New York joined other localities with banning plastic bags from all stores. Here are the do’s and don’t of the new regulation.
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Coronavirus has ‘pandemic potential,’ WHO warns as US ramps up testing
Health officials and world leaders provide updates on the outbreak.
Latest American infected with coronavirus has no relevant travel history: CDC
An American with no relevant travel history was diagnosed with coronavirus, according to health officials.
Oregon lawmakers were supposed to vote on a climate change bill. Republicans walked out – again
For the second year in a row, Oregon GOP members refused to be in the state house before a green cap and trade bill came before a vote.
5 key takeaways from the South Carolina Democratic debate
Here are some of the biggest moments from the Feb. 2020 presidential debate in South Carolina.
Georgia legislation would give non-violent former felons a chance to expunge records
A piece of legislation in Georgia would give hundreds of thousands of former felons a chance for a second life.
In NYC’s Central Park, rangers rush to save rare duck with injured beak
Park rangers say the duck was suffering due to the piece of plastic in its mouth.
Feds backtrack on transfer of quarantined coronavirus patients to Alabama
The federal government changed its plans to send passengers from the Diamond Princess to the state following complaints and the threat of an injunction.
Florida’s Dixie Highways renamed in honor of Harriet Tubman
Florida roads are removing their Confederate namesake in exchange for the Underground Railroad leader.
New Orleans Saints, Catholic Church fight to block emails linked to sex abuse
The legal battle between the NFL team and clergy abuse victims heated up in court.
Fashion Institute of Technology apologizes for racist runway show
The fashion school’s alumni show featured designs that forced one model to walk out.
Federal appeals court rules against Florida’s restriction on former felons from voting over fines
The attorneys representing the 17 former felons say the judge’s decision helps their case to restore voting rights for all of the state’s formerly incarcerated.
Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy following sex abuse lawsuits
The non-profit filed Chapter 11 following suits from thousands of victims.
House passes resolution that would dissolve Equal Rights Amendment deadline
The House of Representatives voted mostly along party lines to remove the 1982 deadline imposed for the equal rights amendment.
Opening arguments begin for MSU gymnastics coach accused of covering for Larry Nassar’s sex abuse
Kathie Klages is accused of forcing victims to keep quiet about their abuse.
State bill that would revoke licenses from doctors who perform abortions slammed by activists
A bill in Oklahoma that would take away the licenses of physicians who perform abortions is getting slammed from both abortion rights and anti-abortion activists.
Ruth Bader Ginsberg says U.S. should restart Equal Rights Amendment ratification process
The Supreme Court justice weighed in on the ongoing debate over the amendment.
Cop shooting suspect charged with attempted murder
The suspect who allegedly opened fire on Bronx officers made his first day in court.
NYPD cops shot in the Bronx in 2 separate ‘assassination’ incidents
A gunman took aim at Bronx officers in two incidents within 12-hours.
British Airways flight breaks transatlantic speed record
A 747 landed in the history books with a New York to London flight in under five hours.