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- Coronavirus Live Updates: New Cases Are Increasing in U.S.
A New York Times analysis shows why some areas of the United States see reopening as long overdue. The daily death toll in New York falls again.
New York Times. Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:16:13 +0000. - Protesters fill Chicago streets for 2nd weekend to call for end to police brutality
Massive crowds are once again filling Chicago streets to call for an end to police brutality.
Evelyn Holmes. ABC News. Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:09:21 +0000. - George Floyd: Thousands protest against racism in Washington DC
Crowds march peacefully in Washington DC as protests sparked by George Floyd's death enter a 12th day.
BBC News. Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:01:56 GMT. - 'It's complicated', German minister says of ties with U.S.
Germany's relationship with the United States is "complicated", Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in a newspaper interview, regretting the planned withdrawal of U.S. soldiers from Germany.
Reuters. Sat, 06 Jun 2020 18:08:44 -0400. - New York's underwhelming reopening: Big names including Sephora, Coach, and Kate Spade will not open
Popular brand names like Kate Spade, Coach, Stuart Weitzman, and Sephora will remain closed in New York City, while Macy's and Bloomingdale's will offer curbside pickup service only.
Daily Mail. Sat, 06 Jun 2020 21:37:42 GMT. - Construction worker dies after falling more than 100 feet from Chargers, Rams new stadium: report
An ironworker died Friday morning after falling more than 100 feet while working on the construction of a new stadium for the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, according to a report.
Paulina Dedaj. Fox News. Sat, 06 Jun 2020 20:46:16 GMT. - George Floyd death: Protesters pour into DC for city's largest demonstration yet
Remarkable scenes are again playing out in the United States as huge crowds again protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. In Washington, Black Lives Matter organisers say they are hoping to draw a ...
New Zealand Herald. Sun, 07 Jun 2020 08:24:17 +1200. - US stands ready to help Russia in oil spill cleanup in Norilsk - Pompeo
Despite disagreements, the United States stands ready to assist Russia to mitigate this environmental disaster and offer our technical expertise, US Secretary of State said
Tass. Sat, 06 Jun 2020 22:35:59 +0300. - George Floyd: US capital braces for biggest demonstrations yet
Large crowds have gathered to protest in Washington DC against racism and police brutality.
BBC News. Sat, 06 Jun 2020 17:18:53 GMT. - Chicago mayor says vigilantism won't be accepted after men spotted patrolling streets with bats
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) this week condemned vigilantism after groups of predominately white men were seen patrolling the streets with bats amid ongoing protests against racism and police ...
Morgan Gstalter. The Hill. Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:57:57 +0000. - Cuomo: New York Coronavirus Deaths Fall To Lowest Level Yet
The daily death toll fell to a new low.
By Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:52:58 -0400. - Friday's Sports in Briefs
PRO FOOTBALL NEW YORK (AP) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league was wrong for not listening to players fighting for racial equality and encouraged them to peacefully protest. ...
The Associated Press. Washington Times. Sat, 06 Jun 2020 02:44:28 -0400. - Here's Why Murphy USA (MUSA) Stock is Set for More Upside
Murphy USA (MUSA) exits the first quarter of 2020 with cash and cash equivalents of $200.3 million, reflecting an 11.03% rise from the year-ago level.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:12:00 GMT. - GAO: USAF to acquire ARRW operational prototypes for 2021 flight testing
The US Air Force (USAF) is expected to acquire an initial batch of operational prototype Lockheed Martin AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) ...
Janes 360. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:21:31 Z. - Enraged New York driver who chased protesters with blades attached to arm is arrested
Video shows a man speeding after a group of young protesters in his SUV, then rushing them with blades strapped to his arm.
Yahoo. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:51:00 -0400. - Sen. Tom Cotton's 'Send in the Troops' op-ed falls short of newspaper's standards: New York Times
The New York Times on Thursday said a controversial editorial penned by Sen. Tom Cotton it recently published has since been determined to fall short of the newspaper's standards. ...
Andrew Blake. Washington Times. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:49:52 -0400. - Discarded COVID Gear is a Problem for NYC
How New York is dealing with health and environmental hazard.
Voice of America. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:07:35 -0400. - 158 Resources for Understanding Systemic Racism in America
These articles, videos, podcasts and websites from the Smithsonian chronicle the history of anti-black violence and inequality in the United States
Smithsonian. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:47:44 +0000. - Wallabies trio linked to USA move as Rennie pay looms as flash point
More and more Australian players are eyeing overseas moves as financial uncertainty looks set to linger at home.
Georgina Robinson. Sydney Morning Herald. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:25:08 +1000. - 'The Message Sends Itself': In Coverage Of U.S. Protests, Russia Reveals Its Own Fears Of Unrest, Disorder
With footage of shattered shop windows and billowing smoke in U.S. cities, Russian state TV has an easy job in doing what it sometimes does best: portraying the United States as a deeply troubled country on the verge of collapse. ...
Radio Liberty. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:57:35 +0000.
Facts About The United States
The United States of America is a federal republic located in North
America. Its capital city is Washington, DC; and its largest cities
include New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The national
currency is the US Dollar, which is equivalent to 100 cents.
English is the primary language used in the United States, and in 2007, the USA's estimated population was 301,140,000.
For more news and information about the United States, visit this official US government website. For detailed maps of the USA and its States, visit this United States Maps website.