Brent Scowcroft, prominent elder statesman, has died Scowcroft served as national security adviser in Bush and Ford administrations. August 7, 2020, 2:24 PM 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Brent Scowcroft, the former Air Force general who twice served a the national security adviser under Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush, has died at the age of 95, according to a statement from … Read More
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally could draw 250,000 people in South Dakota despite COVID pandemic Despite concerns about large gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many as 250,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from around the country are expected to roll into western South Dakota for the 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally beginning Friday and lasting 10 days. Such a crowd would make it the largest event in the country to take place during the pandemic. In a … Read More
US adds 1.8 million jobs in July amid coronavirus pandemic The unemployment rate fell to 10.2%. August 7, 2020, 12:40 PM 1 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 10.2% in July, falling slightly below June’s 11.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. There were 1.8 million jobs added in the month as the country continues to grapple with the effects … Read More
Army secretary promises changes at Fort Hood following Vanessa Guillen’s murder “We will do everything we can to protect her legacy,” said Ryan McCarthy. August 7, 2020, 12:26 AM 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article After a two-day visit to Fort Hood, Texas, Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy said the murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen will lead to changes to prevent cases like hers from happening … Read More
Alaska cruise cut short after passenger tests positive for COVID-19 The ship was carrying 63 passengers and crew. August 7, 2020, 11:09 AM 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article One of the first U.S. cruises to resume sailing amid the novel coronavirus pandemic was cut short after a passenger tested positive for COVID-19. The 63 passengers and crew aboard the UnCruise Adventures’ ship were just three … Read More
COVID-19 continues resurgence across US through July as mask mandates begin in hardest-hit states July turned out to be another deadly month for the U.S. as hundreds of thousands of people contracted the novel coronavirus. There were 1,882,692 new cases diagnosed throughout the month and 25,259 new COVID-19 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. In total, over 4.5 million Americans have contracted the virus and 152,000 have died since July 31. The … Read More
With negotiations on brink of collapse, no clear path forward on coronavirus relief Conversations between administration officials and Democratic congressional leaders about coronavirus relief may soon fall apart, with both parties leaving the Capitol on Thursday evening claiming to be “very far apart” on key issues. Now, as the clock ticks down on the self-imposed Friday deadline for an agreement, negotiations between the two parties appear to be on the brink of collapse. … Read More
History made as first African American general leads one of the military services Gen. Charles Brown is the new Air Force chief of staff. August 6, 2020, 8:33 PM 7 min read Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown, Jr. became the new Air Force chief of staff on Thursday, making history as the first African American to lead one of the military services. Brown succeeded Gen. David Goldfein, as the Air Force’s 22nd chief of … Read More
Beirut in crisis after deadly explosion. Here’s what’s being done to help. In the wake of the massive explosion in Beirut that killed at least 135 and injured around 5,000, officials in the country have been calling for help from the international community to recover from the tragedy, which could also leave some 300,000 homeless, officials said. Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud called the Aug. 4 explosion “a national catastrophe” in a tearful … Read More
‘Nothing compares’: Unemployment filings top 1 million for 20th straight week The unprecedented streak of jobless claims has shattered all previous records. August 6, 2020, 12:44 PM 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article For 20 straight weeks, the number of Americans who have lost their jobs and filed for unemployment insurance has topped 1 million. This unprecedented streak of weekly jobless claims has shattered all historical records. … Read More
