Saharan Dust Cloud Arrives At The U.S. Gulf Coast, Bringing Haze
The phenomenon happens every year – but the 2020 version is especially large and imposing, experts say.
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Education Dept. Rule Limits How Schools Can Spend Vital Aid Money
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos signaled she is standing firm on her intention to reroute millions of dollars in coronavirus aid money to K-12 private school students.
Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening Amid COVID-19 Surge
Gov. Greg Abbott said the temporary measure will help the state "corral the spread" of COVID-19 in Texas, which has seen a sharp rise in cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks.
Cities Across The U.S. Face A Spike In Fireworks Use Unrelated To July 4
Cities across the country are experiencing nightly explosions and noise at levels rarely seen before — this summer, fireworks are not just for July Fourth.
CDC Says Real Coronavirus Cases Number Might Be Much Higher Than The Official One
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledges that the real number of the coronavirus cases might be 10 times the official count and says pregnant women have added risks.
NASCAR Completes Noose Investigation; Can't Determine How It Got Into Driver's Garage
NASCAR releases picture of the noose found in driver Bubba Wallace's garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. The organization also completed its investigation into what happened.
North Carolina Police Chief Fires Three Officers Over Racist Comments Caught On Tape
Video is said to show the Wilmington officers exchanging racist and sometimes threatening remarks. The county's district attorney has thrown out cases involving the former officers amid a bias review.
Nearly $1.4 Billion In Coronavirus Relief Payments Sent To Dead People
The improper payments happened due to confusion over whether dead people should receive the payments from the IRS, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.
Tucson Police Chief Offers To Resign Over Man's Death In Officers' Custody
In response to Police Chief Chris Magnus' offer to quit, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero issued a statement saying, "I do not believe the Chief should resign."
Disney To Reopen Parks In Florida Despite A Spike In Coronavirus Cases
Disney is planning to reopen its parks in Florida despite a spike in the coronavirus cases in the state. At the same time, it is delaying reopening Disneyland in California.