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Rhode Island reverses order to make only New York visitors self-quarantine after Cuomo threatens lawsuit
A battle of policies between the two governors ended with Rhode Island withdrawing its mandatory self isolation order for New Yorkers.
Maine sheriff investigating claim that armed men cut down tree to force neighbor’s quarantine
Investigators are looking into a case where a group of armed men allegedly tried to quarantine a town visitor.
State public health cuts hamper coronavirus containment: Experts
Declines in public health funding across the nation have made it harder to combat the COVID-19 virus.
Tennessee hospital won’t charge tornado victims medical fees
One medical center is helping dozens of victims who were hurt by the Nashville storms.
Larry Nassar victims lend support to men who say University of Michigan doc abused them
A group of sex abuse victims stood up against one Michigan college for failing them and are now supporting the victims who alleged another campus did the same.
What you need to know about New York’s ban on plastic bags
New York joined other localities with banning plastic bags from all stores. Here are the do’s and don’t of the new regulation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bee-killing pesticides could be banned in Minnesota under new bill
A state lawmaker wants certain chemicals out of cities to help boost the pollinator population.
Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy following sex abuse lawsuits
The non-profit filed Chapter 11 following suits from thousands of victims.