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Millennial Money: Still Employed? Focus on Savings and Debt

By Kelsey Sheehy | May 24, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown tens of millions of people into financial turmoil. But not everyone is feeling the pinch. Not yet, at least.

San Francisco Sanctions Once-Shunned Homeless Encampments

By Janie Har and Terence Chea | May 24, 2020

San Francisco is joining other U.S. cities in authorizing homeless tent encampments in response to the coronavirus pandemic, a move officials have long resisted but are now reluctantly embracing.

U.S. Farmers Leaning More Heavily on Government Loan Programs

By Roxana Hegeman | May 24, 2020

Farmers across the nation leaned more heavily upon the federal government last year to finance their agricultural operations amid low commodity prices and trade disputes.

11-Year-Old Girl Says Racism Behind White Woman's Assault

By Ritu Shukla | May 24, 2020

Elizabeth Shirey, 38, was charged with assault and battery after grabbing Skhylur Davis' arm as she walked back to her grandmother's house in Aiken with her mail, according to a police report.

Not Real News: A Look at What Didn't Happen This Week

By Arijeta Lajjka., Ali Swenson, Amanda Seitz, and Beatrice Dupuy | May 23, 2020

None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts.

Millennial Money: How A Business Credit Card Fits Gig Work

By Gregory Karp, NerdWallet | May 23, 2020

Entrepreneurial types who freelance and side hustle their way through the week likely have access to a tool that could help them thrive: A business credit card.

Trump Slams Mail-In Balloting Promoted by His Own Campaign

By Zeke Miller and Nicholas Riccardi | May 23, 2020

Trump, who has voted by mail absentee as recently as this March in Florida's Republican presidential primary, did say he would support exceptions for those who are sick — or are president.

Back to Business, but Not Business As Usual As Nations Open

By David Crary, Dave Collins, and Nicole Winfield | May 23, 2020

It is becoming all too clear that without a vaccine against the scourge, the disruptions could be long-lasting and the economy won't be bouncing right back.

AP Fact Check: Trump's False 'Choice' on Vets' Health Care

By Hope Yen | May 22, 2020

President Donald Trump is putting forth a false "Choice" when he boasts about a program aimed at improving veterans' health care by steering more patients to the private sector.

Trump Counting on Supreme Court to Block Probes, Lawsuits

By Mark Sherman | May 22, 2020

Trump's administration has sought the court's emergency intervention at early stages of court cases far more often than both Democratic and Republican predecessors.

Senate Panel Advances Trump Pick to Head Voice of America

By Matthew Lee | May 22, 2020

After rejecting eight Democratic requests to postpone the move, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee sent Michael Pack's nomination to the full Senate on a 12-10 vote.

Nearly 39 Million Have Lost Jobs in U.S. Since Virus Took Hold

By Christopher Rugaber and Danica Kirka | May 22, 2020

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits in the two months since the coronavirus took hold in the U.S. has swelled to nearly 39 million, the government reported Thursday.

Dark-Money Attack Ad Pastes Swastikas on House Candidate

By Morgan Lee | May 22, 2020

The Washington, D.C.-based fund doesn't disclose donors, and its only known activity is to denounce Plame on websites and social media ads in English and Spanish.

Police: Man Who Shot 3 At Arizona Complex Felt Bullied

By Jacques Billeaud and Terry Tang | May 22, 2020

"I'm going to be the shooter of Westgate 2020," Hernandez said in his Snapchat video, holding a beer in one hand. The footage also shows an AR-15-type rifle in the backseat of the car.

Tanzania Says Virus Defeated Through Prayer, but Fears Grow

By Tom Odula | May 22, 2020

Tanzanian President John Magufuli has led a crackdown on anyone who dares raise concerns about the virus's spread in his East African country or the government's response to it.

GOP Weighs Jobless Aid Cuts to Urge Americans Back to Work

By Lisa Mascaro | May 22, 2020

Reconsideration of jobless aid is fast becoming the focus of congressional debate over the next virus aid package.

Portland, Oregon, Homeless Tax Wins Handily Amid Virus Woes

By Gillian Flaccus | May 21, 2020

A measure to tax the wealthiest residents and the biggest businesses in Portland, Oregon, to raise $2.5 billion over a decade to address homelessness sailed to victory.

Trump Administration Cuts Royalty Rates for Oil and Gas

By Matthew Brown | May 21, 2020

The move drew quick criticism as a handout to industry that will mean less money for state governments. A Democratic lawmaker called for an investigation into whether the breaks were justified.

Trump Threatens Funds for States Easing Voting in Pandemic

By Nicholas Riccardi | May 21, 2020

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are trying to make it easier and safer to vote during the coronavirus pandemic.

Deliberative Senate Declines to Debate More Coronavirus Aid

By Lisa Mascaro | May 21, 2020

As Americans confront a crisis unlike any in modern times, the world's greatest deliberative body is doing almost anything but deliberate the coronavirus.

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