones, Derek Van Dam and Virginia Langmaid, CNN Meteorologists
Hurricane Douglas, the strongest storm on the planet, moves toward Hawaii
Hurricane Douglas, currently the strongest storm on Earth, packs dangerous winds of 120 mph that extend 25 miles from the eye as it approaches Hawaii.4 years ago
GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press
Portland standoff with US agents ongoing after mayor gassed
The tense, ongoing standoff between U.S. government agents and protesters in Portland, Oregon has extended into yet another day after the city’s mayor was tear-gassed outside a federal courthouse during a raucous demonstration.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah GOP leader responds to President’s convention announcement
Utah GOP Chair Derek Brown says canceling the "party" portion of the RNC Convention in Jacksonville, FL, was the right thing to do.4 years ago
ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
President Trump has canceled the bulk of the GOP National Convention scheduled for Florida next month, citing a "flare-up" of the coronavirus.4 years ago
LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent
McConnell set to unveil new virus aid, despite GOP revolt
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is set to unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package. The Republican leader is pushing past a GOP revolt over big spending and differences with the White House as the virus crisis worsens.4 years ago
MALCOLM RITTER AP Science Writer
Stone tools suggest earlier human presence in North America
Stone tools from a Mexican cave suggest people were living in North America much earlier than most scientists think. Researchers reported Wednesday that the tools date to as early as 26,500 years ago, about 10,000 years before the generally accepted date for the earliest human presence in North America.4 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Trader Joe’s renaming international food products
Trader Joe's is renaming their lines of international food products. A California high-school senior, Briones Bedell, started the petition two weeks ago.4 years ago
BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press
Sierra Club apologizes for founder John Muir’s racist views
The Sierra Club has apologized for the racist views of founder John Muir, the naturalist who helped spawn environmentalism.4 years ago
ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
Pres Trump says virus in US will get worse before it gets better
At the revived daily coronavirus briefings, President Donald Trump warned that the coronavirus pandemic will get worse in the U.S. before it gets better.4 years ago
JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ delayed indefinitely by virus
Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” which had hoped to herald Hollywood’s return to big theatrical releases, has yet again postponed its release due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.4 years ago
Alicia Lee, CNN
Taco Bell says goodbye to classics, making room for two new menu items
The fast food chain Taco Bell announced Friday that it will be simplifying its menu by retiring 11 items, and adding two new meals.4 years ago
Alaa Elassar, CNN
A bank is paying people to bring in their spare change amid the coin shortage
A Wisconsin bank is bringing change to their community by helping local businesses struggling because of the nationwide coin shortage.4 years ago
Ellie Kaufman, Pete Muntean and Laura Robinson, CNN
At least 15 women are accusing Washington Redskins staffers of sexual harassment, report says
The Washington Redskins have launched an internal investigation after 15 former female employees and two journalists who covered the team accused team staffers of sexual harassment and verbal abuse, the team told CNN.4 years ago
Maddie Burakoff and Saeed Ahmed, CNN
National Ice Cream Day: Fun facts about everyone’s favorite frozen treat
I scream, you scream. Americans will have an excuse Sunday to dig into their favorite flavors as the country celebrates National Ice Cream Day.4 years ago
Evan Simko-Bednarski, Alec Snyder, and Laura Ly, CNN
Lawsuit claims Breonna Taylor lived for ‘5 to 6 minutes’ after being shot
Breonna Taylor was briefly alive for "five to six minutes" after being shot, according to a claim made in a lawsuit filed by Taylor's mother.4 years ago
Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
What happens to John Lewis’ vacant US House seat in Georgia
As the remembrances poured in for John Lewis, the 5th Congressional District in Georgia he served for decades is left without a representative in Congress.4 years ago
LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
COVID-19 and kids: some studies suggest kids are less likely to become infected and more likely to have mild symptoms.4 years ago
ANDREW SELSKY and GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press
Oregon officials decry arrests by federal agents in Portland
Federal agents have taken into custody people in the streets of Portland, not close to the federal property they were sent to protect.4 years ago
LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press
Pentagon bans Confederate flag in carefully written policy
The Pentagon is banning displays of the Confederate flag on military installations, using a carefully worded policy described as a creative way to bar the flag's display without openly contradicting or angering President Donald Trump.4 years ago
Colby Walker
Amazon looks to hire 1,500 new full-time positions in West Jordan
Amazon announced Friday that it plans to hire 1,500 new full-time positions ahead of the launch of their newest fulfillment center in West Jordan.4 years ago
Oliver Effron, CNN Business
White Castle is testing a burger-grilling robot named Flippy
White Castle is introducing a burger-grilling robot — and it might flip the entire restaurant industry.4 years ago
ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer
List of national retail chains requiring masks is growing
Target, CVS Health and Publix Super Markets on Thursday joined the growing list of major retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.4 years ago
Nathaniel Meyersohn and Allison Morrow, CNN Business
CVS and Target join other major retailers in requiring masks in US stores
CVS and Target join Walmart, Kroger and Kohl's and announce they will require customers to wear masks in their stores across the United States.4 years ago
