Despite efforts by state leaders, COVID-19 cases continue to rise in California, Arizona and Texas. One family is now blaming their governor’s policies during the pandemic for the death of their father. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
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Health expert says 250,000 Americans could die of COVID by end of year
On “The Takeout” this week, Dr. Zeke Emanuel of the University of Pennsylvania slammed the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus. Source
Mayor of South Korean capital found dead after leaving “sorry” note
Body of popular politician Park Won-soon was found on a mountain outside Seoul 2 days after an ex-secretary reportedly alleged sexual misconduct. Source
Nevada tightens restrictions again as COVID hospitalizations “spike”
“Continued increase” in coronavirus hospitalizations sees governor put bars and restaurants back under tougher rules. Source
Goya faces calls for boycott after CEO praises Trump
Julian Castro was among many to tweet his disapproval of Goya, urging consumers to “think twice before buying their products.” Source
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California, Florida and Texas see record new virus deaths; Zoo toy creator puts on a puppet show for his neighborhood with no strings attached Source
USC to allow international students to take in-person class to keep visa
A new Trump administration policy that could force international students to leave the country is being met with opposition. In response, the University of Southern California announced a plan that would allow those students to remain at the school. CBS Los Angeles reports. Source
“The Wonder Years” reboot pilot featuring Black family in the works
The possible series is set in the late 1960s, the same era in which the original show began — but this time it will center around the life of a Black family instead of a White one. Source
Robert Fuller’s death ruled a suicide, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department says
The death of Robert Fuller, a 24-year-old Black man found hanging from a tree in June in Palmdale, California, has been ruled a suicide, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. CBS Los Angeles has more. Source
Justices Kavanaugh and Gorsuch voted against Trump in tax records case
President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court and claimed that he is being treated unfairly after losing a landmark ruling about his taxes — even though the two justices he appointed, Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch, voted against him. Ben Tracy reports. (Photos courtesy: Christopher Sadowski) Source