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Latino, Black COVID-19 Death Rates Fall in LA County Due to Workplace Crackdowns

The decline in COVID-19 cases and deaths among Latino and Black people was caused by aggressive workplace health enforcement, said Los Angeles County officials.
U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in a live one-hour NBC News town hall forum, in Miami

Trump Promises 'Less Expensive' Healthcare Plan to Replace Obamacare

President Donald Trump insisted that he is going to implement "better healthcare" than Obamacare during this NBC town hall Thursday.
Shots Fired At Santa Monica College

LA County Murder Rate Increases 25% From Last Year

Los Angeles has seen a 25 percent spike in murder cases than last year's numbers, said to be elevated by gang feuds.
Movie

4 Small-Budget Day of the Dead Movies That You Need to See This Month

The Day of the Dead is coming soon, and it's about time we unearth some small-budget movies that did a great job in depicting this dazzling holiday.
Food And Drug Administration Headquarters In Maryland

FDA Approves World's First Successful Ebola Treatment

An Ebola virus treatment received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduces legislation to create 25th Amendment commission during news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington

House Republican Introduces Resolution to Remove Pelosi as Speaker Due to 'Mental Fitness'

House Republican Doug Collins introduced a resolution pushing for the removal of Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Colombian Scientists Research Advancements On Convalescent Plasma For COVID-19 Treatment

Blood Type May Affect Risk for Severe COVID-19, Studies Suggest

Blood type may play a role in the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 or developing severe complications, suggested two studies published Wednesday.
ICE Raids Aim To Gather Undocumented Immigrants

Los Angeles to Pay $14 Million to Illegally Detained Immigrants

Los Angeles County leaders have agreed to pay $14 million to thousands of illegally held immigrants by the sheriff's department.
Senator McConnell Debates Democratic Challenger Amy McGrath in Lexington

McConnell Sets October Vote on GOP Coronavirus Aid Plan

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the GOP-lead Senate would vote next week on a $500 billion coronavirus aid bill.

4 Significant Día de los Muertos Traditions to Honor Departed Loved Ones

Día de los Muertos, a day dedicated to dearly departed ones, hold a variety of traditions that families do together.
A combination picture shows U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden during the first 2020 presidential campaign debate, in Cleveland

Trump, Biden to Hold Own Town Hall Events Instead of Debate

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have lined up separate town hall events instead of holding a second presidential debate.

Supreme Court Allows Temporary Halt to 2020 Census

The Supreme Court has ruled census field operations can end early, batting aside warnings that ending early could lead to an undercount of minorities.
Daily Life In San Francisco Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

California Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, Allows 3 Households to Socialize

California has eased its COVID-19 restrictions Friday, now allowing at most three households to gather outdoors.
FACT CHECK: Will A COVID-19 Vaccination Be Mandatory Under Federal Law?

Johnson & Johnson Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Due to 'Unexplained Illness'

Johnson & Johnson paused its advanced COVID-19 vaccine trial because of an unexplained illness in one of its volunteers.
U.S. Citizens Abroad Receive Ballots For 2020 Presidential Election

Presidential Election Explainer: How the Electoral College Works

In the U.S., a presidential election hails its winner through votes from the Electoral College, not a national vote. So what exactly happens with this system on Election Day?
Uber And Lyft Drivers Hold Rally Calling For Basic Employment Rights

Latino Leaders in California Express Income Inequality Concerns Over Prop. 22 With Uber, Lyft

Latino leaders in California expressed some concerns over Proposition 22 (Prop 22) during a news conference Monday.
Californians Vote By Mail Ahead Of November's Election

California Republicans Set Up Fake Ballot Drop Boxes Marked as 'Official'

California Republicans acknowledged setting up unofficial, fake ballot drop boxes for the November election on Monday.
Maker Of Coronavirus Trial Drug Remdesivir, Gilead Sciences. Inc., Reports Positive Data Coming From Trials

Most Promising COVID-19 Treatments So Far: Will There be a Vaccine Soon?

COVID-19 treatments are being studied all over the world, but not all show promise. (Photo : Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) A sign is posted in front of the Gilead Sciences headquarters on April 29, 2020 in Foster City, California.
A store advertises a sale on July 07, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

5 Million Latino Businesses in US at Risk of Bankruptcy

Five million Latino businesses are at risk of bankruptcy as stimulus for small businesses is still on a deadlock at Washington, a new study revealed on Monday.
World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board session on the COVID-19 response in Geneva

WHO Warns Against Lockdowns to Combat COVID-19 Outbreaks

The World Health Organization (WHO) urged world leaders not to rely on lockdowns to combat COVID-19 outbreaks.
Donald Trump And Joe Biden Participate In First Presidential Debate

Trump Campaign Team Pushes for In-Person Debate After Refusal to Virtual Format

President Donald Trump's campaign team and the White House are pushing for an in-person debate against Joe Biden after Trump declined to participate in a virtual format.
Supreme Court: Amy Coney Barrett Vows to Judge Legal Cases Impartially

Supreme Court: Amy Coney Barrett Vows to Judge Legal Cases Impartially

A Supreme Court confirmation could come before Election Day, said Senator Lindsey Graham, and nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett vowed to follow the law "as written."
Microsoft Tweaks Productivity Score Tool After Privacy Backlash

Microsoft Allows Employees to Work From Home Permanently

Microsoft is now allowing more of its employees to work from home permanently, the company announced on Friday.
Vaccine

Homemade COVID-19 Vaccine: Does it Work and is it Safe?

An effective COVID-19 vaccine is a concern of most people all over the world, and now, some wonder if having it homemade is the way to go.
Nurses Protest At UCI Medical Center In CA About Lack Of Personal Protective Gear

Orange County Remains on Red Tier as Hospitalizations Decline

Orange County is still in the red tier of California's coronavirus monitoring system despite the lowering number of hospitalizations.
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