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America reopening: 14 more states ease restrictions before Memorial Day weekend

May 18, 2020

America reopening: 14 more states ease restrictions before Memorial Day weekend

As the United States continues its gradual reopening, on Monday more than a dozen states began easing restrictions that had shuttered nonessential businesses and brought daily lives to a screeching halt for the better part of two months.

5 of the most destructive invasive species in the US

May 12, 2020

5 of the most destructive invasive species in the US

Invasive species threaten to lay waste to delicate ecosystems across the United States, with many filling their insatiable appetites with native wildlife as they sit atop the food-chain and breed unchallenged.

China issues lengthy rebuttal to top 24 COVID-19 'lies' told by United States

May 12, 2020

China issues lengthy rebuttal to top 24 COVID-19 'lies' told by United States

China has issued a 30-page rebuttal of what it claims are the top 24 lies told by U.S. politicians over Beijing's handling of COVID-19, including where the novel coronavirus originated and allegations the government tried to silence whistleblowers and cover up vital data that could have stopped the killer contagion in its tracks.

Arkansas professor allegedly hid China ties to secure NASA grant money

May 11, 2020

Arkansas professor allegedly hid China ties to secure NASA grant money

A University of Arkansas engineering professor was charged with wire fraud for failing to disclose his close ties to the Chinese government and businesses while trying to secure federal grants from NASA, the Justice Department said Monday.

America reopening: Dozens of states including Michigan, Ohio ease coronavirus restrictions this week

May 11, 2020

America reopening: Dozens of states including Michigan, Ohio ease coronavirus restrictions this week

The U.S. is continuing its gradual reopening this week, with more than a dozen states easing strict lockdown measures that shuttered businesses and brought the daily lives of millions of Americans to a halt for more than a month as part of a critical tradeoff to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Cotton calls for US to break away from WHO unless UN agency commits to 'transparency and accountability'

May 4, 2020

Cotton calls for US to break away from WHO unless UN agency commits to 'transparency and accountability'

Senate Intelligence Committee member Tom Cotton, R-Ark., told "The Story" Monday that the U.S. should break away from the World Health Organization (WHO) and forming a new global agency if the WHO fails to commit to "more transparency and accountability."

Arkansas boy, 11, shot and killed after man who lived with mother took him hostage, police say

May 4, 2020

Arkansas boy, 11, shot and killed after man who lived with mother took him hostage, police say

An 11-year-old Arkansas boy died Saturday after being taken captive and fatally shot inside his home by a man who lived with the boy and his mother, investigators said.

America’s road to reopening: States including Florida, Colorado and Arizona ease coronavirus restrictions

May 4, 2020

America’s road to reopening: States including Florida, Colorado and Arizona ease coronavirus restrictions

America's slow road to reopening continued this week as more than a dozen states eased strict lockdown measures on businesses and social activities put in place to curb the spread of the virulent coronavirus.

China slams Pompeo, calls him 'enemy of world peace,' as war of words continues

April 27, 2020

China slams Pompeo, calls him 'enemy of world peace,' as war of words continues

China on Monday took aim at Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, accusing him of spreading disinformation by blaming the Asian country for the novel coronavirus that's infected more than 3 million people globally.

Arkansas mom-and-daughter nursing duo help coronavirus patients in New York

April 27, 2020

Arkansas mom-and-daughter nursing duo help coronavirus patients in New York

A mother-daughter duo from Arkansas who are both nurses have recently taken their medical skills to the state where the novel coronavirus has hit hardest: New York.