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Thursday, June 6, 2019　

1) From ABC News, I’m Daria Albinger. Family members who lost loved ones in the care of Ohio doctor William Husel reacting to the murder charges. He is facing for the fentanyl overdose death of 25 patients. Christopher Thomas’ mom Jan died in his care. “I don’t have any ill will or anything toward him, just even knowing why he did it, probably isn’t going to affect me, because I love my mom so much, it doesn’t matter.” Husel pleaded not guilty in court today as his lawyer says he was trying to provide comfort care.

2) The Trump Administration announcing it’s suspending the use of fetal tissue in the research conducted by government scientists. A senior administrational official tells ABC News it was the President’s call to end medical research by government scientists using human fetal tissue from elective abortions. The announcement is coming from the Health and Human Services Department overriding the opinion of the government top medical scientist who says scientific benefits come from fetal tissue research. The practice has been used for decades by the government to research arranged medical issues like childhood cancer and the Zika virus. __, ABC News, the White House.

3) The top diplomats in Mexico met with Vice President Pence and the Secretary of States at the White House, trying to reach a last-minute deal to avoid tariffs. Five percent tariffs on all imported Mexican goods are set to begin on Monday.

4) Money in the $19 billion disaster aid bill on President Trump’s desk can help residents recover from flooding. “Acting FEMA Director Pete Gaynor says thousands of flooded Americans can recover flood losses with just help from Uncle Sam. “FEMA will not make you whole but we’ll in a hurry encourage flood insurance because that will get you back to normal faster.” FEMA’s average flood payout, only about $ 3,000. Expensive private flood insurance often pays more than $100,000 in aid. Andy Field, ABC News, Washington.”

5) Stocks closed higher on Wall Street for the second day in a row. The Dow added 207 points, the S&P gained 23, the NASDAQ rose 48. You’re listening to ABC News.

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From the Fox Business Network; on Wall Street, stocks closing in the green as investors are growing even more confident as the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates this year to jump-start the economy; with the Dow rising 207 points, the Nasdaq up 48, S&P 500 up 23. // And shares of Stitch Fix soaring in the extended trading session after the online personal styling company beats earnings and sales expectations for its recent quarter. Its active clients -- people who received a box of clothing increasing 17% year over year. // And if you need a fashion recommendation, Amazon is launching an AI-powered shopping feature called “StyleSnap.” It helps shoppers figure out their wardrobe. Users can upload a photo of an outfit that they like on the Amazon app and StyleSnap will suggest items from the site that match their look. Members of the Amazon Influencer Program are eligible for commissions on purchases that they drive. With the Fox Business Report, I’m Hilarie Barsky.