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• Cochise County employee dies after injured while working on road maintenance vehicle

  09-04-2020 23:56
  
  DOUGLAS, Ariz. - A Cochise County employee died Tuesday evening after he was injured while working on a road maintenance vehicle the day prior.According to Cochise County, 60-year-old Raul Perez was flown to a hospital in Tucson Monday afternoon after he was injured in an incident at the County Road Yard. Officials say the equipment operator with the Public Works Department succumbed to those injuries the following evening.“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Raul. He was a&
  
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• Downtown Tucson to hold 2nd round of Gift Card Incentive Program

  09-04-2020 23:08
  
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  TUCSON - Downtown Tucson Partnership is stepping up to help businesses in the community during these troubled times.For a second time, DTP is offering the Gift Card Incentive Program, this time with the help from Rio Nuevo.
  Last week, DTP sold the first round of gift cards in just a little more than 24 hours.
  Here's how the program works: Buy a $25 gift card from the Downtown Tucson Partnership for use at your favorite downtown bus
  
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• Round 2: Downtown Tucson Partnership Announces More Gift Cards for Local Businesses

  09-04-2020 23:00
  
  After a successful gift card program last week, the Downtown Tucson Partnership recently announced their second DTP Gift Card Incentive Program, with sales beginning 6 a.m.…
  
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• S&P 500 closes out its best week since 1974 after Federal Reserve takes more aggressive action to support the economy

  09-04-2020 22:03
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — S&P 500 closes out its best week since 1974 after Federal Reserve takes more aggressive action to support the economy.
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• HSSA delivering Easter baskets for Tucson pets

  09-04-2020 22:02
  
  TUCSON – The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is delivering Easter baskets for Tucson pets!
  Pet owners can purchase a dog or cat themed basket which includes curated items from HSSA’s PAWSH retail stores.
  Each basket will also include a jigsaw puzzle from HSSA’s Thrift Store.HSSA says that the items will be disinfected during packaging and include contactless delivery.Purchase your pet an Easter Basket from HSSA! Baskets include curated items for either dogs or cats from HSSA
  
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• Biden woos skeptical Sanders supporters with new proposals

  09-04-2020 21:42
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden has unveiled plans to expand eligibility for Medicare and forgive college debt.
  The former vice president has begun courting progressives who lost their standard bearer when Bernie Sanders left the presidential race.
  Biden’s swift move to shore up his left flank underscores the difficult choice many progressives were left with following Sanders’ withdrawal: Side with the more centrist Biden or keep up the fight and potentially lose the White House ag
  
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• Pedestrian killed in eastside crash identified

  09-04-2020 21:39
  
  TUCSON - The individual killed in Wednesday's pedestrian-involved collision was identified by Tucson Police Department Thursday.According to TPD, 29-year-old Chase R. Harriman was pronounced dead at the scene after he was struck by a gold 2003 Toyota Corolla in the 1200 block of North Camino Seco near Speedway Boulevard.Police said while a DUI officer determined the driver was not under the influence at the time of the crash, speed does appear to be a factor in the incident at this time.TPD said
  
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• McSally Has Telephone Town Hall Today with Larry Kudlow, One of the Most Wrong People in America

  09-04-2020 21:33
  
  Appointed Sen. Martha McSally has settled comfortably into the pocket of President Donald Trump over the last three years.…
  
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• Startup Tucson Unveils Digital Marketplace for Local Businesses

  09-04-2020 21:31
  
  Startup Tucson, Vantage West and the University of Arizona's Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing are teaming up to create "Tucson Shops Tucson," an online marketplace to host and support local businesses in a new digital economy. While the online shop is aiding those local businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Startup Tucson hopes it will continue to support and teach local business owners even after the virus subsides.…
  
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• Turkey security forces raid illegal barbershop

  09-04-2020 21:06
  
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  TURKEY (AP) - Video released by Cankari Governor's Office in Turkey shows security forces raiding an empty building where an illegal barbershop is giving haircuts to people.Last month, Turkey ordered barbershops, hair dressers and beauty salons to shut down as one of the first measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus.As a response, illegal barbershops and "home barbers" increased.According to data from John Hopkins University, Turkey has 38,226 confirmed COVID-19 cases,
  
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• Nevada man behind bars for allegedly stealing medical masks from veterans hospital

  09-04-2020 20:55
  
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  (KRNV)  A Reno, Nevada man is behind bars after allegedly stealing hundreds of surgical masks from a supply cart at the local Veterans' Affairs Medical Center.Peter Lucas, 35, was arrested on Tuesday, April 7 after police surveillance cameras captured him stealing at least four boxes of surgical masks from supply carts in his care and hiding them under his jacket before leaving the hospital. Authorities say each box contained 50 masks.Lucas is charged with one count of the
  
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• FDA Warning: Chlorine Dioxide Products Not Treatments for COVID-19

  09-04-2020 20:50
  
  In a move that shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, some companies are trying to profit off of fraudulent "cures" for coronavirus, and the FDA has put out a warning to the public.Not only has nobody actually come up with a bonafide cure at this point, but this one touts itself as a miracle cure.  “Miracle Mineral Solution” is made from chlorine dioxide, and has not been proven as a cure or prevention for COVID-19, despite its claims that it does so. This is on top of its supp
  
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• The Latest: UK’s Boris Johnson out of intensive care

  09-04-2020 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— UK’s Boris Johnson out of intensive care.— Trudeau: Canadians need to maintain social distancing.— Spaniards staying home during Holy Week.— Dr. Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather.— Germany’s Me
  
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• Phoenix PD seeing rise of domestic violence cases amid COVID-19 pandemic

  09-04-2020 20:40
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Domestic violence has increased in Phoenix as more people remain home during the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said.The Phoenix Police Department dispatched officers to 3,587 domestic violence calls in March as travel restrictions and stay-at-home orders were implemented to combat the spread of COVID-19, KTAR-FM reported Thursday.It represented a 5.6% increase in officers responding to reports of family fights or aggravated assault of domestic partners compared to t
  
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• British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved out of intensive care as condition improves

  09-04-2020 20:18
  
  LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved out of intensive care as condition improves.
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• Trump administration quietly shuts down US asylum system in response to COVID-19 pandemic

  09-04-2020 20:10
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — A U.S. Border Patrol agent wouldn't let Jackeline Reyes explain why she and her 15-year-old daughter needed asylum, pointing to the coronavirus. That confrontation in Texas came just days after the Trump administration quietly shut down the nation's asylum system for the first time in decades in the name of public health.“The agent told us about the virus and that we couldn't go further, but she didn't let us speak or anything,” said Reyes, 35, who was shuttled
  
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• VIDEO: PCSD’s COVID-19 Preparedness

  09-04-2020 19:42
  
  In this video, the Pima County Sheriff Department shares its COVID-19 preparedness methods.We take an inside look at the proactive measures being taken on the streets to keep deputies and the community safe.
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• Wholesale prices fall 0.2% in March

  09-04-2020 19:22
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale prices fell for a second consecutive month, led by a big drop in energy prices.The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index, designed to measure inflation before it reaches the consumer, dropped 0.2% in March after a bigger 0.6% decline in February.Energy prices dropped a sharp 6.7% in March, the third straight monthly decline as global oil prices have taken a nosedive, in part because of falling demand as the coronavirus impacts travel.O
  
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• ‘Just be truthful:’ First responders placed at risk after patient ‘covers up’ COVID-19 exposure

  09-04-2020 19:14
  
  TUCSON - The Green Valley and Drexel Heights Fire Districts are asking the community to "just be truthful" regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.In a news release, fire officials said one of its crews responded to a 911 call and later found out they had potentially been exposed to COVID-19.
  Reportedly, the patient had "not been truthful" when asked questions to determine if the crew needed to take precautions during their response.
  It was later determined by the crew that the patient had been showing
  
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• Tucson Metro Chamber launches crisis response hub to help address unemployment rise

  09-04-2020 19:07
  
  TUCSON - To help Tucsonans find a job during these trying times, Tucson Metro Chamber launched a new website Thursday to help connect residents with employment opportunities.The new website,  Now Hiring #C19AZ, was made as a crisis response hub through a partnership with Partnership for Economic Innovation in Maricopa County.According to the chamber, the website will first focus on connecting low to mid-skilled workers with high demand positions. As the site grows, it will then look to "sca
  
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• Out of Work? Feeling Sick? Need To Take Care of Your Kids? Here's How To Get Help

  09-04-2020 19:00
  
  As the COVID-19 outbreak forces the economy to a grinding halt, more and more people across the country are losing their jobs.The U.S. Department of Labor is reporting record-highs in new unemployment insurance claims, with 6.6 million claims filed in the week ending March 28. This marks the highest level of seasonally adjusted initial claims in history.The Arizona Department of Economic Security reported 88,592 initial claims from Arizona residents in the same week—a staggering jump of ne
  
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• The Latest: UK has 881 more deaths from coronavirus

  09-04-2020 18:46
  
  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— British government: U.K. has recorded 881 more coronavirus deaths.— Trudeau: Canadians need to maintain social distancing.— Spaniards staying home during Holy Week.— Dr. Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather.—
  
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• Jews prep for a pandemic Passover: Smaller but no less vital

  09-04-2020 18:17
  
  NEW YORK (AP) - The Jewish holiday of Passover tells a story rich in symbolism that centers on the escape to freedom after plagues strike oppressors of the Jews.That narrative is uniquely resonant this year, as Jews find ways to honor the holiday amid a coronavirus outbreak that feels like a real-life plague.
  The virus has forced Jewish families to limit the Passover meals known as seders from extended families and friends to small, one-household affairs. But the pandemic hasn’t cut the co
  
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• Your Southern AZ Coronavirus AM Update for Thursday, April 9: State's Confirmed Cases Top 3K, 89 Now Dead

  09-04-2020 18:04
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona had reached 3,018 as of Thursday, April 9, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services.Pima County had seen 512 of the state’s confirmed cases.The coronavirus had killed 89 people statewide, including 16 in Pima County, according to the state and county health department.In Maricopa County, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases had risen to 1,689. The state remains under Gov. Doug Ducey’s st
  
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• LATEST: 3,018 COVID-19 cases, 89 deaths

  09-04-2020 18:04
  
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  PHOENIX - There are now 3,018 COVID-19 cases in Arizona, according to newly released data from the state health department.As of Thursday at 9 a.m.,89 deaths in connection to the virus have been reported.
  In Pima County, there are 512 cases. About 97 people have been hospitalized, 16 people have died.
  State health officials say 37,178 people have been tested for COVID-19. The majority of the people that have been tested are between 20-44 years of age, totaling 1,099 patients.
  On March 31, G
  
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• The Latest: Italy Catholic charity decries nursing home use

  09-04-2020 17:45
  
  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— Spaniards staying home during Holy Week.— Dr. Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather.— Germany’s Merkel stresses discipline, ‘cautious optimism’ in virus fight.— British PM Boris Johnson continues t
  
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• 71-year-old hiker rescued from Tucson Estates trail

  09-04-2020 17:35
  
  TUCSON - A 71-year-old man was rescued from Tucson Estates trail Wednesday afternoon.
  The hiker was transported to the hospital after rescue crews with Drexel Heights Fire District were dispatched to the area of McCain Loop in Tucson Mountain Park just before 1 p.m.
  DHFS wants to remind the community to carry plenty of water when hiking.Hikers should also take extra food, sunscreen, a first aid kit and a cellphone."Try to get out during the cooler hours of the day and monitor the weather," said
  
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• Report: Migrant workers faced dangerous conditions even before COVID-19

  09-04-2020 17:22
  
  WASHINGTON – Migrant farmworkers are in “serious danger” of contracting coronavirus because of ongoing poor conditions like overcrowded housing, buses and lack of access to healthcare, according to a new report.The report by the Centro de los Derechos del Migrante group surveyed 100 migrant workers from Mexico with temporary H-2A visas from September 2019 to January 2020, before the spike on coronavirus cases across the U.S.“The findings of this report would be deeply tr
  
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• Democrats stall Trump’s $250B business virus aid package

  09-04-2020 17:16
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's urgent request for $250 billion to supplement a business "paycheck protection" program for firms crippled by the coronavirus outbreak has hit a roadblock in the Senate.
  Democrats stalled the legislation Thursday, demanding protections for minority-owned businesses as well as matching money for health care providers and state and local governments.
  Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wanted to fast-track Trump's request, but Democrats refused to provid
  
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• The Latest: Spaniards staying home during Holy Week

  09-04-2020 17:04
  
  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— Dr. Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather.— Germany’s Merkel stresses discipline, ‘cautious optimism’ in virus fight.— Spaniards staying home during Holy Week.— British PM Boris Johnson continues t
  
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• Salvation Army: Donations are needed to assist the elderly

  09-04-2020 16:57
  Salvation Army USA West / CC BY 2.0TUCSON - The Salvation Army Tucson is collecting food and emergency relief supplies for the elderly.
  Anyone who is over the age of 65 and is unable to shop can register to receive a delivery. To register, contact Genesis Carcamo at 520.795.4504.
  However, the non-profit is asking the community to help out with donations.
  Non-perishable food and emergency relief supplies will be collected at 1001 N. Richey Boulevard Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  
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• The Latest: Merkel urges discipline, ‘cautious optimism’

  09-04-2020 16:27
  
  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— Warnings multiply against Easter holiday travel, gatherings.— Dr. Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather.— Germany to start antibody blood tests next week.— British PM Boris Johnson ‘continues to improve’
  
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• 103-year-old Italian says ‘courage, faith’ helped beat virus

  09-04-2020 16:19
  
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  By PAOLO SANTALUCIA
  ROME (AP) — A 103-year-old Italian woman says courage and faith have helped her recover from the coronavirus.
  Italy, along with neighboring France, has Europe's largest population of the super old, or people who are at least 100."Courage and strength, faith." A 103-year-old Italian woman who survived the coronavirus tells @AP how she made it through the ordeal. https://t.co/YHd9KdMaZs— AP Europe (@AP_Europe) April 9, 2020
  
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• Georgia pushes back elections for the second time in response to the coronavirus, postponing May primaries until June

  09-04-2020 16:01
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia pushes back elections for the second time in response to the coronavirus, postponing May primaries until June.
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• The Latest: Germany to start antibody blood tests next week

  09-04-2020 15:34
  
  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— Warnings multiply against Easter holiday travel, gatherings.— Dr. Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather.— Germany to start antibody blood tests next week.— British PM Boris Johnson ‘continues to improve’
  
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• Record 16.8 million have sought US jobless aid since virus

  09-04-2020 15:12
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — With a startling 6.6 million people seeking jobless benefits last week, the United States has reached a grim landmark. Roughly one in 10 workers have lost their jobs in just the past three weeks.
  The figures collectively constitute the largest and fastest string of job losses in records dating to 1948.
  They paint a picture of a job market that is quickly unraveling as businesses have shut down across the country because of the coronavirus outbreak.
  More than 20 million Am
  
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• Fed announces programs to provide up to $2.3 trillion in additional lending

  09-04-2020 14:38
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Fed announces programs to provide up to $2.3 trillion in additional lending.
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• The Latest: Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather

  09-04-2020 14:34
  
  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— Warnings multiply against Easter holiday travel, gatherings.— Dr. Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather.— British PM Boris Johnson ‘continues to improve’ in ICU.— Indonesia bans some from returning to ho
  
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• The Latest: British PM Boris Johnson improving in ICU

  09-04-2020 14:09
  
  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— Warnings multiply against Easter holiday travel, gatherings.— British PM Boris Johnson ‘continues to improve’ in ICU.— Bangkok to ban sales of alcohol in an effort to curb virus spread.— Indonesia bans some from returni
  
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• Best opportunity for showers and storms: Friday night and Saturday!

  09-04-2020 14:01
  
  TUCSON - A storm system will impact us especially tomorrow and Saturday bringing cooler temperatures, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms!Today: Mostly sunny and cooler! High: 74°Tonight: Clear and cool. Low: 46°Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with a few showers during the evening/overnight (30%)! High: 76°Today: Not as breezy and cooler today with highs in the 60s and low 70s. Mostly sunny as showers continue to stay to the north and west of Tucson. Tomorro
  
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• The Latest: Tokyo reports daily record 181 coronavirus cases

  09-04-2020 13:45
  
  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— Warnings multiply against Easter holiday travel, gatherings.— Bangkok to ban sales of alcohol in an effort to curb virus spread.— Indonesia bans some from returning to hometowns for end of Ramadan.___TOKYO — Tokyo reported 181 new
  
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• The Latest: Bangkok to ban alcohol sales to curb virus

  09-04-2020 12:59
  
  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— Warnings multiply against Easter holiday travel, gatherings.— Bangkok to ban sales of alcohol in an effort to curb virus spread.— Indonesia bans some from returning home to their hometowns to celebrate the end of Ramadan.___BANGKOK &mdas
  
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• The Latest: Group says virus could push 500M into poverty

  09-04-2020 12:41
  
  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— Warnings multiply against Easter holiday travel, gatherings— Oxfam warns that virus could push half a billion people into poverty.— Croatia begins opening open-air markets.— Portugal halts commercial flights at its five internation
  
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• The Latest: Spain reports slight drop in daily virus deaths

  09-04-2020 12:10
  
  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— Virus outbreaks flatten in some places, while others see more cases— Spain reports slight decrease in daily virus deaths.— Iran’s supreme leader says mass Ramadan events may stop over virus.___MADRID — Spanish health authorit
  
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• The Latest: Slovakia orders lockdown for 5 Roma communities

  09-04-2020 10:55
  
  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— Virus outbreaks flatten in some places, while others see more cases— Slovakia orders lockdown for five poor settlements where the Roma live.— Iran’s supreme leader says mass Ramadan events may stop over virus.___BRATISLAVA, Slovaki
  
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• The Latest: Belgium’s virus-stricken nursing homes seek help

  09-04-2020 10:27
  
  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— Virus outbreaks flatten in some places, while others see more cases— Belgian armed forces asked to help battle coronavirus crisis in nursing homes.— Coronavirus cases in Russia surpass 10,000.___BRUSSELS — Authorities in the French
  
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• A U.S.-Russian space crew has blasted off to the International Space Station

  09-04-2020 10:07
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — A U.S.-Russian space crew has blasted off to the International Space Station.
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• Outdoors During the Outbreak

  09-04-2020 10:00
  
  Facilities close, hikers inundate trailsTucsonans can't go to a concert, a gym or a movie, but those who want to get out of the house while maintaining "social distancing" can still enjoy the myriad trails in the region. But don't expect to hang out under a ramada or let the kids climb on a playground.…
  
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• Music: The Power of Three

  09-04-2020 10:00
  
  Miss Olivia & The Interlopers introduce debut EPThose involved with Tucson's live music scene are sure to recognize the name Miss Olivia & The Interlopers, and if not the name, they'll certainly recognize their energetic and melodic blend of rock and soul. While Tucson's music doesn't have much of a live scene these days, listeners can stay satiated with Miss Olivia & The Interlopers' debut release, Tiny Tales.…
  
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• Music: Driving Grooves

  09-04-2020 10:00
  
  The County Line release debut EPAs far as country music goes, it's respectable when a band avoids the common path of overly lonesome tunes—even when their debut release is complicated by a pandemic. For those trapped inside seeking to hear an eclectic mix of pastoral and compelling country rock tracks, The County Line's debut EP Last Call is a great reprieve.…
  
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