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Police Arrest Parents After Their Infant Son Was Found Dead in a Bucket of Tar

Texas police authorities arrested a couple after they found their one-week-old infant son in a bucket of tar. The detained parents first attempted to cover up the crime.
Austin police department

Austin City Council Green-Lights Police Department Budget Cut

The Austin City on Thursday joined Seattle, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other cities defunding their police departments.
Stimulus Check

When Will Congress Act on Stimulus Payment?

After the failed talks of stimulus negotiators between the Republican and Democratic highest officials, Congress would reportedly act on the second round of the stimulus payment next month.

FBI Joins Probe of Beirut Explosion, US Diplomat Says

The U.S. law enforcement agency Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other international investigators will join the Beirut explosion probe, a U.S. diplomat said on Thursday.

Amazon is Liable for Defective Products, California Court Rules

Amazon.com can be held liable for injuries due to defective products sold on its marketplace, a California state appeals court ruled on Thursday.
Women in clinical trials

Lack of Women in Clinical Trials Leads to Dosage Problems, New Study Finds

Women are more likely to have adverse side effects of medications as drug doses have been mainly based on clinical trials done on men, suggests a new study.
Health Experts

Health Experts Warn Fall Could be Worse if Americans Don't Follow Coronavirus Guidelines

Health experts warned that the US is more likely to experience the worst fall if the country will not carefully reopen the country and force to reopen the schools amid the global pandemic.
$400 Unemployment is Only $300 and You Won't Receive It Sooner

US Unemployment Benefit: Uncertain, Might Decrease From $400 Down to $300

The total amount of US unemployment benefit remains uncertain and would fall $300 from $400. The total amount of unemployment benefit remains uncertain and would fall $300 from $400.

Biden Says Every American Should Wear a Mask to Stop Coronavirus Spread

Former vice presidents and presidential election candidate Joe Biden on Thursday called for a nationwide mask mandate to fight the spread of the coronavirus disease.
Marin County Family Home Schools Their Children, As School Across Area Are Closed Due To Coronavirus

California Parents Sue Governor Newsom Over School Reopening

California parents are suing Governor Gavin Newsom to allow schools to open for in-person learning. They said their children are missing out on meaningful education.

Senate Leaves Capitol Hill Without Coronavirus Relief Deal

The Senate left Washington, D.C. on Thursday, stalling talks on emergency coronavirus relief until next month.
Money

Undocumented Immigrants, Agricultural Workers in Washington to Receive Relief Funds

Undocumented immigrants and agricultural workers in Washington, who lost their income because of the coronavirus pandemic and were passed over for federal assistance, will finally receive some help from the state.

Florida Men Arrested in Colombia for Selling Bleach as COVID-19 Cure

Colombian officials said they have arrested two Florida men wanted in the United States on charges of illegally selling a bleach-like chemical as a "cure" for COVID-19.

Florida Sheriff Bans Deputies and Visitors from Wearing Masks

The Sheriff in Marion County Florida prohibits deputies from wearing masks while at work. Visitors in the county are also not allowed to wear facemasks. This is despite the increasing number of cases in the state.
Uber California

Uber, Lyft California Likely to Shutdown if Forced to Classify Drivers As Employees

Uber In California would "almost certainly shut down" if a judge's ruling issued last week is upheld on appeal, according to Uber top official.
Tech giants

Tech Giants to Collaborate to Protect US Election Process

Tech giants such as Facebook, Google, and Microsoft among others have released a statement on Wednesday, announcing that they are collaborating to secure the U.S. election process.
Walt Disney World Resort Reopening

Disney World, Employees Reach Agreement on COVID-19 Testing

Walt Disney World and Actors' Equity Association, the union for its actors and singers, reached an agreement on coronavirus (COVID-19) testing Wednesday.
Arrested portland protesters

No Legal Charges for Arrested Portland Protesters Under New Policy

Arrested Portland protesters will not be prosecuted, says Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt on Tuesday.

Who is to Blame for the Failed Stimulus Payment Negotiation?

Trump's administration said that Democrats are not interested to discuss the second round of relief aid or the stimulus payment after a series of negotiations failed last week.
Face coverings

Should You Stop Wearing Your Neck Gaiters? New Study Says So

Neck gaiters as face covering during the COVID-19 pandemic are ineffective and could even spread the virus further than not wearing a covering at all, according to Duke University researchers.
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