This dad's daughter got her own college graduation ceremony

This dad's daughter got her own college graduation ceremony

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.That’s because Torrence Burson decided throw his daughter her own personal graduation ceremony in the front yard of their Memphis home, complete with a stage to walk across, a podium for speeches and a supporting audience in the street.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.That’s because Torrence Burson decided throw his daughter her own personal graduation ceremony in the front yard of their Memphis home, complete with a stage to walk across, a podium for speeches and a supporting audience in the street.

'We will be setting capacity limits:' Six Flags Great America to launch guest reservation system

'We will be setting capacity limits:' Six Flags Great America to launch guest reservation system

GURNEE, Ill. -- Six Flags Great America is introducing a new guest reservation system in effort to keep guests safe and meet social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

GURNEE, Ill. -- Six Flags Great America is introducing a new guest reservation system in effort to keep guests safe and meet social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

List: Wisconsin National Guard conducts mobile testing at sites around the state

List: Wisconsin National Guard conducts mobile testing at sites around the state

MILWAUKEE -- A total of 25 specimen collection teams from the Wisconsin National Guard are operating across Wisconsin supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity.

MILWAUKEE -- A total of 25 specimen collection teams from the Wisconsin National Guard are operating across Wisconsin supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity.

Racine County 10th in the nation for largest week to week increase in COVID-19 cases

Racine County 10th in the nation for largest week to week increase in COVID-19 cases

RACINE -- An increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Racine County has gotten national attention, and leaders say it's a complex problem without an easy solution.

RACINE -- An increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Racine County has gotten national attention, and leaders say it's a complex problem without an easy solution.

California State University campuses staying closed for fall

California State University campuses staying closed for fall

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State University will hold most fall classes online and leave classrooms closed, Chancellor Timothy White announced Tuesday.Retaining the current closures is necessary because of unknowns about the coronavirus pandemic and how it will play out in coming months, White said in a statement.“A course that might begin in a face-to-face modality would likely have to be switched to a virtual format during the term if a serious second wave of the pandemic occurs, as forecast," he said.Cal State and University of California campuses have been closed since March because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State University will hold most fall classes online and leave classrooms closed, Chancellor Timothy White announced Tuesday.Retaining the current closures is necessary because of unknowns about the coronavirus pandemic and how it will play out in coming months, White said in a statement.“A course that might begin in a face-to-face modality would likely have to be switched to a virtual format during the term if a serious second wave of the pandemic occurs, as forecast," he said.Cal State and University of California campuses have been closed since March because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Paul Manafort released from prison due to virus concerns

Paul Manafort released from prison due to virus concerns

WASHINGTON — Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's onetime presidential campaign chairman who was convicted as part of the special counsel's Russia investigation, has been released from federal prison to serve the rest of his sentence in home confinement due to concerns about the coronavirus, his lawyer said Wednesday.Manafort, 71, was released Wednesday morning from FCI Loretto, a low-security prison in Pennsylvania, according to his attorney Todd Blanche.

WASHINGTON — Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's onetime presidential campaign chairman who was convicted as part of the special counsel's Russia investigation, has been released from federal prison to serve the rest of his sentence in home confinement due to concerns about the coronavirus, his lawyer said Wednesday.Manafort, 71, was released Wednesday morning from FCI Loretto, a low-security prison in Pennsylvania, according to his attorney Todd Blanche.

Red Cross: Blood donors needed to keep supply strong amid COVID-19 outbreak

Red Cross: Blood donors needed to keep supply strong amid COVID-19 outbreak

MILWAUKEE -- The American Red Cross is asking for healthy individuals to step up to help patients experiencing health crises by donating blood or platelets.As COVID-19 continues to affect everyday life, people may not be thinking about blood donation.

MILWAUKEE -- The American Red Cross is asking for healthy individuals to step up to help patients experiencing health crises by donating blood or platelets.As COVID-19 continues to affect everyday life, people may not be thinking about blood donation.

Florida scores an 'F' in social distancing

Florida scores an 'F' in social distancing

ORLANDO, Fla. -- According to the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), social distancing is currently the most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19.But Florida isn't doing so well with that, according to new research.As the Sunshine State continues the process of reopening, Unacast is using cellphone GPS data to measure how well we are social distancing.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- According to the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), social distancing is currently the most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19.But Florida isn't doing so well with that, according to new research.As the Sunshine State continues the process of reopening, Unacast is using cellphone GPS data to measure how well we are social distancing.

'A tremendous experience:' Small businesses prepare to awaken from 'Safer at Home' slumber

'A tremendous experience:' Small businesses prepare to awaken from 'Safer at Home' slumber

WHITEFISH BAY -- The owners of outdoor outfitter Yellow Wood in Whitefish Bay are looking forward to seeing their customers again soon but before doors open, they're working through ways to keep that person, small-business touch in with social distancing now required.

WHITEFISH BAY -- The owners of outdoor outfitter Yellow Wood in Whitefish Bay are looking forward to seeing their customers again soon but before doors open, they're working through ways to keep that person, small-business touch in with social distancing now required.

'Phenomenal:' Turnout stays strong at Milwaukee's free COVID-19 test sites, nearly 2K tested

'Phenomenal:' Turnout stays strong at Milwaukee's free COVID-19 test sites, nearly 2K tested

MILWAUKEE -- In addition to health centers and private health facilities, close to 2,000 people were tested for COVID-19 at free, community test sites on Milwaukee's north and south sides Tuesday.Later this week, the community will see more free testing available downtown.

MILWAUKEE -- In addition to health centers and private health facilities, close to 2,000 people were tested for COVID-19 at free, community test sites on Milwaukee's north and south sides Tuesday.Later this week, the community will see more free testing available downtown.

Woman flown to hospital after falling into thermal feature at closed Yellowstone National Park

Woman flown to hospital after falling into thermal feature at closed Yellowstone National Park

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — A woman illegally visited Yellowstone National Park while it's closed during the coronavirus pandemic and suffered burns Tuesday, May 12 when she fell into a thermal feature, officials said.She was reportedly backing up while taking photos and fell into a hot spring or hole where hot gases emerge near Old Faithful geyser, park spokeswoman Linda Veress said in an email.Despite her injuries, the woman drove for roughly 50 miles (80 kilometers) until park rangers stopped her near Mammoth Hot Springs.

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — A woman illegally visited Yellowstone National Park while it's closed during the coronavirus pandemic and suffered burns Tuesday, May 12 when she fell into a thermal feature, officials said.She was reportedly backing up while taking photos and fell into a hot spring or hole where hot gases emerge near Old Faithful geyser, park spokeswoman Linda Veress said in an email.Despite her injuries, the woman drove for roughly 50 miles (80 kilometers) until park rangers stopped her near Mammoth Hot Springs.

Safety plans for dining room reopening at Burger King, Popeyes revealed

Safety plans for dining room reopening at Burger King, Popeyes revealed

TORONTO -- The parent company of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Horton's restaurants has revealed its reopening safety plan to protect staff and customers amid the coronavirus pandemic.Restaurant Brands International said tables and chairs in the restaurants' dining areas will be sanitized after each use upon reopening.

TORONTO -- The parent company of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Horton's restaurants has revealed its reopening safety plan to protect staff and customers amid the coronavirus pandemic.Restaurant Brands International said tables and chairs in the restaurants' dining areas will be sanitized after each use upon reopening.

'A pretty scary thing:' Kid illness tied to virus worries New York

'A pretty scary thing:' Kid illness tied to virus worries New York

NEW YORK -- Amber Dean had recovered from a mild bout of the coronavirus and her family of five had just ended their home quarantine when her oldest son, 9-year-old Bobby, fell ill.“At first it was nothing major, it seemed like a tummy bug, like he ate something that didn't agree with him,” said Dean, who lives with her husband and three young children in the western New York town of Hornell. “But by the next day, he couldn't keep anything down and his belly hurt so bad he couldn't sit up.”At the local hospital emergency room, doctors suspected an appendix infection and sent him home with instructions to see his pediatrician.It was only later, after Bobby's condition took an alarming turn for the worse, that doctors realized he was among the small but growing number of children with a mysterious inflammatory syndrome thought to be related to the virus.New York Gov.

NEW YORK -- Amber Dean had recovered from a mild bout of the coronavirus and her family of five had just ended their home quarantine when her oldest son, 9-year-old Bobby, fell ill.“At first it was nothing major, it seemed like a tummy bug, like he ate something that didn't agree with him,” said Dean, who lives with her husband and three young children in the western New York town of Hornell. “But by the next day, he couldn't keep anything down and his belly hurt so bad he couldn't sit up.”At the local hospital emergency room, doctors suspected an appendix infection and sent him home with instructions to see his pediatrician.It was only later, after Bobby's condition took an alarming turn for the worse, that doctors realized he was among the small but growing number of children with a mysterious inflammatory syndrome thought to be related to the virus.New York Gov.