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Chauncey Alcorn CNN Business

Starbucks to close up to 400 stores in shift to takeout strategy

Originally Published: 10 JUN 20 16:10 ET (CNN) — Starbucks is pivoting hundreds of North American stores away from the cafe model it helped make ubiquitous and will expand its pickup-only and to-go business — a strategy shift that illustrates how much consumer behavior has changed during the pandemic. The company said it plans to […]
6 years ago
missing Idaho children Officials identify remains found at Daybell property as missing Rexburg chil...
Colby Walker and Becky Bruce

UPDATE: Family confirms remains found at Daybell home are missing children

Family members confirm human remains found on the Idaho property of Chad Daybell belong to two missing children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow.
6 years ago
In this June 1, 2020, photo provided by the Catholic Diocese of El Paso, Bishop Mark Seitz, center,...
NICOLE WINFIELD and ELANA SCHOR Associated Press

Pope sends strong message to US Catholics after Floyd death

George Floyd’s killing at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis and the global protests that followed might normally have drawn a muted diplomatic response from the Vatican.
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The Associated Press

CrossFit CEO resigns over insensitive George Floyd tweet

The CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and led to affiliated gyms and Reebok cutting ties with the exercise brand.
6 years ago
PPP Paycheck Protection Program concept. Inscription on Keyboard Key and hand with protective glove...
Michele Rowe

New guidelines for small business loans

The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, a bipartisan measure that was signed last Friday by President Donald Trump, businesses now have more flexibility with how and when the new small business loans are used.
6 years ago
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Colby Walker, Paul Nelson, Cami Mondeaux and Becky Bruce

Chad Daybell arrested; Idaho authorities say they found human remains

Authorities in Idaho say in executing a search warrant at the Salem, Idaho home of Chad Daybell, investigators found human remains. 
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EDS NOTE: OBSCENITY - An inspection crew from the Virginia Department of General Services inspect t...
SARAH RANKIN Associated Press

Judge issues order halting Lee statue removal for 10 days

A judge in Richmond has issued an injunction preventing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration from removing an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee for the next 10 days.
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TOPSHOT - People looks as the casket with George Floyd arrives at the Fountain of Praise church whe...
Amir Vera, CNN

George Floyd’s funeral will be live-streamed from Houston on Tuesday

Family and close friends will gather in Houston on Tuesday for the funeral of George Floyd, two weeks after he died at the hands of Minneapolis police officers and will also be livestreamed.
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LaQuincia Pittman, left, and her wife Kaysi Higgins look at the George Floyd mural in Third Ward on...
The Associated Press

Houston to hold 6-hour public viewing of Floyd’s casket

Mourners in George Floyd’s hometown of Houston will be able to view his casket as the series of memorials in his honor reach their final stop. A six-hour public viewing will be held Monday at a Houston church.
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Cami Mondeaux

Sen. Romney seen marching at DC protests against George Floyd’s death

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney was seen marching the streets with roughly 1,000 Christian protesters in a faith-based demonstration Sunday.
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The Associated Press

Virginia city removes 176-year-old slave auction block

A pre-Civil-War slave auction block has been removed from downtown Fredericksburg, VA, and will be placed in a museum instead.
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In this May 27, 2020, photo, from Seth Rather, a missionary with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latt...
BRADY McCOMBS and MARIAM FAM Associated Press

Pandemic accelerates Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionaries’ transition online

Missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now go online to spread their gospel. Will this drive away new missionaries?
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STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press

Minneapolis to ban police chokeholds in wake of Floyd death

Minneapolis officials have agreed to ban the use of police chokeholds along with other measures intended to curtail unauthorized use of police force.
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The Associated Press

Twitter blocks Trump campaign’s George Floyd video tribute

Twitter put a label on a video posted by the @TeamTrump account that said, "This media has been disabled in response to a claim by the copyright owner."
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New York officers...
Jay Croft, CNN

2 New York officers suspended after video shows 75-year-old man pushed during protest

An investigation is underway after two New York police officers pushed a 75-year-old man to the ground in Buffalo, New York.
6 years ago
Guests gather at North Central University Thursday, June 4, 2020, before a memorial service for Geo...
AARON MORRISON and TIM SULLIVAN Associated Press

`Get your knee off our necks!’: Floyd mourned in Minneapolis

A spirited and fiery memorial service for George Floyd has brought a call for action.
6 years ago
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ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer

Ill-considered social media posts lead to lost jobs amid protests, crisis

A writer from a "Law & Order spin-off and an NBA broadcaster found themselves out of jobs after social media posts this week, and they're not alone.
6 years ago
class hamster...
JILL BLEED Associated Press

VIRUS DIARY: When the class hamster came home – and stayed

A parent in Little Rock, Arkansas details what happened when the class pet came home and stayed.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Campaigning during COVID-19: 4th Congressional District candidates get creative online

Utah's 4th Congressional District candidates are grappling with campaigning online as the COVID-19 pandemic hinders their ability to meet with voters.
6 years ago
FILE - This Tuesday, June 27, 2017 file photo shows the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee...
ALAN SUDERMAN and SARAH RANKIN Associated Press

Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s prominent Monument Avenue.
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Scottie Andrew, CNN

Amazon books best sellers list dominated almost entirely by books on race right now

15 of the top 20 bestselling Amazon books are about race, racism and white supremacy in the US. Sales surged following protests of George Floyd's death.
6 years ago
Utah National guard...
Mary Richards

Utah National Guard members help clean Washington DC

Utah National Guard members are already hard at work in Washington DC, not long after being deployed to the area to help with continued civil unrest and protests.
6 years ago
venezuela humanitarian crisis refugee...
Becky Bruce

The Venezuela crisis: The conditions that led to the arrest of Josh Holt

The Venezuela crisis took decades to evolve, setting the stage for the 2016 arrest of Josh and Thamy Holt.
6 years ago
police mayor respond protests feds downtown violence car fire...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Feds to come after those behind downtown SLC violence

The U.S. Attorney for Utah tells Live Mic with Lee Lonsberry the feds will bring to justice to any lawbreakers behind the downtown violence this weekend.
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