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• Coronavirus task force briefs - but not at White House - as confirmed COVID-19 cases hit a new high in US

  26-06-2020 23:51
  Dr. Anthony Fauci urged people to mind their responsibility to others: "A risk for you is not just isolated to you."
  
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• Houston mayor announces 'wall of shame' to identify businesses violating governor's coronavirus order

  26-06-2020 23:37
  "People need to know who's being responsible," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
  
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• Kanye West to bring Yeezy brand, but not sneakers, to Gap

  26-06-2020 23:24
  Kanye West is bringing his Yeezy brand to the Gap - but don't expect to find Yeezy footwear there.
  
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• Crews resume search for Fort Hood soldier missing for 2 months

  26-06-2020 23:19
  A search for a 20-year-old Texas soldier who has been missing for two months has continued.
  
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• Texas EquuSearch resumes search for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen

  26-06-2020 23:15
  A search for a 20-year-old Texas soldier who has been missing for two months has continued.
  
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• Valley Spotlight: Rezum Water Vapor Therapy

  26-06-2020 23:07
  Rezum Water Vapor Therapy is a non-surgical procedure that has proven to be extremely effective in the treatment of an enlarged prostate.
  
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• Southern California county told to reinstate stay-at-home order, Newsom says

  26-06-2020 22:31
  Gov. Gavin Newsom said a Southern California county had been told by the state to reimpose stay-at-home orders to mitigate the coronavirus's spread within their community.
  
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• Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even from President Trump

  26-06-2020 22:18
  CEO Mark Zuckerberg had previously refused to take action against Trump posts suggesting that mail-in ballots will lead to voter fraud.
  
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• White House coronavirus task force holds 1st briefing in weeks as confirmed COVID-19 cases hit a new high in US

  26-06-2020 21:47
  Dr. Anthony Fauci urged people to mind their responsibility to others: "A risk for you is not just isolated to you."
  
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• Chicago shuts down streets to make room for outdoor dining

  26-06-2020 21:43
  
  Chicago closed some of its streets to make room for outdoor seating.
  
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• House of Representatives adopts bill to make DC 51st state; Senate GOP opposes

  26-06-2020 21:13
  Lawmakers approved the bill, 232-180, largely along party lines, marking the first time a chamber of Congress has passed a D.C. statehood bill.
  
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• Summer travel expected to decline by 15% as COVID-19 concerns mount amid surge in cases, hospitalizations

  26-06-2020 21:05
  With coronavirus cases on the rise in parts of the country, there's renewed concerns over domestic travel.
  
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• Gov. Gavin Newsom provides updates on California's response to COVID-19, reopening

  26-06-2020 20:51
  
  California reported its highest record number of coronavirus cases on Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a news conference on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Artists gift mural to community as a message of unity amid 2020 events

  26-06-2020 20:33
  
  A new mural that reads 'SELA STRONG', was a gift from local artists in the Southeast Los Angeles area to the community as a message of unity and resilience.
  
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• Huey death: St. Louis rapper Lawrence Franks Jr. known as Huey killed in shooting in Missouri

  26-06-2020 20:25
  
  A St. Louis rapper who went by the stage name Huey was killed in a shooting that also wounded another man, authorities say.
  
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• We can't get enough of these Drag Queen transformations for BLM

  26-06-2020 19:57
  
  These amazing drag queens are showing off their talented makeup skills.
  
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• States retreat as new coronavirus cases hit an all-time high in United States

  26-06-2020 19:56
  While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback.
  
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• Less than 10% of Fresno State's population will return to campus next semester; fall sports still uncertain

  26-06-2020 19:39
  
  Fresno State released its plans for the fall semester that outline how a small number of students will return to campus and the safety measures that will go into effect amid coronavirus concerns.
  
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• 'Great American Baking Show' contestant cooks for a cause

  26-06-2020 19:39
  In the wake of unprecedented times, Betta with Butta founder Chris Tucker is using his platform to give back to an array of causes.
  
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• One man show, "Gaytino" honors Chicano and gay histories

  26-06-2020 19:27
  
  Son of a Chicano music legend shares his story of growing up gay in the 50's in his one man show "Gaytino."
  
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• Iconic Pink Triangle on SF's Twin Peaks will shine brighter than ever during Pride

  26-06-2020 19:05
  
  During this year's Pride celebration, the iconic Pink Triangle will shine brighter than ever.
  
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• Texas, Florida order bars to close, join the growing list of states pausing reopening as COVID-19 cases surge

  26-06-2020 18:52
  Texas and Florida clamped down on bars again Friday in the biggest retreat yet amid a surge across the South and West.
  
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• Minneapolis city council advances plan to dismantle city's police department

  26-06-2020 18:52
  
  The 12-0 vote is just the first step in a process that faces significant bureaucratic obstacles to make the ballot, where voters would have the final say.
  
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• Fresno State administrators to provide update on plans for fall semester

  26-06-2020 18:46
  
  Fresno State administrators are expected to release updates on what their students can expect during the fall semester on Friday.
  
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• Lunch in the Park has been providing meals to the homeless.

  26-06-2020 18:45
  
  Newly created nonprofit Lunch in the Park has been providing meals to the homeless amid the coronavirus pandemic, but is in need of donations in order to meet demand.
  
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• Oakland community rallies behind Black-owned business Queen Hippie Gypsy after it was damaged in protest

  26-06-2020 18:41
  
  With help from the community, Queen Hippie Gypsy, Oakland's first Black-owned crystal botanica, is ready for its comeback after looters smashed up its storefront.
  
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• Lifelong equestrian Brianna Noble showed up to Oakland protest on horseback

  26-06-2020 18:35
  
  Brianna Noble made headlines when she showed up to a protest with her horse.
  
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• Mountain View kindergarten teacher spreads joy through 'flower swap'

  26-06-2020 18:34
  
  "They smell so nice and they are so beautiful. What's not to love about flowers?" Sam Thomas decided to spread joy during the COVID-19 pandemic through flowers.
  
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• Camp Edison at Shaver Lake reopening to RVs on July 1

  26-06-2020 18:28
  Camp Edison will partially reopen on July 1 to recreational vehicles. The RVs will need to be spaced apart to adhere to social distancing.
  
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• White House coronavirus task force holds first briefing in weeks as cases in US hit new high: LIVE

  26-06-2020 18:20
  
  While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback.
  
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• Coronavirus Impact: Texas governor orders bars to close again as COVID-19 cases rise

  26-06-2020 18:14
  Bars across Texas are closing their doors again after an order was issued by Gov. Greg Abbott as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the state.
  
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• Black Lives Matter network debunks Trump Twitter post

  26-06-2020 18:14
  The Black Lives Matter Global Network said an activist Trump quoted was not speaking on behalf of the movement.
  
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• Gunmen injure Mexico City police chief, 3 dead in attack allegedly carried out by Jalisco New Generation cartel

  26-06-2020 17:54
  Heavily armed gunmen attacked and wounded Mexico City's police chief in a brazen operation that left three people dead, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday.
  
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• American Airlines to resume booking flights to capacity July 1 after limiting capacity

  26-06-2020 17:36
  If you travel by plane this summer, you could be stepping onto a completely booked aircraft.
  
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• Chicago chef finds ways to give back despite COVID-19 hit to food industry

  26-06-2020 17:12
  
  This chef and restaurant owner is devoted to giving back.
  
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• Man rescued after car crashes into canal, CHP says

  26-06-2020 17:03
  
  First responders rescued a man after his car went into a canal in Fresno County on Friday morning.
  
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• Gunmen injure Mexico City police chief; 3 dead

  26-06-2020 17:01
  Heavily armed gunmen attacked and wounded Mexico City's police chief in a brazen operation that left some people dead, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday.
  
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• Confirmed coronavirus cases hit a new high in US; White House task force to hold first briefing in weeks

  26-06-2020 16:51
  While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback.
  
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• Driver lights firework during California protest, gets it tossed back into car - Video

  26-06-2020 16:27
  Video appears to show a driver in Southern California attempting to light a firework in the middle of a protest, but then flee from the vicinity after the firework was tossed back into the car.
  
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• Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks reopening some campgrounds on July 6

  26-06-2020 16:14
  Those who want to stay at the campgrounds will need to make a reservation. You can sign up starting Monday, June 29 at 7 am.
  
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• Gunmen injure Mexico City police chief; deaths reported

  26-06-2020 16:14
  Heavily armed gunmen attacked and wounded Mexico City's police chief in a brazen operation that left some people dead, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday.
  
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• From nail salons to movie theaters, what can open in Fresno County today

  26-06-2020 15:02
  A week after California allowed the reopening of nail salons, tattoo parlors and waxing stations, these businesses in Fresno County can welcome back customers today.
  
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• 3 suspects in Los Banos homicide arrested at US-Mexico border, authorities say

  26-06-2020 14:40
  A three-month investigation led to the arrests of Arviel Hernandez, 40, Carlos Hernandez, 21, and Biridiana Carrillo, 37.
  
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• VIDEO: Man fired after blocking Latino man from entering his own apartment building

  26-06-2020 14:35
  'YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO COME IN HERE': A couple was caught on camera attempting to keep a Latino man from entering his apartment building in San Francisco.
  
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• Caught on camera: Man accused of racism after blocking SF Latino man from entering his own building

  26-06-2020 14:05
  'YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO COME IN HERE': A couple was caught on camera attempting to keep a Latino man from entering his apartment building in San Francisco.
  
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• Despite coronavirus pandemic, Trump administration urges Supreme Court to overturn Affordable Care Act

  26-06-2020 13:37
  Some 20 million Americans could lose their health coverage if the court agrees with the administration.
  
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• Macy's announces it will layoff 3,900 workers

  26-06-2020 12:58
  The company said in a release that the headcount reduction will save the company $630 million per year. In February, before the virus became a pandemic, Macy's said it would cut 2,000 jobs in its corporate office and close 125 stores.
  
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• Clovis Police host virtual ride-along

  26-06-2020 08:37
  The Clovis Police Department held a virtual ride-along on Thursday, giving community members a first-hand look into a traffic officer's shift.
  
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• Delays, dropped calls, no checks: EDD under fire after many Americans left helpless and frustrated

  26-06-2020 08:36
  More than 6 million California workers have filed for unemployment since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic but many of them, like 31-year-old Ryan Turner of Fresno, have received little to no benefits.
  
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• Fresno City Council might step up measures to ensure people wear masks

  26-06-2020 06:36
  As COVID-19 cases rise in Fresno, a majority of the Fresno City Council wants to impose a hotline and hefty fines to those who aren't wearing masks in public. They say self-regulating isn't working as they had hoped.
  
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