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Johnny Depp’s lawyers have failed to stop the American actor’s ex-wife, Amber Heard, from attending his libel trial against a British tabloid newspaper until she is called to give evidenceJuly 4, 2020, 3:38 PM2 min readLONDON -- Johnny Depp's lawyers have failed to stop the American actor's ex-wife, Amber Heard, from attending his libel trial…

SEATTLE -- After becoming homeless, Connie Wade realized she'd be missing something critical to care for her daughter. She and 12-year-old Emilyanne couldn't camp in a car or on the streets because they need to plug in a machine that helps the girl breathe easier. Emilyanne has Down syndrome and her breathing is interrupted every…

The alleged gunman fled the scene in a red or maroon Ford Mustang. July 4, 2020, 2:21 PM4 min read Police in Jackson, Mississippi, are on the hunt for a suspect after a shooting at a sports bar left one person dead and three others injured. During the early morning hours of July 4 at…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- At the beginning of March, Joey Conicella and Alex Marin were riding high. Their new Orlando restaurant, Hungry Pants, had drawn rave reviews. With revenue rising, they planned to hire more servers. Sunday brunch service was coming soon. That was just before the coronavirus struck suddenly, forcing them to close. But…

President Donald Trump has repeatedly credited his February ban on travelers from mainland China as his signature move against the advance of the coronavirus pandemic -- a “strong wall” that allowed only U.S. citizens inside, he boasted in May. But Trump’s wall was more like a sieve. Exempted were thousands of residents of the Chinese…

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. -- Some statues of figures from America's slave-owning past have been yanked down by protesters, others dismantled by order of governors or city leaders. But the largest Confederate monument ever crafted — colossal figures carved into the solid rock of a Georgia mountainside — may outlast them all. Stone Mountain's supersized sculpture…

Nursing home residents are among the Americans getting $1,200 checks as part of the U.S. plan to revive the economyBy CANDICE CHOI Associated PressJuly 4, 2020, 1:31 PM4 min readNEW YORK -- Nursing home residents are among the Americans getting $1,200 checks as part of the U.S. government’s plan to revive the economy. But with…

Washington’s envoy to Afghanistan emphasized the economic benefits of the peace deal with the Taliban, forging ahead with an agreement that has run into new political obstacles in the U.S. and the regionBy KATHY GANNON Associated PressJuly 4, 2020, 1:20 PM5 min readISLAMABAD -- Washington's envoy to Afghanistan on Saturday emphasized the economic benefits of…

A small Michigan village is pulling together after two dam failures in MayBy ANNA LIZ NICHOLS Associated Press/ Report for AmericaJuly 4, 2020, 1:57 PM4 min readLANSING, Mich -- Jenna Hulse was at work out of town as a nurse when she got a message from her brother that a dam three blocks from her…

RIO RANCHO, N.M, -- The July Fourth holiday hurts me every year. Waving flags seems out of place, and wearing anything stars and stripes makes me feel like Apollo Creed in "Rocky." Lee Greenwood’s song “Proud To Be An American” doesn’t invoke patriotism inside of me, and I never take advantage of those exclusive, one-day…

The 4th of July forecast calls for high heat in much of the U.S.July 4, 2020, 12:10 PM4 min read High tides inundated the Southern California coast near Newport Beach on Friday, causing significant flooding damage to cars and homes in the area. High surf advisories and beach hazard statements remain in effect along portions…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Earlier this week, as Tennessee registered what then was its highest single-day coronavirus case increase, Gov. Bill Lee held a news conference and issued a stern response. It wasn't a mandate to wear masks in public or clamp down on businesses or social gatherings. Instead, it was a plea for residents to…