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Kroger Offers Fred Meyer Workers Extra Pay After Outcry
Kroger, the parent company of grocer Fred Meyer, announced Friday that it will provide "thank you" payments to hourly employees after a union outcry over the company ending a $2 per hour pay bump.
Not Real News: A Look at What Didn't Happen This Week
None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts.
Truckers Honk over Shipping Rates, Not 'in Favor of' Trump
President Donald Trump says the sound of truck horns just south of the White House is a "sign of love" for him from truckers. But the truckers are actually honking their opposition to low shipping rates.
Space Force Unveils Flag; Trump Touts 'Super-Duper Missile'
The U.S. Space Force — the newest branch of the armed services — now has its own flag.
US Retail Sales Plunged a Record 16% in April as Virus Hit
U.S. retail sales tumbled by a record 16.4% from March to April as business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus kept shoppers away.
Democrats Push New $3T Coronavirus Relief Bill Through House
Democrats have powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall.
Pandemic Claims Yet Another Retailer: J.C. Penney
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed the storied but troubled department store chain J.C. Penney into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is the fourth major retailer to meet that fate.
Tyson Foods Closes 2 Plants for Cleaning
Tyson Foods is temporarily closing two plants at a North Carolina complex for cleaning amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Drive-In Is Giving Indie Films A Box Office Boost
It was a little surprising when "The Wretched," a supernatural horror flick with no stars, earned nearly $70,000 from 12 drive-in theaters on its first weekend.
After Arrest, Gym Owner Defies California Again to Reopen
About a dozen weightlifters wearing face coverings did sets Thursday in front of mirrors at a Southern California gym that was reopened by the owner despite his arrest last weekend.
Pandemic Takes a Bite Out of Restaurants; Diners See 'COVID Surcharge' Appear on Tabs
At least one eatery in Michigan has decided to pass the buck — literally — to the customer.
Trump Eyes Older Voters in Florida for Any Sign of Faltering
President Donald Trump's path to reelection runs through places like Sun City Center, Florida. But some residents in this conservative swath of America's premier battleground are growing restless.
Officials Release Edited Coronavirus Reopening Guidance
U.S. health officials on Thursday released some of their long-delayed guidance that schools, businesses and other organizations can use as states reopen from coronavirus shutdowns.
Biden Says He Would Not Pardon Trump or Block Investigations
Democratic candidate Joe Biden said that if he wins the presidency he would not use his power to pardon Donald Trump or stop any investigations of Trump and his associates.
Split-Screen America is Back: Whistleblower and 'Obamagate'
If there was any doubt that news during the coronavirus pandemic would fall prey to split-screen America, it was removed on Thursday.
Justices Fear 'Chaos' if States Can't Bind Electors' Votes
Supreme Court justices invoked fears of bribery and chaos Wednesday to suggest they think states can require presidential electors to back their states' popular vote winner in the Electoral College.
Trump's Surprising Target in War on Media: Voice of America
President Donald Trump' has had many targets in his war against the media, but perhaps none is more surprising than the Voice of America, the venerable U.S.-funded institution created during World War II.
DOJ: Reality Star Spent Emergency Loan on Rolex, Rolls Royce
A reality TV star in Atlanta used an emergency loan from the federal government to lease a Rolls Royce, make child support payments and purchase $85,000 worth of jewelry, authorities said Wednesday.
Consumers, Lawmakers Rip Airlines for Withholding Refunds
There are thousands of airline customers who canceled bookings because of the coronavirus epidemic and can't get their money back.
AP Interview: Pelosi: Americans 'Worth It' on $3T Virus Aid
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday defended the stunning $3 trillion price tag on Democrats' pandemic relief package as what is needed to confront the "villainous virus" and economic collapse.