10 years after BP spill: Oil drilled deeper; rules relaxed
Safety rules adopted after the spill have been erased.
Protesters push back on stay-at-home orders
Small-government groups, supporters of President Donald Trump, anti-vaccine advocates, gun rights backers and supporters of right-wing causes have united behind a deep suspicion of efforts to shut down daily life to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
White House moves to weaken EPA rule on toxic compounds
The Trump White House has intervened to weaken one of the few public health protections pursued by its own administration, a rule to limit the use of a toxic industrial compound in consumer products.
SpaceX to launch NASA astronauts in historic mission
The mission is scheduled for May 27.
'Liberate' protesters seek reprieve from coronavirus-prompted stay-at-home orders
Kentucky and Minnesota joined a growing list of states where residents are protesting to be able to return to work and their daily lives.
Pompeo: Nations should rethink use of China's Huawei amid coronavirus
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said China's role in the global coronavirus pandemic is likely to force countries to rethink their telecommunications infrastructure, including the adoption of China-based Huawei's 5G networks.
National movement against extending coronavirus lockdown expands
Protesters have also gathered in Ohio, North Carolina and Michigan to voice concern over the forced closure of businesses.
Pennsylvania governor to veto coronavirus bill that would reopen economy
The bill passed the state's Senate along party lines on Wednesday, but Republican state legislators do not have enough votes to override Wolf's veto.
How to fly during coronavirus pandemic: 6 travel tips from TSA
Here are six tips from the TSA on how to fly during the coronavirus pandemic
Pentagon's $10B contract that snubbed Amazon, went to Microsoft was legal
Amazon Web Services had long been considered a leading candidate to run the Pentagon’s JEDI project.
'Robot lawyer' helps unemployed collect benefits after coronavirus layoffs
The free service, developed by DoNotPay, uses a bot to fill out claim forms and wait on states' unemployment phone lines.
Small-business aid program set to run out of money later today
Both Democrats and Republicans want to add $250 billion to the small-business aid program, but have been sparring for days over whether to add restrictions to the funds.
Ruth's Chris Steak House receives $20M in coronavirus relief
The company, like so many others, had to curtail operations at locations across the nation to limit the economic fallout created by the pandemic.
Don't buy these 'false' coronavirus treatment claims, FTC warns
FTC has sent warning letters to more than 25 companies to stop making unsubstantiated claims that their products could prevent or treat COVID-19.
Burning Man officials sue to prevent release of financial information
Just over 78,000 people attended 2019’s Burning Man.
No coronavirus stay-home order in South Dakota despite hot spot traced to Smithfield plant
The state has reported six deaths out of 988 cases.
North Korea fires barrage of missiles from ground and air
The back-to-back launches were the latest in a series of weapons tests that North Korea has conducted in recent weeks amid stalled nuclear talks and outside worries about a possible coronavirus outbreak in the country.
To curb coronavirus spread, some Walmart, Target, Costco stores directed to stop selling 'non-essential' items
Many of these businesses have been designated to remain open so the public can continue to buy critically needed supplies such as groceries and medicine.
Coronavirus forces Virginia governor to seek delay in minimum wage hike
The governor wants the wage increase to kick in May 1, 2021, instead of in January 2021.
Boris Johnson recuperating from coronavirus at country retreat
After his release from the hospital, Boris Johnson made his way to Chequers, the prime minister’s country retreat northwest of London.



















