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Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports are on strike for a 2nd day
by Andrea Hsu
Dockworkers are demanding 77% in raises, among other things. Their union says they'll remain on strike until their demands are met.
News Brief: California COVID-19 Surge, Trump And Biden Campaign, SCOTUS Ruling
California is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Trump and Biden are focusing on the economy in their campaigns. And, a SCOTUS ruling has big implications for Native Americans.
Disney World Orlando To Reopen Despite COVID-19 Surge In Florida
by Greg Allen
Disney World begins reopening its Orlando theme parks Saturday with distancing enforced and face masks required. Many attractions won't be available but Disney fans have eagerly awaited the restart.
University Of Notre Dame Hires First Black Woman Head Coach
Once the new college basketball season begins, Niele Ivey will take the court as The University of Notre Dame's head coach of its women's team, the school's first Black woman head coach in any sport.
Supreme Court Ruling Has Big Implications For Native American Sovereignty
by Allison Herrera
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that a huge area of eastern Oklahoma is a Native American reservation was applauded by tribes, but government officials say it could cause confusion in the legal system.
California COVID-19 Cases Rise Sharply
by Stephanie O'Neil
The coronavirus is surging in California – with about 300,000 cases across the state. Many areas that had low numbers early on are now seeing a rise in positive tests and hospitalizations.
Federal Government Will Resume Executions
by Carrie Johnson
Federal executions are scheduled to resume after nearly 20 years. Three inmates are scheduled to be put to death at a prison in Indiana.
Moms Spread Joy In Community As 'Wine Fairies'
A group of moms across the country are providing socially distant wine deliveries to cheer up neighbors during the pandemic.
'The Far Side' Cartoonist Returns After 25 Years
Gary Larson quit drawing 25 years ago, but he recently published new cartoons, which he said was a result of journeying into the world of digital art.