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Expert: US leaving WHO would be ‘gift’ to China

President Donald Trump is doubling down on threats to withdraw U.S. funding and membership from the World Health Organization. One expert says the move could hurt efforts to control the coronavirus pandemic and be a political win for China. (May 19)
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Mnuchin defends White House reopening efforts

At a senate hearing Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin defended the Trump administration’s efforts to successfully open the economy while also trying to ensure Americans are protected in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. (May 19)

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Texas salon owner visits Michigan to back barber

A Texas salon owner who was sent to jail for opening her business during the coronavirus outbreak calls Michigan’s governor a “tyrant” during a visit with a Michigan barber whose license was suspended for cutting hair. (May 19)
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Today in History for May 19th

Highlights during this day in history: Actress Marilyn Monroe sings a sultry ‘Happy Birthday’ to President John F. Kennedy; Black militant Malcolm X born; Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dies; The Who’s Pete Townshend born. (May 19)
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San Francisco retail reopens for curbside service

San Francisco is slowly starting to reopen after weeks of shelter-in-place rules due to COVID-19. Retail stores in San Francisco, forced to close two months ago, are now allowed to offer curbside pickup of everything from clothing to cookware. (May 18)…

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Analysis: Trump taking unproven COVID-19 remedy

President Donald Trump says he’s taking the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine that he has touted as a treatment or for prevention of COVID-19. Medical experts say it’s an unproven treatment that can have serious side effects. (May 18)