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Fatal shooting of postal worker tied to delayed stimulus check, letter carriers group official says The Indianapolis postal worker shot dead as she delivered mail Monday may have been targeted by a suspect that was upset over not receiving a coronavirus stimulus check, a report said. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

This Day in History: May 1 Elvis Presley marries Priscilla Beaulieu at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas; President Barack Obama announces the death of Usama bin Laden. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Federal judge orders the release of ICE detainees from Florida facilities: report A federal judge in Miami order the release of most U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees at three Florida facilities on Thursday, citing “cruel and unusual punishment,” a report said. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

NYPD promotions move forward despite coronavirus, with pared-down ceremony An auspicious moment for NYPD officers was muted by the threat of coronavirus looming over the city. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Heavily tattooed Florida man charged in sex assault allegedly abducted, drugged, beat victim in camper A Florida man with extensive full-body tattoos who allegedly drugged, abducted and sexually battered a woman in a run-down camper earlier this year has been arrested, the local sheriff announced Thursday. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Georgia mock 'funeral' protests governor reopening businesses during coronavirus outbreak A group of Atlanta residents staged a mock funeral procession on Thursday to protest Georgia's plan to reopen the state, amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.  https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

This Day in History: May 1 Take a look at all of the important historical events that took place on May 1. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Georgia Gov. Kemp orders elderly to shelter in place, days after loosening some coronavirus restrictions The stay-at-home order for Georgie will largely expire at midnight on Thursday, but Gov. Brian Kemp is still urging residents-- particularly the elderly-- to shelter-in-place in an attempt to protect them from the spread of coronavirus.  https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Maine business owner to reopen restaurant in defiance of governor's orders We should never have been shut down in the first place, says restauranteur Rick Savage. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

New Yorkers consider leaving Manhattan amid coronavirus pandemic Some say city life is not worth the risk; Bryan Llenas reports. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Churches struggle with loss of income during COVID-19 crisis With no regular services, many churches are experiencing a major cash shortfall; religion correspondent Lauren Green reports. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Navy hospital ships in coronavirus fight saw few patients despite large capacities Navy hospital ships deployed to New York and Los Angeles last month to relieve hospitals overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic reportedly saw few patients despite having the capacity to treat large numbers. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Nuclear-capable B-52s to fly over Louisiana cities Friday to support coronavirus first responders The United States Air Force plans to fly a pair of nuclear-capable B-52 bombers over seven hospitals in New Orleans on Friday, to salute essential workers who continue to brave the frontlines of the novel coronavirus outbreak. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Can America safely reopen the economy while protecting the most vulnerable? Harvard Kennedy School professor Graham Allison shares his thoughts with Martha MacCallum. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Mehlman: Half-speed economy will be the new normal Former Assistant Commerce Secretary Bruce Mehlman shares his predictions for the economy as it begins to reopen. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Kentucky storm sweeps horse and buggy away leaving 4 Amish children dead, 1 missing Four Amish children are dead and one is missing after a horse-drawn buggy overturned and was swept away in floodwaters in Kentucky during a rainstorm on Wednesday, according to officials.  https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

3.84 million new jobless claims filed as COVID-19 continues to decimate economy Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich reacts to the new weekly jobless claims and the Joe Biden sexual assault allegations. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Maryland mandates 'universal testing' for all nursing home residents, staff Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday the state would implement “universal testing” for all nursing homes residents and staff whether or not they show symptoms for the coronavirus. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Florida principal lines school driveway with portraits of class of 2020 Poplar Springs High School Principal Farica West says she knew she had to do something to fill the void being felt by students missing their senior year. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Saint Patrick's Cathedral Mass: Thursday, April 30 Saint Patrick's Cathedral holds a private Mass in New York City. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

College students create Pop Up Pantry to give back to Oklahoma community Two college students and life-long neighbors create Pop Up Pantry, a place where customers can order essential food and pantry items, and then pick up the supplies in a contact-free, drive-through area in Oklahoma City. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

NJ Gov. Murphy on meeting Trump at White House, decision to reopen state parks and golf courses N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy joins 'Fox & Friends' ahead of his meeting with President Trump on how COVID-19 is hitting the Garden State. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Advice for college graduates entering the coronavirus-hit job market Brian Brenberg, chair of the business and finance program at The King's College, gives his job advice for the class of 2020. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Drone fleet lights up night sky to pay tribute to COVID-19 frontline heroes 150 drones fly in formation above Philadelphia. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Newsom to close all California beaches, state parks over coronavirus: memo California Gov. Gavin Newsom will be closing all beaches and state parks across the state starting Friday, according to a memo sent to California police chiefs Wednesday.   https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

This Day in History: April 30 George Washington is inaugurated as the first president of the United States of America; Approximately 42 million viewers watch Ellen DeGeneres declare she is gay through her character Ellen Morgan on her TV sitcom "Ellen." https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

New Jersey professor assigns blame for coronavirus outbreak: ‘F--- each and every Trump supporter’ A professor at a New Jersey university is blaming President Trump and his supporters for the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, claiming it’s their fault African-Americans have been dying at a disproportionate rate. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Homeless seek refuge in NYC subways amid COVID-19 pandemic Gov. Andrew Cuomo rails against New York City's subway trains crowded with homeless people who could be infected with coronavirus endangering commuters; Bryan Llenas reports from Queens, New York. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

How America is honoring coronavirus frontline workers Everyday workers thrust into the coronavirus pandemic have been hailed as heroes as they continue to perform their jobs outside while much of the world continues to hunker inside their homes.  https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Police investigating case of Arizona man who died after ingesting fish tank cleaner Police are investigating the death of an Arizona man who died last month after he and his wife drank a cocktail of soda and the drug chloroquine phosphate in a supposed effort to fight the coronavirus. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Indian man apprehended at US-Mexico border for illegal border crossing tests positive for coronavirus An Indian national who was apprehended last week after being suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in California with three other Mexican nationals has tested positive for coronavirus. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Navy opens full investigation into coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt The Navy is opening a full investigation into the outbreak of coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, which caused the ship's captain to be fired and the Navy Secretary to later step down.  https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Michigan doctor charged with fraud after allegedly touting vitamin C infusions as coronavirus treatment A Michigan doctor has been charged with fraud after allegedly submitting false claims to Medicare for vitamin C infusions that he touted as coronavirus treatment and prevention, prosecutors announced Tuesday. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Utah aims to give coronavirus mask to every resident in state Utah will enter into a public-private partnership to provide a free mask for every resident in the state who doesn't have one, Gov. Gary Herbert’s office said Wednesday. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

US GDP suffers greatest contraction in over a decade JP Morgan is forecasting a 40 percent drop in second quarter GDP; Fox Business correspondent Lauren Simonetti reports. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Pennsylvania investigates bald eagle deaths, possible poisonings Pennsylvania authorities are investigating the deaths of three bald eagles found in the same area over a two-month span, according to a local report. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

COVID-19 pandemic impacting students' college decisions Pandemic has students second-guessing decisions; Doug McKelway reports. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Many Americans 'comfort buying' during coronavirus lockdown Entertainment and alcohol are most popular 'non-essential' purchases; Fox Biz Flash: 4/29. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Thunderbirds, Navy Blue Angels honor first responders with flyovers The Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels fly over the northeastern U.S. to honor first responders amid coronavirus outbreak; Lt. Col. John Caldwell joins ‘Fox and Friends.’ https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

States across Southeast begin rolling back stay-at-home restrictions Jonathan Serrie reports from outside CDC headquarters in Atlanta with an update on states reopening and the first reported COVID-19 case in a dog. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

'Reopen North Carolina' protest organizer, others arrested for violating coronavirus stay-at-home order One of the organizers, as well as three participants, in a reoccurring protest at the North Carolina state capital opposing Gov. Roy Cooper’s lockdown measures was arrested Tuesday, reports said. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Coronavirus in New York: Subway worker demands hazard pay after sharing video showing homeless filling train cars A New York City subway conductor says he and his colleagues should receive “hazard pay” for the work they are doing after posting a video showing the Big Apple’s homeless population filling up train cars during the coronavirus outbreak.  https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Cockfighting ring with 'coliseum-style gladiator fights' busted after violating California stay-at-home order Hundreds of birds were recovered from a building in Northern California on Saturday after authorities uncovered a cockfighting ring after investigating a tip of a party that was violating the state's stay-at-home order meant to slow the spread of coronavirus.  https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Saint Patrick's Cathedral Mass: Wednesday, April 29 Saint Patrick's Cathedral holds a private Mass in New York City. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Alabama firefighters raise flag to honor veterans hit by COVID-19 The Alexander City Fire Department raises a massive flag on a ladder outside a veterans home hit by coronavirus. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Unexpected coronavirus side effects, 911 calls about domestic violence rise as stay at home orders lengthen A side effect of stay at home orders is rearing its ugly head, 911 calls for domestic abuse are on the rise while calls to preventative domestic abuse centers, like Massachusetts’ hotline Safelink, are on the decline. Stephanie brown, CEO of Casa Myrna - which owns Safelink, says this is expected but there is a way you can help if you feel someone in your life is a victim of domestic abuse. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

NJ golf courses plead governor to let them reopen New Jersey Golf Course Owners Association Vice President Joel Moore says clubs plan to take extra measures to promote social distancing and safety. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Ford's Fish Shack says PPP loan has saved the business Ford's Fish Shack chef and founder Tony Stafford speaks out after meeting with President Trump at the White House. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Thunderbirds and Blue Angels kick off nationwide 'America Strong' tour Thunderbird 3 pilot Capt. Michael Brewer on saluting health care workers and first responders during the pandemic. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Two Georgia business owners take opposite paths when it comes to reopening Taylor Brooks Hair Salon reopens while Peach Out Power Yoga remains closed. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com