Author: AP Domestic

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday that half of New York’s regions have began reopening as lockdown restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus are eased. (May 16)

Venetians retaking their city, both from the coronavirus and from tourists that have famously overrun it, are now being offered a unique opportunity to test the resilience of one of the world’s most fragile cities. (May 16)
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Highlights of this day in history: President Andrew Johnson survives a key vote at his Senate trial after his impeachment; First Oscars are presented; Actor Henry Fonda born; Singer Sammy Davis, Jr. and Muppets creator Jim Henson die. (May 16)
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Young Bolivians are delivering food and words of encouragement to make life a little easier for those most vulnerable to the pandemic. (May 16)

House Dems pass new $3T virus relief bill

A baby endangered pygmy hippopotamus is getting used to his surroundings at the San Diego Zoo. (May 15)

F-16s of the US Air Force Thunderbirds precision flying team conducted flyovers across Southern California Friday in salute of healthcare workers and other frontline personnel in the fight against COVID-19. (May 15)
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NJ beaches partially reopen to public

Here are the top stories for Friday, May 15th: Trump pushes quick timeline for COVID-19 vaccine; Cuomo relaxing restrictions in some parts on NY; Texas A.G. seeks ruling against mail-in voting; U.S. Navy hospital ship departs Los Angeles.
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Five sailors on the U.S. aircraft carrier sidelined in Guam due to a COVID-19 outbreak have tested positive for the virus for the second time and have been taken off the ship, according to the Navy. (May 14)