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Court Overturns Quincy Jones' Win in Michael Jackson Lawsuit

By Andrew Dalton | May 6, 2020

A California appeals court on Tuesday overturned most of a 2017 jury verdict awarding Quincy Jones $9.4 million in royalties and fees from the Michael Jackson estate over the use of Jones-produced Jackson hits in the concert film "This Is It" and two Cirq

Virus Diary: Staving Off the Virus While Our Water Runs Out

By Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi | May 6, 2020

I know we're meant to be washing our hands frequently. We're trying. But we're running out of water again and I don't know when the water truck is going to be back.

Watchdog Concerned over Census Bureau's Vetting of Workers

By Mike Schneider | May 6, 2020

Almost 300 people working for the U.S. Census Bureau last year had "major" issues with their background checks and a lack of vetting oversight could pose risk to the public, according to a watchdog report.

Trump's Top Spy Pick Vows He Won't Politicize Intelligence

By Deb Riechmann | May 6, 2020

Trump's firing of at least seven top U.S. intelligence officials has left the Office of the Director of National Intelligence without a single Senate-confirmed leader as the nation faces the COVID-19 pandemic.

Treasury to Begin Distributing Virus Relief Money to Tribes

By Felicia Fonseca | May 6, 2020

The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that it will begin doling out billions to help tribes respond and recover from the coronavirus more than a week after a congressional deadline.

Judge Restores New York Democratic Presidential Primary

By Larry Neumeister, Marina Villeneuve, and Bill Barrow | May 6, 2020

The New York Democratic presidential primary must take place June 23 because canceling it would be unconstitutional, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Brazil's Bolsonaro Accused of Meddling in Rio Federal Police

By Mauricio Savarese and David Biller | May 6, 2020

President Jair Bolsonaro was in a stir again Tuesday after Brazil's former justice minister reportedly accused him of trying to personally pick the head of federal police operations in Rio de Janeiro.

Philippine TV Network's Shutdown Amid Pandemic Sparks Uproar

By Jim Gomez | May 6, 2020

Philippine church and business leaders expressed alarm Wednesday over a government agency's shutdown of the country's largest TV and radio network.

Pelosi Pushes Ahead on Massive Virus Bill, but GOP Wary

By Andrew Taylor | May 6, 2020

Pelosi promises that the Democratic-controlled House will deliver legislation to help state and local governments through the COVID-19 crisis, along with additional money for direct payments to individuals.

Carnival Cruise Lines Plans to Sail Again Starting in August

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Adriana Gomez Licon | May 5, 2020

Carnival Cruise Line said Monday that it plans to gradually resume cruising in North America in August, nearly five months after it halted operations due to the new coronavirus.

For Imperiled Airlines, It Keeps Getting Worse

May 5, 2020

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Intel Buys Moovit App for $900M to Boost Bet on Robotic Cars

By Michael Liedtke | May 5, 2020

Intel is buying transportation-planning service Moovit for $900 million as the world's largest computer chip maker moves further down the road in its effort to build self-driving cars.

World Leaders Pledge Billions for Virus Vaccine Research

By Lorne Cook | May 5, 2020

World leaders, organizations and banks on Monday pledged 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion) for research to find a vaccine against the new coronavirus, but warned that it is just the start.

Senate Secretary Declines to Release Possible Reade Report

By Alexandra Jaffe | May 5, 2020

The secretary of the Senate has declined Joe Biden's request to release any potential documents pertaining to an allegation of sexual assault against him from a former Senate staffer

Homeless in NYC: Tougher than Ever Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

By David Crary | May 5, 2020

For the estimated 3,500 homeless New Yorkers who live on the streets, worries about disease are coupled with other new indignities.

Police Probe Killing of Store Security Guard over Virus Mask

May 5, 2020

State police are investigating whether a security guard at a Family Dollar store in Michigan was fatally shot because he refused to allow a customer to enter without wearing a face mask.

San Francisco Police Chief Bans 'Thin Blue Line' Face Masks

May 4, 2020

San Francisco's police chief said the city's rank and file will wear neutral face coverings to defuse a controversy that was sparked when officers wore masks adorned with the "thin blue line" flag.

Donor Gives Employees at Hospital $1 Million for Bonuses

By Martha Mendoza | May 4, 2020

The gift was designated entirely for employees — nurses, cleaning staff, lab techs, medical records, even mailroom staff and security guards.

Solo Truckers Struggle to Get Rolling with Stimulus Fund

By Richard Lardner | May 4, 2020

Truck drivers are an essential cog in the nation's vast supply chain. They move more than 11 billion tons of freight annually and during the outbreak have kept grocery stores stocked.

Sharansky to Use Genesis Prize Proceeds to Fight Coronavirus

By Josef Federman | May 4, 2020

Former Soviet dissident Natan Sharansky, winner of the 2020 Genesis Prize, announced Monday that he will donate the $1 million award to organizations fighting the coronavirus pandemic and assisting people.

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