MATT OTT and CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer
Uber buys Postmates, ups delivery game in $2.65 billion deal
Uber has acquired Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, expanding its footprint in the fiercely competitive delivery market.6 years ago
TOM HAYS Associated Press
White woman charged after racist Central Park confrontation
A white woman walking her dog who called the police during a videotaped dispute with a Black man in Central Park was charged Monday with filing a false report. In May, Amy Cooper drew widespread condemnation for calling 911 to report she was being threatened by “an African-American man” when bird watcher Christian Cooper appeared to keep his distance as he recorded her rant on his phone.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Trump’s clampdown on immigration will hurt Utah schools, says expert
A Utah education specialist says President Trump's order banning immigration for temporary foreign workers will hurt Utah's Dual Language Immersion Program.6 years ago
PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press
Coast Guard alters training for incoming class due to virus
New cadets arrive at the Coast Guard Academy this week for the basic training known as Swab Summer. But because of the pandemic, this summer will be different.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Frederick Douglass statue vandalized in Rochester park
A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass has been ripped from its base in Rochester on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches.6 years ago
Amir Vera and Lori Daniel, CNN
Human remains identified as missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, family attorney says
Human remains found in a shallow Texas grave were positively identified as Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen, according to Guillen family attorney.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
The alternative presidential candidate: Jo Jorgensen runs for the Libertarian Party
Jo Jorgensen, the Libertarian Party candidate, was nominate along with her running mate Jeremy "Spike" Cohen during the party's national convention.6 years ago
Devan Cole, CNN
Here are the 8 Supreme Court cases the justices have yet to rule on
The Supreme Court is taking an unusually long time to complete its term this year, with decisions in eight cases still under wraps.6 years ago
Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Trump to hold campaign rally in New Hampshire on Saturday
President Donald Trump plans to hold a campaign rally in New Hampshire as he continues his push for in-person events amid the pandemic.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Kanye West says he’s running for president… with Elon Musk’s endorsement
Kanye West tweeted Saturday he would be running for president in 2020, following through with a promise he made in 2015.6 years ago
Rob Picheta, CNN Business
Twitter may finally get an edit button — but everyone needs to wear a mask first
Twitter teased a much-anticipated edit button for users' tweets on the social media platform — but you just need to wear a mask first.6 years ago
Maggie Fox, CNN
Study confirms new version of coronavirus spreads faster, but doesn’t make people sicker
The new mutation makes the coronavirus more likely to infect people but does not seem to make them any sicker than earlier variations of the virus.6 years ago
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Not so random: Science finds that being kind pays off
Numerous studies show that when people perform acts of kindness they feel better, are happier and in some cases healthier.6 years ago
Megan Marples, CNN
Fireworks at home: Risks and safer alternatives, as sales skyrocket
Many Americans are planning to light fireworks at home to celebrate the 4th of July this year. But those can be dangerous in the wrong hands.6 years ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK, MATTHEW LEE and JAMES LaPORTA Associated Press
Lawmakers to get classified briefing on Russia bounty intel
U.S. officials will provide a classified briefing for congressional leaders re: Russian bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan.6 years ago
Brian Fung and Kaya Yurieff, CNN Business
Brands pull ads from Facebook, but not its largest advertisers
Hundreds of companies have promised to halt advertising on Facebook and its sibling platform Instagram as part of month-long boycott.6 years ago
MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
House approves $1.5T plan to fix crumbling infrastructure
The House has approved a $1.5 trillion plan to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure. A much narrower Senate bill has languished for nearly a year.6 years ago
LISA MARIE PANE Associated Press
Background checks, a metric for gun sales, hit all-time high
Historic numbers of background checks to purchase or possess a firearm were conducted in June, the latest month with record-breaking numbers.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Department of Homeland Security to safeguard US monuments
The federal agency created to improve the nation's response to terrorism adds protection of statues and monuments to its mission.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Seattle Police begin to retake CHOP area
Seattle Police have begun to clear protesters in an area of the city occupied by protestors called the CHOP after an emergency order issued by Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.6 years ago
BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press
McGrath narrowly wins Kentucky Dem primary; McConnell showdown awaits
Former Marine pilot Amy McGrath wins the Kentucky Democratic U.S. Senate primary, setting up a showdown with Rep. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.6 years ago
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling
The Supreme Court has ruled that states can't cut religious schools out of programs that send public money to private education.6 years ago
Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Mississippi state legislature passes bill to change state flag
The Mississippi state legislature -- both the House and Senate -- passed a bill on Sunday to change the state's flag in a historic step toward removing the flag's Confederate battle emblem.6 years ago
