North Dakota company Fisher Sand and Gravel was awarded the contract for “border barrier infrastructure” on May 6, the spokesperson said. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/19/politics/border-wall-fisher-sand-gravel-trump/index.html
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2 Michigan dams breached, thousands evacuated amid flooding
About 10,000 people in mid-Michigan were evacuated and the governor warned that one downtown could be “under approximately 9 feet of water” by morning. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/flooding-hits-parts-midwest-evacuations-michigan-n1210536
Justice Department warns California about its coronavirus restrictions on churches
The Justice Department raised civil rights concerns about how quickly California plans to allow in-person church services to resume, alleging unequal treatment. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/justice-department-warns-california-about-its-coronavirus-restrictions-churches-n1210926
Waffle House shooter was told to wear a mask, Colorado police say
An injury shooting at an Aurora, Colorado, Waffle House was motivated by an order to wear a mask or forego service, police said in an affidavit. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/waffle-house-shooter-was-told-wear-mask-colorado-police-say-n1210951
Woman falls into thermal feature at Yellowstone National Park closed due to the coronavirus
The park has been closed to all visitors since March 24 due to safety precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic. https://www.foxnews.com/us/woman-falls-thermal-feature-yellowstone-park-closed-coronavirus