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• Gallup: More Americans getting used to low-contact business
  Americans have sharply increased their use of low-contact commerce like curbside and virtual services, new research showed Tuesday.
• U.S. stocks surge as NYSE reopens trading floor
  The New York Stock Exchange floor reopened Tuesday to surging U.S. stocks after being closed for a little more than two months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
• Merck working with non-profit IAVI to develop COVID-19 vaccine
  U.S. pharmaceutical giant Merck on Tuesday jumped into the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, announcing three separate efforts through collaborations and a corporate acquisition.
• In photos: California life in the COVID-19 pandemic
  The state of California has enacted a shelter-in-place order in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, urging residents to stay in their homes except for essential travel and closing non-essential businesses. Red carpet events have been canceled. The production of many films and TV shows has been suspended.
• Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine candidate in clinical trials
  U.S. biotechnology company Novavax says it has entered clinical trials for a potential coronavirus vaccine, with first results expected as early as July.
• Watch live: HHS watchdog Christi Grimm testifies about shortages of medical supplies amid coronavirus
  House lawmakers will hear testimony on Tuesday from Department of Health and Human Services Principal Deputy Inspector General Christi Grimm about the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• LATAM, Latin America's largest airline, files for bankruptcy
  The largest Latin American air carrier, LATAM Airlines, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it said early Tuesday, becoming the second major airline in May to go bankrupt due to the coronavirus pandemic.
• Police search for UConn student linked to two killings
  Police in Connecticut said they are searching for a university student they have accused of killing two people and leading officers on a multi-state manhunt.
• Memorial Day: Trump thanks service members fighting 'invisible enemy'
  In Memorial Day remarks, President Donald Trump recognized members of the U.S. National Guard and armed services on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic battling an "invisible enemy."
• LA County reports COVID-19 spike at 9 industrial facilities
  Los Angeles County health officials said they're investigating outbreaks of coronavirus at nine industrial facilities, including five meat processing plants.
• 'Aggressive' rats on rise after coronavirus-related restaurant shutdowns, CDC says
  Federal health authorities warned that rats may exhibit "unusual or aggressive" behavior because they have been cut of from food waste due to coronavirus-related closures of restaurants nationwide.
• Trump threatens to move GOP convention citing N.C. pandemic restrictions
  President Donald Trump threatened to cancel plans to hold the RNC in Charlotte, N.C., if the state's governor could not guarantee he'd lift coronavirus-related restrictions to allow thousands to attend.
• Mother Nature to switch gears into summer across the Northeast to finish May
  After the first two weeks of May featured below-average temperatures across the Northeast and East Coast, Mother Nature will conclude the month on a much different note as summerlike conditions are expected to settle in.
• Watch live: President, first lady attend Memorial Day service at Arlington cemetery
  President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were scheduled to attend a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
• Republicans sue to block California from voting by mail in November
  Several Republican groups have filed a lawsuit against California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order to allow Californians to vote by mail in the November presidential election due to the coronavirus pandemic.
• Judge rules Florida law restricting voting rights of ex-felons unconstitutional
  A judge granted a permanent injunction against a controversial Florida law requiring former felons to pay outstanding legal fines or fees before regaining their right to vote, ruling the measure was unconstitutional.
• New York reports small rise in coronavirus deaths; Cuomo to allow pro sports training camps
  Andrew Cuomo announced the state recorded more than 100 new coronavirus deaths, while declaring Sunday he would allow professional sports teams to hold in-state training camps.
• Appeals court upholds California order keeping places of worship closed
  The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California Gov. Gavin Newsom's restrictions on places of worship reopening as part of the state's stay-at-home order.
• Kevin Hassett: Unemployment rate could stay in double digits through November
  White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday he believes unemployment rates will continue to rise in the next two months and may remain in double digits through November.
• Ex-U.S. Rep. Allen West hurt in motorcycle crash
  Allen West, a former U.S. House member from Florida, was in stable condition at a hospital in Texas after being injured in a motorcycle crash.
• Over 40 million at risk for severe storms through holiday weekend
  After damaging storms blew through portions of the Plains on Friday, the threat for more severe weather will persist over the area through the weekend.
• Firefighters battle 4-alarm fire at warehouse in San Francisco
  Firefighters battled a four-alarm fire Saturday in a warehouse at San Francisco's Pier 45.
• President Donald Trump to visit Florida for SpaceX launch
  President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Florida on Wednesday to watch as SpaceX launches its Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft into orbit.
• New York allows gatherings up to 10 people as cases ease
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed an order allowing people to gather in groups of 10 people or fewer, loosening some social distancing protocols ahead of the holiday weekend.
• Hertz files for bankruptcy after demand drops due to COVID-19
  Hertz has filed for bankruptcy following a sharp drop in travel because of the coronavirus pandemic.
• Severe storms to impact Plains through holiday weekend
  After damaging storms blew through portions of the Plains on Friday, the threat for more severe weather will persist over the area through the weekend.

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• Republican National Convention: Trump threatens to move event from North Carolina
  The president wants North Carolina to ensure there are no restrictions on crowds due to the pandemic.
• White woman called police on black man in dog row
  The woman has now been suspended from her job at an investment firm in New York City.
• Trans Mountain pipeline: Protest ban is 'great time' to build, says minister
  Alberta's energy minister cites a ban on protests when asked about a controversial project in Canada.
• Coronavirus: Joe Biden emerges from quarantine on Memorial Day
  The US Democratic presidential candidate makes his first public appearance in more than two months.
• Coronavirus: 'I see a lot of people, I don't see any masks'
  Thousands of people visited beach destinations over the Memorial Day weekend, not all abiding by the guidelines.
• Coronavirus: Americans flock to beaches on Memorial Day weekend
  People are seen flouting restrictions on what is known in the US as the unofficial start of summer.
• Coronavirus: New York Stock Exchange trading floor reopens
  The resumption of floor trading comes after a two-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
• Coronavirus: US suspends travel from Brazil for foreigners
  Brazil has recently become a new coronavirus hotspot with more than 300,000 known cases.
• Millions of periodical cicadas to emerge in parts of US
  After spending most of their lives in the soil, periodical cicadas will come out in three US states.
• Nasa SpaceX launch: What's the mission plan?
  These are the key phases in the first crew mission to go to orbit from the US in nine years.
• Stan's Donuts: A farewell to a shop closed by coronavirus
  Coronavirus has forced thousands of small businesses to shut in the US. Stan's Donuts is just one.
• Coronavirus: Is it safe to visit US national parks?
  National parks are re-opening and people can't wait to embrace the Great Outdoors. But is it safe?
• WWE's Shad Gaspard dies saving his son
  The former wrestler's body has been found washed ashore on Venice Beach in LA.
• Coronavirus: Which countries does US think handled it best?
  Americans had praise for South Korea, mixed feelings on the UK, and criticism for China.
• Coronavirus: The lost six weeks when US failed to contain outbreak
  Having watched Asian and European countries struggle, the US was slow to test and lock down.
• Lana Del Rey: 'I'm not glamorising abuse'
  The star says she resents people implying her lyrics are anti-feminist.
• Coronavirus: What does it mean for natural disaster response?
  How are emergency services preparing for natural disasters amid the coronavirus pandemic?
• Plinofficial: Russian rapper who loved dollars arrested by FBI
  A cash-flaunting rapper from Siberia came to the US to become a global star. Where did it go wrong?
• Coronavirus and hydroxychloroquine: What do we know?
  The World Health Organization has halted studies of the drug. But what do we know about its effectiveness?
• Coronavirus: How the pandemic is relaxing US drinking laws
  Many states are relaxing rules about selling alcohol to-go to accommodate Covid closures.
• Appalachian Trail: Covid postpones the great American adventure
  For those missing the great outdoors, the mythology of the Appalachian Trail looms large.
• Ahmaud Arbery went jogging. Why did he die?
  The fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery has drawn national attention. Here's what we know.
• Why this ICU nurse treating Covid patients could be deported
  Jonathan Vargas Andres is one of many 'Dreamer' nurses awaiting a key Supreme Court decision.
• Coronavirus and tipping: Will the outbreak make us more generous?
  One service says tips are up 99%, and there's a powerful factor which affects how people give to others.
• Calls to US poison control centres jump during pandemic
  There were more than 3,600 cases of disinfectant exposure reported in April compared to 1,676 in February.
• Zuckerberg: Facebook to 'take down' coronavirus misinformation
  Mark Zuckerberg explains how the social network is responding to the Covid-19 crisis.
• Coronavirus lockdown: The harmonica player giving cheer to neighbours
  Frederic Yonnet is an urban jazz harmonica player who believes music can bridge social distancing.
• Little things people are doing while socially distanced
  We saw flyovers by the Blue Angels, the Obamas reading to people online, and a socially distant table for one in Sweden.
• Trump outlines plans for coronavirus vaccine
  The US president elaborated on Operation Warp Speed, which aims to expedite vaccine development.
• They're 8,000 miles away and share the same passion
  Erin Rae, in Nashville, and Mali, in Mumbai, share their experiences as musicians in lockdown.
• Coronavirus: Ousted US vaccine chief's stark warnings
  Congress hears doomladen testimony on the pandemic from former US vaccines supremo Dr Rick Bright.
• Scuffle as virus protesters harangue city leader on doorstep
  A fracas breaks out as demonstrators turn up at the home of Fresno council's leader.
• How are people making the best of social distancing?
  A happy hour in Harlem, a teacher gives hugs behind a plastic wall, and puppies visit a care home.
• Little Richard: Rock 'n' roll pioneer dies
  The self-styled "king and queen of rock 'n' roll" - who inspired Elvis and The Beatles - dies at 87.
• Mother of killed Georgia man seeks justice
  Wanda Cooper says her son, Ahmaud Arbery, was "hunted down like an animal and killed".
• Malls re-open: 'We were dying to get out of the house'
  In states like Texas, malls can operate at a 25% capacity and for some, it's a reason to get out of the house.
• Coronavirus lockdown: I got a life-changing opportunity
  Ana Carmona was quarantined with her parents and siblings in NYC, when she got some big news.
• Life for asylum seekers in lockdown on the US-Mexico border
  Magaly Contreras has spent nine months in a Tijuana shelter and is worried about her future.
• An unlikely coronavirus hotspot in forgotten US corner
  How poverty and economic inequality are threatening an entire generation of African Americans.

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• Risks of putting COVID-19 social distancing measures on hold
  Dr. Dyan Hes joined CBSN to discuss the impact crowded Memorial Day festivities could have in the coming weeks.
• Blood thinners being used to treat coronavirus-linked blood clots
  Mount Sinai launched an observational study using nearly 3,000 coronavirus patients, and found that using blood thinners as a preventative measure was helpful to avoiding blood clots.
• Black man dies after Minneapolis police officer pins him to the ground by his neck
  Two Minneapolis police officers are on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into disturbing video that shows one of them pinning a black suspect to the ground, before the man appears to suffocate and pass out. He later died at the hospital. Jeff Pegues reports.
• Video shows cop with knee on neck of moaning man who later died
  The video shows with the man groaning and saying repeatedly, "I can't breathe."
• Three-state manhunt for suspected double killer
  Police are seeking college senior Peter Manfredonia. The slaying were in Connecticut and the search area stretches into New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
• Viral video shows woman calling cops on black man in Central Park
  "There's an African-American, he's recording me and threatening me and my dog," she claims. He'd asked her to leash her dog, as rules require. She later apologized.
• White woman calls police after black man asks her to leash dog
  A white woman was caught on camera calling the police on an African American man at Central Park in New York City, falsely claiming that he was threatening her life. The man initially asked the woman, Amy Cooper, who he did not know, to leash her dog in an area of the park that did not permit them to walk untethered. Police did not make any arrests. Cooper later apologized and was also put on administrative leave by her employer.
• Watch live: New York Governor Cuomo gives coronavirus update
  The governor said Monday that though hospitalizations, intubations and other metrics are down, there were still an additional 96 coronavirus-related deaths.
• SpaceX abort system promises extra safety for crew
  SpaceX has developed an innovative abort system in case something goes wrong – and rescue crews will be standing by.
• Rats may get aggressive due to COVID-19 closures, CDC warns
  Rats that once relied on restaurants' food waste are no longer getting it – so they're hungry and looking elsewhere.
• The rise of Elon Musk's SpaceX
  Overcoming long odds, SpaceX is on the brink of making space history. Mark Strassmann looks at the company's rise.
• Family of double murder suspect pleads for him to surrender
  The manhunt for college senior Peter Manfredonia covered Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
• Jeffrey Epstein accuser speaks out ahead of Netflix documentary release
  One of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, Sarah Ransome, says Epstein raped her on his private Caribbean island. She says Epstein had help from two women who were close to him. Ransome, who spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason, is featured in the Netflix documentary series "Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich."
• Iowa Senator Joni Ernst on her new memoir and the coronavirus pandemic
  Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is out with a new memoir on her experiences in politics, the military and growing up on the farm. "CBS This Morning" talks with the senator about her book and the coronavirus pandemic.
• Epstein accuser says she wants to face his alleged co-conspirators in court
  Sarah Ransome is featured in the Netflix documentary series "Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich," out Wednesday.
• Space flight is a family affair for SpaceX crew
  Karen Nyberg and Megan McArthur understand the challenges facing their husbands better than most – they're astronauts too.
• How to watch the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
  Watch live as two NASA astronauts​ lift off aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, ushering in a new era for the U.S. space program.
• SpaceX to become the first private company to send humans to space
  A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station this week, marking a new era in space travel. Mark Strassmann reports from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
• FBI joins multi-state manhunt for college senior accused of murder rampage
  Police are searching for a 23-year-old college senior they believe is responsible for killing two people in a series of crimes over the weekend. He was last seen Sunday in Pennsylvania. Errol Barnett has more on the manhunt and the victims.
• How America celebrated Memorial Day amid COVID-19
  Many people across the country used the first holiday of the summer to take advantage of looser restrictions amid the coronavirus crisis. But, health officials warn that many might have put themselves in danger. David Begnaud reports.
• President Trump threatens to pull GOP convention out of North Carolina if arena can't be full
  President Trump says he may pull August's Republican National Convention out of Charlotte, North Carolina if the state's Democratic governor can't guarantee that attendees will be allowed to fill the arena to capacity. The governor says they're relying on data and science to make a decision. Paula Reid reports.
• Feds looking at Ahmaud Arbery's death as a hate crime, attorneys say
  U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia said his office is looking into why Glynn County and the state of Georgia took so long to make arrests, Arbery's family's attorneys said.
• Eye Opener: Memorial Day ceremonies devoid of visitors amid pandemic
  Memorial Day ceremonies were held across the country, but the pandemic forced visitors to stay home. Also, President Trump is threatening to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
• "It's tremendously exciting": Astronauts count down to historic launch
  The first launch of astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011 marks a milestone for NASA — and private sector space travel.
• Health officials warn weekend revelers of "tragic impact"
  The St. Louis County Public Health Department urged anyone who did not socially distance at the Lake of the Ozarks to self-quarantine.
• Nick Cordero suffered a new lung infection
  Cordero, a 41-year-old Tony nominee, was initially hospitalized March 30 after developing pneumonia and later tested positive for the coronavirus.
• Grimes says she and Elon Musk changed baby's name
  "Did you change the baby name because of Californian laws ? What is the baby's new name?" a fan wrote, prompting a reply from Grimes.
• Judicial machine chugs along in Senate amid coronavirus pandemic
  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's focus on nominees during the coronavirus crisis has rankled his Democratic colleagues.
• CBS Evening News, May 25, 2020
  Americans celebrate Memorial Day amid coronavirus pandemic; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on honoring fallen heroes for Memorial Day
• Shoppers call out woman without mask at Staten Island store
  The video shows furious customers yelling at the woman to leave the grocery store.
• Colorado mom's Mother's Day disappearance still a mystery
  Authorities continue to search for a Colorado mother of two who disappeared after going for a bicycle ride on May 10.
• Weather improves for historic SpaceX astronaut launch
  After heavy rain Monday, the forecast has improved for Wednesday's launch of American astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft.
• NASA readiness review clears SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
  NASA managers are 'go' for launch Wednesday of a SpaceX capsule carrying to astronauts to the space station
• William Small, legendary Washington Bureau Chief for CBS News, has died at 93
  CBS News is mourning the loss of William Small after his death Sunday following a brief illness unrelated to coronavirus. He was 93. Small served as the network's Washington Bureau Chief from 1962 to 1974 and brought together a team of journalists that would go on to dominate political coverage throughout the turbulent time of the Vietnam War and Watergate.
• El Paso mass shooting survivor celebrates first birthday
  Paul Anchondo's parents died in August while shielding him during a mass shooting at a Walmart in Texas.
• Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on honoring fallen heroes for Memorial Day
  For CBS News' series "Profiles in Service," Norah O’Donnell spoke with General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about what it means to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day. Arlington National Cemetery remains closed to the public, but O'Donnell accompanied Milley to visit the graves of fallen soldiers.
• How the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman honors the fallen
  "It's important that I come here and reflect and remember the fallen," said Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Mark Milley.
• Dairy farmers donate surplus milk to food banks
  When coronavirus lockdown measures were first implemented, dairy farmers dumped tens of thousands of gallons of surplus milk that was no longer needed for schools and restaurants. Now, that excess milk is being donated to food banks. Carter Evans reports.
• Former CBS News Washington Bureau Chief William Small dies at 93
  Small's team helped make the "CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite" number one in its slot for 20 straight years.
• "CBS Evening News" headlines for Monday, May 25, 2020
  Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" anchored by Margaret Brennan
• Trump observes Memorial Day with two visits
  Both Arlington National Cemetery and Fort McHenry are closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic.
• How presidents have helped — or hurt — their VPs on the trail
  Obama has said he'll go all in for Biden.
• N.Y. public workers killed by virus to get line-of-duty death benefits
  "I want to make sure we repay them — and not just by saying thank you and running nice television commercials," Cuomo said.
• Newsom issues guidelines for houses of worship to reopen
  Newsom's new guidelines say places of worship could reopen, if local county public health officials approve, but attendance must be limited to 25% of building capacity or a maximum of 100 people, whichever is lower.
• Feds cut off early looks at economic data for news media
  For decades, reporters had early access to highly anticipated releases, such as the monthly jobs report. No longer.
• Trump threatens to move Republican National Convention out of North Carolina
  The Republican National Convention in Charlotte is expected to kick off August 24.
• Second immigrant dies of COVID-19 while in ICE custody
  Santiago Baten-Oxlag, of Guatemala, is the second known immigrant to die of coronavirus complications while detained by U.S. immigration authorities.
• Fire devastates "heart and soul" of San Francisco fishing industry
  Blaze destroyed a key part of Fisherman's Wharf — the fishing gear that's used to deliver most of city's fresh seafood.
• Two-faced kitten dies 4 days after birth
  Most two-faced cats — known as Janus cats — only live one day. 😿
• How to participate in Steve Hartman's "Taps Across America"
  Thousands of trumpet and bugle players will sound Taps from their porches on Memorial Day.

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• Six Flags Will Reopen Its First Park On June 5, Requiring Masks And A Health Check
  Six Flags says it will also use thermal imaging to screen temperatures of guests and employees before they can enter.
• Memorializing Those Who Died In The Time Of COVID-19
  Since it's impossible to hold mass public gatherings to mourn those who have died of COVID-19, people are creating new ways to memorialize the dead.
• Many Are Earning More In Unemployment, Making Return To Work Hard
  For more than two out of three unemployed workers, jobless benefits exceed their old pay, researchers say. That can raise awkward questions for workers, bosses and policymakers.
• Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak
  A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people.
• Tracking The Pandemic: How Quickly Is The Coronavirus Spreading State By State?
  View our map and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing the fastest and which are leveling off.
• New York Stock Exchange Reopens Trading Floor After 2-Month Closure
  Traders are wearing masks and must undergo a health screening before entering the New York Stock Exchange, which shifted to electronic trading in March because of COVID-19.
• VIDEO: Virus Hunters Seek To Solve The Mystery Of Coronavirus Origins
  Evidence points to wildlife as the starting point. But it could take years to pinpoint the source.
• Behind The Scenes, Presidential Transition Planning Is Underway
  In recent years, Congress has approved laws formalizing the transition process and ensuring there is buy-in from the two major candidates, even at this stage of the campaign.
• Pandemic Puts A Crimp On Voter Registration, Potentially Altering Electorate
  Most places where Americans usually register to vote have been closed since March. It's led to a big drop in new registrations right before an election that was expected to see record turnout.
• As COVID-19 Cuts Deadly Path Through Indiana Prisons, Inmates Say Symptoms Ignored
  Prisoners and their relatives have contradicted state officials about the conditions and medical care inside Indiana prisons. Some say didn't learn an imprisoned relative had COVID-19 until he died.
• A Looming Financial Meltdown For America's Schools
  With state income and sales tax revenues crashing, one expert predicts, "We're about to see a school funding crisis unlike anything we have ever seen in modern history."
• California Houses Of Worship, In-Store Retailers Can Reopen
  The new guidelines stipulate religious centers must limit attendance to 100 people or 25% of the building's capacity, whichever is lower. They also recommend against singing and group recitation.
• Stockholm Won't Reach Herd Immunity In May, Sweden's Chief Epidemiologist Says
  Sweden's controversial strategy has become a rallying cry of anti-lockdown protesters in the U.S. But not even the official behind the country's coronavirus approach is sure it was the right call.
• WHO Halts Hydroxychloroquine Trial Over Safety Concerns
  The WHO cited a scientific study published last week suggesting that proposed COVID-19 drug hydroxychloroquine may do more harm than good in halting its study to review data.
• Biden Commemorates Memorial Day In First Outing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
  "Never forget the sacrifices that these men and women made. Never, ever, forget," Biden said before leaving the wall. He later told reporters, "It feels good to be out of my house."

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• Ahmaud Arbery killing being investigated as federal hate crime, family attorney says
  S. Lee Merritt, an attorney for the family of Ahmaud Arbery, told CNN on Monday that the US Department of Justice is investigating the shooting death as a hate crime.
• With restaurants closed, rat sightings are increasing across the United States
  With restaurants closed or open with limited capacity due to the coronavirus pandemic, a certain subset of those establishments' "patrons" is struggling.
• Parade marks birthday of boy whose parents died in shooting
  A Texas community hit by terrible tragedy months ago came together over the weekend to celebrate a survivor's first birthday.
• Federal judge rules Florida felons can't be barred from voting because they owe court fines
  A federal judge on Sunday ruled that former felons in the state of Florida can't be barred from voting because they still owe court fines or fees that they are unable to pay.
• California ban on in-person church services upheld
  A federal appeals court rejected a California church's lawsuit hoping to overturn the state's ban on in-person church services.
• Republicans sue California to halt vote-by-mail for general election
  The Republican National Committee and other Republican groups have filed a lawsuit against California to stop the state from mailing absentee ballots to all voters ahead of the 2020 general election, a move that was made in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
• Analysis: This Southern state is now in play
  Democrats have Georgia on their minds. When former Vice President Joe Biden's team presented their electoral strategy in mid-May, Georgia was one of three states, along with Arizona and Texas, that they believed they could compete in, even though those places haven't voted for a Democratic presidential nominee in at least 20 years.
• Biden adopts signature tactics from former primary rivals
  Joe Biden is adopting some of his former Democratic presidential primary rivals' best-known tactics as he seeks to bridge the party's gaps headed into his general election match-up against President Donald Trump.
• Democrats see Warren as rising VP contender
  Joe Biden is thinking big.
• Allen West injured in a motorcycle accident
  Former Florida US Rep. Allen West is in the hospital after he was injured in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, according to a series of posts on his verified social media accounts.
• How beer helped save this pizza chain
  When Covid-19 struck Washington State and the greater Seattle area locked down to mitigate the spread, Zeeks Pizza saw 60% of its business evaporate.
• RIP the salad bar
  Self-serve buffets and all-you-can-eat salad bars are, by design, hands-on affairs.
• 5 tips for acing a virtual job interview
  Job interviews are nerve-wracking enough, but now that so many companies are working remotely they're happening on a computer screen. That brings additional layers of unease -- tech issues, unexpected cameos from family members and the awkwardness of figuring out whose turn it is to speak.
• Sales of existing homes plunged nearly 18% in April
  Sales of existing homes plunged in April, notching the biggest decline in a decade, according to the National Association of Realtors.
• Group using chalk to inject hope into health care workers during pandemic
• Teen hit by car was on way to get milk for brother
• Veteran to reach goal of 99 laps on Memorial Day
• Father, 2 kids rescued after boat capsized on pond
• Cuomo seeks death benefits for essential workers
• Farmers markets get creative, thrive during COVID
• Veteran honors fallen heroes with crosses
• Top cop: 'I'm not the social distancing police'
• Pittsburgh war memorial vandalized with spray paint
• 100-year-old veteran recovers from coronavirus
• Man places 1,000 flags in yard to honor fallen soldiers
• 17-year-old cat is home after 10-year absence
• Kitten rescued from bridge in Fort Smith, AR
• Crowds seen on lake despite COVID-19 concerns
• Bar opens for Memorial Day bash, violates order