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Lawyer: TSA makes changes after whistleblower's complaint

Lawyer: TSA makes changes after whistleblower's complaint

The Transportation Security Administration has improved coronavirus protection for airport screeners after a TSA official accused the agency of endangering travellers , the whistleblower's lawyer said Wednesday.
Trump to US schools: Reopen or you may lose federal funds

Trump to US schools: Reopen or you may lose federal funds

Determined to reopen America's schools despite coronavirus worries, President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to hold back federal money if school districts don't bring their students back in the fall.
Texas resumes executions after 5-month delay due to pandemic

Texas resumes executions after 5-month delay due to pandemic

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas inmate received lethal injection Wednesday evening for fatally shooting an 82-year-old man nearly three decades ago, ending a five-month delay of executions in the nation’s busiest death penalty state because of the corona
Maryland governor: Probably time to change Redskins name

Maryland governor: Probably time to change Redskins name

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday he believes the name of Washington’s professional football team “probably should be changed," though he supported the team's name when he ran for governor in 2014.
Singapore governing party set to extend power in elections

Singapore governing party set to extend power in elections

Singaporeans vote Friday in Southeast Asia’s first election since the coronavirus pandemic began, with the health crisis and a grim economy expected to bolster Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s party and extend its unbroken rule.
Facebook removes false accounts linked to Brazil's Bolsonaro

Facebook removes false accounts linked to Brazil's Bolsonaro

SAO PAULO — Social media giant Facebook said Wednesday that it has removed dozens of accounts, some used by employees of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and two of his lawmaker sons.
'A hot mess': Americans face testing delays as virus surges

'A hot mess': Americans face testing delays as virus surges

AUSTIN, Texas — With a cough and shortness of breath, it took Austin, Texas, resident Sam Lee three tries to get a COVID-19 test.
COVID hits more legislators amid rapid spread in Mississippi

COVID hits more legislators amid rapid spread in Mississippi

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Cambodian province famous for Angkor Wat bans dog meat trade

Cambodian province famous for Angkor Wat bans dog meat trade

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The Cambodian province that is home to the famous Angkor Wat temple complex, a major destination for foreign tourists, has outlawed the trade in dog meat, which animal rights activists have said is rife in the area.
Vindman retiring from Army, lawyer blames Trump

Vindman retiring from Army, lawyer blames Trump

WASHINGTON — Lt. Col.