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• Ducey orders closures of salons, spas in latest clarification of essential services

  03-04-2020 23:50
  
  TUCSON - Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered more businesses including hair salons and massage parlors to close in his latest clarification to the state's essential services list released Friday afternoon.According to the governor, barbers, cosmetology facilities, hairstyling businesses, nail salons, aesthetic salons, tanning salons, tattoo parlors, spas and massage parlors are ordered to cease operations by 5 p.m. Saturday due to the COVID-19 pandemic.In addition, communal pools at apartment
  
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• The Latest: CDC recommending Americans cover their faces

  03-04-2020 23:44
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—CDC recommending Americans cover their faces when leaving home.—Trudeau warns U.S. not to block 3M from sending respirators to Canada.—Family unable to attend 13-year-old British boy’s funeral.—Chancellor Angela Merkel urging
  
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• White House: CDC to recommend Americans cover faces when outside, Trump calls it ‘voluntary’

  03-04-2020 23:33
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — White House: CDC to recommend Americans cover faces when outside, Trump calls it ‘voluntary.’
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• Ducey Orders Barbers, Tattoo Parlors, Basketball Courts, Pools & More Closed By Tomorrow

  03-04-2020 23:30
  
  Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered barber shops, beauty parlors, nail salons, tattoo parlors and several other businesses to close by 5 p.m. Saturday, April.…
  
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• Homicide underway after man pronounced dead at Iron Horse Park

  03-04-2020 23:26
  
  TUCSON - A homicide investigation is underway after a man died with obvious signs of trauma at Iron Horse Park Thursday morning.According to Tucson Police Department, officers located an adult male with obvious signs of trauma and pronounced him dead at the scene after the department received a 911 call about an unconscious man at the park located at 75 N. First Ave. at around 9:45 a.m. that day.Police said the man has been identified, but the next of kin has not yet been notified,Details surrou
  
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• Homicide investigation underway after man pronounced dead at Iron Horse Park

  03-04-2020 23:26
  
  TUCSON - A homicide investigation is underway after a man died with obvious signs of trauma at Iron Horse Park Thursday morning.According to Tucson Police Department, officers located an adult male with obvious signs of trauma and pronounced him dead at the scene after the department received a 911 call about an unconscious man at the park located at 75 N. First Ave. at around 9:45 a.m. that day.Police said the man has been identified, but the next of kin has not yet been notified,Details surrou
  
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• Wisconsin Republicans say election should be held as planned Tuesday despite governor’s request to delay

  03-04-2020 23:01
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans say election should be held as planned Tuesday despite governor’s request to delay.
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• The Latest: US starts releasing some detained migrants

  03-04-2020 23:00
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—Trudeau warns U.S. not to block 3M from sending respirators to Canada.—Family unable to attend 13-year-old British boy’s funeral.—Chancellor Angela Merkel urging Germans to stay home over Easter.___HOUSTON — Immigration lawye
  
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• County Shooting & Archery Ranges Closed Due To COVID-19

  03-04-2020 22:35
  
  Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Department is closing the majority of county-ran shooting ranges due to staffing shortages starting Monday, April 6.  Ranges are expected to be closed until further notice.
  Qualified range masters are highly trained in gun safety and essential to operating a safe shooting range, according to Cliff Gyves, director of Pima County's Shooting Sports Program.…
  
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• Pima County shooting ranges to close due to COVID-19

  03-04-2020 22:20
  
  TUCSON - Pima County shooting ranges will be closed starting Monday due to the coronavirus.The Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department is closing Southeast Regional Park Shooting Range, Southeast Archery Range, Southeast Clay Target Center, Tucson Mountain Park Rifle and Pistol Range.The ranges will be closed until further notice.
  "Many of the rangemasters and a significant portion of the volunteer line safety officers are unable to continue to be out in the public for
  
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• Stocks close lower on Wall Street after latest grim reading on job losses due to coronavirus outbreak spooks investors

  03-04-2020 22:01
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks close lower on Wall Street after latest grim reading on job losses due to coronavirus outbreak spooks investors.
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• UA Cooperative Extension and 4-H producing needed healthcare supplies

  03-04-2020 22:00
  
  A partnership between the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, 4-H and the Blue Ridge Unified School District in Navajo County are now making personal protective equipment and prototypes of new parts for ventilators, the university announced this week.The 4-H and Blue Ridge district operate a fabrication laboratory, or Fab Lab, located in Pinetop.…
  
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• Jeff Bezos is donating $100 million to American food banks

  03-04-2020 21:59
  
  Jeff Bezos is lending a
  helping hand.The CEO of Amazon announced
  he's donating $100-million dollars to feed the hungry during the COVID-19
  pandemic.The funds are going to Feeding America, which doles money to food banks across the U.S.
  Thank you, @JeffBezos, for your extraordinary 0 million gift.Read more: https://t.co/gQuozZvqXT pic.twitter.com/u27ihEhPbj— Feeding America (@FeedingAmerica) April 2, 2020
  This is the biggest single
  donation the non-profit has ever received.Feeding America r
  
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• The Latest: France’s coronavirus death count jumps

  03-04-2020 21:57
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—Trudeau warns U.S. not to block 3M from sending respirators to Canada.—Family unable to attend 13-year-old British boy’s funeral.—Chancellor Angela Merkel urging Germans to stay home over Easter.___PARIS — France’s coro
  
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• UArizona Health Sciences ships COVID-19 collection kits to Navajo Nation

  03-04-2020 21:41
  
  University of Arizona Health SciencesCOVID-19 test kits.TUCSON — The University of Arizona Health Sciences shipped 250 COVID-19 sample collection kits to the Navajo Nation in Window Rock on Friday.
  David Harris, professor of immunobiology and director of the Biorepository in the UArizona College of Medicine –Tucson, and volunteers from his laboratory produced more than 1,650 collection kits in the last week. Harris plans to produce 500 kits a day if the
  
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• Man transported to hospital after disorderly conduct incident in Sierra Vista

  03-04-2020 21:29
  
  SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. - A man was taken into custody Thursday in connection to disorderly conducts reports at an apartment complex in Sierra Vista.According to Sierra Vista Police Department, 59-year-old Armando Corrales was reportedly shouting threats and disturbing the peace in front of an open apartment an the apartment complex located in the 1500 block of East Busby Drive.SVPD said when the officers attempted to contacted Corales, he allegedly threatened the officers, stating he would retrieve
  
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• Ducey to launch child care program for COVID-19 frontline workers

  03-04-2020 21:22
  
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  PHOENIX - A childcare program to assist frontline workers will be launched Monday.
  Arizona Enrichment Centers will help first responders, critical healthcare workers, and essential public sector workers, according to Gov. Doug Ducey.
  The governor's office partnered with the Arizona Department of Education and other local organizations to provide families with additional resources and care options when child care is not available.Ducey says the goal of the program is to "keep frontline worke
  
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• Daughter and grandson of former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend missing after canoe found in Chesapeake Bay

  03-04-2020 21:19
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Daughter and grandson of former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend missing after canoe found in Chesapeake Bay.
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• The Latest: Pope Francis addresses Italy in recorded message

  03-04-2020 21:13
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—Trudeau warns U.S. not to block 3M from sending respirators to Canada.—Family unable to attend 13-year-old British boy’s funeral.—Chancellor Angela Merkel urging Germans to stay home over Easter.___VATICAN CITY — Italians sit
  
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• AZ Correctional Peace Officers Association Demands PPE in Prisons

  03-04-2020 21:00
  
  Yesterday the Arizona Correctional Peace Officers Association—a labor union representing correctional officers in prisons throughout the state—demanded that all officers wear personal protective equipment such as face masks during work, due to the high risk of COVID-19 infection.This move is in response to Arizona Department of Corrections Director David Shinn's direct order that employees not wear PPE in prisons. The AZCPOA wrote in a press release that Shinn, Governor Doug Ducey, a
  
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• The Latest: US stepping up protection of Trump, Pence

  03-04-2020 20:46
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—Trudeau warns U.S. not to block 3M from sending respirators to Canada.—Family unable to attend 13-year-old British boy’s funeral.—Chancellor Angela Merkel urging Germans to stay home over Easter.___WASHINGTON — The White Hous
  
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• The Latest: US coronavirus deaths also hitting middle-aged

  03-04-2020 20:40
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—Trudeau warns U.S. not to block 3M from sending respirators to Canada.—Family unable to attend 13-year-old British boy’s funeral.—U.S. military has flown 3.5 million swabs test for coronavirus from Italy to Tennessee.—Chancel
  
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• The Latest: Turkey extends movement ban to young people

  03-04-2020 20:19
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—Trudeau warns U.S. not to block 3M from sending respirators to Canada.—Family unable to attend 13-year-old British boy’s funeral.—U.S. military has flown 3.5 million swabs test for coronavirus from Italy to Tennessee.—Chancel
  
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• Albuquerque police go all out for birthday parade

  03-04-2020 20:18
  
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  (KOB) The Albuquerque Police Department made sure to give a 4-year-old boy got the birthday he wouldn't forget Thursday.The department launched its chopper, officer rode horses, and even the Bomb Squad showed off their robot for Zak Jimenez.“My son has a disease called SMA,” explained Micah Jimenez, Zak’s dad. “It's spinal muscular atrophy. He's never been able to walk or crawl or anything, absolutely loves loves loves what he calls wee woo cars.”M
  
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• Pet Owners Urged to Have a Plan for Their Pets

  03-04-2020 20:00
  
  For many of us, our pets are like our family.…
  
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• PCSD see uptick of search and rescue calls in last two weeks

  03-04-2020 19:43
  
  Pima County Sheriff's Department
  TUCSON - With the weather warming up and hiking trails as one of the few recreational locations left open during the COVID-19 restrictions, Pima County Sheriff's Department has been noticing an uptick in search and rescue calls.According to PCSD, its deputies have responded to17 search and rescue calls from hikers in the last two weeks alone.To help the community stay safe when hitting the trails, PCSD released a few safety tips the public should keep in mind wh
  
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• The Latest: Canadian military prepping Quebec to fight virus

  03-04-2020 19:42
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—Trudeau warns U.S. not to block 3M from sending respirators to Canada.—Family unable to attend 13-year-old British boy’s funeral.—U.S. military has flown 3.5 million swabs test for coronavirus from Italy to Tennessee.—Chancel
  
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• County W.I.C. Program Helping Families During Pandemic

  03-04-2020 19:30
  
  Pima County Health Department's Woman, Infant, and Children Program (WIC) is offering help to families struggling with grocery costs during the coronavirus pandemic.…
  
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• Tucson Tourism; What to Do with Your Wanderlust

  03-04-2020 19:26
  
  Most of us are sheltered in place and social distancing the way we should be. That's great - keep it up.…
  
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• The Latest: IMF leader says virus is “crisis like no other’

  03-04-2020 19:21
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—Trudeau warns U.S. not to block 3M from sending respirators to Canada.—Family unable to attend 13-year-old British boy’s funeral.—U.S. military has flown 3.5 million swabs test for coronavirus from Italy to Tennessee.—Chancel
  
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• Fort Huachuca confirms first COVID-19 case

  03-04-2020 19:21
  
  FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz.- A Fort Huachuca employee tested positive for COVID-19.
  This is the installation's first positive case of the coronavirus.
  Officials say the Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed the test result on Wednesday, making it the fifth confirmed case in Cochise County.
  "We extend our concern and ongoing support to the family and friends of the individual," said Maj. Gen. Laura Potter, commanding general, U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence & Fort Huachuca. "Th
  
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• AZGFD: Tucson 6-year-old attacked by coyote

  03-04-2020 19:14
  
  TUCSON - A 6-year-old girl was attacked by coyote Friday morning, wildlife officials say.
  According to Arizona Game and Fish Department, the girl was outside near Wild Rose Drive and Irvington Road with her cat when she was attacked.The 6-year-old was bitten on the arm, AZGFD says. Her skin was "not broken" as she was wearing a coat.
  "Be mindful of small pets where urban wildlife is present," AZGFD said.Tucson girl, age 6, attacked by coyote while outside w/ her cat 8:30 am today near so. Wild R
  
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• AZGFD: Tucson 26-year-old attacked by coyote

  03-04-2020 19:14
  
  TUCSON - A 26-year-old was attacked by coyote Friday morning, wildlife officials say.
  According to Arizona Game and Fish Department, the woman was outside near Wild Rose Drive near Irvington Road and Camino Seco with her cat when she was attacked.The 26-year-old was bitten on the arm, AZGFD says. Her skin was "not broken" as she was wearing a coat.
  "Be mindful of small pets where urban wildlife is present," AZGFD said.
  EDITOR'S NOTE: Arizona Game and Fish Department originally reported the perso
  
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• Sun Tran launches new online trip planning service

  03-04-2020 19:12
  
  TUCSON - Sun Tran launched a new online trip planning service Friday.Through this new planner, riders will have access to several new or expanded online functions, including real-time bus and streetcar tracking and interactive mapping alerts, trip planning and detour notification system. “This new tool allows our passengers to get real-time information on bus locations and arrival times,” said Steve Spade, General Manager for Sun Tran. “This is especially important now in
  
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• WIC Program: We’re ready to help those affected by COVID-19

  03-04-2020 19:00
  
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   PIMA COUNTY, Ariz., - The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program says they are ready to help those affected by COVID-19.
  “We’re here to help people meet the nutritional needs for their family,” Jennifer Chancay, Pima County WIC Program manager, said. “This is a difficult and scary time for many people. If you’re in need, or suddenly have a change in your family’s financial situation, please call us."WIC can provide assistance for families wit
  
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• Support Your Local Restaurants: Your Guide to Take-Out and Delivery in Tucson

  03-04-2020 19:00
  
  There is nothing not weird about having day after empty day to fill in solitude. Yet, have you noticed you don’t have time for it all?…
  
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• The Latest: Merkel urging Germans to stay home over Easter

  03-04-2020 18:47
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—Trudeau warns U.S. not to block 3M from sending respirators to Canada.—Family unable to attend 13-year-old British boy’s funeral.—U.S. military has flown 3.5 million swabs test for coronavirus from Italy to Tennessee.—Chancel
  
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• Local shelters urge pet owners to make plans amid COVID-19 pandemic

  03-04-2020 18:34
  
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  TUCSON - Three local animal shelters are asking pet owners to have a plan in place for their furry friends during the COVID-19 pandemic.Pima Animal Care Center, The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, and The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary have the following suggestions.Find a temporary caregiver in case you are hospitalized. The best place for your pet is in their home, but if you become too ill to care for your pet, make sure there is a friend or family mem
  
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• Judge rules Wisconsin clerks can’t release results from Tuesday’s election before April 13 absentee deadline

  03-04-2020 18:27
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Judge rules Wisconsin clerks can’t release results from Tuesday’s election before April 13 absentee deadline.
  The post Judge rules Wisconsin clerks can’t release results from Tuesday’s election before April 13 absentee deadline appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Trudeau warns U.S. to allow 3M shipments of PPE

  03-04-2020 18:20
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:__ Trudeau warns U.S. not to block 3M from sending respirators to Canada.— Family unable to attend 13-year-old British boy’s funeral.— U.S. military has flown 3.5 million swabs test for coronavirus from Italy to Tennessee.__ Kudlow: Check
  
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• Your Southern AZ Coronavirus AM Roundup for Friday, April 3: 1,769 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in State; 41 Now Dead; Statewide Stay-At-Home Order in Place

  03-04-2020 18:07
  
  The coronavirus had killed 41 people statewide, including 11 in Pima County, as of Friday, April 3, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services.…
  
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• LATEST: 1,769 cases of COVID-19 reported in Arizona, 41 deaths

  03-04-2020 18:05
  
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  PHOENIX - Health officials reported Friday morning that there are 1,769 COVID-19 cases in Arizona.Two hundred and eighty of those cases are reported in Pima County.Officials also reported 41 deaths in connection to the virus.Six hundred thirty-four cases are people between the ages of 20-44.According to data from AZDHS, 24, 673 people have been tested in Arizona, 94% of the results were negative.On March 31, Gov. Doug Ducey's 'Stay-at-Home' order went into effect at 5 p.m. The governor want
  
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• The Latest: Kudlow: Checks on way and economy will rebound

  03-04-2020 18:02
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:__ Kudlow: Checks on way and economy will rebound__ Social distancing in Mexico has not produced drop in violent crime.
  __ UN: Warring parties in 11 countries have responded positively to appeal for a global cease-fire
  ___WASHINGTON — President Donal
  
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• Popular Sedona hiking spots closed for lack of distancing

  03-04-2020 17:52
  
  Alex Kuruz / CC BY 2.0 Sedona, ArizonaSEDONA, Ariz (AP) — The Coconino National Forest is closing popular hiking trails and day-sites in the scenic red-rocks area of Sedona in north-central Arizona because of large numbers of hikers and a failure to practice social distancing.
  Sites to be closed this weekend until further notice include the Bell Road,, Cathedral Rock and Courthouse Vista trailheads, forest officials announced Thursday.
  The announcement said the closures were made in coordi
  
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• The Latest: UN: 11 countries considering global cease-fire

  03-04-2020 17:10
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:__ UN: Warring parties in 11 countries have responded positively to appeal for a global cease-fire
  __ Russian capital imposing fines for violating self-quarantine orders.__ Pentagon to accept COVID-19 positive patients at facilities in Dallas and New Orlea
  
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• ‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

  03-04-2020 17:05
  
  Bill Withers (1938-2020) / Photo: Okayplayer / YouTube
  Singer Bill Withers has died.
  He wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine."According to a statement released from his family to The Associated Press, the 81-year-old died in Los Angeles from heart complications.
  “Lean On Me,” was performed at the presidential inaugurations of both Barack
  
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• Target to limit guests in stores, supply employees with masks, gloves

  03-04-2020 16:55
  
  Cropped Photo: Mike Mozart / CC BY 2.0Target has announced a series of new safety and social distancing measures to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.Starting April 4, the retailer will monitor and limit the number of customers allowed inside its stores, when necessary.
  In a press release, Target also said they will begin providing all employees with face masks and gloves at the beginning of every shift.
  "We strongly encourage our teams to wear them while working," Target said.
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• Family says ‘Lean on Me’ singer-songwriter Bill Withers has died at 81

  03-04-2020 16:00
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Family says ‘Lean on Me’ singer-songwriter Bill Withers has died at 81.
  The post Family says ‘Lean on Me’ singer-songwriter Bill Withers has died at 81 appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Queen to address nation in rare public video

  03-04-2020 15:46
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:__ Queen Elizabeth II records rare public address in response to coronavirus.
  __ Russian military sends planeloads of medical experts and equipment to Serbia.__ Greek police have issued fines for more than 17,000 violations of lockdown.
  __ The Vatican exte
  
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• 3 displaced after eastside apartment fire

  03-04-2020 15:11
  
  Tucson FIre DepartmentApartment fire in the 10200 block of E. Speedway Blvd. on Thursday, April 2, 2020/
  TUCSON -- Three people were displaced after an eastside apartment fire Thursday night.
  Tucson Fire Department units were dispatched to a home in the 10200 block of E. Speedway Boulevard after a 911 call reporting a bathroom fire.
  Crews were able to control the fire in 18 minutes.
  No injuries were reported. Fire officials say the residents are staying with family members.
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