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Distribution of Additional $300 Unemployment Checks Ends in 10 States

The distribution of the additional $300 unemployment checks has ended in at least 10 states as federal funding for it has dried up.

Pentagon Redirected the Pandemic Funds to Military Needs

By Paola Hernández
The Pentagon has reallocated most of its pandemic funds to defense contractors for jet engine parts, body armor, dress uniforms, and other military needs.
FILE PHOTO: Judge Amy Coney Barrett poses in an undated photograph obtained from Notre Dame University

Amy Coney Barrett Emerges as Supreme Court Favorite; Trump to Pick on Weekend

By Paola Hernández
Judge Amy Coney Barrett is now seen as President Donald Trump's overwhelming favorite to take the seat left by late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Seattle City Council Overrides Mayor's Decision on Police Budget Cuts

By Paola Hernández
The Seattle City Council will reduce the state police department's budget and allocate some money to fund community programs.
Donald Trump

Trump Expands Ban on Diversity Trainings

By Paola Hernández
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday expanding the ban of using federal money on diversity trainings.
FDA on COVID-19 vaccine new standards for approval

FDA to Announce New COVID-19 Vaccine Standards for Approval

By Paola Hernández
The Food and Drug Administration is set to announce new standards for approving a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a report.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump

First Presidential Debate To Focus on These Six Topics

By Paola Hernández
The topics for the first presidential debate were revealed on Tuesday, and they include timely and important topics that voters don't want to miss.
Mnuchin and Pelosi

House Strikes Deal on Stopgap to Avoid Government Shutdown

By Paola Hernández
House Democrats and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have reached a deal on stopgap spending to avoid government shutdown Tuesday night.
CDC on COVID-19 spread on airplanes

CDC: Thousands of People May Have Been Exposed to COVID-19 on Airplanes

By Paola Hernández
CDC says thousands of people may have been exposed to COVID-19 on airplanes despite not being able to confirm a single case of viral transmission on a US plane.
CDC Halloween Guidelines Discourage Trick-or-Treat, Costume Parties, Haunted Houses

CDC Halloween Guidelines Discourage Trick-or-Treat, Costume Parties, Haunted Houses

By Paola Hernández
A set of CDC Halloween guidelines is now posted on the website of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the holiday is fast approaching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ginsburg Makes History, First Woman to Lie in State at U.S. Capitol

Ginsburg Makes History, First Woman to Lie in State at U.S. Capitol

By Paola Hernández
Even in death, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes history as she is set to become the first woman to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol this Friday, September 25, exactly a week after she died.
Jerome Powell

Powell To Push Congress for Stimulus Aid Before Election

By Paola Hernández
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will appear before the Congress to urge them to release the stimulus before election and not after.
Powell ad Mnuchin

Stimulus Payment: Mnuchin and Powell To Testify in Congress

By Paola Hernández
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will testify before Congress on Tuesday to ask for more stimulus payment.
Wildfires Burn Thousands Of Acres Across California

Firefighter Who Died Battling El Dorado Fire Identified as Respected Squad Leader

By Paola Hernández
A firefighter who went missing while fighting the El Dorado fire has been found dead, authorities confirmed on Friday morning.
Stimulus Checks: Are You in Danger of Missing Out on $1,200?

Stimulus Payment: Are You at Risk of Missing Out on $1,200 Checks?

By Paola Hernández
Millions of Americans might miss the $1,200 stimulus checks because of incomplete government records.
Tropical Storm Beta

Tropical Storm Beta Makes Landfall on Texas Coast Late Monday

By Paola Hernández
Tropical Storm Beta made landfall on the Texas coast around 10 p.m. (CDT) Monday, as said by the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin, Bubba Wallace Form New NASCAR Team

By Paola Hernández
NBA great Michael Jordan has added another sport to his name as he forms a NASCAR team with his long-time friend Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace for the NASCAR Cup Series 2021.
Stimulus Check

Stimulus Checks and Dependent Payments: Everything You Need to Know

By Paola Hernández
The Internal Service Revenue (IRS) has announced two different deadlines for claiming stimulus checks and dependent payments for qualified individuals.

Latino Cop Makes It a Mission to Help His Community Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

By Paola Hernández
A Latino cop made it a mission to help the people in his community deal with the coronavirus pandemic by educating them.

Death Toll Rises to 9 as Oregon Wildfires Continue to Burn

By Paola Hernández
Oregon wildfires fatalities have increased to nine people, as confirmed by the state's Office of Emergency Management Monday.
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