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• Nursing home deaths soar past 3,300 in alarming surge

  12-04-2020 22:54
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — More than 3,300 deaths nationwide have been linked to coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, an alarming rise in just the past two weeks, according to the latest count by The Associated Press.Because the federal government has not been releasing a count of its own, the AP has kept its own running tally based on media reports and state health departments. The latest count of at least 3,321 deaths is up from about 450 deaths just 10 days ago.But
  
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• New Pima County Supervisor Betty Villegas: 'We're All Feeling So Vulnerable.'

  12-04-2020 22:44
  
  Newly minted Pima County Supervisor Betty Villegas describes her first day on the job as bittersweet as she enters the office of her former colleague and friend, Democrat Richard Elias, who died of a heart attack in late March after nearly two decades representing District 5.The Pima County Board of Supervisors appointed Villegas to the position in a 3-1 vote earlier this week.…
  
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• Tucson Fire Dept. fights garage fire early Sunday

  12-04-2020 21:25
  
  Tucson Fire Dept. crews responded to a garage fire in the area of 19th and 6th early Sunday morning.T.F.D. says the responding crew was able to quickly handle the fire and prevent it from spreading to the home.As a result, no one was displaced or injured by the fire.Investigators are working to find the cause.
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• AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s false hits on watchdogs, voting fraud

  12-04-2020 21:05
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Man bites watchdog.In firing one inspector general, sidelining another and assailing a third, President Donald Trump in recent days has put his aversion to agents of federal accountability on stark display in a country consumed by the coronavirus.Clearly displeased when inspectors general come to independent conclusions that don’t fit the stories he tells, Trump employs a tactic to mar their credibility. If public servants worked for the government in the Obama era,
  
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• The Latest: Death toll in France nearly 14,400

  12-04-2020 21:01
  
  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— Death toll in France nearly 14,400. But for the fourth day in a row, slightly fewer people were admitted into intensive care.
  — Italy has its lowest number of new deaths in three weeks, saying 431 people died in the past day to bring its total
  
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• Nursing home deaths soar past 2,600 in alarming surge

  12-04-2020 20:17
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — More than 2,600 deaths nationwide have been linked to coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, an alarming rise in just the past two weeks, according to the latest count by The Associated Press.Because the federal government has not been releasing a count of its own, the AP has kept its own running tally based on media reports and state health departments. The latest count of at least 2,646 deaths is up from about 450 deaths just 10 days ago.But
  
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• Mexican energy minister tweets that OPEC, other oil producers agree to 9.7 million-barrel-a-day cut, beginning May 1

  12-04-2020 20:12
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mexican energy minister tweets that OPEC, other oil producers agree to 9.7 million-barrel-a-day cut, beginning May 1.
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• Phoenix Zoo animals lonely due to lack of visitors

  12-04-2020 19:53
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — There’s a lot less foot traffic at the Phoenix Zoo since it closed to the public last month due to the new coronavirus outbreak, and its animals are feeling the impact.Zoo employees told the Arizona Republic that some of the animals have had definite changes in behavior that they attribute to the sharp decrease in human interaction that they’re accustomed to.Employee Becky Manning said the zoo is typically only closed one day per year and that the goats
  
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• The Latest: New deaths in Italy reach lowest mark in 3 weeks

  12-04-2020 18:52
  
  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— Italy has its lowest number of new deaths in three weeks, saying 431 people died in the past day to bring its total to 19,899.
  — French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle returns to base for crew to be tested.
  — Boris Johnsonhails Nation
  
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• Nursing homes deaths soar past 2,600 in alarming surge

  12-04-2020 18:30
  
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  More than 2,600 deaths nationwide have been linked to coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, an alarming rise in just the past two weeks, according to the latest count by The Associated Press.Because the federal government has not been releasing a count of its own, the AP has kept its own running tally based on media reports and state health departments. The latest count of at least 2,646 deaths is up from about 450 deaths just 10 days ago.But
  
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• Fears of ‘Wild West’ as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market

  12-04-2020 18:10
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in deciding whether millions of Americans can safely return to work and school. But public health officials warn that the current "Wild West" of unregulated tests is creating confusion that could ultimately slow the path to recovery.More than 70 companies have signed up to sell so-called antibody tests in recent weeks, according to U.S. regulators. Governments around the world hope that the rapid tests, which typically use a
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Sunday, April 12: Number of Confirmed Cases Rises to 3,539 in AZ; Recoveries in the U.S. top 32K

  12-04-2020 18:06
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona had reached 3,539 as of Sunday, April 12, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services.Pima County had seen 622 of the state’s confirmed cases.The coronavirus had killed 115 people statewide, including 29 in Pima County, according to the state health department.…
  
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• The Latest: Police patrols lead to 12,500 Italians cited

  12-04-2020 17:51
  
  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— Increased police patrols in Italy lead to 12,500 people sanctioned.
  — French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle returns to base for crew to be tested.
  — Boris Johnsonhails National Health Service stafffor saving his life.
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• The Latest: French aircraft carrier to test entire crew

  12-04-2020 17:24
  
  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— French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle returns to base for crew to be tested.
  — Boris Johnsonhails National Health Service stafffor saving his life.
  — Premier thanks Italians for sacrifices while fighting the new coronavirus.— F
  
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• The Latest: Boris Johnson in video hails NHS staff for care

  12-04-2020 16:40
  
  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— Boris Johnsonhails National Health Service stafffor saving his life.
  — Premier thanks Italians for sacrifices while fighting the new coronavirus.— Fauci thinks some parts of U.S. can reopen as early as next month.
  — U.K. death toll
  
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• The Latest: Premier thanks Italy for sacrifices in pandemic

  12-04-2020 16:26
  
  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— Premier thanks Italians for sacrifices while fighting the new coronavirus.— Fauci thinks some parts of U.S. can reopen as early as next month.
  — U.K. death toll tops 10,000 from coronavirus.— BritishPM Boris Johnson discharged from
  
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• The Latest: Fauci says parts of U.S. could open next month

  12-04-2020 16:08
  
  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— Fauci thinks some parts of U.S. can reopen as early as next month.
  — U.K. death toll tops 10,000 from coronavirus.— BritishPM Boris Johnson discharged from hospital.
  — Pope calls for solidarity to confront “epochal challenge.
  
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• The Latest: U.K. death toll tops 10,000 from coronavirus

  12-04-2020 15:32
  
  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— U.K. death toll tops 10,000 from coronavirus.— BritishPM Boris Johnson discharged from hospital.
  — Russian Orthodox Church will hold Easter services in Moscow without parishioners.— Pope calls for solidarity to confront “epoc
  
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• Health officials say 657 more people in England with the coronavirus have died, taking total U.K. deaths over 10,000

  12-04-2020 15:19
  
  LONDON (AP) — Health officials say 657 more people in England with the coronavirus have died, taking total U.K. deaths over 10,000.
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• The Latest: British PM Boris Johnson released from hospital

  12-04-2020 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— British PM Boris Johnson discharged from hospital.
  — Russian Orthodox Church will hold Easter services in Moscow without parishioners.— Pope calls for solidarity to confront “epochal challenge.”___LONDON — British Prime
  
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• UK says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from the hospital as he recovers from the coronavirus

  12-04-2020 14:33
  
  LONDON (AP) — UK says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from the hospital as he recovers from the coronavirus.
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• AP FACT CHECK: Trump attacks govt watchdogs on false grounds

  12-04-2020 14:09
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Man bites watchdog.In firing one inspector general, sidelining another and assailing a third, President Donald Trump in recent days has put his aversion to agents of federal accountability on stark display in a country consumed by the coronavirus.Clearly displeased when inspectors general come to independent conclusions that don’t fit the stories he tells, Trump employs a tactic to mar their credibility. If public servants worked for the government in the Obama era,
  
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• The Latest: Pope says pandemic poses ‘epochal challenge’

  12-04-2020 12:54
  
  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— Pope calls for solidarity to confront “epochal challenge”— British PM Boris Johnson says he owes life to health staff— Spain has lowest growth in coronavirus cases in 3 weeks___VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is calling for
  
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• The Latest: British PM says he owes life to health staff

  12-04-2020 11:16
  
  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 PM Boris Johnson says he owes life to health staff— Some South Korean churches hold Easter services online— Australia ‘in good place’ after low number of deaths reported
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• Devin Booker wins NBA 2K20 Players in all-Phoenix Suns final

  12-04-2020 10:45
  
  Devin Booker won the NBA 2K20 Players Tournament on Saturday night, sweeping Phoenix Suns teammate Deandre Ayton in the best-of-three final."I played a lot growing up," Booker said. "It's all about timing and eye coordination."ESPN broadcast the three-day, 16-player Xbox One competition. The last NBA games were played March 11, the day Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus.Booker's Houston Rockets topped Ayton's Los Angeles Lakers 72-62 in Game 1 and the star guard di
  
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• Some South Korean churches hold Easter services online

  12-04-2020 10:36
  
  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— Some South Korean churches hold Easter services online— Australia ‘in good place’ after low number of deaths reported
  — European Commission president suggests holding off on summer trips___SEOUL, South Korea — Some Sout
  
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• The Latest: EU official suggests holding off on summer trips

  12-04-2020 09:43
  
  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— European Commission president suggests holding off on summer trips— Japanese health care facilities stretched thin amid surge in patients.— South Korea continues downward trend in new virus cases.___BERLIN — The head of the Europea
  
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• The Latest: SE Asian travel agents urge airlines to refund

  12-04-2020 07:57
  
  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— Southeast Asian travel agents urge airlines to give cash refunds.— Japanese health care facilities stretched thin amid surge in patients.— South Korea continues downward trend in new virus cases.___KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Southeas
  
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• The Latest: Japanese health care facilities stretched thin

  12-04-2020 07:26
  
  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— Japanese health care facilities stretched thin amid surge in patients.— South Korea continues downward trend in new virus cases.___TOKYO — Japanese health care facilities are getting stretched thin amid a surge in coronavirus patients.
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• The Latest: South Korea continues down trend in new cases

  12-04-2020 05:34
  
  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— South Korea continues downward trend in new virus cases.— Venezuela extends nationwide quarantine for another 30 days.— Japan’s PM sends stay-at-home message with his own home video.— IRS says first economic support payments
  
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• The Latest: Venezuela extends quarantine additional 30 days

  12-04-2020 04:55
  
  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— Venezuela extends nationwide quarantine for another 30 days.— Japan’s PM sends stay-at-home message with his own home video.— New Zealand reports only 18 new cases of COVID-19 and no deaths.— IRS says first economic support p
  
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• Disney World furloughing 43,000 more workers due to virus

  12-04-2020 04:28
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Walt Disney World plans to stop paying wages to 43,000 workers in about a week while allowing them to keep their benefits for up to a year as they stay home during the coronavirus pandemic.
  The deal with the workers unions was announced on Saturday.
  This is the largest wave of furloughs since the theme park resort closed in mid-March.
  Workers will be able to keep their medical benefits for the length of the furlough period, or up to a year.
  Seniority and wage rates will rema
  
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• Joe Biden wins Alaska Democratic primary 3 days after Sanders suspended campaign

  12-04-2020 04:23
  
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Joe Biden wins Alaska Democratic primary 3 days after Sanders suspended campaign.
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• The Latest: Japan PM sends stay home message with home video

  12-04-2020 04:15
  
  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— Japan’s PM sends stay-at-home message with his own home video— New Zealand reports only 18 new cases of COVID-19 and no deaths.—IRS says first economic support payments stemming from outbreak have been deposited.___TOKYO — Ja
  
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• The Latest: New Zealand reports only 18 new cases of virus

  12-04-2020 03:28
  
  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 Zealand reports only 18 new cases of COVID-19.—IRS says first economic support payments stemming from outbreak have been deposited.—White House approves production of N95 masks.— Italy tops 19,000 deaths, 150,000 coronavirus ca
  
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• Flood Advisory until SAT 7:30 PM MST

  12-04-2020 03:25
  
  Issued by National Weather Service – Phoenix, AZPinal County…THE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM MST FOR PINALCOUNTY…At 622 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicatedthat up to one inch of rain had fallen as a result of heavy rainthat fell this afternoon. This will cause minor flooding in theadvisory area.This includes AZ Route 79 between mile markers 140 and 146.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Turn around, don’t drown when encount
  
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• Flood Advisory issued April 11 at 6:25PM MST until April 11 at 7:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  12-04-2020 03:25
  
  At 622 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicatedthat up to one inch of rain had fallen as a result of heavy rainthat fell this afternoon. This will cause minor flooding in theadvisory area.This includes AZ Route 79 between mile markers 140 and 146.Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.A Flood Advisory means river or stream flows are elevated, or pondingof water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
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• Cancer survivor support group adapts with COVID-19

  12-04-2020 03:12
  
  TUCSON - As people in the community begin to adapt their lifestyles as the nation deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, a local cancer survivor support group is figuring out ways to still take care of their members.Tucson Cancer Conquerors normally meets at Brandi Fenton Memorial park for coffee, to socialize and even exercise among other activities.But with the stay at home order in effect, they can't have their normal group gatherings, but that hasn't stopped them from taking care of their members
  
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• The Latest: IRS deposits first economic support payments

  12-04-2020 02:34
  
  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—IRS says first economic support payments stemming from outbreak have been deposited.—White House approves production of N95 masks.— Italy tops 19,000 deaths, 150,000 coronavirus cases.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good
  
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• Flood Advisory issued April 11 at 4:30PM MST until April 11 at 7:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  12-04-2020 01:30
  
  The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a* Flood Advisory for…Pinal County in southeastern Arizona…* Until 730 PM MST.* At 429 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicatedheavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding inthe advisory area. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen.* Flooding will remain over mainly rural areas of Pinal County.* This includes AZ Route 79 between mile markers 140 and 146.Additional rainfall of up to a half inch
  
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• Flood Advisory from SAT 4:30 PM MST until SAT 7:30 PM MST

  12-04-2020 01:30
  
  Issued by National Weather Service – Phoenix, AZPinal CountyThe National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a* Flood Advisory for…Pinal County in southeastern Arizona…* Until 730 PM MST.* At 429 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicatedheavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding inthe advisory area. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen.* Flooding will remain over mainly rural areas of Pinal County.* This includes AZ Route 79 between
  
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• The Latest: Burning Man Project committed to ticket refunds

  12-04-2020 01:12
  
  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—White House approves production of N95 masks.— Italy tops 19,000 deaths, 150,000 coronavirus cases.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—French security forces ensuring people stay home
  
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