WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US consumer spending rose for the second month in a row in June, setting consumption for a third-quarter rebound, though the recovery could be limited by a resurgence in COVID-19 cases and the end of expanded unemployment benefits. Concerns about skyrocketing coronavirus infections and expiring unemployment benefits …
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Court overturns death sentence of Boston marathon attacker
An appeals court issued the death sentence and overturned three of Boston Marathon attacker Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s convictions. The court in its ruling cited multiple errors in the proceedings that found Dzhokhar guilty and then sentenced him to death, including the fact that the trial judge failed to ensure that the …
Read More »Browns pitch 4 players – cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Browns cut their roster for the first time during training camp Friday, releasing four players, the team announced. Linebacker Jermaine Grace, wide receiver Tony Brown, defensive end George Obinna and defensive tackle Justin Zimmer were released. Zimmer was released with a non-soccer related injury. Zimmer is …
Read More »Blind FBI copies of key documents in Russia probe for fear Trump will end it
The FBI reportedly kept crucial documents in its investigation of the Russia-Trump campaign, including memoranda from FBI Director James Comey about his conversations with President Donald Trump, for fear that Trump would close the investigation. According to CNN, the FBI took several steps to protect the documents under the leadership …
Read More »Apple’s stock rockets will be recorded as ‘incredibly strong’ earnings that allay fears of the iPhone pandemic
As Apple Inc. heads toward the anticipated launch of its first 5G-enabled phone later this year, the company only gave a confident signal that its hardware is still in high demand during a global pandemic. Apple shares AAPL, + 10.46% hit another record on Friday, with the stock crossing the …
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