upi--2020-05-24--On This Day, May 24: Scott Carpenter is 2nd American to orbit Earth

On this date in history : In 1626 , the Dutch West Indies Trading Co. bought the island of Manhattan from American Indians , paying with goods worth about $ 24 .
In 1844 , the first U.S telegraph line was formally opened -- between Baltimore and Washington .
In 1883 , the Brooklyn Bridge was opened to the public , linking Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City .
In 1935 , the first night game in Major League Baseball was played at Crosley Field in Cincinnati .
The Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 .
In 1958 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ merger was announced , forming United Press International .
In 1962 , Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter became the second American to orbit Earth , circling it three times .
John Glenn was the first , earlier in the year .
In 1983 , the U.S. Supreme Court ruled private religious schools that practice racial discrimination are n't eligible for church-related tax benefits .
In 1987 , 250,000 people jammed San Francisco 's Golden Gate Bridge on its 50th anniversary , temporarily flattening the arched span .
In 2007 , the U.S. Congress voted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time in 10 years -- from $ 5.15 an hour to $ 7.25 over a three-year period .
In 2018 , President Donald Trump posthumously pardoned Jack Johnson , the first black heavyweight boxing champion , for his conviction under a Jim Crow-era law .

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Astronaut Scott Carpenter climbs into Aurora 7 ahead of launching the second American-manned orbital flight on May 24, 1962. File Photo by NASA/UPI
On this date in history: In 1626, the Dutch West Indies Trading Co. bought the island of Manhattan from American Indians, paying with goods worth about $24. Advertisement
In 1844, the first U.S telegraph line was formally opened -- between Baltimore and Washington.
In 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened to the public, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City.
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In 1935, the first night game in Major League Baseball was played at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. The Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1.
In 1958, United Press and the International News Service merger was announced, forming United Press International.
In 1962, Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter became the second American to orbit Earth, circling it three times. John Glenn was the first, earlier in the year.
In 1983, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled private religious schools that practice racial discrimination aren't eligible for church-related tax benefits.
In 1987, 250,000 people jammed San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge on its 50th anniversary, temporarily flattening the arched span.
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In 1991, Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia.
In 2007, the U.S. Congress voted to increase the minimum wage for the first time in 10 years -- from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 over a three-year period.
In 2018, President Donald Trump posthumously pardoned Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion, for his conviction under a Jim Crow-era law.


upi--2020-05-24--Famous birthdays for May 24: Kristin Scott Thomas, Priscilla Presley

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Gemini .
-- H.B @ @ @ @ @ the Reese 's Peanut Butter Cup , in 1879 -- Hostess/party-giver Elsa Maxwell , credited @ @ @ @ @ hunt , '' in 1883

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Kristin Scott Thomas attends The British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 18, 2018. The actor turns 60 on May 24. File Photo by Paul Treadway/UPI | License Photo
May 24 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Gemini. They include: Advertisement
-- Polish inventor Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1686
-- French journalist/revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat in 1743
-- British Queen Victoria in 1819
-- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo in 1870
-- H.B. Reese, inventor of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, in 1879
-- Hostess/party-giver Elsa Maxwell, credited with introducing the "scavenger hunt," in 1883
-- Actor Lilli Palmer in 1914
-- Comedian Tommy Chong in 1938 (age 82)
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-- Musician Bob Dylan, born Robert Zimmerman, in 1941 (age 79)
-- Actor Gary Burghoff in 1943 (age 77)
-- Singer Patti LaBelle, born Patricia Louise Holte, in 1944 (age 76)
-- Actor/businesswoman Priscilla Presley in 1945 (age 75)
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-- Actor Jim Broadbent in 1949 (age 71)
-- Actor Alfred Molina in 1953 (age 67)
-- Singer Rosanne Cash in 1955 (age 65)
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-- Actor Kristin Scott Thomas in 1960 (age 60)
-- Author Michael Chabon in 1963 (age 57)
-- Actor John C. Reilly in 1965 (age 55)
-- Soccer player Eric Cantona in 1966 (age 54)
-- Rapper/actor Heavy D, born Dwight Errington Myers, in 1967
-- Stock car racer Joey Logano in 1990 (age 30)


upi--2020-05-24--Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning hold off Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady in 'The Match'

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning held off Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady on the back nine to earn a 1-up win in Sunday 's `` The Match : Champions for Charity '' event .
The duo grabbed a 3-hole lead on the front nine , but Mickelson and Brady battled back in the second stage of the match to make it a one-hole deficit .
Woods and Manning survived another surge of rain and the late push to earn the victory by a single hole .
Mickelson brought his team to within two on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then picked up another hole on No .
14 after Manning missed an easy par putt , but they could get no closer .
The competition , which raised $ 20 million for coronavirus relief efforts , took place at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound , Fla. , after a 45-minute rain delay .
PGA Tour player Justin Thomas and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley provided commentary for the event , which included entertaining banter between the two teams and the broadcasters .
Brady , a six-time Super Bowl champion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moments of the event on the seventh hole .
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback ignored light-hearted trash talk from Barkley and holed out from the middle of the fairway to silence the colorful NBA analyst .
`` Shut your mouth , Chuck .
Take some of that medicine , '' Brady , who accidentally ripped his pants while bending over to grab the ball out of the hole , said .
`` Get your butt out of here .
That 's what I needed . ''
The 18-hole match was split into two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the format for the front nine , with each competitor playing his own ball and the lower score counting toward the team 's score .
The duo that recorded the lower score won the hole .
On the back nine , the event switched to a `` Modified Alternate '' shot .
Both players of the same team hit a tee shot before selecting the better shot of the two and playing on an alternate basis from there until the ball was holed .
Like the front nine , the team that recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mickelson beat Woods in the inaugural edition of the event in 2018 , but this year 's version included the two NFL greats and took place on Woods ' home course .

May 24 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning held off Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady on the back nine to earn a 1-up win in Sunday's "The Match: Champions for Charity" event.
The duo grabbed a 3-hole lead on the front nine, but Mickelson and Brady battled back in the second stage of the match to make it a one-hole deficit. Woods and Manning survived another surge of rain and the late push to earn the victory by a single hole.
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Mickelson brought his team to within two on the 11th hole. Brady and Mickelson then picked up another hole on No. 14 after Manning missed an easy par putt, but they could get no closer.
The competition, which raised $20 million for coronavirus relief efforts, took place at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Fla., after a 45-minute rain delay. PGA Tour player Justin Thomas and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley provided commentary for the event, which included entertaining banter between the two teams and the broadcasters.
Advertisement All in a day's work. $20 million raised for COVID-19 relief efforts. pic.twitter.com/0u7IrhagwA- PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 25, 2020
Drama until the very end. @TigerWoods and Peyton Manning hold off a back-nine surge from @PhilMickelson and @TomBrady to win #CapitalOnesTheMatch. pic.twitter.com/kso4n2c2aQ- PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 25, 2020
Brady, a six-time Super Bowl champion, supplied one of the more memorable moments of the event on the seventh hole. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback ignored light-hearted trash talk from Barkley and holed out from the middle of the fairway to silence the colorful NBA analyst.
"Shut your mouth, Chuck. Take some of that medicine," Brady, who accidentally ripped his pants while bending over to grab the ball out of the hole, said. "Get your butt out of here. That's what I needed."
The 18-hole match was split into two different formats. "Four-Ball" was the format for the front nine, with each competitor playing his own ball and the lower score counting toward the team's score. The duo that recorded the lower score won the hole.
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On the back nine, the event switched to a "Modified Alternate" shot. Both players of the same team hit a tee shot before selecting the better shot of the two and playing on an alternate basis from there until the ball was holed. Like the front nine, the team that recorded the lower score won the hole.
Mickelson beat Woods in the inaugural edition of the event in 2018, but this year's version included the two NFL greats and took place on Woods' home course.


upi--2020-05-24--LB Junior Colson commits to Michigan over Tennessee, Oregon

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Linebacker Junior Colson , one of the top prospects in the state of Tennessee , announced Sunday that he is committing to Michigan .
Colson chose the Wolverines over offers from Tennessee , LSU , Oregon and Ole Miss , among others .
`` I felt most at home there , '' Colson told 247Sports about his decision to play at Michigan .
`` Throughout this whole process , they 've been there with me since day one .
...
It 's been great being recruited by [ Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh ] .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
He believes in me as a player and a person . ''
Colson , listed at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds , played outside linebacker at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood , Tenn. ESPN has him as the 184th-ranked prospect overall , while 247Sports lists him at No .
158 in the 2021 class .
Both outlets ranked him as a top-4 prospect in Tennessee .
The addition of Colson was the Wolverines ' third commitment this month .
He will join safety Rod Moore and linebacker Tyler McLaurin at Michigan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 14th-ranked recruiting class overall , according to ESPN .
The school still trails Ohio State ( No .
1 ) , Minnesota ( No .
8 ) , Maryland ( No .
12 ) and Iowa ( No .
13 ) in the Big Ten .

May 24 (UPI) -- Linebacker Junior Colson, one of the top prospects in the state of Tennessee, announced Sunday that he is committing to Michigan.
Colson chose the Wolverines over offers from Tennessee, LSU, Oregon and Ole Miss, among others.
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"I felt most at home there," Colson told 247Sports about his decision to play at Michigan. "Throughout this whole process, they've been there with me since day one. ... It's been great being recruited by [Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh]. It's not all about recruiting with him. He believes in me as a player and a person."
Colson, listed at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, played outside linebacker at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn. ESPN has him as the 184th-ranked prospect overall, while 247Sports lists him at No. 158 in the 2021 class. Both outlets ranked him as a top-4 prospect in Tennessee.
WATCH: 4-star LB Junior Colson out of Brentwood, TN announces his college commitment. @JuniorColson pic.twitter.com/5iuOA7omc0— Barton Simmons (@bartonsimmons) May 24, 2020
The University of Michigan  Go Blue #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/L3jwRPuBiS— Junior Colson (@JuniorColson) May 24, 2020 Advertisement
The addition of Colson was the Wolverines' third commitment this month. He will join safety Rod Moore and linebacker Tyler McLaurin at Michigan.
Before Colson's commitment, Michigan had the 14th-ranked recruiting class overall, according to ESPN. The school still trails Ohio State (No. 1), Minnesota (No. 8), Maryland (No. 12) and Iowa (No. 13) in the Big Ten.


upi--2020-05-24--Watch: Tom Brady silences Charles Barkley with incredible birdie on seventh hole

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady ignored light-hearted trash talk from former NBA great Charles Barkley and hit a spectacular shot on the par-5 seventh hole during Sunday 's charity golf event .
Brady , who teamed with Phil Mickelson to take on Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning in `` The Match : Champions for Charity , '' got out to a slow start on the front nine at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound , Fla .
Facing mounting criticism of his play both on social media and in his ear from Barkley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the match , Brady hit his approach shot -- from a little more than 100 yards out -- just past the hole and spun it back into the cup for an incredible birdie on No .
7 .
`` Shut your mouth , Chuck .
Take some of that medicine , '' Brady , who ripped his pants while bending over to grab the ball out of the hole , said .
`` Get your butt out of here .
That 's what I needed .
... Brooks [ Koepka ] , how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the best-ball portion of the event ended up only tying the hole , as Woods made a two-putt birdie to help him and Manning remain three holes up in the match that raised $ 20 million for coronavirus relief efforts .
Brady 's shot also brought a $ 100,000 donation from Brooks Koepka , who offered to donate the money if the struggling NFL star could make one par on the front nine .
Koepka threw in an additional $ 100,000 if Brady were to par either of the final two holes @ @ @ @ @

May 24 (UPI) -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady ignored light-hearted trash talk from former NBA great Charles Barkley and hit a spectacular shot on the par-5 seventh hole during Sunday's charity golf event.
Brady, who teamed with Phil Mickelson to take on Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning in "The Match: Champions for Charity," got out to a slow start on the front nine at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Fla.
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Facing mounting criticism of his play both on social media and in his ear from Barkley, who was providing live commentary during the match, Brady hit his approach shot -- from a little more than 100 yards out -- just past the hole and spun it back into the cup for an incredible birdie on No. 7.
"Shut your mouth, Chuck. Take some of that medicine," Brady, who ripped his pants while bending over to grab the ball out of the hole, said. "Get your butt out of here. That's what I needed. ... Brooks [Koepka], how about that?"
Brady's birdie in the best-ball portion of the event ended up only tying the hole, as Woods made a two-putt birdie to help him and Manning remain three holes up in the match that raised $20 million for coronavirus relief efforts.
Brady's shot also brought a $100,000 donation from Brooks Koepka, who offered to donate the money if the struggling NFL star could make one par on the front nine. Koepka threw in an additional $100,000 if Brady were to par either of the final two holes on the front nine.


upi--2020-05-24--New York reports small rise in coronavirus deaths; Cuomo to allow pro sports training camps

May 24 ( UPI ) -- New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced additional steps for the state to reopen , including allowing professional sports teams to hold training camps , as the state reported a slight increase of COVID-19 deaths .
During his daily briefing , Cuomo said the state -- which leads the nation in deaths and cases -- recorded 109 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours , up from 84 fatalities the previous day for a total 23,391 confirmed deaths with probable deaths pushing the figure to 29,141 .
The state also recorded 1,589 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Number of deaths ticked up , which is terrible news , but the overall line is still good .
The 109 families that lost a loved one , they are in our prayers , '' said Cuomo .
At one time , the daily total was near 800 deaths .
Overall , the United States has reported 1,632,721 confirmed cases and 97,430 deaths , according to figures by Johns Hopkins University .
Cuomo on Sunday pushed ahead with plans to resume activities that had been restricted to prevent the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be permitted to hold training camps in-state .
`` We are working and encouraging all sports teams to start their training camps as soon as possible and we 'll work with them to make sure that can happen , '' Cuomo said , encouraging `` sports that can come back without having people in the stadium '' to do so .
Further , Cuomo said Long Island Rail Road trains will add more cares to create additional space for travelers , who will be required to wear masks during trips .
He also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' as state beaches have reopened and campgrounds are set to open on Monday , as the nation observes Memorial Day .
In neighboring New Jersey , Gov .
Phil Murphy announced the state recorded 52 new deaths for a death toll of 11,138 and 1,065 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 154,154 .
Appearing on CNN Sunday , Murphy warned that healthcare workers , firefighters police officers and teachers in the state may be laid off if New Jersey does not receive additional federal funding .
`` We announced a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months and we had to cut or defer over $ 5 billion of expenditures .
And this includes potentially laying off educators , firefighters , police EMS , health care workers .
This is not abstract .
This is real .
It 's not a blue state issue .
It 's an American issue , '' said Murphy .
The $ 3 trillion HEROES Act passed by the House seeks to provide $ 875 billion for state and local governments but faces opposition from the Senate and President Donald Trump who has threatened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 110,304 confirmed cases and 4,856 deaths , California has 92,710 cases and 3,774 deaths , while Massachusetts has 92,675 cases and deaths with 6,372 deaths .
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn on Sunday issued a warning to Americans to continue to follow protocols to prevent the spread of the virus during the Memorial Day holiday .
`` With the country starting to open up this holiday weekend , I again remind everyone that the coronavirus is not yet contained .
It is up to every individual to protect themselves and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wearing a mask protects us all , '' he wrote on Twitter .

Officially designated social distancing circles are set up to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Domino Park in New York City on Thursday,. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state recorded more than 100 new coronavirus deaths, while declaring Sunday he would allow professional sports teams to hold in-state training camps. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
May 24 (UPI) -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced additional steps for the state to reopen, including allowing professional sports teams to hold training camps, as the state reported a slight increase of COVID-19 deaths. During his daily briefing, Cuomo said the state -- which leads the nation in deaths and cases -- recorded 109 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, up from 84 fatalities the previous day for a total 23,391 confirmed deaths with probable deaths pushing the figure to 29,141. The state also recorded 1,589 new cases for a total of 361,515. Advertisement
"Number of deaths ticked up, which is terrible news, but the overall line is still good. The 109 families that lost a loved one, they are in our prayers," said Cuomo.
At one time, the daily total was near 800 deaths.
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Overall, the United States has reported 1,632,721 confirmed cases and 97,430 deaths, according to figures by Johns Hopkins University.
Cuomo on Sunday pushed ahead with plans to resume activities that had been restricted to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by announcing professional sports leagues will be permitted to hold training camps in-state.
"We are working and encouraging all sports teams to start their training camps as soon as possible and we'll work with them to make sure that can happen," Cuomo said, encouraging "sports that can come back without having people in the stadium" to do so.
Further, Cuomo said Long Island Rail Road trains will add more cares to create additional space for travelers, who will be required to wear masks during trips.
He also urged New Yorkers to "be smart" as state beaches have reopened and campgrounds are set to open on Monday, as the nation observes Memorial Day.
In neighboring New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the state recorded 52 new deaths for a death toll of 11,138 and 1,065 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 154,154.
Appearing on CNN Sunday, Murphy warned that healthcare workers, firefighters police officers and teachers in the state may be laid off if New Jersey does not receive additional federal funding.
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"We announced a budget on Friday for the next four months and we had to cut or defer over $5 billion of expenditures. And this includes potentially laying off educators, firefighters, police EMS, health care workers. This is not abstract. This is real. It's not a blue state issue. It's an American issue," said Murphy.
The $3 trillion HEROES Act passed by the House seeks to provide $875 billion for state and local governments but faces opposition from the Senate and President Donald Trump who has threatened to veto the measure.
Illinois reported 110,304 confirmed cases and 4,856 deaths, California has 92,710 cases and 3,774 deaths, while Massachusetts has 92,675 cases and deaths with 6,372 deaths.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn on Sunday issued a warning to Americans to continue to follow protocols to prevent the spread of the virus during the Memorial Day holiday.
"With the country starting to open up this holiday weekend, I again remind everyone that the coronavirus is not yet contained. It is up to every individual to protect themselves and their community. Social distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask protects us all," he wrote on Twitter.


upi--2020-05-24--Appeals court upholds California order keeping places of worship closed

May 24 ( UPI ) -- A federal court upheld California Gov .
Gavin Newsom 's restrictions on church services as part of the state 's stay at home order as President Donald Trump has called governors throughout the country to reopen places of worship .
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to keep the provision of the order that keeps churches and other places of worship closed in place , denying a request by the Sout Bay United Pentecostal Church .
In their decision late Friday , Judges Jacqueline Nguyen and Barry Silverman wrote that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worship amid the COVID-19 pandemic does not `` infringe upon or restrict practices because of their religious motivation '' nor does it `` impose burdens only on conduct motivated by religious belief '' in a selective manner .
`` We 're dealing here with a highly contagious and often fatal disease for which there is presently no known cure , '' the judges wrote .
Judge Daniel Collins wrote a dissenting opinion stating that Newsom 's order `` illogically assumes that the very same people who can not be trusted to follow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be trusted to do so at their workplace . ''
The South Bay United Pentecostal Church filed an emergency motion on Saturday calling for the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the ruling .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released guidelines for places of worship to reopen , including requiring that they provide hand sanitizer , encourage the use of facial coverings and enforce social distancing .
On Sunday , Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said that he believes places of worship should be able to hold in-person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` appropriate precautions . ''
`` You sign up so that they do n't get overcrowded .
You get screened for temperature as well as symptoms as you come in , you socially distance among family units in the church , '' he said .
Trump on Friday identified churches , synagogues and mosques as `` essential places that provide essential services , while also threatening he would override governors that do not take steps to reopen places of worship over the weekend .

California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom speaks on day three of the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 27, 2016. Hillary Clinton claims the Democratic Party's nomination for president. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI | License Photo
May 24 (UPI) -- A federal court upheld California Gov. Gavin Newsom's restrictions on church services as part of the state's stay at home order as President Donald Trump has called governors throughout the country to reopen places of worship. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to keep the provision of the order that keeps churches and other places of worship closed in place, denying a request by the Sout Bay United Pentecostal Church. Advertisement
In their decision late Friday, Judges Jacqueline Nguyen and Barry Silverman wrote that the state's decision to close places of worship amid the COVID-19 pandemic does not "infringe upon or restrict practices because of their religious motivation" nor does it "impose burdens only on conduct motivated by religious belief" in a selective manner.
"We're dealing here with a highly contagious and often fatal disease for which there is presently no known cure," the judges wrote.
Judge Daniel Collins wrote a dissenting opinion stating that Newsom's order "illogically assumes that the very same people who cannot be trusted to follow the rules at their place of worship can be trusted to do so at their workplace."
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The South Bay United Pentecostal Church filed an emergency motion on Saturday calling for the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the ruling.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released guidelines for places of worship to reopen, including requiring that they provide hand sanitizer, encourage the use of facial coverings and enforce social distancing.
On Sunday, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said that he believes places of worship should be able to hold in-person services as long as they are taking "appropriate precautions."
"You sign up so that they don't get overcrowded. You get screened for temperature as well as symptoms as you come in, you socially distance among family units in the church," he said.
Trump on Friday identified churches, synagogues and mosques as "essential places that provide essential services, while also threatening he would override governors that do not take steps to reopen places of worship over the weekend.


upi--2020-05-24--Look: Cheyenne Jackson shares photo of head scar from hair-replacement surgery

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Actor Cheyenne Jackson posted on Instagram this weekend a photo of his head scar from several hair-replacement surgeries .
`` I 've been DREADING this day for 17 years .
The day when my horrible secret would be revealed .
No , this gnarly scar across my head is n't from life-saving brain surgery , nor did I narrowly survive a shark attack .
It 's worse .
( At least in Hollywood ... ) I had hair transplant surgery .
5 of them , to be exact over 14 years , '' Jackson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 Rock and American Horror Story alum added : `` My inner monologue is 'Really Cheyenne ?
With everything that 's going on in the world , you 're CONFESSING that you had hair surgery ?
Get over yourself . '
I get it , but I 'm admitting this really , to RELEASE how much shame & anxiety I 've had about people finding out for years .
I started losing my hair around 22 .
My older brother was balding too , but was way braver & cooler & just shaved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me to watch it fall out & I felt less attractive & truly less like myself as the days went on , so I saved up and got my first surgery at 28 .
I hid it from everyone .
It was painful & expensive but I started to feel better about myself . ''
Jackson said he decided to share his secret in the hopes it would inspire someone else to unburden themselves by disclosing something they have been hiding .
`` Let it go , '' he urged .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that ( expletive ) like this just does n't matter .
I 'm trying to teach my kids to accept themselves & to be proud of who they are , & to put value on things that are IMPORTANT & REAL so as their father , the example should start with me .
This is that .
I 'll go first .
# ShowYourScars . ''

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Cheyenne Jackson shared this weekend a photo of a head scar he has kept hidden for years. Photo courtesy of Cheyenne Jackson/Instagram
May 24 (UPI) -- Actor Cheyenne Jackson posted on Instagram this weekend a photo of his head scar from several hair-replacement surgeries. "I've been DREADING this day for 17 years. The day when my horrible secret would be revealed. No, this gnarly scar across my head isn't from life-saving brain surgery, nor did I narrowly survive a shark attack. It's worse. (At least in Hollywood...) I had hair transplant surgery. 5 of them, to be exact over 14 years," Jackson wrote Saturday. Advertisement
The 44-year-old Glee, 30 Rock and American Horror Story alum added: "My inner monologue is 'Really Cheyenne? With everything that's going on in the world, you're CONFESSING that you had hair surgery? Get over yourself.' I get it, but I'm admitting this really, to RELEASE how much shame & anxiety I've had about people finding out for years. I started losing my hair around 22. My older brother was balding too, but was way braver & cooler & just shaved his off. It was really emotional for me to watch it fall out & I felt less attractive & truly less like myself as the days went on, so I saved up and got my first surgery at 28. I hid it from everyone. It was painful & expensive but I started to feel better about myself."
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Jackson said he decided to share his secret in the hopes it would inspire someone else to unburden themselves by disclosing something they have been hiding.
"Let it go," he urged. "What I've learned during this pandemic is that (expletive) like this just doesn't matter. I'm trying to teach my kids to accept themselves & to be proud of who they are, & to put value on things that are IMPORTANT & REAL so as their father, the example should start with me. This is that. I'll go first. #ShowYourScars."


upi--2020-05-24--Kevin Hassett: Unemployment rate could stay in double digits through November

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Senior White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday that he expects unemployment rates to increase in the coming months and possibly remain in double digits in November .
Appearing on CNN 's State of the Union , Hasset said that the unemployment rate , which has reached near 14.7 percent amid the COVID-19 pandemic , could be `` north of 20 percent '' in May if `` some technical things that kind of messed up '' claims reporting this month are resolved .
On Friday , Hassett said he believes the unemployment rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent by May .
`` My expectation is that since there 's still initial claims for unemployment insurance in May , that the unemployment rate will be higher in June than in May but then after that it should start to trend down , '' he said .
Hassett added that it 's possible unemployment will still be in double digits in November , but that the thinks `` all signs of economic recovery are going to be raging everywhere . ''
`` Of course you could still not be back to full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` If there were a vaccine in July , then I 'd be way more optimistic about it . ''
The Labor Department on Thursday reported that 2.44 million Americans filed new unemployment claims pushing the total of people seeking new unemployment benefits in the last nine weeks to nearly 40 million .
Labor Department figures also showed that unemployment rates in Hawaii , Michigan and Nevada had already exceeded 20 percent .

Kevin Hassett, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, testifies during a Congressional Joint Economic Hearing on the Economic Report of the President, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2018. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
May 24 (UPI) -- Senior White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday that he expects unemployment rates to increase in the coming months and possibly remain in double digits in November. Appearing on CNN's State of the Union, Hasset said that the unemployment rate, which has reached near 14.7 percent amid the COVID-19 pandemic, could be "north of 20 percent" in May if "some technical things that kind of messed up" claims reporting this month are resolved. Advertisement
On Friday, Hassett said he believes the unemployment rate may rise to 22 percent or 23 percent by May.
"My expectation is that since there's still initial claims for unemployment insurance in May, that the unemployment rate will be higher in June than in May but then after that it should start to trend down," he said.
Hassett added that it's possible unemployment will still be in double digits in November, but that the thinks "all signs of economic recovery are going to be raging everywhere."
"Of course you could still not be back to full employment by September or October," he said. "If there were a vaccine in July, then I'd be way more optimistic about it."
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The Labor Department on Thursday reported that 2.44 million Americans filed new unemployment claims pushing the total of people seeking new unemployment benefits in the last nine weeks to nearly 40 million.
Labor Department figures also showed that unemployment rates in Hawaii, Michigan and Nevada had already exceeded 20 percent.


upi--2020-05-24--First two episodes of 'Kirby Jenner' now on Quibi

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Quibi released a trailer Sunday for its eight-episode series , Kirby Jenner , which follows the adventures of the fictional , fraternal twin brother of model Kendall Jenner .
Kendall Jenner and her mom , Kris , executive produced the comedy for the short-form streaming platform .
The first two episodes are now online .
`` Kirby is ready to step in front of the camera for the first time -- with the full support of his mother and manager , Kris Jenner , '' a press release said .
Kirby describes himself in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who likes to roller blade , '' and someone who has realized it is time to start pulling his weight and help out with the family business .
The show includes appearances by reality TV stars Kendall and Kylie Jenner , and their half-sisters Kourtney , Kim and Khloé Kardashian .
`` You 're the best-kept secret of our generation , '' Kim Kardashian told Kirby in the preview .
Teen Vogue said Kirby is really a social-media influencer who has edits himself into Kendall Jenner 's photos to comedic effect .
Cosmopolitan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dates back to 2015 and has about 1.5 million followers .

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The first two episodes of "Kirby Jenner" are now streaming. Photo courtesy of Quibi
May 24 (UPI) -- Quibi released a trailer Sunday for its eight-episode series, Kirby Jenner, which follows the adventures of the fictional, fraternal twin brother of model Kendall Jenner. Kendall Jenner and her mom, Kris, executive produced the comedy for the short-form streaming platform. Advertisement
The first two episodes are now online.
"Kirby is ready to step in front of the camera for the first time -- with the full support of his mother and manager, Kris Jenner," a press release said.
Kirby describes himself in the trailer as "an amateur model who likes to roller blade," and someone who has realized it is time to start pulling his weight and help out with the family business.
The show includes appearances by reality TV stars Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and their half-sisters Kourtney, Kim and Khloé Kardashian.
"You're the best-kept secret of our generation," Kim Kardashian told Kirby in the preview.
Teen Vogue said Kirby is really a social-media influencer who has edits himself into Kendall Jenner's photos to comedic effect.
Cosmopolitan magazine said his parody account on Instagram dates back to 2015 and has about 1.5 million followers.


upi--2020-05-24--Jesse Tyler Ferguson to host 'We Are One Public' concert on June 1

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Modern Family alum and stage star Jesse Tyler Ferguson is to host an online @ @ @ @ @ Public on June 1 .
Tony-winning theater director Kenny Leon is helming the free event @ @ @ @ @ celebrate New York 's Public Theater and solicit donations to support it .
Confirmed to @ @ @ @ @ Antonio Banderas , Laura Benanti , Kim Blanck , Ally Bonino , Danielle Brooks , @ @ @ @ @ , Elvis Costello , Claire Danes , Holly Gould , Danai Gurira , Anne Hathaway @ @ @ @ @ lineup also includes Oscar Isaac , Nikki M. James , John Leguizamo , Audra McDonald @ @ @ @ @ Oh , Mia Pak , David Hyde Pierce , Phillipa Soo , Trudie Styler & @ @ @ @ @ Shaina Taub , Kuhoo Verma , Ada Westfall and Kate Wetherhead .
The program is @ @ @ @ @ Public 's website , YouTube and Facebook .
All New York theaters remain closed in @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , which has killed more than 300,000 people worldwide .

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson is set to host a June 1, virtual concert to support New York's Public Theater. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
May 24 (UPI) -- Modern Family alum and stage star Jesse Tyler Ferguson is to host an online show called We Are One Public on June 1. Tony-winning theater director Kenny Leon is helming the free event, which is intended to celebrate New York's Public Theater and solicit donations to support it. Advertisement
Confirmed to participate in the show are Antonio Banderas, Laura Benanti, Kim Blanck, Ally Bonino, Danielle Brooks, Glenn Close, Jenn Colella, Elvis Costello, Claire Danes, Holly Gould, Danai Gurira, Anne Hathaway and Stephanie Hsu.
The lineup also includes Oscar Isaac, Nikki M. James, John Leguizamo, Audra McDonald, Grace McLean, Sandra Oh, Mia Pak, David Hyde Pierce, Phillipa Soo, Trudie Styler & Sting, Will Swenson, Shaina Taub, Kuhoo Verma, Ada Westfall and Kate Wetherhead.
The program is set to stream on The Public's website, YouTube and Facebook.
All New York theaters remain closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed more than 300,000 people worldwide.


upi--2020-05-24--Netanyahu appears in court on corruption charges

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in a courtroom in Jerusalem on Sunday for arraignment on bribery , fraud and breach of trust charges -- the first prime minister of Israel in office to stand trial .
The date of the actual trial was n't determined though the judges set the next hearing for July 19 .
Netanyahu 's supporters demonstrated outside the District Court building against the judicial system .
His opponents , appearing outside his official Jerusalem residence , called on him to resign .
Netanyahu 's fate will be decided by a panel of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bar-Am and Oded Shaham -- on whether he should be convicted in three separate cases involving his alleged efforts to control various aspects of Israeli media .
Three other defendants are also on trial .
The state prosecution and Netanyahu 's defense lawyers disagreed over the start of the actual trial .
State prosecution team leader Liat Ben Ari did n't offer a specific date , but suggested that she believes the trial could start within around three months .
Defense attorney Micha Feitman wants one to start in spring 2021 .
Netanyahu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic and did n't sit with the other defendants until the photographers left the courtroom .
The others on trial are Arnon Mozes , publisher of the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper ; Shaul Elovitch , controlling shareholder of the Bezeq telecommunications company ; and Elovitch 's wife , Iris Elovitch .
Netanyahu was compelled attend this court session but the judges agreed the prime minister wo n't need to attend future procedural hearings .
When asked if he understood the indictment , Netanyahu responded , `` Yes .
I have read the indictment and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing , Netanyahu said : `` What is on trial today is the attempt to thwart the will of the people : To bring us down , the nationalist camp , by way of fabricated cases .
With your help , and the help of God , I will continue to fight . ''
On Nov. 21 , Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced that he would indict Netanyahu for the three charges but because of fights over potential immunity , the Netanyahu indictment was not filed until Jan. 28 .
Then , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the trial 's start date was delayed by several months .
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz are linked to a coalition government after elections became deadlocked with no majority .
Netanyahu is scheduled to transfer prime minister duties to Gantz in November 2022 .
Although Gantz had campaigned in three elections for an end to Netanyahu 's tenure because of the charges , he posted on Twitter : `` Just like every citizen , the prime minister too has the presumption of innocence , and I am sure that the justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I again emphasize that my colleagues and I have full faith in the justice system and law enforcement , '' he added .
`` At this time , perhaps more than ever , as a state and a society , we must seek unity and reconciliation , for the sake of the country and all of its citizens . ''
`` Elements in the police and State Attorney 's Office banded together with left-wing journalists ... to fabricate baseless cases against me , '' he said .
`` The goal is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to banish the right-wing camp from leadership of the country for many years . ''
Netanyahu said police officers made up claims that he had sent private sleuths to track investigators .
`` These investigations were corrupted and fabricated from the start , '' he said .
Elovitch allegedly gave him positive coverage in exchange for the prime minister making government policies favoring Bezeq company for $ 510 million .
In another case , Netanyahu is accused of receiving gifts worth $ 200,000 from rich tycoons , mostly from Arnon Milchan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal legal initiatives .

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Israelis rally outside the Jerusalem District Court during a hearing for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday in East Jerusalem. Netanyahu, who is the first prime minister in Israel's history to stand trail while in office, is charged with fraud, breach of trust and bribery. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo
May 24 (UPI) -- Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in a courtroom in Jerusalem on Sunday for arraignment on bribery, fraud and breach of trust charges -- the first prime minister of Israel in office to stand trial. The date of the actual trial wasn't determined though the judges set the next hearing for July 19. Advertisement
Netanyahu's supporters demonstrated outside the District Court building against the judicial system. His opponents, appearing outside his official Jerusalem residence, called on him to resign.
Netanyahu's fate will be decided by a panel of three judges -- Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am and Oded Shaham -- on whether he should be convicted in three separate cases involving his alleged efforts to control various aspects of Israeli media. Three other defendants are also on trial.
The state prosecution and Netanyahu's defense lawyers disagreed over the start of the actual trial.
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State prosecution team leader Liat Ben Ari didn't offer a specific date, but suggested that she believes the trial could start within around three months. Defense attorney Micha Feitman wants one to start in spring 2021.
Netanyahu entered wearing a mask during the coronavirus pandemic and didn't sit with the other defendants until the photographers left the courtroom. The others on trial are Arnon Mozes, publisher of the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper; Shaul Elovitch, controlling shareholder of the Bezeq telecommunications company; and Elovitch's wife, Iris Elovitch.
Netanyahu was compelled attend this court session but the judges agreed the prime minister won't need to attend future procedural hearings.
When asked if he understood the indictment, Netanyahu responded, "Yes. I have read the indictment and I understand it."
After the hearing, Netanyahu said: "What is on trial today is the attempt to thwart the will of the people: To bring us down, the nationalist camp, by way of fabricated cases. With your help, and the help of God, I will continue to fight."
On Nov. 21, Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced that he would indict Netanyahu for the three charges but because of fights over potential immunity, the Netanyahu indictment was not filed until Jan. 28.
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Then, because of the election and the coronavirus crisis, the trial's start date was delayed by several months.
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz are linked to a coalition government after elections became deadlocked with no majority.
Netanyahu is scheduled to transfer prime minister duties to Gantz in November 2022.
Although Gantz had campaigned in three elections for an end to Netanyahu's tenure because of the charges, he posted on Twitter: "Just like every citizen, the prime minister too has the presumption of innocence, and I am sure that the justice system will give him a fair trial.
"I again emphasize that my colleagues and I have full faith in the justice system and law enforcement," he added. "At this time, perhaps more than ever, as a state and a society, we must seek unity and reconciliation, for the sake of the country and all of its citizens."
Earlier, Netanyahu delivered televised remarks.
"Elements in the police and State Attorney's Office banded together with left-wing journalists... to fabricate baseless cases against me," he said. "The goal is to oust a strong right-wing prime minister and to banish the right-wing camp from leadership of the country for many years."
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Netanyahu said police officers made up claims that he had sent private sleuths to track investigators.
"These investigations were corrupted and fabricated from the start," he said.
Elovitch allegedly gave him positive coverage in exchange for the prime minister making government policies favoring Bezeq company for $510 million.
In another case, Netanyahu is accused of receiving gifts worth $200,000 from rich tycoons, mostly from Arnon Milchan, in exchange for help with business and personal legal initiatives.


upi--2020-05-24--Trump bans travel from Brazil as pandemic also surges in Mexico

May 24 ( UPI ) -- The death toll and cases from coronavirus are surging in two Latin American nations -- Brazil and Mexico -- while the pandemic stabilizes in other former hotspots , including Asia and Europe .
The United States , despite reporting the most deaths and cases in the world , is restricting travel from those nations .
The border with Mexico already was closed except for goods and essentials workers since March , and President Donald Trump on Sunday night issued a proclamation restricting passenger travel from Brazil effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT Thursday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the interests of the United States to take action to restrict and suspend the entry into the United States , as immigrants or nonimmigrants , of all aliens who were physically present within the Federative Republic of Brazil during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States , '' the proclamation reads .
Travel also has been restricted from China as well as some European nations .
Over the past few weeks , Brazil and Mexico have moved into top 10 for the most deaths in the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week with Brazil second in the world and Mexico third for 24-hour totals behind the United States on Saturday and Sunday .
Brazil 's deaths have more than doubled in two weeks from 11,123 to 22,500 in sixth place , according to Worldometers.info .
One week ago , the toll was 16,118 .
The nation reported 10,441 additional cases Sunday , following 16,508 additional ones Saturday and a record 21,472 Wednesday for a total of 347,398 in second place behind the United States .
Mexico , meanwhile , last week climbed into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Its total so far Sunday was 7,179 deaths after 3,353 two weeks ago and 5,045 seven days ago .
Conversely , the six European nations in the top 10 -- Britain , Italy , Spain , France , Belgium and Germany -- have seen a dramatic decline in the number of deaths .
Combined , they posted 325 on Sunday and 533 deaths Saturday , according to Worldometers.info .
Their combined daily highs total 5,319 .
In Asia , mainland China , the original epicenter of the virus , has n't reported a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases since then , including none for the first time Saturday , for a total of 82,974 .
The nation has dropped to 13th place with 4,634 fatalities after being No .
1 for several weeks .
Worldwide , the death toll was 346,255 and cases neared 5.5 million so far Sunday .
That includes 99,267 in the United States , which reported the most deaths Saturday : 1,036 .
Mexico had reported a record 479 Saturday and so far 190 Sunday .
The nation updates its death total often late at night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And the infection rate might be three times higher than the government figures , according to an independent survey , Al Jazeera reported .
More than one-quarter of the deaths have occurred in the nation 's capital in Mexico City where paramedics say hospitals are being inundated with patients .
The nation of 126 million people includes poor and dense populations centers , making it difficult for people to self-isolate .
In addition , workers need to stay on the job to earn any money .
`` We live in an extraordinarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live day by day and they 're suffering , '' Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell told reporters Friday night .
`` They do n't have [ money for their ] daily sustenance , to feed themselves .
That affects their health and can affect their lives . ''
Last Monday , approximately 300 municipalities throughout the country -- called `` municipalities of hope '' -- lifted sheltering-in-place recommendations .
Similar measures are scheduled to start June 1 in the rest of the country , including classes .
All but around 1,000 of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Mexico , Canada and the United States .
Like with Mexico , the border has been closed with Canada , which reported 69 more deaths Sunday after 105 Saturday .
On Saturday , Brazil reported an additional 965 fatalities , which was not far from the United States ' total and one less than Friday after a record 1,188 Thursday .
On Sunday , 590 deaths were reported so far .
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has focused on reopening businesses as many governors urge social isolation measures .
On May 14 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be brave to face this virus .
Are people dying ?
Yes they are , and I regret that .
But many more are going to die if the economy continues to be destroyed because of these [ lockdown ] measures . ''
Originally , he said the virus was just `` a little flu . ''
`` It 's not a flu .
It 's the worst thing we have ever faced in our professional lives , '' Dr. Jacques Sztajnbok in Sao Paulo told CNN .
When asked if he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said , twice .
Tests are only performed when someone has three symptoms .
`` Mostly the test is done when the person is already in an advanced stage of the disease , '' Renata Alves , a volunteer health worker , said .
In South America , all but nearly 9,000 of the 31,352 of the deaths have occurred in Brazil .
Second most is Peru with 3,456 .
The White House would `` take a look at the other countries on a country by country basis '' in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The surge in deaths in Brazil has only happened relatively recently .
On April 1 , a total of 242 deaths were reported there .
By then , the pandemic was reaching epic heights in Europe .
That 's even before it peaked in the United States , when the toll was 6,394 .
On that date , in Italy , the death toll was 13,155 -- the most in the world .
Since then the count has climbed to 32,785 for third place behind the United States and Britain .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after 282 on Saturday .
The high was 919 on March 27 with the current toll 32,007 .
Since April 1 , the death toll has surged in Britain more than other counties to 36,675 .
The count was 3,095 on that date .
In the past week , the daily death toll been between 160 and 545 , including 118 Sunday after 282 Saturday .
The record was 1,172 on April 21 .
Primary schools will open on June 1 and secondary ones on June 15 , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line with the approach being taken in many other countries , we want to start taking our children back into the classroom , in a way that is as manageable and as safe as possible , '' Johnson said .
`` We said we would begin with early years ' settings and reception , year one , and year six in primary schools . ''
Johnson , who was hospitalized in intensive care with the virus , has been criticized for his government 's handling of the pandemic and calls for him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid .
The Guardian and the Daily Mirror reported Dominic Cummings and his wife traveled 260 miles across England to stay at his parents ' property while sick with coronavirus symptoms .
Johnson said Sunday he would n't fire him .
`` Enough is enough , '' Conservative lawmaker Steve Baker wrote in an opinion piece for The Critic website .
`` Dominic Cummings must go before he does any more harm to the UK , the Government , the Prime Minister , our institutions or the Conservative Party . ''
The death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Spain is in fourth place after reporting 74 Sunday , 50 Saturday and 688 Friday to climb to 28,752 .
Health Ministry on Friday reported 56 additional fatalities in the past 24 hours and the big jump is due to the various regions `` cleaning '' their historic datasets .
The high was 961 on April 2 .
Spanish Health Minister Salvador Illawarned though the situation has improved `` the virus is still among us , `` he said at a news conference Sunday Nations in the top 10 reporting additional deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France with 35 , No .
7 Belgium with 43 and No .
8 Germany with 5 .
France 's high was 1,438 in April 15 .
Germany , with strict safety measures and extensive testing , greatly controlled the outbreak with its record 333 on April 8 .
Sweden , which has been attempting `` herd immunity , '' reported 67 more deaths in 15th place with 3,992 as well as 379 new cases .
Neighboring Norway reported zero deaths for the second day in a row to stay at 235 as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues to surge in cases with 9,434 more for a total of 335,882 in third place .
Russia reported 139 more deaths to rise to 3,388 in 17th .
In all , more than one half of the worldwide deaths were in Europe with 169,844 , including an additional 569 of the 2,647 total so far Sunday .
On Saturday , the total number of deaths was 4,183 .
Asia also has significantly stabilized .
Only 394 deaths were reported Sunday to total 27,442 .
In China , three cases were reported Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laboratory in Wuhan again rejected suggestions that it leaked the pathogen , saying the institute `` had never discovered or kept '' the virus before it erupted in central China late last year .
Wang Yanyi , director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology , said it was `` pure fabrication '' that the coronavirus leaked from the lab in an interview with state media on Saturday .
For the past week , the city of Wuhan has been working to test all 11.1 million residents .
Since May 14 , asymptomatic carriers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outward sign of illness , have been sought -- after confirming its first cluster of COVID-19 infections since the city 's release from a virtual lockdown on April 8 .
South Korea has reported only four deaths in one week , including 2 Sunday , for a total of 262 .
The cases stand at 11,165 .
A few weeks ago , the nation had relaxed its social distancing .
But several people who visited nightclubs in Seoul 's Itaewon entertainment district during the first weekend of May tested positive for the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down , and South Korean officials had tracked down 46,000 people who had contact with known infected cases linked to the nightclubs and tested them for COVID-19 .
Cases linked to nightclub rose to 225 -- 96 believed to have contracted the virus from visiting the clubs and the 129 others by coming into close contact with confirmed cases -- the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Sunday .
India reported 6,767 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours -- the country 's biggest one-day surge .
The death toll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 156 Sunday and 142 Saturday in 16th place .
The government has announced that domestic airlines would be able to resume services starting this week .
Incoming passengers would still be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine in some states .
Elsewhere in Asia , Iran reported 58 additional deaths for ninth place in 7,417 .
The death toll has been minimal in other continents .
In Oceania , neither Australia nor New Zealand reported any deaths .
Australia has reported 102 , with one reported Saturday .
In New Zeland , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 6 .
`` It is crucial that people do n't relax over the weekends as we go forward , '' New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard said after one new infection and an unconfirmed case involving a female high school student who had developed mild symptoms was reported .
Parents have been told to stay away from school grounds , and workers are being urged to drive or walk to work .
In Africa , the death toll stands at 3,345 , led by Egypt with 764 and Algeria with 600 @

A sanitary team in Mexico City on Saturday disinfects the Jamaica Market, which is scheduled to reopen Monday despite surging deaths and cases in the city and nation. Photo by Jorge Nunez/EPA-EFE
May 24 (UPI) -- The death toll and cases from coronavirus are surging in two Latin American nations -- Brazil and Mexico -- while the pandemic stabilizes in other former hotspots, including Asia and Europe. The United States, despite reporting the most deaths and cases in the world, is restricting travel from those nations. The border with Mexico already was closed except for goods and essentials workers since March, and President Donald Trump on Sunday night issued a proclamation restricting passenger travel from Brazil effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT Thursday. Advertisement
"I have determined that it is in the interests of the United States to take action to restrict and suspend the entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of all aliens who were physically present within the Federative Republic of Brazil during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States," the proclamation reads.
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Travel also has been restricted from China as well as some European nations.
Over the past few weeks, Brazil and Mexico have moved into the top 10 for the most deaths in the world. Both countries set daily death increases last week with Brazil second in the world and Mexico third for 24-hour totals behind the United States on Saturday and Sunday.
Brazil's deaths have more than doubled in two weeks from 11,123 to 22,716 in sixth place, according to Worldometers.info. One week ago, the toll was 16,118. The nation reported 16,220 additional cases Sunday, following 16,508 additional ones Saturday and a record 21,472 Wednesday for a total of 347,398 in second place behind the United States.
Mexico, meanwhile, last week climbed into the top 10, displacing Canada. Its total on Sunday was 7,179 deaths after 3,353 two weeks ago and 5,045 seven days ago.
Conversely, the six European nations in the top 10 -- Britain, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium and Germany -- have seen a dramatic decline in the number of deaths. Combined, they posted 325 on Sunday and 533 deaths Saturday, according to Worldometers.info. Their combined daily highs total 5,319.
In Asia, mainland China, the original epicenter of the virus, hasn't reported a death since April 26 and only 164 cases since then, including none for the first time Saturday, for a total of 82,974. The nation has dropped to 13th place with 4,634 fatalities after being No. 1 for several weeks.
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Worldwide, the death toll was 346,434 and cases neared 5.5 million on Sunday. That includes 99,300 in the United States, which reported the most deaths Saturday: 1,036.
Mexico had reported a record 479 Saturday and 190 Sunday. The nation updates its death total often late at night.
Mexico also announced 3,329 cases Sunday. And the infection rate might be three times higher than the government figures, according to an independent survey, Al Jazeera reported.
More than one-quarter of the deaths have occurred in the nation's capital in Mexico City where paramedics say hospitals are being inundated with patients.
The nation of 126 million people includes poor and dense population centers, making it difficult for people to self-isolate. In addition, workers need to stay on the job to earn any money.
"We live in an extraordinarily unequal country; half of all people live day by day and they're suffering," Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell told reporters Friday night. "They don't have [money for their] daily sustenance, to feed themselves. That affects their health and can affect their lives."
Last Monday, approximately 300 municipalities throughout the country -- called "municipalities of hope" -- lifted sheltering-in-place recommendations. Similar measures are scheduled to start June 1 in the rest of the country, including classes.
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All but around 1,000 of the deaths in North America have been reported in Mexico, Canada and the United States.
Like with Mexico, the border has been closed with Canada, which reported 69 more deaths Sunday after 105 Saturday.
On Saturday, Brazil reported an additional 965 fatalities, which was not far from the United States' total and one less than Friday after a record 1,188 Thursday. On Sunday, Brazil reported 703 deaths -- the most of any country and nearly 100 more than the United States, which recorded 617 deaths on Sunday.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has focused on reopening businesses as many governors urge social isolation measures.
On May 14, he said: "We have to be brave to face this virus. Are people dying? Yes they are, and I regret that. But many more are going to die if the economy continues to be destroyed because of these [lockdown] measures."
Originally, he said the virus was just "a little flu."
"It's not a flu. It's the worst thing we have ever faced in our professional lives," Dr. Jacques Sztajnbok in Sao Paulo told CNN. When asked if he is worried about his health, he said "Yes," twice.
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Tests are only performed when someone has three symptoms.
"Mostly the test is done when the person is already in an advanced stage of the disease," Renata Alves, a volunteer health worker, said.
In South America, all but nearly 9,000 of the 31,352 deaths have occurred in Brazil. Second most is Peru with 3,456.
The White House would "take a look at the other countries on a country by country basis" in Latin America for restrictions, O'Brien said.
The surge in deaths in Brazil has only happened relatively recently. On April 1, a total of 242 deaths were reported there.
By then, the pandemic was reaching epic heights in Europe. That's even before it peaked in the United States, when the toll was 6,394.
On that date, in Italy, the death toll was 13,155 -- the most in the world. Since then the count has climbed to 32,785 for third place behind the United States and Britain. On Sunday, only 50 deaths were reported after 282 on Saturday. The high was 919 on March 27 with the current toll 32,007.
Since April 1, the death toll has surged in Britain more than other counties to 36,675. The count was 3,095 on that date. In the past week, the daily death toll been between 160 and 545, including 118 Sunday after 282 Saturday. The record was 1,172 on April 21.
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Primary schools will open on June 1 and secondary ones on June 15, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said during a briefing Sunday.
"In line with the approach being taken in many other countries, we want to start taking our children back into the classroom, in a way that is as manageable and as safe as possible," Johnson said. "We said we would begin with early years' settings and reception, year one, and year six in primary schools."
Johnson, who was hospitalized in intensive care with the virus, has been criticized for his government's handling of the pandemic and calls for him to fire Dominic Cummings, his chief political aid.
The Guardian and the Daily Mirror reported Dominic Cummings and his wife traveled 260 miles across England to stay at his parents' property while sick with coronavirus symptoms.
Johnson said Sunday he wouldn't fire him.
"Enough is enough," Conservative lawmaker Steve Baker wrote in an opinion piece for The Critic website. "Dominic Cummings must go before he does any more harm to the UK, the Government, the Prime Minister, our institutions or the Conservative Party."
The death toll has been stabilizing elsewhere in Europe.
Spain is in fourth place after reporting 74 Sunday, 50 Saturday and 688 Friday to climb to 28,752. Health Ministry on Friday reported 56 additional fatalities in the past 24 hours and the big jump is due to the various regions "cleaning" their historic datasets. The high was 961 on April 2.
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Spanish Health Minister Salvador Illawarned though the situation has improved "the virus is still among us, "he said at a news conference Sunday
Nations in the top 10 reporting additional deaths in double figures are No. 5 France with 35, No. 7 Belgium with 43 and No. 8 Germany with 5. France's high was 1,438 in April 15.
Germany, with strict safety measures and extensive testing, greatly controlled the outbreak with its record 333 on April 8.
Sweden, which has been attempting "herd immunity," reported six more deaths in 16th place with 3,998 as well as 271 new cases. Neighboring Norway reported zero deaths for the second day in a row to stay at 235 as well as six more cases.
Russia continues to surge in cases with 9,434 more on Saturday and 8,599 on Sunday for a total of 344,481 in third place. Russia reported 153 more deaths to rise to 3,541 in 17th.
In all, more than one-half of the worldwide deaths were in Europe with 169,844, including an additional 569 of the 2,647 total on Sunday. On Saturday, the total number of deaths was 4,183.
Asia also has significantly stabilized. Only 394 deaths were reported Sunday to total 27,442.
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In China, three cases were reported Sunday.
The head of a top Chinese laboratory in Wuhan again rejected suggestions that it leaked the pathogen, saying the institute "had never discovered or kept" the virus before it erupted in central China late last year.
Wang Yanyi, director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology, said it was "pure fabrication" that the coronavirus leaked from the lab in an interview with state media on Saturday.
For the past week, the city of Wuhan has been working to test all 11.1 million residents. Since May 14, asymptomatic carriers, who are infected people with no outward sign of illness, have been sought -- after confirming its first cluster of COVID-19 infections since the city's release from a virtual lockdown on April 8.
South Korea has reported only four deaths in one week, including two on Sunday, for a total of 262. The cases stand at 11,165.
A few weeks ago, the nation had relaxed its social distancing. But several people who visited nightclubs in Seoul's Itaewon entertainment district during the first weekend of May tested positive for the virus.
All bars and nightclubs were shut down, and South Korean officials had tracked down 46,000 people who had contact with known infected cases linked to the nightclubs and tested them for COVID-19.
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Cases linked to nightclub rose to 225 -- 96 believed to have contracted the virus from visiting the clubs and the 129 others by coming into close contact with confirmed cases -- the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Sunday.
India reported 7,113 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours -- the country's biggest one-day surge. The death toll stands at 4,024, including an additional 156 Sunday and 142 Saturday in 15th place.
The government has announced that domestic airlines would be able to resume services starting this week. Incoming passengers would still be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine in some states.
Elsewhere in Asia, Iran reported 58 additional deaths for ninth place in 7,417.
The death toll has been minimal in other continents.
In Oceania, neither Australia nor New Zealand reported any deaths. Australia has reported 102, with one reported Saturday. In New Zeland, the count is 21 with the last fatality on May 6.
"It is crucial that people don't relax over the weekends as we go forward," New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard said after one new infection and an unconfirmed case involving a female high school student who had developed mild symptoms was reported.
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Parents have been told to stay away from school grounds, and workers are being urged to drive or walk to work.
In Africa, the death toll stands at 3,356, led by Egypt with 764 and Algeria with 600.


upi--2020-05-24--Weather threatens U.S. astronauts' SpaceX launch from Florida

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Weather has become a major concern for the planned launch of two American astronauts Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the first crewed mission from U.S. soil in nine years .
The projected liftoff has a 60 percent of violating weather constraints because of a thick cloud cover and the likelihood that their SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket would fly through rain , Air Force meteorologists at nearly Patrick Air Force Base said Sunday .
`` On launch day , remnant moisture '' from a tropical wave will remain in the area , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The primary launch weather concerns remain flight through precipitation , the thick cloud layer rule and the cumulus cloud rule associated with the remnant tropical moisture and proximity of [ a ] developing low . ''
A launch can not occur if precipitation is occurring at the launch pad or within the flight path .
Similarly a launch generally can not occur if any part of the planned flight path is through a layer of clouds within 5 nautical miles and is 4,500 feet thick or thicker .
Other parameters have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If the launch is scrubbed , NASA has said , the next attempt to send the Crew Dragon capsule to the International Space Station would come Saturday .
Both President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have announced they would attend the launch Wednesday , and it was not clear whether a postponement would change those plans to attend .
Despite the dire weather forecast , astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken -- and the mission team -- participated in a `` dry dress ' rehearsal Saturday in which they donned their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20-minute drive in a Tesla Model X to Launch Complex 39A .
Elon Musk operates SpaceX and also is the chief executive officer of Tesla .
Hurley and Behnken then took a service tower elevator to the spacecraft access arm gantry and climbed into the capsule .
They checked out communication systems , and the hatch was closed .
They then went through a run-through with all launch personnel .
According to the space agency , `` the rehearsal concluded with the go/no-go poll for Falcon 9 propellant loading , which normally occurs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day before the rehearsal , engineers successfully fired the rocket 's nine Merlin first-stage engines for seven seconds in what NASA describes as a `` critical but routine test . ''
The liftoff , should it occur Wednesday , is planned for 4:33 p.m. EDT .
The Dragon capsule would dock with the International Space Station on Thursday at 11:29 a.m. EDT .

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NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley (L) and Robert Behnken, wearing SpaceX spacesuits, depart Saturday for Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center during a dress rehearsal for the Demo-2 mission launch. NASA Photo by Bill Ingalls/UPI | License Photo
May 24 (UPI) -- Weather has become a major concern for the planned launch of two American astronauts Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the first crewed mission from U.S. soil in nine years. The projected liftoff has a 60 percent of violating weather constraints because of a thick cloud cover and the likelihood that their SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket would fly through rain, Air Force meteorologists at nearly Patrick Air Force Base said Sunday. Advertisement
"On launch day, remnant moisture" from a tropical wave will remain in the area, according to the Launch Mission Execution Forecast. "The primary launch weather concerns remain flight through precipitation, the thick cloud layer rule and the cumulus cloud rule associated with the remnant tropical moisture and proximity of [a] developing low."
A launch cannot occur if precipitation is occurring at the launch pad or within the flight path. Similarly a launch generally cannot occur if any part of the planned flight path is through a layer of clouds within 5 nautical miles and is 4,500 feet thick or thicker. Other parameters have to be met, as well.
If the launch is scrubbed, NASA has said, the next attempt to send the Crew Dragon capsule to the International Space Station would come Saturday. Both President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have announced they would attend the launch Wednesday, and it was not clear whether a postponement would change those plans to attend.
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Despite the dire weather forecast, astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken -- and the mission team -- participated in a "dry dress' rehearsal Saturday in which they donned their black and white spacesuits and made a 20-minute drive in a Tesla Model X to Launch Complex 39A.
Elon Musk operates SpaceX and also is the chief executive officer of Tesla.
Hurley and Behnken then took a service tower elevator to the spacecraft access arm gantry and climbed into the capsule. They checked out communication systems, and the hatch was closed. They then went through a run-through with all launch personnel.
Here are some of my favorite pics from today's Demo Mission 2 dress rehearsal! Special thanks to @nasahqphoto, @SpaceX, and my friends watching for sharing! #LaunchAmerica! pic.twitter.com/UQkn2SVadL- Bob Behnken (@AstroBehnken) May 24, 2020
According to the space agency, "the rehearsal concluded with the go/no-go poll for Falcon 9 propellant loading, which normally occurs 45 minutes before launch."
A day before the rehearsal, engineers successfully fired the rocket's nine Merlin first-stage engines for seven seconds in what NASA describes as a "critical but routine test."
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The liftoff, should it occur Wednesday, is planned for 4:33 p.m. EDT. The Dragon capsule would dock with the International Space Station on Thursday at 11:29 a.m. EDT.
Astronauts make round trip to space station from U.S. soil


upi--2020-05-24--'Smash' musical, based on NBC series, coming to Broadway

May 21 ( UPI ) -- A musical based on former NBC series Smash is being developed for Broadway .
The stage version , titled Smash , A New Musical , will stick to the general plot of the series which followed the creation of a fictional Broadway musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe , titled Bombshell .
The show 's creative team is returning for the Broadway adaptation including producers Steven Spielberg , Neil Meron and Robert Greenblatt .
Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman , who wrote a number of songs for the show , will provide the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Let Me Be Your Star '' will be performed onstage .
Bob Martin ( The Prom ) and Rick Elice ( Peter and the Starcatcher ) are penning the book .
Smash choreographer Joshua Bergasse is also returning .
Smash , A New Musical will feature characters from the show such as Julia Houston , Tom Levitt , Karen Cartwright and Ivy Lynn .
Smash premiered in 2012 and ran for two seasons .
Debra Messing , Christian Borle , Katharine McPhee , Megan Hilty , Anjelica Huston , Jack Davenport and Savannah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thrilled to be a part of this musical and its road to Broadway , '' Spielberg said in a statement .
`` Smash is near and dear to my heart , and it seems fitting that a new musical inspired by what we did on the show would eventually come to the stage .
I 'm beyond thrilled to be working with this incredible creative team and my producing partners , who began the Smash journey with me over ten years ago , '' he continued .

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg is producing a Broadway musical based on former NBC series "Smash." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
May 21 (UPI) -- A musical based on former NBC series Smash is being developed for Broadway. The stage version, titled Smash, A New Musical, will stick to the general plot of the series which followed the creation of a fictional Broadway musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe, titled Bombshell. Advertisement
The show's creative team is returning for the Broadway adaptation including producers Steven Spielberg, Neil Meron and Robert Greenblatt.
Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, who wrote a number of songs for the show, will provide the musical's score. Smash track "Let Me Be Your Star" will be performed onstage.
Bob Martin (The Prom) and Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher) are penning the book. Smash choreographer Joshua Bergasse is also returning.
Smash, A New Musical will feature characters from the show such as Julia Houston, Tom Levitt, Karen Cartwright and Ivy Lynn.
Smash premiered in 2012 and ran for two seasons. Debra Messing, Christian Borle, Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty, Anjelica Huston, Jack Davenport and Savannah Wise starred.
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"I am personally thrilled to be a part of this musical and its road to Broadway," Spielberg said in a statement.
"Smash is near and dear to my heart, and it seems fitting that a new musical inspired by what we did on the show would eventually come to the stage. I'm beyond thrilled to be working with this incredible creative team and my producing partners, who began the Smash journey with me over ten years ago," he continued.


upi--2020-05-24--Ex-U.S. Rep. Allen West hurt in motorcycle crash

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Allen West , a former U.S. House member from Florida , was in stable condition at a hospital in Texas after being injured in a motorcycle crash .
The accident occurred around 5 p.m. Saturday on the northbound side of Interstate 35 outside Waco , the Texas Department of Public Safety told KWTX-TV of Central Texas .
He was transported to Baylor Scott and White -- Hillcrest in Waco .
West , 59 , served in the U.S. House from January 2011 to January 2013 , representing Southern Florida .
He later moved to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominee Patrick Murphy .
He later moved to Texas and is a candidate for chairman for the Republican Party of Texas .
West led a `` Texas Freedom Rally '' at the Statehouse in Austin .
Earlier Saturday , he led a motorcycle group there from Dallas , The Dallas Morning News reported .
West and others were returning to Dallas when the crash occurred , former state Sen. Don Huffines , R-Dallas , told the newspaper .
`` Team West '' reported on his Twitter feed that a car had cut off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , causing West to collide with another motorcyclist .
`` According to law enforcement on the scene , a car cut LTC West off , resulting in two motorcycles colliding , one of which was his , '' the post read .
`` He was transported by helicopter to the hospital , where he is currently in stable condition and undergoing assessment .
`` He was transported by helicopter to the hospital , where he is currently in stable condition and undergoing assessment . ''
Later , a post said that family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
The extent of his injuries was not disclosed .

Allen West, a former member of the U.S. House, is seen in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City on December 12, 2016. Donald Trump held meetings to fill posts for his administration. Pool photo by Albin Lohr-Jones/UPI | License Photo
May 24 (UPI) -- Allen West, a former U.S. House member from Florida, was in stable condition at a hospital in Texas after being injured in a motorcycle crash. The accident occurred around 5 p.m. Saturday on the northbound side of Interstate 35 outside Waco, the Texas Department of Public Safety told KWTX-TV of Central Texas. He was transported to Baylor Scott and White -- Hillcrest in Waco. Advertisement
West, 59, served in the U.S. House from January 2011 to January 2013, representing Southern Florida. He later moved to Texas. He was defeated by Democratic nominee Patrick Murphy.
He later moved to Texas and is a candidate for chairman for the Republican Party of Texas.
West led a "Texas Freedom Rally" at the Statehouse in Austin. Earlier Saturday, he led a motorcycle group there from Dallas, The Dallas Morning News reported.
West and others were returning to Dallas when the crash occurred, former state Sen. Don Huffines, R-Dallas, told the newspaper.
"Team West" reported on his Twitter feed that a car had cut off West while he was riding his motorcycle, causing West to collide with another motorcyclist.
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"According to law enforcement on the scene, a car cut LTC West off, resulting in two motorcycles colliding, one of which was his," the post read. "He was transported by helicopter to the hospital, where he is currently in stable condition and undergoing assessment.
"He was transported by helicopter to the hospital, where he is currently in stable condition and undergoing assessment."
Later, a post said that family and members of Team West were at the hospital.
The extent of his injuries was not disclosed.


upi--2020-05-24--Look: Cardi B shows off huge, floral back tattoo

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Rapper and actress Cardi B shared on Instagram this weekend a photo of a @ @ @ @ @ from the base of her neck , down her back to her buttocks and thigh @ @ @ @ @ seen squatting in a green bikini , so the floral- and butterfly-themed body art may @ @ @ @ @ Her hair is straight and different shades of blue .
She is holding a cobalt @ @ @ @ @ , high-heeled shoes .
`` She looks so good .
the tat is fire , @ @ @ @ @ .
The tattoo took artist Jamie Schene more than 60 hours over the course of @ @ @ @ @ Cardi B is a Grammy winner and judge on the Netflix hip-hop competition series , @ @ @ @ @ film credits include Hustlers and F9 .

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Cardi B showed off her new back tattoo on Instagram this weekend. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
May 24 (UPI) -- Rapper and actress Cardi B shared on Instagram this weekend a photo of a colorful new tattoo that goes from the base of her neck, down her back to her buttocks and thigh. The 27-year-old star is seen squatting in a green bikini, so the floral- and butterfly-themed body art may be viewed in full. Advertisement
Her hair is straight and different shades of blue. She is holding a cobalt blue purse and wearing multi-hued, high-heeled shoes.
"She looks so good. the tat is fire," she captioned the image.
The tattoo took artist Jamie Schene more than 60 hours over the course of several months to complete.
Cardi B is a Grammy winner and judge on the Netflix hip-hop competition series, Rhythm + Flow. Her film credits include Hustlers and F9.


upi--2020-05-24--Kim presides over key party meeting to discuss increasing nuclear war deterrence

May 24 ( UPI ) -- SEOUL -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presided over a Central Military Commission meeting and discussed `` new policies for further increasing the nuclear war deterrence of the country , '' state media reported Sunday .
The meeting marked Kim 's first public event since he visited a local fertilizer plant on May 1 after ending a 20-day absence from public view that sparked a slew of speculation over his health .
Kim last presided over a Central Military Commission meeting in mid-December .
Also discussed at the enlarged meeting of the Central Military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were important military steps and organizational and political measures to further bolster up the overall armed forces , according to the Korean Central News Agency .
`` Set forth at the meeting were new policies for further increasing the nuclear war deterrence of the country and putting the strategic armed forces on a high alert operation in line with the general requirements for the building and development of the armed forces of the country , '' the KCNA said .
It did not elaborate what the `` new policies '' for nuclear deterrence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were crucial measures for considerably increasing the firepower strike ability of the artillery pieces of the Korean People 's Army , '' it added .
Kim emphasized the importance of `` realizing the party 's monolithic leadership '' over the military and specified `` key issues to be constantly maintained in the military and political performance of the armed forces of the DPRK , and tasks and ways , '' the KCNA added .
Kim signed seven `` orders '' related military measures discussed during the meeting including those aimed at enhancing `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military educational institutions , '' reorganizing `` the military commanding system '' and promoting `` the military ranks of commanding officers . ''
During the meeting , Ri Pyong-chol , known for his involvement in the North 's arms development , was elected as vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission , the KCNA said .
The KCNA did not say when the meeting was held , but state media usually report Kim 's activity a day after it happens .
South Korea 's presidential office was examining the results of the Pyongyang meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ analyzing ( the results ) , '' a Cheong Wa Dae official told reporters briefly when questioned about Seoul 's stance on the meeting 's outcome .

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaking during a meeting of military leaders in Pyongyang, North Korea. Photo by North Korean Central News Agency/EPA-EFE
May 24 (UPI) -- SEOUL -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presided over a Central Military Commission meeting and discussed "new policies for further increasing the nuclear war deterrence of the country," state media reported Sunday. The meeting marked Kim's first public event since he visited a local fertilizer plant on May 1 after ending a 20-day absence from public view that sparked a slew of speculation over his health. Advertisement
Kim last presided over a Central Military Commission meeting in mid-December.
Also discussed at the enlarged meeting of the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party were important military steps and organizational and political measures to further bolster up the overall armed forces, according to the Korean Central News Agency.
"Set forth at the meeting were new policies for further increasing the nuclear war deterrence of the country and putting the strategic armed forces on a high alert operation in line with the general requirements for the building and development of the armed forces of the country," the KCNA said.
It did not elaborate what the "new policies" for nuclear deterrence were.
"Taken at the meeting were crucial measures for considerably increasing the firepower strike ability of the artillery pieces of the Korean People's Army," it added.
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Kim emphasized the importance of "realizing the party's monolithic leadership" over the military and specified "key issues to be constantly maintained in the military and political performance of the armed forces of the DPRK, and tasks and ways," the KCNA added.
Kim signed seven "orders" related military measures discussed during the meeting including those aimed at enhancing "the responsibility and roles of the major military educational institutions," reorganizing "the military commanding system" and promoting "the military ranks of commanding officers."
During the meeting, Ri Pyong-chol, known for his involvement in the North's arms development, was elected as vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, the KCNA said.
The KCNA did not say when the meeting was held, but state media usually report Kim's activity a day after it happens.
South Korea's presidential office was examining the results of the Pyongyang meeting.
"A relevant government office is analyzing (the results)," a Cheong Wa Dae official told reporters briefly when questioned about Seoul's stance on the meeting's outcome.


upi--2020-05-24--Amanda Bynes says she is 'back on track and doing well'

May 24 ( UPI ) -- Amanda Bynes announced on social media this weekend that she is still engaged to Paul Michael and studying at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in California .
`` Update : Getting my Bachelor 's degree from FIDM , '' Bynes wrote in an Instagram post on Saturday .
`` Taking online classes , trying to get a 4.0 GPA , '' she added .
`` Looking forward to starting my online store in the future # goals .
Spent the last 2 months in treatment .
Worked on coping skills to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drop out of school months ago .
Back on track and doing well !
I 'm now living in transitional living and doing therapy during the week .
Still engaged to tha love of my life Paul Hope you 're all staying safe !
Love y'all ! ''
The post included a selfie of Bynes with a heart tattoo on her face , septum ring in her nose and long , dark hair .
She is wearing a T-shirt that says , `` Active . ''
Bynes , 34 , is best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Show , What I Like About You , What a Girl Wants , She 's the Man and Hairspray .
She has largely stayed out of the spotlight in recent years while she addressed mental-health and addiction issues .
Her last major screen performance was in 2010 's Easy A .
She disclosed she was engaged to Michael in February , but Michael said in March they had broken up and were still friends .

Amanda Bynes said she is still engaged and working on her fashion degree. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
May 24 (UPI) -- Amanda Bynes announced on social media this weekend that she is still engaged to Paul Michael and studying at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in California. "Update: Getting my Bachelor's degree from FIDM," Bynes wrote in an Instagram post on Saturday. Advertisement
"Taking online classes, trying to get a 4.0 GPA," she added. "Looking forward to starting my online store in the future #goals. Spent the last 2 months in treatment. Worked on coping skills to help with my social anxiety that caused me to drop out of school months ago. Back on track and doing well!I'm now living in transitional living and doing therapy during the week. Still engaged to tha love of my life Paul Hope you're all staying safe! Love y'all!"
The post included a selfie of Bynes with a heart tattoo on her face, septum ring in her nose and long, dark hair. She is wearing a T-shirt that says, "Active."
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Bynes, 34, is best known for her roles in The Amanda Show, What I Like About You, What a Girl Wants, She's the Man and Hairspray.
She has largely stayed out of the spotlight in recent years while she addressed mental-health and addiction issues.
Her last major screen performance was in 2010's Easy A.
She disclosed she was engaged to Michael in February, but Michael said in March they had broken up and were still friends.


upi--2020-05-24--Over 40 million at risk for severe storms through holiday weekend

May 24 ( UPI ) -- After damaging storms blew through portions of the Plains on Friday , the threat for more severe weather will persist over the area through the weekend .
Late Friday afternoon , severe thunderstorms fired up from Texas to Oklahoma and Arkansas .
These storms produced hail , some of it more than 2 inches in diameter , and damaging winds across all three states .
According to the Storm Prediction Center , there were also four reports of tornadoes associated with these storms , three of which occurred in north-central Texas , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ An additional tornado was reported in extreme southeastern Nebraska , as a result of another cluster of storms .
Areas impacted by severe thunderstorms on Friday did not get much of a breather before severe weather ramped up again on Saturday and expanded to cover a much larger portion of the central United States .
The severe threat on Saturday developed in three sections .
With each section likely to experience slightly differing threats .
The first area of severe weather developed from western Oklahoma through western Texas on Saturday afternoon and continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of large hail emerged from Texas on Saturday evening .
According to the SPC , hail upwards of 3 inches in diameter developed and smashed multiple car windshields in Silverton , Texas .
Dozens of additional hail reports peppered western and central Texas , along with a handful of damaging wind reports .
There was even one report of a tornado in Garza County , Texas .
By Saturday evening , severe weather had developed in a secondary area that encompassed the Dakotas and Nebraska .
Storms blew through the area , prompting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hail .
A station in Broken Bow , Neb.
, even recorded a wind gust of 86 mph .
Also by Saturday evening , a tertiary area of severe weather had developed , this time in the Midwest .
Saturday evening , tornadoes spread rapidly through Iowa , Illinois and Wisconsin , placing over 15 million at risk for tornadoes .
By Saturday evening 14 tornado reports were received by the Storm Prediction Center across eastern Iowa , northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin .
The rounds of heavy rain across the Midwest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area soggy and too saturated to have the capacity to deal with any heavier rainfall without prompting flash flooding conditions .
From May 14-17 , Chicago O'Hare International Airport recorded 7.88 inches of rainfall , 214 percent of the average monthly rainfall for the entire month of May .
The metro will be especially prone to flash flooding damage as many of the hardest-hit areas are still recovering after the last flooding event .
Sunday , the threat for severe thunderstorms will ramp up again over portions of the Plains .
Areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Oklahoma and Texas , will be drenched by storms from late Sunday through Sunday night .
The main threats with these storms will be torrential rainfall that can produce flash flooding .
However , a few clusters of storms are expected to develop later on Sunday and can produce damaging winds and hail .
Cities including Sioux Falls , S.D .
; Des Moines , Iowa ; Wichita , Kan. ; and Oklahoma City will all be at risk for flooding rainfall and severe thunderstorms on Sunday .
Unfortunately , residents across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beautiful weather for their Memorial Day picnics and outdoor recreation will be disappointed .
Stormy weather will persist from the southern Plains to the Midwest on Monday , with many areas receiving rounds of showers and thunderstorms .

May 24 (UPI) -- After damaging storms blew through portions of the Plains on Friday, the threat for more severe weather will persist over the area through the weekend. Late Friday afternoon, severe thunderstorms fired up from Texas to Oklahoma and Arkansas. These storms produced hail, some of it more than 2 inches in diameter, and damaging winds across all three states. Advertisement
According to the Storm Prediction Center, there were also four reports of tornadoes associated with these storms, three of which occurred in north-central Texas, and the other which occurred in southeastern Oklahoma.
An additional tornado was reported in extreme southeastern Nebraska, as a result of another cluster of storms.
Areas impacted by severe thunderstorms on Friday did not get much of a breather before severe weather ramped up again on Saturday and expanded to cover a much larger portion of the central United States.
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The severe threat on Saturday developed in three sections. With each section likely to experience slightly differing threats.
The first area of severe weather developed from western Oklahoma through western Texas on Saturday afternoon and continued through the overnight hours.
Multiple reports of large hail emerged from Texas on Saturday evening. According to the SPC, hail upwards of 3 inches in diameter developed and smashed multiple car windshields in Silverton, Texas.
Dozens of additional hail reports peppered western and central Texas, along with a handful of damaging wind reports. There was even one report of a tornado in Garza County, Texas.
By Saturday evening, severe weather had developed in a secondary area that encompassed the Dakotas and Nebraska. Storms blew through the area, prompting dozens of reports of damaging winds and hail. A station in Broken Bow, Neb., even recorded a wind gust of 86 mph.
Also by Saturday evening, a tertiary area of severe weather had developed, this time in the Midwest.
Saturday evening, tornadoes spread rapidly through Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, placing over 15 million at risk for tornadoes.
By Saturday evening 14 tornado reports were received by the Storm Prediction Center across eastern Iowa, northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
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The rounds of heavy rain across the Midwest in recent weeks has left the soil across the area soggy and too saturated to have the capacity to deal with any heavier rainfall without prompting flash flooding conditions.
From May 14-17, Chicago O'Hare International Airport recorded 7.88 inches of rainfall, 214 percent of the average monthly rainfall for the entire month of May. The metro will be especially prone to flash flooding damage as many of the hardest-hit areas are still recovering after the last flooding event.
Sunday, the threat for severe thunderstorms will ramp up again over portions of the Plains. Areas from South Dakota and Minnesota, south to Oklahoma and Texas, will be drenched by storms from late Sunday through Sunday night.
The main threats with these storms will be torrential rainfall that can produce flash flooding. However, a few clusters of storms are expected to develop later on Sunday and can produce damaging winds and hail.
Cities including Sioux Falls, S.D.; Des Moines, Iowa; Wichita, Kan.; and Oklahoma City will all be at risk for flooding rainfall and severe thunderstorms on Sunday.
Unfortunately, residents across the central U.S. hoping for sunny and beautiful weather for their Memorial Day picnics and outdoor recreation will be disappointed.
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Stormy weather will persist from the southern Plains to the Midwest on Monday, with many areas receiving rounds of showers and thunderstorms.