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• Marianne Dissard Gets Political on Stunning Phil Ochs Cover

  22-04-2020 23:52
  
  Tucson's favorite Chanteuse Marianne Dissard is back with a stunning cover of Phil Ochs's late-60s protest song, The Scorpion Departs But Never Returns, repurposed to protest the recent firing of USS Theodore Roosevelt Capt. Brett Crozier.Crozier was relieved from duty for sending a letter to other naval personnel stating "sailors would needlessly die" if the Navy continued its slow response to COVID-19 on his ship and others.…
  
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• The Latest: Hacker groups using COVID-19 themes for attacks

  22-04-2020 23:36
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.—2 pet cats in New York test positive for virus.—Italy tops 25,000 coronavirus-related deaths.___BOSTON — Google’s security team says it has identified more than a doze
  
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• Moving past ‘invisible enemy’: President Trump nudges nation to reopen

  22-04-2020 23:32
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — For weeks, the Trump administration played up the dangers of the coronavirus as it sought to convince Americans to disrupt their lives and stay home.Now, as President Donald Trump aims for a swift nationwide reopening, he faces a new challenge, He needs to convince people that it’s safe to come out and resume their normal lives.That’s a political imperative for Trump, whose reelection likely rides on the pace of an economic rebound. And it’s a defining q
  
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• Surveillance cameras added to US-Mexico border despite drop in crossings

  22-04-2020 23:14
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration has been quietly adding military surveillance cameras at the U.S.-Mexico border in response to the coronavirus pandemic, though fewer people appear to be crossing illegally. It's the latest move as operations at the U.S.-Mexico border have become increasingly militarized and secretive.Documents obtained by The Associated Press show the Department of Defense, at the request of the Department of Homeland Security, sent 60 mobile surveillance cameras
  
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• Pima County shares criteria to reduce physical distancing restrictions

  22-04-2020 22:45
  
  Pima County shared the criteria required to eventually reduce physical distancing restrictions.
  There are three things the County is focusing on: disease, healthcare capacity and public health.
  Each category must meet the following:Disease criteria:Decreasing positive cases over 14 daysDecreasing COVID-19 related deaths over 14 daysDecreasing symptomatic cases over 14 daysHealthcare capacity criteria:Testing for all symptomatic patientsStaffing and beds to care for twice the current COVID cases
  
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• The Latest: Newsom changes California stay-at-home order

  22-04-2020 22:42
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.—2 pet cats in New York test positive for virus.—Italy tops 25,000 coronavirus-related deaths.___SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California hospitals are allowed to resume scheduled sur
  
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• Dating From Home: How to Find or Keep Love Alive in the Time of Coronavirus

  22-04-2020 22:30
  
  PHOENIX – Whether speed-dating on Zoom or making plans for a virtual movie night, couples are getting creative in making and maintaining romantic connections during these times of social distancing.Even those already in long-distance relationships and accustomed to communicating virtually are finding the forced quarantines and physical separation challenging.Mireya Treviño, a senior at the University of Texas in Austin, met her boyfriend when he visited from San Antonio for a Hallo
  
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• 2 cats in NY become first US pets to test positive for virus

  22-04-2020 22:19
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the finding Wednesday.
  The agencies say the cats had mild respiratory illnesses, are expected to recover and are thought to have contracted the virus from people in their households or neighborhoods.
  Officials say that while
  
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• Pima County reallocates funds to benefit food security programs

  22-04-2020 21:55
  
  The Pima County Board of Supervisors reallocated $315,000 to supportlocal food security programs on Tuesday.In a 5-0 vote, the board approved the amendments to its previously approved Pima County 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan and authorized submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund these programs. Pima County says this helps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and better assist low to moderate income level individuals and families, including those experie
  
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• The Latest: EU looking to set up air bridge to help Africa

  22-04-2020 21:36
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.—2 pet cats in New York test positive for virus.—Italy tops 25,000 coronavirus-related deaths.___BRUSSELS — The European Union is aiming to set up a humanitarian air bridge t
  
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• More Questions Than Answers to Trump Threat of Immigration Suspension

  22-04-2020 21:30
  
  PHOENIX – Immigration experts and advocates aren’t sure how to assess President Donald Trump’s Monday evening tweet announcing his intention to temporarily suspend immigration, but they reject the idea that immigrants will compete with thousands of Americans thrown out of work because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and they suggest his administration concentrate on making more testing available across the country.“In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as th
  
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• Trump releases plan to help medical facilities who care for uninsured COVID-19 patients

  22-04-2020 21:23
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has come out with a plan to start paying hospitals and doctors who care for uninsured COVID-19 patients.Expect Democratic lawmakers and health industry groups to press for more help. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says hospitals and doctors would submit their bills directly to the government and they would get paid at Medicare rates.Uninsured people wouldn't be liable for any of the costs. And health care providers wouldn't have to
  
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• California Highway Patrol bans rallies at state Capitol, other state facilities amid COVID-19 protests

  22-04-2020 21:12
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Highway Patrol is temporarily banning rallies at the state Capitol and other state facilities because of the pandemic.The change in policy Wednesday came after hundreds of protesters gathered on the Capitol grounds in Sacramento on Monday, many without wearing masks or following recommendations to remain more than six feet apart to slow the spread of the coronavirus.The same group had planned additional rallies in coming days against Gov. Gavin News
  
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• Coati involved in rare attack at Coronado National Memorial tests positive for rabies

  22-04-2020 20:55
  
  TUCSON - A coatimundi who was lethally removed after it reportedly bit a woman and her dog on Saturday tested positive for rabies.According to Arizona Game and Fish Department, the coati attacked an elderly woman and her dog Saturday morning while they were visiting Coronado National Memorial.Officials reported that the diurnal mammal was shot and killed on scene. It was then sent to a lab where officials determined it was rabid.The woman and her dog were treated for their injuries at the t
  
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• The Latest: Turkish official says outbreak is under control

  22-04-2020 20:48
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.—2 pet cats in New York test positive for virus.—Italy tops 25,000 coronavirus-related deaths.___ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s health minister has reported 117 additional C
  
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• From Spanish Flu To COVID-19: California woman celebrates 102nd birthday

  22-04-2020 20:38
  
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  (KNVN/NBC News)   A California woman born during the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic says she plans to survive the COVID-19 outbreak as well.Mary Moser turned 102-years-old Tuesday.Family, friends and even strangers came out to celebrate with a safe birthday parade.“I had no idea what they were planning for my birthday today,” Moser said. “If I would've known I would've said, ‘No, no, no, no, no I don't want all that fuss,’ but I thoroughly enjoyed
  
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• The Latest: WHO chief hopes US will reconsider freeze

  22-04-2020 20:12
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.—2 pet cats in New York test positive for virus.—Italy tops 25,000 coronavirus-related deaths.___GENEVA — The World Health Organization chief says he hopes the United States
  
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• Salvation Army Tucson distributes care packages to unemployed community members

  22-04-2020 20:01
  
  Photojournalist Andrew MelendezSalvation Army Tucson hold drive to help unemployed people during COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
  TUCSON - The Salvation Army Tucson is asking for donations to help out unemployed community members.The nonprofit is asking for non-perishable food and emergency relief supplies for care packages.
  Items can be dropped off at 1001 N. Richey Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  Food and supply donations that are desperately needed: juice
  
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• The Latest: 2 pet cats in New York test positive for virus

  22-04-2020 19:58
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.—2 pet cats in New York test positive for virus.—Britain’s death toll reaches more than 18,000.—Italy tops 25,000 coronavirus-related deaths.___NEW YORK — Two pet
  
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• The Latest: UN General Assembly rejects 2 virus resolutions

  22-04-2020 19:42
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.—Britain’s death toll reaches more than 18,000.—Italy tops 25,000 coronavirus-related deaths.—Germany to start trial for coronavirus vaccine.___UNITED NATIONS — T
  
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• Navajo Nation extends closing of tribal government to May 17

  22-04-2020 19:37
  
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  WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The closure of the Navajo Nation's tribal government because of the coronavirus outbreak is being extended into late May.Tribal President Jonathan Nez on Wednesday announced that he issued an executive order Tuesday extending the closure of government offices and related facilities to May 17 from the previous expiration date of April 26.Nez said there's a “slight flattening of the curve" but there's still a need to remain v
  
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• SBA Not Accepting New Paycheck Protection Loan Applications Ahead of Tomorrow's House of Representatives Vote To Replenish the Program

  22-04-2020 19:30
  
  The Small Business Administration says it will not accept new Payment Protection Program or Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications yet, even though the U.S. Senate yesterday passed a new $480 billion package that would replenish the program after funding ran out last week.…
  
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• The Latest: British adviser says social measures to continue

  22-04-2020 19:27
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.—Britain’s death toll reaches more than 18,000.—Italy tops 25,000 coronavirus-related deaths.—Germany to start trial for coronavirus vaccine.___LONDON — The Briti
  
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• Look Snazzy Through the Pandemic in a Tucson Weekly T-Shirt!

  22-04-2020 19:00
  
  You can ditch the suit-and-tie look while working from home, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't still dress in stylish T-shirts. That's why we're excited to announce that we are teaming up with Arizona Uniform in the TUCSON2GETHER program to offer a new T-shirt that allows you to look good in your next Zoom meeting and show off your Tucson Weekly pride.The TW T is just one several you can choose from when you visit this virtual showroom.…
  
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• The Latest: Director-general defends WHO’s response to virus

  22-04-2020 18:54
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.—Britain’s death toll reaches more than 18,000.—Italy tops 25,000 coronavirus-related deaths.—Germany to start trial for coronavirus vaccine.___LONDON — The head
  
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• The Latest: Italy tops 25,000 coronavirus-related deaths

  22-04-2020 18:31
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.—Britain’s death toll reaches more than 18,000.—Italy tops 25,000 coronavirus-related deaths.—Germany to start trial for coronavirus vaccine.___ROME — Deaths in I
  
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• Report: Social Security and Medicare facing shaky futures even before impact of virus

  22-04-2020 18:13
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Report: Social Security and Medicare facing shaky futures even before impact of virus.
  The post Report: Social Security and Medicare facing shaky futures even before impact of virus appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Russett Southwest Heroes Contest

  22-04-2020 18:12
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Wednesday, April 22: Confirmed Cases Rise to over 5,400 in State; Virus Has Killed 229 Arizonans; Ducey Reviewing Conditions for Lifting Stay-at-Home Order; US Senate OKs New Aid for Biz, Hospitals

  22-04-2020 18:11
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona reached 5,459 as of Wednesday, April 22, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Pima County had 973 confirmed cases.The coronavirus had killed 229 people statewide, including 68 in Pima County, according to the report.In Maricopa County, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases had risen to 2,846.…
  
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• COVID-19 in AZ: 5,459 cases, 229 deaths

  22-04-2020 18:05
  
  PHOENIX - Health officials reported21 additional COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday.
  The Arizona State Department of Health Services says there are now 229 deaths and 5,459 cases.
  In Pima County, 973 cases and 68 deaths were reported.
  AZDHS says 56,601 people have been tested in the state, 208 new cases were reported Wednesday.
  Schools, bars, restaurants and movie theaters have been closed since mid-March, and more than 342,000 people have filed for unemployment benefits in the past month.Gov. Doug Du
  
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• The Latest: Atlanta mayor: Opening businesses ‘defies logic’

  22-04-2020 17:38
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.— Britain’s death toll reaches more than 18,000.— Greta Thunberg urges world leaders to cooperate on virus, climate.— Germany to start trial for coronavirus vaccine.___
  
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• Claytoonz: The Potbellied Small-Business Killah

  22-04-2020 17:00
  
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• The Latest: Britain’s death toll more than 18,000 from virus

  22-04-2020 16:36
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.— Britain’s death toll reaches more than 18,000.— Greta Thunberg urges world leaders to cooperate on virus, climate.— Germany to start trial for coronavirus vaccine.___
  
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• As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner

  22-04-2020 15:20
  
  PixabayPlanting a plant, Photo Date: April 11, 2015
  By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science WriterAn unplanned grand experiment is changing Earth.As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the air has cleaned up, albeit temporarily. Smog stopped choking New Delhi, one of the most polluted cities in the world, and India’s getting views of sights not visible in decades. Nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern United States is down 30%. R
  
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• The Latest: Greta Thunberg urges world leaders to cooperate

  22-04-2020 15:18
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.— Teen activist Greta Thunberg urges world leaders to cooperate on virus, climate.— Germany to start trial for coronavirus vaccine.— Vietnam loosens restrictions; no reported
  
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• Suspect, 3 children located after AMBER Alert was issued

  22-04-2020 14:58
  
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  Chandler Police Department located the father accused of abducting 3 children at a relative's home Wednesday morning.An AMBER Alert was issued after Stephan Charles Robinson, 36, left with his three children, Nya Robinson, 8, Stachia Robinson, 6, andStephan Robinson, 2.Police say the children were found unharmed.
  Stephan Charles Robinson Investigators saidStephan was an "immediate credible threat" to his three children.
  According to Chandler Police Departmen
  
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• AMBER Alert issued for 3 Maricopa County children

  22-04-2020 14:58
  
  Maricopa County issued an AMBER Alert for three missing children.
  Police say 36-year-old Stephan Charles Robinson left with his three children, eight-year-old Nya Robinson, six-year-old Stachia Robinson, and two-year-old Stephan Robinson to an unknown destination.Investigators believe Stephan is an immediate credible threat to his three children.
  Stephan and his children are believed to be in his 2013 Gray Nissan Pathfinder SUV bearing AZ #CHT5393.
  The post AMBER Alert issued for 3 Maricopa
  
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• The Latest: Germany to start trial for coronavirus vaccine

  22-04-2020 14:36
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.— Germany to start trial for coronavirus vaccine.— Vietnam loosens restrictions; no reported deaths in country.___BERLIN — Germany’s health minister has regulatory appr
  
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• The Latest: Vietnam loosens restrictions; no reported deaths

  22-04-2020 13:54
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.— Vietnam loosens restrictions; no reported deaths in country.— Lawmaker says German field hospital should treat patients from Italy.___HANOI — Vietnam will loosen travel res
  
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• Well hello, Summer!

  22-04-2020 13:44
  
  TUCSON - Sunny and seasonable today with highs warming into the 90s starting tomorrow! Temperatures will be flirting with the triple digits by the end of the weekend!Today: Sunny and warm, happy Earth Day! High: 85°Tonight: Clear and comfortable. Low: 57°Tomorrow: Sunny and hot. High: 93°Sunny and near average today with highs in the 70s and 80s. Enjoy it because we'll warm several degrees above average starting tomorrow with highs in the 90s. Temperatur
  
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• The Latest: German field hospital may treat Italy patients

  22-04-2020 13:08
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.— Britain may be getting badly-needed surgical gowns.— Lawmaker says German field hospital should treat patients from Italy.— South Africa to deploy national defense troops t
  
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• The Latest: Britain may get badly needed surgical gowns

  22-04-2020 12:46
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.— Britain may be getting badly-needed surgical gowns.— Germany’s most populous state makes face masks compulsory starting Monday.— Customers trickle in as vendors retur
  
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• The Latest: China slams Missouri lawsuit over virus outbreak

  22-04-2020 12:12
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot.— China calls virus lawsuit brought by US state ‘very absurd’.— Questions about letting children outside hang over Spanish authorities as new virus cases and deaths pla
  
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• The Latest: Czech Republic, Bangladesh tally new virus cases

  22-04-2020 11:43
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot— Czech Republic surpasses 7,000 virus cases; Bangladesh reports new virus cases and deaths.— Pope Francis uses the virus outbreak to speak out about environmental issues.— In
  
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• The Latest: Pope Francis parallels virus and the environment

  22-04-2020 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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot— Pope Francis uses the virus outbreak to speak out about environmental issues.— India plans to use wristbands with a contact-tracing app to track the coronavirus.— Small stud
  
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• The Latest: Doctors urge mosques close to curb virus threat

  22-04-2020 10:08
  
  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:— AP Exclusive: ER staff saves lives, suffers in hot spot— Pakistani doctors urge leaders to close mosques during Ramadan.— Health officials say 2 died with coronavirus in California weeks before 1st reported U.S. death from disease.___IS
  
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• The Latest: 2 died with virus weeks before 1st US death

  22-04-2020 09:21
  
  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:— Health officials say 2 died with coronavirus in California weeks before 1st reported U.S. death from disease.— 33 crew members test positive on cruise ship docked in Japan.— Fresh cancellations show reopening from virus will be tough.&m
  
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• WWII Veteran tours U.S. to meet every governor

  22-04-2020 07:43
  
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  TUCSON - One of America's oldest World War II veterans is off on a journey to meet every governor in the United States, along with the mayor of the District of Columbia.Sidney Walton's tour led him here to Arizona to meet our very own Gov. Doug Ducey.Walton, a decorated World War II veteran, wished he had the chance to meet veterans from the Civil War.At 101 years old, Walton is embarking on the "No Regrets" tour with his son, Paul, giving everyone a chance
  
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• USDA Forest Service Southwest now prohibiting fire usage in AZ national forests through June

  22-04-2020 07:31
  
  TUCSON - Pima County Officials posted to Twitter Tuesday evening saying that starting Wednesday, the USDA Forest Service, Southwest, will prohibit the utilization of fire in all six national parks in Arizona.
  Igniting, maintaining, attending and using a fire will be prohibited thru June 30, or later.
  This will ensure first responders are available to safely respond and manage incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Furthermore, the Tucson Fire Department gave a heads up to the outdoorsy types, s
  
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• Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with US

  22-04-2020 07:11
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with US.
  The post Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with US appeared first on KVOA.
  
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