The attorney general says the Justice Department will not be affected by political pressure.
Lynley Price
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Democrats: Fired watchdog was looking into Saudi arms sale
They say Inspector General Steve Linick was looking into how the State Department approved a $7 billion weapons sale over congressional objections.
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WHO bows to calls for independent probe of its response to coronavirus
The evaluation would review ‘lessons learned’ from the World Health Organization’s coordination of the global response to COVID-19, but would not look into contentious issues such as the origins of the virus.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Smashing eggs, dumping milk: Farmers waste more food than ever
Restaurant shutdowns and broken supply chains means there’s a backlog of supply that never makes it to its destination.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Bono writes thank-you notes to Bob Dylan, Prince for songs that saved his life
The 60-song, four-hour playlist also features Nirvana, Billie Eilish and Jay Z.
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Investigators open criminal probe into LA explosion
The blast at the hash oil manufacturer injured 12 firefighters.
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5 Iran tankers sailing to Venezuela amid U.S. pressure tactics
The strategy invites the chance of a renewed confrontation between the Islamic Republic and America.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Oil, tourism, seafood – all hit in Louisiana virus fight
The state seafood promotion board estimates the industry’s economic impact at $2.4 billion.
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Virus heads upriver in Brazil, sickens native people
COVID-19 is spreading from the Amazon city of Manaus into indigenous reserves.
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California homeless quarantine in hotels, more rooms needed
Federal funding has helped pay for at least 15,000 rooms during the pandemic and about 7,000 people have been placed thus far.