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• Tucson Fire crews rescue man who got trapped while trimming massive palm tree

  15-04-2020 23:19
  
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  TUCSON - A man was transported to the hospital Wednesday after the individual reportedly got stuck in a massive palm tree near a midtown home earlier that morning.According to Tucson Fire Department, the man was reportedly trimming a tree when he got stuck in a palm tree at a home on Camino Miramonte.Officials said the emergency crews quickly freed the man and transported him to the hospital.
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• Phoenix fire chief: protective gowns, masks getting ‘hijacked’

  15-04-2020 23:05
  
  12 News
  PHOENIX — Phoenix Fire Chief Kara Kalkbrenner says emergency protective gear such as gowns and N95 masks ordered by the Phoenix Fire Department are getting “hijacked” before they ever arrive in Arizona.Kalkbrenner’s comments came Tuesday after 12 News asked her about a photo posted on Facebook showing two Phoenix firefighters responding to a recent emergency wearing rain ponchos instead of protective gowns. First responders are advised to cover their uniforms whi
  
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• Oro Valley principal connects with families using daily video series

  15-04-2020 23:00
  
  Innovation Academy Principal Michael McConnell is used to seeing hundreds of excited children in the halls of his Oro Valley school—and the empty campus is an unwelcome sight.
  Considering the anxiety kids are experiencing while they sit at home for the remainder of the school year, McConnell gave himself a task: Make sure students start their day with a friendly face.So he turned to Facebook.Every morning, McConnell dons an alter ego for a few minutes and delivers an episode of his new vid
  
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• Sierra Vista man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting child of ex-girlfriend

  15-04-2020 22:46
  
  SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. - A 32-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday following a month-long investigation into case involving the sexual assault of a child.According to Sierra Vista Police Department, Cody Ground was arrested with one count of sexual conduct with a minor, sexual assault and molestation of a child after SVPD received a report from a woman that Ground allegedly sexually assaulted her child three years ago.Police said Ground was previously in a relationship with the victim's moth
  
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• UA Students React to Online Classes and an Uncertain Graduation

  15-04-2020 22:30
  
  In the age of COVID-19, college students all over the world are adapting to a new normal of online classes, shortened semesters and canceled graduations. As a college student myself, it has been difficult to come to terms with losing that typical college experience of being away from home and actively working towards a career.…
  
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• The Latest: Volkswagen restarting production at more plants

  15-04-2020 22:30
  
  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:— WHO regrets the U.S. decision to halt funding.—Group of 20 nations agree to suspend debt payments.—Trudeau says Canada’s lockdown will last ‘many more weeks.’___BERLIN — Automaker Volkswagen says it will resume p
  
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• Police: Florida man committed murder after COVID-19 jail release

  15-04-2020 22:28
  
  NBC News Channel
  (WFLA/NBC News)  An inmate who was released from Florida's Hillsborough County Jail in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus is back behind bars and accused of committing second-degree murder.Deputies say 26-year-old Joseph Edwards Williams shot and killed a man the day after he got out of jail.Williams was arrested on a warrant Monday night in Gibsonton in connection to a March 20 shooting homicide in Tampa's Progress Village area. Online jail records show Will
  
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• Pileup along icy Chicago expressway sends 14 to hospitals

  15-04-2020 22:19
  
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  CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say portions of a Chicago expressway left icy by a wintry blast led to a pileup involving of dozens of vehicles and sent 14 people to hospitals.The Chicago Fire Department says about 50 vehicles were involved in the 5 a.m. Wednesday pileup along the Kennedy Expressway. Fire officials say 14 people were transported to area hospitals and 32 others were evaluated at the scene.The crash prompted Illinois State Police to close all of the express
  
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• The Latest: French aircraft carrier hit by virus outbreak

  15-04-2020 21:58
  
  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:— WHO regrets the U.S. decision to halt funding.—Group of 20 nations agree to suspend debt payments.—Trudeau says Canada’s lockdown will last ‘many more weeks.’___PARIS — The French defense ministry says 668 member
  
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• California governor says state’s virus assistance will include giving $500 each to 150,000 undocumented adult immigrants

  15-04-2020 21:52
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California governor says state’s virus assistance will include giving $500 each to 150,000 undocumented adult immigrants.
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• The Latest: Las Vegas Mayor says city is withering

  15-04-2020 21:40
  
  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:— WHO regrets the U.S. decision to halt funding.—Group of 20 nations agree to suspend debt payments.—Trudeau says Canada’s lockdown will last ‘many more weeks.’___LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas is withering with tourists st
  
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• Here's Where You Can Find a Tucson Weekly

  15-04-2020 21:30
  
  With many of our distribution points closed under the stay-at-home order, you may be wondering where you can still find a copy of Tucson Weekly. Good news: There are still plenty of places to pick us up.…
  
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• The Latest: France reports lower hospital, ICU numbers

  15-04-2020 21:10
  
  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:— WHO regrets the U.S. decision to halt funding.—Group of 20 nations agree to suspend debt payments.—Trudeau says Canada’s lockdown will last ‘many more weeks.’___PARIS — For the first time since the virus outbreak
  
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• Navajo Nation to extend weekend curfew amid coronavirus

  15-04-2020 21:02
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The Navajo Nation has announced plans to continue its weekend overnight curfew through the first weekend in May to combat the spread of the coronavirus.Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez announced the plan on Tuesday after reservation officials first implemented the 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday curfew Easter weekend, The Arizona Republic reported.“The 57-hour weekend curfew was effective in reducing the numbers of people that went into the public,” Nez s
  
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• UA Braces for Impending Financial Impact of COVID-19

  15-04-2020 21:01
  
  Facing large projected losses in revenue due to COVID-19, the University of Arizona is taking steps to trim their budget.The university—one of Arizona's largest employers—has put a pause on hiring new employees and has halted all job changes for current employees, such as transfers between departments, promotions and compensation increases.…
  
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• China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days

  15-04-2020 20:46
  
  Top Chinese officials secretly determined they were likely facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus in mid-January, ordering preparations even as they downplayed it in public.
  Internal documents obtained by the AP show that because warnings were muffled inside China, it took a confirmed case in Thailand to jolt Beijing into recognizing the possible pandemic before them.
  Still, it was nearly a week before officials warned the public.
  In that week, tens of thousands dined at a mass banquet and mil
  
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• The Latest: British official talks new virus procedures

  15-04-2020 20:08
  
  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:— WHO regrets the U.S. decision to halt funding.—Group of 20 nations agree to suspend debt payments.—Trudeau says Canada’s lockdown will last ‘many more weeks.’___LONDON — British Health Secretary Matt Hancock says
  
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• Millions of Americans Might Not Get Stimulus Checks. Some Might Be Tricked Into Paying TurboTax to Get Theirs.

  15-04-2020 20:00
  
  ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Click here to read their biggest stories as soon as they’re published.Congress has approved billions of dollars of checks for Americans hard hit by the biggest round of layoffs in U.S. history.…
  
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• The Latest: Pompeo speaks with Chinese diplomat

  15-04-2020 19:41
  
  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:— WHO regrets the U.S. decision to halt funding.—Group of 20 nations agree to suspend debt payments.—Trudeau says Canada’s lockdown will last ‘many more weeks.’—At 106, British woman is oldest known virus survivor.
  
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• UA, State of Arizona Developing COVID-19 Antibody Tests

  15-04-2020 19:30
  
  The University of Arizona will begin testing 250,000 of Arizona’s health care workers and first responders for COVID-19, as part of a new partnership with state government.…
  
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• Sarah Galloway’s cause of death ruled undetermined

  15-04-2020 19:23
  
  TUCSON - The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner was unable to determine the manner of death of 38-year-old Sarah Galloway.
  The medical examiner officially ruled Galloway's death "undetermined."On Feb. 20,the skeletal remains found in the desert area northeast of Anthony and Massingale roads were identified as Sarah Galloway.
  Galloway went missing in March 2019, she was last seen at a residence in the 10600 block of W. Massingle Road. Several law enforcement agencies and more th
  
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• Ice Break 2020

  15-04-2020 19:19
  
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• The Latest: Pregnant nurse with COVID-19 dies in Britain

  15-04-2020 19:10
  
  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:— WHO regrets the U.S. decision to halt funding.—Group of 20 nations agree to suspend debt payments.—Trudeau says Canada’s lockdown will last ‘many more weeks.’—At 106, British woman is oldest known virus survivor.
  
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• City of Tucson Planning for Big Hit to Tax Revenue Thanks to Outbreak

  15-04-2020 19:00
  
  The Tucson City Council discussed an expected significant collapse in city sales tax and other revenue str eams during the COVID-19 pandemic at yesterday’s study session, but they won’t know how bad the situation is until summer. “We know there’s an iceberg ahead, but won’t know how large until probably mid-June,” said Ward 6 Councilmember Steve Kozachik before the study session.…
  
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• President Trump’s name to be printed on stimulus checks

  15-04-2020 18:51
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s name will be printed on the stimulus checks the Internal Revenue Service will be sending to tens of millions of Americans around the country.The Treasury Department confirmed the decision in a statement Wednesday. It marks the first time a president’s name has appeared on any IRS payments, either refund checks or other stimulus checks that have been mailed during past economic crises.Two administration officials with knowledge of the d
  
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• Rachael Ray donates $4M to combat COVID-19

  15-04-2020 18:47
  
  NEW YORK (AP) - Rachael Ray had big plans for the quarantine break at her home in upstate New York. She envisioned “a Renaissance time,” rereading the classics, resuming her Danish lessons and getting back into painting.But, instead, the popular talk show host tells The Associated Press that she's never been busier.She's taping the show two days a week from her home. Her husband is now the cameraman, cocktail maker and musical guest. Meanwhile, her organizations are donating $4 milli
  
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• Body found after Phoenix firefighters extinguish alley fire

  15-04-2020 18:38
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police are conducting a homicide investigation following the discovery of a dead body as firefighters put out an alley fire early Wednesday morning.Police Sgt. Ann Justus said cause of death wasn’t immediately apparent as detectives began their investigation.Fire Capt. Frank Keller said firefighters found the body in debris.
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• ‘It Just Wasn’t My Time’ 103-year-old recovers from COVID-19

  15-04-2020 18:26
  
  NBC News Channel
  (WFIE/NBC News)   COVID-19 has been affecting elderly residents at nursing homes across the country.Among those who came down with it was 103-year-old Virginia Harris of Madisonville, Kentucky.Despite being in a high-risk group, she's now recovered.“I was so sick, I thought I was going to die. But the good Lord took care of me, everybody was praying for me, and it just wasn’t my time," Harris said.She was diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-March.She had an aggressi
  
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• The Latest: FAA outlines concerns about anti-malarial drug

  15-04-2020 18:21
  
  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:—WHO regrets the U.S. decision to halt funding.—Group of 20 nations agree to suspend debt payments.—At 106, British woman is oldest known virus survivor.—Amazon threatens to suspend activity in France over virus protection ruling.__
  
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• COVID-19 in Arizona: 3,962 cases, 142 deaths

  15-04-2020 18:05
  
  PHOENIX - Arizona health officials reported Wednesday 11 more deaths from the coronavirus, bringing the total to 142.Arizona is also reporting 3,962 COVID-19 cases. That's up 156since Tuesday.In Pima County, there are 700 cases. Thirty-four deaths have been reported.
  In Arizona, 45,310 people have been tested for COVID-19, according to Arizona Department of Health Services.
  Other local COVID-19 news:Meanwhile, the University of Arizona and the state are looking to start COVID-19 antibody testing
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup: Confirmed Cases Rise To 3,962 in State; 142 Now Dead; UA Teaming Up with State for Antibody Tests; Financial Picture Grim for City of Tucson

  15-04-2020 18:04
  
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• The Latest: WHO regrets U.S. decision to halt funding

  15-04-2020 17:57
  
  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:— WHO regrets the U.S. decision to halt funding.— Group of 20 nations agree to suspend debt payments.— At 106, British woman is oldest known virus survivor.— Amazon threatens to suspend activity in France over virus protection rulin
  
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• ‘Get my payment:’ IRS launches stimulus check tracking tool

  15-04-2020 17:39
  
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  About 80 million people are expected to receive an Economic Impact Payment, also known as a "stimulus check," from the coronavirus emergency relief bill this week.
  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is now offering an online tool to help track the status of your money.
  The U.S. Department of Treasury and the IRS launched the "Get My Payment" website Wednesday.
  The first payments are expected to go to those who've already filed their 2018 or 2019 ta
  
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• The Latest: Trump golf resort in Florida lays off workers

  15-04-2020 17:30
  
  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:— At 106, British woman is oldest known virus survivor.— Amazon threatens to suspend activity in France over virus protection ruling.— Italy hospital would welcome Dr. Fauci with open arms.— China didn’t warn public of likely
  
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• The Latest: At 106, British woman is oldest virus survivor

  15-04-2020 16:31
  
  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:— At 106, British woman is oldest known virus survivor.— Amazon threatens to suspend activity in France over virus protection ruling.— Italy hospital would welcomes Dr. Fauci with open arms.— China didn’t warn public of likely
  
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• Warren becomes latest ex-presidential rival to back Biden

  15-04-2020 16:25
  
  Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0 Elizabeth Warren (D) - US Senator from Massachusetts since 2013, Photo Date: 1/12/2020
  By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren has endorsed Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential race.
  She's the latest of the former vice president's onetime White House rivals to back him.
  Her endorsement comes as the Democratic Party moves to project unity against President Donald Trump going into the November election.
  Warren
  
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• Arizona willing to host MLB, which cuts senior staff pay

  15-04-2020 15:59
  
  By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says his state is willing to host all 30 major league teams at the time public health concerns allow, which eventually could lead to the start of the baseball season primarily in empty spring training ballparks.MLB and the players' association have had preliminary discussion of potential ways for the season to start if given the go-ahead by federal, state and local governments and health officials. Having all teams ba
  
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• The Latest: Tokyo providing $7.5 billion economic package

  15-04-2020 15:39
  
  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:— Amazon threatens to suspend activity in France over virus protection ruling.— Italy hospital would welcomes Dr. Fauci with open arms.— Europe trade union leader worried about worker safety.— China didn’t warn public of likel
  
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• The Latest: Europe union leader worried about worker safety

  15-04-2020 14:49
  
  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:— Amazon threatens to suspend activity in France over virus protection ruling.— Europe trade union leader worried about worker safety.— China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days.— Health police in Italy say 15
  
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• Local cyclist highlights nonprofits benefiting by tax donations

  15-04-2020 14:49
  
  TUCSON - Have you made your Arizona Charitable Tax Credit yet? A local charity is asking for the public's help.Perimeter Bicycling, home of El Tour de Tucson, wants to highlight nonprofit, charitable agencies to raise funds for their organizations.To highlight the need for tax donations local community activist/cyclist Damion Alexander will be riding a century ride (100 miles) in Sabino Canyon on Wednesday.
  Learn about Arizona Charitable Tax Credit
  Alexander, a member of the
  
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• US retail sales fall by record 8.7% in March as Americans pulled back on spending amid viral outbreak

  15-04-2020 14:33
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — US retail sales fall by record 8.7% in March as Americans pulled back on spending amid viral outbreak.
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• Warm and dry next several days!

  15-04-2020 14:05
  
  TUCSON - Warmer afternoon with highs in the 70s and low 80s! Expect tons of sunshine as well. Breezy with highs in the mid 80s tomorrow and Friday!Today: Sunny and seasonable! High: 81°Tonight: Clear and cold. Low: 50°Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, breezy and warm! High: 86°Another beautiful day with tons of sunshine! Temperatures will be a couple of degrees warmer than yesterday but near average. We'll continue to warm into the mid 80s tomorrow and Friday and thanks to
  
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• The Latest: Italy hospital says Fauci welcome with open arms

  15-04-2020 13:49
  
  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:— China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days.— Amazon threatens to suspend activity in France over virus protection ruling.— Health police in Italy say 15 nursing homes were closed because they posed a grave threat t
  
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• The Latest: Amazon threatens to halt all activity in France

  15-04-2020 13:00
  
  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:— China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days.— Amazon threatens to suspend activity in France over virus protection ruling.— Health police in Italy say 15 nursing homes were closed because they posed a grave threat t
  
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• The Latest: Party could cost Australian police recruits jobs

  15-04-2020 12:34
  
  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:— China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days.— Virus challenges: How to protect elderly, educate young.— Party that breached social distancing rules could cost Australian police recruits their jobs.— Survey fin
  
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• The Latest: Trump criticized by EU for freezing WHO funding

  15-04-2020 12:06
  
  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:— China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days.— The European Union criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze WHO funding; Spokesman says China is “seriously concerned” about the decision.
  
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• The Latest: US ambassador to China: Wait to address concerns

  15-04-2020 11:39
  
  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:— China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days.— U.S. ambassador to China says concerns about China’s response to Wuhan outbreak should wait until after the pandemic ends.— Australia’s prime minister sympat
  
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• WOMEN: UA picks up key grad transfer

  15-04-2020 10:53
  
  TUCSON – Adia Barnes has added another grad transfer to an Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball roster that is staked for a deep NCAA Tournament run next season. Trinity Baptiste announced on Tuesday that she will graduate from Virginia Tech in May and transfer to play her senior season at UA. Baptiste was the ACC Sixth Player of the Year this past season after averaging 10 points and eight rebounds in 34 games for the Hokies. 
  Ready to work @ArizonaWBB #BearDownp
  
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• The Latest: Britain promises more nursing home virus tests

  15-04-2020 10:52
  
  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:— South Korea’s voting precautions highlight challenges of reopening.— The British government promises to test nursing home residents and staff for the coronavirus.— Russia’s new pass system to curb COVID-19 causes crowds.___L
  
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• The Latest: Russia’s pass system to curb virus causes crowds

  15-04-2020 10:35
  
  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’s voting precautions highlight challenges of reopening.— Russia’s new pass system to curb COVID-19 causes crowds.— Germany’s foreign minister criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to halt
  
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