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People line up for a COVID-19 test in a parking lot Monday in Milwaukee. This was one of two sites in the city to open Monday and offer free testing.

National

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns The State's Stay-At-Home Orders

9:49pm May 13, 2020

by Hannah Hagemann

According to the ruling, the orders were "unlawful, invalid, and unenforceable" and any future statewide restrictions will need to be approved by the Wisconsin legislature.

Briefing room inside the Louisville Metro Police Department.

National

'Sleeping While Black'; Louisville Police Kill Unarmed Black Woman

9:27pm May 13, 2020

by Amina Elahi

Attorneys for Breonna Taylor's family say police executed her in her own apartment. Officers were serving a narcotics warrant. Taylor's boyfriend fired at officers, fearing they were intruders.

The Supreme Court will decide whether Electoral College delegates are required to support the presidential candidate who wins their state.

Politics & Government

Justices Fear 'Chaos' If Electoral College Delegates Have Free Rein

8:52pm May 13, 2020

Under state laws, Electoral College delegates are pledged to cast their ballots for the candidate who carries the popular vote in their state. But in 2016, seven cast votes for other candidates.

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The Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C.

Politics & Government

Court Appoints Retired Judge To Oppose Justice Department In Michael Flynn Case

8:19pm May 13, 2020

by Amita Kelly

Judge Emmet Sullivan has also asked retired Judge John Gleeson to address whether Flynn should face a contempt hearing for perjury.

President Trump meets with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum in the White House Cabinet Room.

Trump Accuses Dr. Fauci Of Wanting To 'Play All Sides' On Reopening

7:49pm May 13, 2020

by Alana Wise

President Trump once again broke with Dr. Fauci's assessment of the coronavirus pandemic, saying the doctor's observation that reopening too soon would lead to death was "not an acceptable answer."

Mike Garcia's win in Tuesday's special election garners him the seat representing California's 25th Congressional District, which he will hold through the end of the year.

Politics & Government

Republican Projected To Win Democratic House Seat In California Special Election

7:23pm May 13, 2020

by Alana Wise

Republican Mike Garcia will hold the House seat that Democrats flipped in 2018 through the end of the year. This fall, he will again face off against Democrat Christy Smith for a full two-year term.

Nick Cordero, here in January on opening night of Rock of Ages in Hollywood, has emerged from a coma during a difficult fight with COVID-19, according to his wife.

Broadway's Nick Cordero Emerges From Coma During Battle With COVID-19

6:25pm May 13, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

The performer had been in a medically induced coma for weeks, and doctors also had to amputate his right leg. Still, this week his wife said she received "just the best news you could hear."

Cease-And-Desist Order Issued Against 1st Concert As Arkansas Reopens

5:56pm May 13, 2020

by Andrew Limbong

Despite announced safety measures, the indoor show planned for Friday would have been in violation of the state's health directives.

A patient with suspected COVID-19 arrives at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn in early April. Even as the risk of big medical bills climbs, many Americans are losing their jobs and health insurance right now.

Coronavirus Reset: How To Get Health Insurance Now

5:47pm May 13, 2020

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

At least 27 million Americans who lost their jobs in recent weeks also lost their health insurance, a new report finds. Others lacked a health plan even before COVID-19 hit. Here's how to find help.

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Public health authorities say they hope smartphone apps can boost contact tracing efforts, but there are debates over how much data officials need to collect.

Health & Safety

Apple, Google Coronavirus Tool Won't Track Your Location. That Worries Some States

5:23pm May 13, 2020

by Shannon Bond

Apple and Google are developing smartphone technology to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. But public health authorities in some states are chafing against the tech giants' rules.

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