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Senate Democrats introduce legislation aimed at decreasing use of federal force in Portland and other cities

Oregon's two Democratic senators are pushing legislation that aims to scale back the use of federal law enforcement agents against protesters in Portland and other cities, as well as prevent agents from making arrests without displaying clear identification.

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UK took its 'eye off the ball' on Russian meddling, long-awaited report finds

The UK took its "eye off the ball" in relation to Russia's attempts to meddle in British politics and deliberately "glossed over" allegations of a Kremlin-sponsored influence campaign during the Brexit referendum, an influential group of UK lawmakers say.

Lincoln Co. officials reviewing public order due to COVID-19 outbreak

The Lincoln County Board of Health is working to release a public order for COVID-19 preventative measures as the county is seeing 34 active cases.

One of the oldest businesses on the internet just got sold for $9 billion

One of the web's oldest businesses has a new owner. Norway's Adevinta is buying eBay's classified ads business for $9.2 billion to create the world's largest online classifieds company.

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No White House coronavirus task force members currently expected at Trump's briefing

No White House coronavirus task force members are currently expected to join President Donald Trump at his Tuesday evening briefing on the administration's response to the virus, a person familiar with the plan told CNN but cautioned that could change.

PD: Dad shoots at car in Scottsdale, leaving his teen son seriously hurt

A man, identified as 42-year-old Robert Moore, was arrested Monday night around 9:30 p.m. in connection to the Scottsdale shooting and injuring a teenage boy who, Scottsdale police say, is his son.

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Michael Cohen sues Attorney General William Barr for retaliation in latest attempt to get out of prison

Lawyers for Michael Cohen filed a petition seeking his immediate release from prison, alleging that President Donald Trump's former personal attorney was taken back into custody in retaliation for a tell-all book he is writing about his years as the President's fixer.

Greta Thunberg will donate $114,000 to fight the coronavirus in the Brazilian Amazon

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg will donate a portion of a $1.14 million prize to fighting coronavirus in the Brazilian Amazon.

The 1 thing NOT to expect from Donald Trump's daily coronavirus briefings

On Monday, President Donald Trump totally reversed course on how he is handling the ongoing coronavirus pandemic -- posting a picture wearing a mask and announcing that he would restart the coronavirus daily(ish) briefings that ended in late April.

Wendy's launches a rewards program

Wendy's is hoping to expand its fervent fan base with a new rewards program.

Civil Rights Icon and Longtime Georgia Congressman John Lewis was the Great Collaborator Who Expanded the Civil Rights Movement, SCLC President Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. Says

Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the organization co-founded and first led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., issued the following statement today upon learning the passing of legendary civil rights leader and longtime Georgia Congressman John Lewis. Lewis, who resided in Atlanta, died Friday at the age of 80.

Texas Democrats on the Passing of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa, Vice Chair Carla Brailey, Finance Chair Chris Hollins, Treasurer Mike Floyd, and Secretary Lee Forbes issued the following statement:

Susan Rice 10/3 from 5/1 for Vice President Role

Kamala Harris Eased Further out to 11/10 from 4/5

Susan Rice has already spent plenty of time in the White House being Barack Obama’s former national security advisor but she could be heading back there as her odds on becoming the next Vice President shrunk further on Saturday morning.

The Office for Career, Professional Development & Diversity Initiatives

With a new name, career services office at Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law explores shift from traditional hiring practices and the shared belief that diversity truly matters in the profession

What Happened to INGDirect.com?

While INGDirect.com was not the first business in the U.S. to offer direct online banking, it offered one of the earliest simple online savings accounts. The bank became well known for its low fees, and when its customers heard that it was changing hands in 2011, one customer pleaded with executives not to “turn ING Direct into just another bank that the old ING Direct would’ve made fun of.”

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Senator Kamala Harris Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis

U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Saturday released the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis. Congressman Lewis passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020.

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Gap shares fall after Kanye West threatens to walk away from Yeezy deal

Kanye West's threat to walk away from his fashion company's fledgling partnership with the Gap has sent shares sharply lower.

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Country Time helping the 'littlest entrepreneurs' with bailout money for lemonade stands

With the pandemic and a crumbling economy, it's safe to say life has given us lemons. But with strict social-distancing rules, kids don't have the chance to make lemonade.

CBS reporter Nina Kapur, 26, dies after rental moped accident in New York

Nina Kapur, a 26-year-old reporter in New York City, died after she fell from a moped that had been rented from Revel, a popular moped sharing service.

Federal $600 Unemployment Payments to End July 25 State Unemployment Benefits to Continue

TWC Reminds Public that Funding Expires Due to Congressional Timeline

The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program is part of the CARES Act that provides an additional $600 to benefit payments, and based on TWC’s contract with the US Department of Labor, the last payable week for FPUC is the week ending July 25, 2020.