Montana judge upholds ruling that canceled Keystone XL pipeline permit
A federal judge in Montana on Monday upheld his ruling last month that canceled an environmental permit for the long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline and threatened other oil and natural gas pipeline projects with delays.
U.S. auto industry workers return to jobs amid concerns of second virus wave
Factory workers began returning to assembly lines in Michigan on Monday, paving the way to reopen the U.S. auto sector but stoking fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections as strict lockdowns are eased across the country.
Workers in U.S. auto industry return to jobs amid concerns of second virus wave
Factory workers began returning to assembly lines in Michigan on Monday, paving the way to reopen the U.S. auto sector but stoking fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections as strict lockdowns are eased across the country.
South Dakota governor threatens tribes with legal action on checkpoints
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Monday threatened to take legal action against two Native American tribes who have set up vehicle checkpoints in an attempt to contain the coronavirus that has impacted other Native American reservations.
Family of black choir director killed by Houston police demands release of video
Family and friends of a Houston choir director and gospel singer who was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop demanded on Monday that video of the incident be released.
CDC reports 1,324,488 coronavirus cases, 79,756 deaths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 1,324,488 cases of the coronavirus, and said the number of deaths had risen to 79,756.
Trump says he is ‘disturbed’ by Ahmaud Arbery case
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was “disturbed” by the case of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black man who was gunned down while jogging in a small Georgia town and whose death appeared in a video that has since gone viral on social media.
Washington, D.C. expected to waive bus fares until spring 2021
The Washington, D.C.-area transit system said on Monday it plans to extend its system of waiving bus fares, likely until spring 2021, as it begins plans for a gradual return to service from the coronavirus pandemic.
South Carolina’s Roman Catholic churches among the first in nation to reopen
Roman Catholic churches across South Carolina reopened for services on Monday for the first time since a coronavirus-related shutdown began on March 17, allowing parishioners to attend Mass in person.
White House directs staff to wear masks after officials contract coronavirus
The White House on Monday directed all people entering the West Wing, where the daily operations of President Donald Trump’s administration are carried out, to wear masks after two aides tested positive for the coronavirus, administration officials sai…
