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Texas pushes for children to return to normal during pandemic AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After months of home schooling and lost sports seasons, millions of Texas children may get a taste of a somewhat normal summer after all — if their parents go for it. Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

US starts flights to take deported migrants to Mexico City MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. government has resumed an old practice of flying deported migrants back to Mexico City, though it apparently did not promise to test them for coronavirus before sending them home. Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Sept. 11 convict now says he renounces terrorism, bin Laden The only man ever convicted in a U.S. court for a role in the Sept. 11 attacks now says he is renouncing terrorism, al-Qaida and the Islamic State. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:04am

Back to business, but not business as usual This is what "normal" will look like for the foreseeable future.In Connecticut, restaurants are reopening with outdoor-only dining and tables 6 feet apart. Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:00am

My 'decision to make': Trump defends criticized use of drug WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump defended himself Tuesday against criticism from medical experts that his announced use of a malaria drug against the coronavirus could spark wide misuse by Americans of the unproven treatment with potentially fatal side effects. Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

States accused of fudging, bungling COVID-19 testing data Public health officials in some states are accused of bungling coronavirus infection statistics or even using a little sleight of hand to deliberately make things look better than they are. Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

1 Michigan dam breached, another at risk amid Midwest floods EDENVILLE, Mich. (AP) — People living along two lakes and a river in mid-Michigan rushed to evacuate Tuesday after the breach of a dam following days of heavy flooding across parts of the Midwest. by Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Death of 74-year-old in immigration jail is seen as suicide BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A 74-year-old South Korean man died of apparent suicide at a U.S. immigration detention center after advocates said they unsuccessfully sought his release, citing a high risk of his being infected with the coronavirus. Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Panel approves Ratcliffe for spy chief, sends to full Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate intelligence committee on Tuesday approved the nomination of Texas GOP Rep. Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Pandemic will alter Communion rituals for many US Christians NEW YORK (AP) — Holy Communion will have a different look when in-person worship services resume at the end of May in the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville, Tennessee: The wafers signifying the body of Christ will be placed in the hands of parishioners by priests and deacons wearing face masks and safety glasses. Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Battle over how quickly Kansas reopens increasingly bitter TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A battle in Kansas between the Democratic governor and Republican-controlled Legislature over reopening the economy has grown increasingly bitter, clouded by election year politics present and past. Published May. 20 2020 @ 12:00am

Moderna: Early coronavirus vaccine results are encouraging An experimental vaccine against the coronavirus showed encouraging results in very early testing, triggering hoped-for immune responses in eight healthy, middle-aged volunteers, its maker announced Monday. by Associated Press Published May. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Fox's Cavuto urges viewers not to take drug like Trump NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel anchor Neil Cavuto strongly urged viewers Monday not to follow the example of President Donald Trump, who revealed he is taking a malaria drug to protect against the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published May. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Hospitals, health care sector reel from COVID-19 damage The global coronavirus pandemic has created a huge need for health care in the U.S., but it also is delivering a devastating financial blow to that sector. by Associated Press Published May. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Automakers help restart US industry as globe reopens further WARREN, Mich. (AP) — More than 130,000 autoworkers returned to factories across the U.S. for the first time in nearly two months Monday in one of the biggest steps yet to restart American industry, while an experimental vaccine against the coronavirus yielded encouraging results in a small and extremely early test. by Associated Press Published May. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

High court allows bigger award in embassy bombings case The Supreme Court is allowing a bigger award of money to victims of the 1998 bombings by al-Qaida of the U. by Associated Press Published May. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Barr says he doesn't envision investigations of Biden, Obama WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr said Monday that he did not expect an investigation into the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation to lead to criminal probes of current presidential candidate Joe Biden or former President Barack Obama. by Associated Press Published May. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Brush fire north of Phoenix forces evacuation of 250 people PHOENIX (AP) — High winds caused a brush fire in a town north of Phoenix to nearly quadruple in size to 2. by Associated Press Published May. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

US, European leaders weigh reopening risks without a vaccine NEW YORK (AP) — On a weekend when many pandemic-weary people emerged from weeks of lockdown, leaders in the U. Published May. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

12 Los Angeles firefighters recovering after explosion LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eight firefighters remained hospitalized Sunday after being hurt in an explosion at a hash oil manufacturer in downtown Los Angeles that sent crews running for their lives when a ball of flames shot out of the building and scorched a fire truck across the street. by Associated Press Published May. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

13 hurt in Louisiana memorial service shooting BOGALUSA, La. (AP) — Thirteen people were shot Saturday night as a large group gathered in a Louisiana city for an impromptu memorial service for a man whose body was found earlier this month, authorities said. by Associated Press Published May. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Law enforcement ties, long delay complicate Arbery case ATLANTA (AP) — There was an abundance of evidence when officers arrived February afternoon at the scene in coastal Georgia: A man, apparently unarmed, lying on the street, soaked in blood. Published May. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Tropical Storm Arthur inches closer to U.S. East Coast MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Arthur inched closer to the U.S. Atlantic seaboard on Sunday, although its impact was expected to be limited to some minor flooding and rough seas along the North Carolina coast. Published May. 18 2020 @ 12:05am