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• Canadian police say at least 10 people are dead after a shooting rampage across Nova Scotia

  19-04-2020 23:20
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Canadian police say at least 10 people are dead after a shooting rampage across Nova Scotia.
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• Canadian police say the suspect in Nova Scotia shooting rampage is dead.

  19-04-2020 23:10
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Canadian police say the suspect in Nova Scotia shooting rampage is dead.
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• A Canadian police officer is dead and another injured after shooting rampage in Nova Scotia.

  19-04-2020 22:14
  
  TORONTO (AP) — A Canadian police officer is dead and another injured after shooting rampage in Nova Scotia.
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• PCSD issues public statement after rise in rescue calls

  19-04-2020 21:06
  
  Pima County Sheriff's Dept. and the Southern Arizona Rescue Association are asking for the public to take precautions when hiking.Search and Rescue deputies along with SARA responded to multiple rescues for hikers Saturday.According to officials, social distancing and isolation from COVID-19 has more people than normal heading out to hike in the sunny weather.PCSD says despite efforts to remind people about hiker safety the number of calls for rescues continue to rise.On Saturday alone authoriti
  
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• PCSD issues message to the public after rise in rescue calls

  19-04-2020 21:06
  
  Pima County Sheriff's Dept. and the Southern Arizona Rescue Association are asking for the public to take precautions when hiking.Search and Rescue deputies along with SARA responded to multiple rescues for hikers Saturday.According to officials, social distancing and isolation from COVID-19 has more people than normal heading out to hike in the sunny weather.PCSD says despite efforts to remind people about hiker safety the number of calls for rescues continue to rise.On Saturday alone authoriti
  
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• AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely blames governors for virus test

  19-04-2020 21:05
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is wrongly casting blame on governors and the Obama administration for shortages in coronavirus testing and declaring victory over what he calls relatively low death rates in the U.S. That’s too soon to tell.A look at his claims over the weekend, also covering the economy:
  TESTINGTRUMP, on governors urging wider availability of virus tests: “They don’t want to use all of the capacity that we’ve created. We have tremendous cap
  
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• Joe Biden wins Wyoming presidential caucus after Bernie Sanders drops out of race

  19-04-2020 20:02
  
  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Joe Biden wins Wyoming presidential caucus after Bernie Sanders drops out of race.
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• What you need to know today about the virus pandemic

  19-04-2020 19:31
  
  The global lockdown put in place to stem the spread of the coronavirus is hurting the illegal drug trade.
  Pressure continues to grow on governments to loosen restrictions ease the economic pain of lockdowns. In Germany, breweries are threatened with permanent closure. In the U.S., the coronavirus is accelerating the decline in the coal industry.Still, there were occasional signs of hope: South Korea reported just eight more cases of the coronavirus on Sunday, the first time a daily increase has
  
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• Chief: Man ambushed 3 Texas officers in his home, killing 1

  19-04-2020 19:00
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) - A man who killed one Texas police officer and wounded two others before killing himself was wearing body armor and waiting to ambush them when they arrived at his home in response to a domestic violence call, authorities said Sunday.The attack Saturday in San Marcos, a city 45 miles (72 kilometers) northeast of San Antonio, left 31-year-old Officer Justin Putnam dead and two other officers in critical but stable condition, the city's interim police chief, Bob Klett, said
  
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• ‘They’re killing us,’ Texas residents say of Trump rollbacks

  19-04-2020 18:13
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Danielle Nelson’s best monitor for the emissions billowing out of the oil refineries and chemical plants surrounding her home: The heaving chest of her 9-year-old asthmatic son.
  On some nights, the boy’s chest shudders as he fights for breath in his sleep. Nelson suspects the towering plants and refineries are to blame, rising like a lit-up city at night around her squat brick apartment building in the rugged Texas Gulf Coast city of Port Arthur.
  Ask Nelson what
  
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• The Latest: More than 1 million European cases of virus

  19-04-2020 17:01
  
  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:— European Center for Disease Control finds more than 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases.
  — British doctor protests outside Prime Minister’s office over lack of PPE.— Pence says 150,000 coronavirus tests now being conducted daily
  
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  19-04-2020 17:00
  
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• ‘Cartels are scrambling’: Virus snarls global drug trade

  19-04-2020 16:25
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Coronavirus is dealing a gut punch to the illegal drug trade, paralyzing economies, closing borders and severing supply chains in China that traffickers rely on for the chemicals to make such profitable drugs as methamphetamine and fentanyl.
  One of the main suppliers that shut down is in Wuhan, the epicenter of the global outbreak.
  Associated Press interviews with nearly two dozen law enforcement officials and trafficking experts found Mexican and Colombian cartels are stil
  
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• The Latest: Pence says 150,000 tests being conducted daily

  19-04-2020 16:15
  
  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:— Pence says 150,000 coronavirus tests now being conducted daily.— Italy’s WHO representative says too early to transition to greater freedom of movement.— Britain reports 596 more coronavirus-related hospital deaths to raise total
  
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• The Latest: Slovakia to test all nursing home employees

  19-04-2020 14:58
  
  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:— Slovakia to test all nursing home employees.
  — British industry group estimates thousands of deaths related to COVID-19 in nursing homes.— Spain reports 410 deaths in last 24 hours, fewest daily since March 22___BRATISLAVA, Slovakia &md
  
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• The Latest: Italian coast guard transfers migrants from ship

  19-04-2020 14:04
  
  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:— Spain reports 410 deaths in last 24 hours, fewest daily since March 22— Italy to indicate “in coming days” if restrictions will be loosened— More than a thousand sailors contract virus on France’s flagship aircraft car
  
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• The Latest: Spain reports fewest daily deaths for a month

  19-04-2020 12:26
  
  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:— Spain reports 410 deaths in last 24 hours, fewest daily since March 22— Italy to indicate “in coming days” if restrictions will be loosened— More than a thousand sailors contract virus on France’s flagship aircraft car
  
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• The Latest: Over a thousand virus cases on French ship

  19-04-2020 11:36
  
  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:— More than a thousand sailors contract virus on France’s flagship aircraft carrier— Germany holds virtual commemorations for the liberation of two Nazi concentration camps— South Korea to keep social distancing guidelines until May
  
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• The Latest: Germany holds concentration camp commemorations

  19-04-2020 11:15
  
  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:— Germany holds virtual commemorations for the liberation of two Nazi concentration camps— Pope Tawadros II in Egypt holds Easter services in empty monastery in desert— South Korea to keep social distancing guidelines until May 5, will re
  
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• The Latest: Empty monastery for Easter services in Egypt

  19-04-2020 10:38
  
  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 Tawadros II in Egypt holds Easter services in empty monastery in desert— South Korea to keep social distancing guidelines until May 5, will relax some limits— Japan government faces complaints after giving out dirty masksCAIRO &mda
  
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• Will Tucson pro sports survive the pandemic

  19-04-2020 10:08
  
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  TUCSON - The Tucson Sugar Skulls season is history. Will the Tucson Roadrunners dream run be next?The Indoor Football League shuttered their 2020 campaign this week due to the ongoing shutdown of the United States due to COVID-19. You have to believe the American Hockey League will follow suit in short order.The Tucson Roadrunners were on their way to a Pacific Division championship and their second playoff appearance when the season was halted in March.The
  
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• The Latest: 24 more crew members from naval ship have virus

  19-04-2020 10:07
  
  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 to keep social distancing guidelines until May 5, will relax some limits— Japan government faces complaints after giving out dirty masks— McDonald’s is suspending operations in Singapore after seven employees test posi
  
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• The Latest: South Korea to start relaxing some limits

  19-04-2020 09:50
  
  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:— South Korea to keep social distancing guidelines until May 5, will relax some limits— Japan government faces complaints after giving out dirty masks— McDonald’s is suspending operations in Singapore after seven employees test posi
  
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• The Latest: Pakistan to keep mosques open during Ramadan

  19-04-2020 08:38
  
  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 government faces complaints after giving out dirty masks— McDonalds is suspending operations in Singapore after seven employees test positive.
  — South Korea has eight more cases of coronavirus in 24-hour span— Pakistan to ke
  
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• The Latest: Dirty masks cause complaints to Japan government

  19-04-2020 07:49
  
  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:— Japan government faces complaints after giving out dirty masks— McDonalds is suspending operations in Singapore after seven employees test positive.
  — South Korea has eight more cases of coronavirus in 24-hour spanTOKYO — Japanese
  
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• The Latest: McDonalds to suspend operations in Singapore

  19-04-2020 07:25
  
  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:— McDonalds is suspending operations in Singapore after seven employees test positive.
  — South Korea has eight more cases of coronavirus in 24-hour spanSINGAPORE — Fast food giant McDonald’s says it will suspend all operations in Si
  
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• The Latest: Japan passes 10,000 domestic cases of COVID-19

  19-04-2020 05:42
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Japan surpasses 10,000 domestic cases.
  — California is on its way to acquiring 15,000 hotel rooms to house the homeless during the pandemic— US, Canada to keep border closed 30 more days.— Africa surpasses 20,000 cases, more than
  
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• Law enforcement surprises 7-year-old battling leukemia on his birthday

  19-04-2020 05:02
  
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  Alex Vizcarra has battled his leukemia into remission and for his seventh birthday, his parents invited his heroes, local law enforcement, to come and help celebrate.
  "We really feel like, when he wanted to see his heroes on a day like today, we really feel like a guy like Alex and the stuff that he's gone through, he's a real hero as well and we wanted to demonstrate that," said Lieutenant Doug Foster, Tucson Police Department South Operations.Alex was diag
  
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• Police shoot, kill man wielding bat inside Walmart store

  19-04-2020 04:33
  
  SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (AP) - The San Leandro Police Department says officers shot and killed a man armed with a bat Saturday inside a Walmart store.
  Lt. Ted Henderson tells KTVU that the shooting took place inside the entrance of the Walmart.
  The TV station reports that police were called to the store to investigate a report of a man holding a bat.
  Once officers arrived, they determined that the man did not commit a robbery, but they tried to take the man into custody.
  Henderson could not offer an
  
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• The Latest: South Korea reports 8 more cases over 24 hours

  19-04-2020 03:58
  
  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:— Spain to start easing confinement of children.
  — Stranded Kosovo citizens to begin returning home.— US, Canada to keep border closed 30 more days.— Africa surpasses 20,000 cases, more than 1,000 deaths.— Queen Elizabeth want
  
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• The Latest: SC to reopen retail stores and beach access

  19-04-2020 03:17
  
  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:— Spain to start easing confinement of children.
  — Stranded Kosovo citizens to begin returning home.— US, Canada to keep border closed 30 more days.— Africa surpasses 20,000 cases, more than 1,000 deaths.— Queen Elizabeth want
  
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• The Latest: Hundreds in Brazil denounce lockdown measures

  19-04-2020 02:15
  
  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:— Spain to start easing confinement of children.
  — Stranded Kosovo citizens to begin returning home.— US, Canada to keep border closed 30 more days.— Africa surpasses 20,000 cases, more than 1,000 deaths.— Queen Elizabeth want
  
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• High temperatures will reach the 90’s for the first time in 2020 this week

  19-04-2020 01:30
  
  TUCSON - We are in for a big warm up this upcoming week with high temperatures projected to reach the 90's for the first time this week.
  Tonight Clear, Cool, Breezy. Low: 51°Tomorrow: Sunny and Warmer. High: 82°Tomorrow Night: Clear and Mild. Low: 54°Temperatures will remain in the 50's overnight and in the 80's during the afternoons through Wednesday.Continued high pressure and dry air will force our temperatures into the 90's for the first time th
  
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• The Latest: Navajo Nation orders use of protective masks

  19-04-2020 00:54
  
  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:— Spain to start easing confinement of children.
  — Stranded Kosovo citizens to begin returning home.— US, Canada to keep border closed 30 more days.— Africa surpasses 20,000 cases, more than 1,000 deaths.— Queen Elizabeth want
  
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• Navajo Nation orders masks be worn in public on reservation

  19-04-2020 00:10
  
  WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) - The Navajo Nation is ordering all people on the tribe's sprawling reservation to wear protective masks when out in public to help fight the spread of the coronavirus.Tribal officials announced Friday night that the Navajo Department of Health issued an emergency health order for the reservation, which includes parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.The Navajo Nation has been hit harder by the coronavirus than any other Native American tribe.The tribe and the Navajo Area
  
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