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US will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban

US will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban

The Trump administration said Friday it will let Chinese airlines operate a limited number of flights to the U.S., backing down from a threat to ban the flights. The decision came one day after China appeared to open the door to U.S.
Trump hails jobs report, but unemployment rate still high

Trump hails jobs report, but unemployment rate still high

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took a victory lap Friday morning after the government reported surprising job gains for last month, seizing on the data to predict that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and its economic disruption was in the
Twitter disables Trump campaign's George Floyd video tribute

Twitter disables Trump campaign's George Floyd video tribute

Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim, in a move that adds to tensions between the social media platform and the U.S. president, one of its most widely followed users.
UN agency: Iran violating all restrictions of nuclear deal

UN agency: Iran violating all restrictions of nuclear deal

VIENNA — Iran has continued to increase its stockpiles of enriched uranium and remains in violation of its deal with world powers, the United Nations' atomic watchdog said Friday.
US unemployment drops unexpectedly to a still-high 13.3%

US unemployment drops unexpectedly to a still-high 13.3%

WASHINGTON — U.S. unemployment dropped unexpectedly in May to 13.
Unemployment rate falls to 13.3%, US adds 2.5 million jobs

Unemployment rate falls to 13.3%, US adds 2.5 million jobs

WASHINGTON — The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May from 14.7%, and 2.5 million jobs were added — a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy in the wake of the viral pandemic.
Ex-Dodgers star Carl Crawford arrested on assault charge

Ex-Dodgers star Carl Crawford arrested on assault charge

HOUSTON — Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Carl Crawford has been arrested after his former girlfriend accused him of assaulting her during an argument over a man she had begun dating.
`Get your knee off our necks!': Floyd mourned in Minneapolis

`Get your knee off our necks!': Floyd mourned in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — Celebrities, musicians and political leaders gathered in front of George Floyd's golden casket Thursday for a fiery memorial service for the man whose death at the hands of police sparked global protests, with a civil rights leader decl
NYPD boss wants calm after stabbing, other attacks on cops

NYPD boss wants calm after stabbing, other attacks on cops

New York City police are trying to determine if Wednesday's ambush stabbing of an officer in Brooklyn was inspired by anti-police sentiments expressed during days of protests and unrest over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Commissioner Derm
Attorneys: 2 ex-cops charged in Floyd's death were rookies

Attorneys: 2 ex-cops charged in Floyd's death were rookies

MINNEAPOLIS — Two of three Minneapolis police officers accused of aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd were rookies barely off probation when a more senior white officer ignored the black man's cries for help and pressed a knee into his n