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• The Latest: FEMA says federal employee has COVID-19

  07-04-2020 23:46
  
  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:— New York City records more deaths from virus than 9/11.—British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care.—France reaches 10,000 coronavirus deaths.—U.N. estimates loss of 195 millon full-time jobs in 2nd quarter.___W
  
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• AP FACT CHECK: Trump myths on new jobs, airport virus tests

  07-04-2020 23:34
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Defending his administration’s response to the coronavirus, President Donald Trump falsely asserted that travelers at U.S. airports are being routinely tested for COVID-19, made groundless accusations against a government watchdog and wrongly claimed the Obama administration did nothing during a flu pandemic.Meanwhile, with many businesses shuttered during the outbreak, Trump claimed his daughter Ivanka created over 15 million jobs for the U.S. That’s a comple
  
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• The Latest: ICE says it could release vulnerable detainees

  07-04-2020 23:24
  
  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:— New York City records more deaths from virus than 9/11.—British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care.—France reaches 10,000 coronavirus deaths.—U.N. estimates loss of 195 millon full-time jobs in 2nd quarter.___H
  
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• Grijalva: Blue-Collar Workers Deserve Hazard Pay

  07-04-2020 23:16
  
  Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ03) was one of 41 House Democrats to send a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy asking that future legislation include hazard pay for essential blue-collar workers who remain on the job during the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as protective gear for workers who need it.An excerpt from the letter:…
  
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• ADOT eases truck weight limits for delivery of essential supplies Ina

  07-04-2020 23:04
  
  PHOENIX - The Arizona Department of Transportation is temporarily waiving certain commercial vehicle regulations to ease the delivery of essential supplies.
  Under new guidelines issued by ADOT, commercial trucks with gross weights of up to 90,000 pounds will be allowed to operate without overweight permits, an increase from the current limit of 80,000 pounds."The new guidelines align with federal guidance and will help ensure Arizona’s groceries, pharmacies and medical providers remain ful
  
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• ADOT eases truck weight limits for delivery of essential supplies

  07-04-2020 23:04
  
  Arizona Department of Transportation
  PHOENIX - The Arizona Department of Transportation is temporarily waiving certain commercial vehicle regulations to ease the delivery of essential supplies.
  Under new guidelines issued by ADOT, commercial trucks with gross weights of up to 90,000 pounds will be allowed to operate without overweight permits, an increase from the current limit of 80,000 pounds."The new guidelines align with federal guidance and will help ensure Arizona’s groceries, pharm
  
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• The Latest: Collins says gift could save lives in Georgia

  07-04-2020 22:51
  
  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:— New York City records more deaths from virus than 9/11.—British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care.—France reaches 10,000 coronavirus deaths.—U.N. estimates loss of 195 millon full-time jobs in 2nd quarter.___A
  
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• Pima County Health Director: A Map of Infected Individuals is ‘Meaningless’

  07-04-2020 22:39
  
  Pima County Health Director Dr. Bob England said the county has recently received a lot of requests to release some kind of geographic data relating to who’s tested positive for COVID-19 and cautions residents to not look to such data for any meaningful information.Because the amount of testing that can be done is tied to the limited number of tests available, even the known case count is an under-representation, Dr. Engald said.…
  
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• Judge: R Kelly must remain locked up amid coronavirus crisis

  07-04-2020 22:29
  
  Cook County Dept. of Corrections
  NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has denied singer R Kelly's request to be released from jail because he was concerned he might contract the coronavirus. In a ruling released on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly of Brooklyn wrote that Kelly will remain in custody because there's a risk that he might flee or attempt to threaten or intimidate witnesses if he is released.
  She says Kelly hasn't explained how those risks have changed. Kelly has been lock
  
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• Arizona lowers federal ventilator request as supply dwindles

  07-04-2020 22:13
  
  Ashashyou / Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0 Ventilator, a machine designed to provide mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs, Photo Date: 9/21/2018
  By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press
  GLENDALE, Ariz (AP) — With little hope of getting the 5,000 ventilators it requested from the dwindling national stockpile, Arizona has revised its request down to just the 500 it expects to need soon to treat coronavirus patients, the state's health director said.
  Most of the ventil
  
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• Wall Street rally evaporates after a sudden drop in price of oil deflates energy stocks; Dow and S&P 500 drop slightly

  07-04-2020 22:05
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rally evaporates after a sudden drop in price of oil deflates energy stocks; Dow and S&P 500 drop slightly.
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• Tucson Values Teachers Seeking Nominations for Teacher Excellence Awards

  07-04-2020 22:00
  
  Despite the stay-home order and the closure of schools across the state, educators in Arizona are still hard at work making sure their students stay informed and up-to-date on their classwork.…
  
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• Scaled down funeral held for slain Phoenix police officer

  07-04-2020 21:52
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix police commander killed in the line of duty was remembered Tuesday at an intimate funeral that primarily consisted of family.About a dozen mourners sat in the pews of St. Jerome Catholic Church during a funeral Mass for Cmdr. Greg Carnicle. Normally, a church would be packed for a fallen officer's funeral. However, coronavirus-related restrictions against large gatherings remain in effect. The Phoenix Police Department livestreamed the service on Facebook.
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• Arizona guard Mannion declares for 2020 NBA draft

  07-04-2020 21:47
  
  TUCSON - Arizona guard Nico Mannion officially declared for the 2020 NBA draft Tuesday afternoon, joining fellow freshman Zeke Nnaji.In his solo season with the Wildcats, the Italian-American averaged 14 points and 5.3 assists per game. "I have decided to declare for the 2020 NBA Draft," he said in a Twitter post. "I want to thank everyone who has truly helped me throughout my journey, you know who you are, including Coach Miller for giving me the opportunity to play in front of the best fans in
  
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• Wildlife group: Gulf oil spill still affecting wildlife

  07-04-2020 21:43
  
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A decade after the nation’s worst offshore oil spill, dolphins, turtles and other wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico are still seriously at risk, according to a report released Tuesday.
  The fact that the Gulf hasn’t fully recovered is “hardly surprising given the enormity of the disaster,” said David Muth, director of the Gulf of Mexico Restoration Program for the National Wildlife Federation, which authored the report.The April 20, 2010, exp
  
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• The Latest: Plane takes off from Moscow with Americans

  07-04-2020 21:29
  
  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:— New York City records more deaths from virus than 9/11.—British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care.—France reaches 10,000 coronavirus deaths.—U.N. estimates loss of 195 millon full-time jobs in 2nd quarter.___M
  
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• Rescue underway at Seven Falls in Sabino Canyon

  07-04-2020 21:13
  
  Pima County Sheriff's Department
  TUCSON - Pima County Sheriff's Department crews are working a rescue in Sabino Canyon Tuesday afternoon.According to officials, a helicopter has been dispatched to Seven Falls in relation to the rescue.
  Sheriff 1 preparing to launch for a rescue at 7 Falls. Be aware of your surroundings. And know what you’re diving into before you do it. #sar #PCSDProud pic.twitter.com/E8cPgII6NV— PCSD Search and Rescue (@PCSD_SAR) April 7, 2020
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• The Latest: France passes 10,000 coronavirus deaths

  07-04-2020 20:51
  
  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:— New York City records more deaths from virus than 9/11.—British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care.—France reaches 10,000 coronavirus deaths.—U.N. estimates loss of 195 millon full-time jobs in 2nd quarter.___P
  
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• Pima County shares reasons for not sharing locations of COVID-19 patients

  07-04-2020 20:50
  
  TUCSON - Due to a large number of requests for the locations of the positive COVID-19 cases, Dr. Bob England, director of the Pima County Health Department shared their reasons for not releasing this information in his health update released Tuesday morning.According to the latest statistics from the county, there have been 372 total cases of COVID-19 in Pima County alone. Of those 81 are currently hospitalized with 28 in the intensive care unit.In addition, there have been 13 deaths in the
  
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• Face Masks: How to Use Them, According to the CDC

  07-04-2020 20:30
  
  If you're out and about because you're considered essential personnel or you find that you need to get some groceries or a prescription, you will probably notice more and more people donning face masks. The CDC has recommended that people wear facemasks to combat the spread of COVID-19, and people have been scrambling to get their hands on them.Unfortunately, there just aren't that many out there, and the N95 respirator masks and surgical masks are not recommended.…
  
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• AP FACT CHECK: Trump myths on airport virus tests, HHS audit

  07-04-2020 20:17
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Defending his administration’s response to the coronavirus, President Donald Trump falsely asserted that travelers at U.S. airports are being routinely tested for COVID-19, made groundless accusations against a watchdog and wrongly claimed the Obama administration did nothing during a flu pandemic.A look at the claims:TRAVEL RESTRICTIONSTRUMP, explaining his hesitancy to suspend U.S. domestic flights to stem spread of the virus: “They’re generally very,
  
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• Get Your Grilled & Chilled Shrimp and Mammoth Burgers While You Can: Kingfisher Is Temporarily Closing Tomorrow

  07-04-2020 20:00
  
  As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to wreak havoc in the restaurant world, a longtime institution in midtown Tucson is announcing that takeout won't keep them going through these stay-at-home days: Kingfisher will cease operations for the duration of the pandemic as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8.Kingfisher is still doing takeout between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. today and tomorrow.Man, I'm gonna miss that menu for the duration, especially that glorious burger.Here's the note from Kingfisher owners Jeff
  
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• The Latest: Norway plans to open kindergartens this month

  07-04-2020 19:50
  
  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:— New York City records more deaths from virus than 9/11.—British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care.—Japan declares national emergency.—U.N. estimates loss of 195 millon full-time jobs in 2nd quarter.___OSLO, No
  
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• MLB considering moving all games to Arizona when COVID-19 situation improves

  07-04-2020 19:40
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Putting all 30 teams in the Phoenix area this season and playing in empty ballparks was among the ideas discussed Monday by Major League Baseball and the players’ association.The sides held a telephone call to talk about paths forward for a season delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, people familiar with the discussion told The Associated Press. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because no details were announced.Ideas are still in the early stage, and the
  
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• Passport services temporarily moved to Superior Court Building

  07-04-2020 19:33
  
  Pima County is temporarily moving passport services to the Superior Courthouse over COVID-19 concerns.
  Pima County Superior Courthouse is located at 110 W. Congress Street.Individuals should expect significant delays in the processing and receipt of the passport, according to the U.S. Department of State.
  The government has restricted most passport services to customers with a “qualified life or death emergency” who need a passport for immediate travel outside of the U.S.Passport app
  
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• Arizona May Be the New Temporary Home of Major League Baseball

  07-04-2020 19:29
  
  Major League Baseball officials are kicking around the idea of starting the season with all teams at Chase Field and the various spring-training ballparks in the Phoenix area as soon as May, but without fans in the bleachers. ESPN reports:…
  
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• The Latest: NFDA looking to help New York funeral directors

  07-04-2020 19:22
  
  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:— New York City records more deaths from virus than 9/11.—British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care.—Japan declares national emergency.—U.N. estimates loss of 195 millon full-time jobs in 2nd quarter.___NEW YORK
  
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• Betty Villegas Named To Board of Supervisors To Replace the Late Richard Elías

  07-04-2020 18:49
  
  The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved Betty Villegas as the new District 5 Supervisor in a 3-1 vote during this morning's meeting. District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy was vote against Villegas.…
  
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• Board of Supervisors: Betty Villegas appointed to fill seat of late Richard Elias

  07-04-2020 18:43
  
  Linked InBetty Villegas
  TUCSON - The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to appointment Betty Villegas to fill the District 5 seat left vacant by the late Richard Elias.
  Elias, 61, passed away on March 28. The Democrat represented District Five on the Pima County Board of Supervisors since February 2002.The board voted 3 to 1 to appoint Villegas.
  In 2016, Villegas retired from Pima County Affordable Housing program, where she worked for 17 years.The post Board of Supervisors: Betty V
  
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• The Latest: Greek court keeps Easter services ban in place

  07-04-2020 18:24
  
  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:— New York City records more deaths from virus than 9/11.—British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care.—Japan declares national emergency.—U.N. estimates loss of 195 millon full-time jobs in 2nd quarter.___ATHENS,
  
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• Your Southern AZ Coronavirus AM Update for Tuesday, April 7: State Cases Rise to 2,575; 73 Now Dead in AZ

  07-04-2020 18:07
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona had reached 2,575 as of Tuesday, April 7, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services.Pima County had 415 of the state’s confirmed cases.The coronavirus had killed 73 people statewide, including 13 in Pima County, according to the Pima County Health Department.In Maricopa County, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases had risen to 1,495.…
  
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• LATEST: 2,575 COVID-19 cases in Arizona, 73 deaths

  07-04-2020 18:03
  
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  PHOENIX - The Arizona Department of Health Services reported 2,575 COVID-19 cases in the state on Tuesday.
  Seventy-three deaths in connection to the virus have been reported.
  There are 415 COVID-19 cases in Pima County, about 81 people have been hospitalized, according to Pima County.Fifty-one percent of the hospitalized people in Pima County are between the ages of 65 or older, 36% are between the ages of 45-64, 13% are people between 20-44.
  Case breakdown by age group in Pima County:
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• The Latest: Trump offers $225 million in foreign assistance

  07-04-2020 17:52
  
  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:— New York City records more deaths from virus than 9/11.— British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care, Japan declares national emergency.— U.N. estimates loss of 195 millon full-time jobs in 2nd quarter.— US Surg
  
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• New York records 731 new coronavirus deaths in its worst day yet of the outbreak

  07-04-2020 17:22
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — New York records 731 new coronavirus deaths in its worst day yet of the outbreak.
  The post New York records 731 new coronavirus deaths in its worst day yet of the outbreak appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: New York City virus deaths top Sept. 11 attack

  07-04-2020 17:17
  
  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:— New York City records more deaths from virus than 9/11.— British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care, Japan declares national emergency.— U.N. estimates loss of 195 millon full-time jobs in 2nd quarter.— US Surg
  
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• When leaders are stricken in office, how do nations act?

  07-04-2020 16:50
  
  LONDON (AP) — The measure of a nation — its DNA, or sometimes its political system — becomes more visible when its leader is stricken in office. How to respond, and what to tell — or not tell — the populace?The hospitalization of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the first head of government to be stricken by the coronavirus, has pushed this matter to the fore in the United Kingdom. Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his COVI
  
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• Grisham out as press secretary, will head first lady’s staff

  07-04-2020 16:41
  
  CNN / YouTubeStephanie GrishamBy ZEKE MILLER Associated Presss
  WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham is leaving her post after never holding a single formal press briefing.
  Grisham will be assuming a new role as chief of staff to first lady Melania Trump. She had continued to represent the first lady while also holding the titles of press secretary and White House communications director since June of last year. Grisham, who succeeded Sarah Sanders and Sean Spicer
  
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• 1 dead after eastside apartment fire

  07-04-2020 16:08
  
  TUCSON - A person is dead after an eastside apartment fire Tuesday morning.
  Tucson Fire Department units were dispatched to the 500 block of N. Harrison Road after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from an apartment at 4:18 a.m.
  Officials say the victim was located in a bedroom and was brought outside, where medical care was initiated. The victim was pronounced dead on scene.
  The victim has yet to be identified.
  Fire officials say the evacuated residents were allowed
  
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• John Lewis endorses Joe Biden

  07-04-2020 15:58
  
  Lorie Shaull / CC BY-SA 2.0 John Lewis, American politician and civil rights leader and U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district, Photo Date: 1/31/2017
  By BILL BARROW
  ATLANTA (AP) — Civil rights icon and Georgia congressman John Lewis is backing Joe Biden for president.
  Lewis' support gives the prospective Democratic nominee his biggest symbolic endorsement among the many veteran black lawmakers who've lined up behind his candidacy.
  The 80-year-old Lewis describes the
  
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• The Latest: US Surgeon General Adams touts social distancing

  07-04-2020 15:57
  
  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:— British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care, Japan declares national emergency.— US Surgeon General more optimistic about outcomes.— Navy crew member on NY hospital ship tests positive.— Spain records rise in da
  
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• Which cause will you support? Arizona Gives Day is Tuesday

  07-04-2020 15:49
  
  PixabayHolding hands, Photo Date: 8/12/2017
  Arizona Gives Day is Tuesday. Which cause will you support?This statewide, 24-hour, online giving campaign takes place in early April each year and has helped raise more than $17 million for Arizona's nonprofit sector.Arizona Gives Day is a collaboration between the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum and is presented by FirstBank.There are nearly 1,000 nonprofits involved in this giving
  
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• Multiple crews respond to structure fire in South Tucson

  07-04-2020 15:07
  
  TUCSON - Two local fire departments responded to a structure fire in South Tucson Monday night.
  After multiple 911 calls, Tucson and South Tucson fire departments were dispatched to the 100 block of W. 27th Street.
  No injuries in connection to the fire were reported.#TucsonFire responded alongside #SouthTucsonFire to extinguish a structure fire in the 100 block of W 27th street Monday night. It took 25 firefighters 10 minutes to control this fire - no one displaced, and no injuries to firefighte
  
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• The Latest: Belgium expects more tests in general population

  07-04-2020 14:27
  
  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:— British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care, Japan declares national emergency.— Spain records rise in daily count of coronavirus cases and deaths.— Indonesia predicts 95,000 virus infections by the end of next month.
  
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• More of the same today with some big changes starting tomorrow!

  07-04-2020 14:20
  
  TUCSON - More of the same today! Breezy with tons of sun and warm temperatures. We have a chance for some showers and cooler temperatures the second half of the week!Today: Sunny, breezy and warm. High: 83°Tonight: Clear and cool. Low: 52°Tomorrow: Windy with showers mainly north of Tucson (10%). High: 79°Another sunshine-filled day with highs back in the 70s and low to mid 80s! Changes are on the way as a storm system off the coast of California ma
  
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• Super Pink Moon tonight!

  07-04-2020 14:00
  
  TUCSON - The second supermoon of the year will rise at 6:38 PM this evening and it will be the biggest and brightest of the three supermoons this year!The Full Pink Moon will actually be closer to Earth compared to last month. As a result, it will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter!If you are expecting a big pink supermoon, you will be disappointed! According the Farmer's Almanac, it's called the Pink Moon because this time of year coincides with the blooming of the pink moss wildflowers, w
  
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• Full Pink Moon: How to watch!

  07-04-2020 14:00
  
  TUCSON - The second supermoon of the year will rise at 6:38 PM this evening and it will be the biggest and brightest of the three supermoons this year!The Full Pink Moon will actually be closer to Earth compared to last month. As a result, will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter!If you are expecting a big pink supermoon, you will be disappointed! According the Farmer's Almanac, it's called the Pink Moon because this time of year coincides with the blooming of the pink moss wildflowers, whic
  
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• The Latest: Hospital doctors, staff stage protests in Greece

  07-04-2020 13:34
  
  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:— British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care, Japan declares national emergency.— Spain records rise in daily count of coronavirus cases and deaths.— Indonesia predicts 95,000 virus infections by the end of next month.
  
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• The Latest: Spain reports rise in daily virus cases, deaths

  07-04-2020 12:16
  
  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:— British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care, Japan declares national emergency.— Spain records rise in daily count of coronavirus cases and deaths.— Cambodia’s leader calls for ban on exports of fish and rice.&m
  
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• The Latest: Denmark looks to begin gradual ease of lockdown

  07-04-2020 10:59
  
  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:— British virus crisis deepens, while New York sees positives.— Denmark plans to ease restrictions of virus lockdown.— Homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage in the Netherlands won’t be evicted.— South Korea’s profe
  
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• Japan’s PM Abe declares state of emergency in Tokyo, 6 other regions to fortify defenses against coronavirus pandemic.

  07-04-2020 10:49
  
  TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s PM Abe declares state of emergency in Tokyo, 6 other regions to fortify defenses against coronavirus pandemic.
  The post Japan’s PM Abe declares state of emergency in Tokyo, 6 other regions to fortify defenses against coronavirus pandemic. appeared first on KVOA.
  
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