• Shooting suspect in custody after 5 found dead in Milwaukee

    Shooting suspect in custody after 5 found dead in Milwaukee
    NBC News Channel
    MILWAUKEE (AP) - Police are investigating a shooting that left five people dead at a house in Milwaukee.Chief Alfonso Morales says his department received a call around 10:30 a.m. Monday from a man who said his family was dead.Officers discovered five victims ranging in age from 14 to 41 at the house on the city’s north side.They also found a baby the shooter apparently spared. Morales said during a news conference that the person who called 911 was taken into custody and
  • Government Aid Provides Much-Needed Help to Southern Arizona Food Banks

    Government Aid Provides Much-Needed Help to Southern Arizona Food Banks
    Southern Arizona food banks are receiving much-needed support from both Pima County and Santa Cruz County along with the Arizona National Guard to help serve the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson and Santa Cruz County Supervisor Bruce Bracker have teamed up to address the needs of not only their respective counties but Yuma County and Cochise County as well.…
  • Excessive Heat Warning issued April 27 at 1:40PM MST until April 30 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

    Excessive Heat Warning issued April 27 at 1:40PM MST until April 30 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
    …Hot Week for Late April will peak on Thursday…
    * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with unseasonable temperaturesfrom 100 to 105.
    * WHERE…Western Pima County and Upper Gila River Valley.
    * WHEN…From late Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
    * IMPACTS…Early season high Heat Risk will significantlyincrease the potential for heat related illnesses, particularlyfor those working or participating in outdoor activities.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an a
  • Man who allegedly shot, wounded 3 police officers in custody

    Man who allegedly shot, wounded 3 police officers in custody
    CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — A suspect was arrested allegedly shooting and wounding three police officers Monday before barricading himself in a home and then setting it on fire, authorities said.Police said the man was taken into custody shortly before 1 p.m. to end an incident that began 12 hours earlier when officers on patrol spotted and confronted a suspicious person.The man ran and then turned around and fired several shots. Police said one officer was treated and released from a hospital
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  • COVID-19 Forces Progress in Reducing County Jail Population

    COVID-19 Forces Progress in Reducing County Jail Population
    The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the county's ongoing efforts to reduce the Pima County jail population.The average daily population was 1,428 as of last week. Before the pandemic, the jail had an ADP of around 1,900, according to April 25 memo from Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry to the Board of Supervisors.Huckelberry said there has been a "rapid decline" in daily bookings since around March 11, and he hopes that future bookings will be only for those who are an "actual danger
  • Excessive Heat Warning issued April 27 at 12:35PM MST until April 30 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

    Excessive Heat Warning issued April 27 at 12:35PM MST until April 30 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
    * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 102 to 109expected.
    * WHERE…In Arizona, Parker Valley and Yuma. In California,Southeastern Imperial County, Western Imperial County,Imperial Valley, Palo Verde Valley and Chuckwalla Valley.
    * WHEN…Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Thursday.
    * IMPACTS…High HeatRisk. Overexposure can cause heat crampsand heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, canlead to heat stroke.An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period o
  • $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Morenci, Ariz.

    $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Morenci, Ariz.
    A winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Morenci, Ariz. on Saturday.According to Arizona State Lottery officials, the winning ticket was sold at the Basha's store located at 172 Plaza Dr.The lucky individual matched four out of the five numbers, and the Powerball number. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 1, 3, 21, 47, 57, with Powerball number 18. As of 11:30 a.m., Monday, the prize was still unclaimed.
    Morenci is a mining town, with a population of less
  • Nicolás Maduro names powerful politician sanctioned by US as drug kingpin to be new Venezuelan oil minister

    Nicolás Maduro names powerful politician sanctioned by US as drug kingpin to be new Venezuelan oil minister
    CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Nicolás Maduro names powerful politician sanctioned by US as drug kingpin to be new Venezuelan oil minister.The post Nicolás Maduro names powerful politician sanctioned by US as drug kingpin to be new Venezuelan oil minister appeared first on KVOA.
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  • Police Doc: Man arrested for ambushing Lousiana police stood over officer’s body, continued shooting

    Police Doc: Man arrested for ambushing Lousiana police stood over officer’s body, continued shooting
    BATON ROUGE (AP) - Police documents say a man ambushed officers sent to interview him about a killing hours earlier, then stood over a dead officer's body while continuing to shoot him.Police tell The Associated Press that a second officer remains in critical condition Monday, though alert and talking.On Monday, police released two statements filed Sunday for the arrest of 36-year-old Ronnie DeWayne Kato Jr., who was taken into custody after a standoff. He faces charges including murder, attempt
  • Netflix to release documentary about Michelle Obama on May 6

    Netflix to release documentary about Michelle Obama on May 6
    NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix says a documentary portrait of Michelle Obama titled “Becoming” will premiere on its streaming service next week.The film announced Monday is described as “an intimate look into the life of former first lady Michelle Obama." It chronicles her 34-city book tour in 2018-2019 for her memoir “Becoming.”Obama’s promotional tour, managed by the concert promoter Live Nation, was more like a rock tour, with a string of dates at sold-out a
  • Women's Foundation Annual Fundraising Event Goes Digital

    Women's Foundation Annual Fundraising Event Goes Digital
    The Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona had a big fundraising event scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, that was swiftly canceled—along with all the other fun spring events in Tucson—because of the COVID-19 pandemic.But in an effort to still raise money for groups and initiatives that work to improve the quality of life for local women and girls, the Women's Foundation has decided to reboot the annual luncheon into an online event that people can participate in right from the comfort
  • Some Georgia restaurants allowed to resume dine-in services

    Some Georgia restaurants allowed to resume dine-in services
    SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — With tables wide apart and staff wearing masks, some Georgia restaurants reopened for limited dine-in service Monday as the state loosened more coronavirus restrictions, but many eateries remained closed amid concerns that serving in-house meals could put employees and customers at risk.The dine-in service and movie screenings were allowed to resume a few days after some other businesses, including barbershops, gyms, tattoo shops and nail salons, began s
  • 3-year-old celebrates final chemo treatment

    3-year-old celebrates final chemo treatment
    (KARE)  After battling cancer for two-thirds of her life, a Prior Lake, Minnesota girl had earned a party on her last day of chemotherapy.On Sunday, with help from family and friends, 3-year-old Mabel Franks got one – despite social distancing restrictions due to COVID-19.“We just felt we had to do something to let her know how proud we are and what a warrior and survivor she’s been,” Joan Franks, Mabel’s grandmother said.First, Prior Lake fire trucks, then, do
  • The Latest: CDC will release coronavirus tests priorities

    The Latest: CDC will release coronavirus tests priorities
    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:
    — CDC will release new priorities for coronavirus tests, including testing asymptomatic individuals in high-risk settings.— Nevada, Colorado governors will join three West Coast states on issues for reopening society.
    — WHO’s emer
  • Beloved tiger statue reported missing from Trail Dust Town

    Beloved tiger statue reported missing from Trail Dust Town
    Trail Dust Town
    TUCSON - After protecting the iconic Trail Dust Town for years, its trademark tiger has gone missing.According to a Facebook post shared Monday morning, the metal tiger statue was recently stolen from the western-themed shopping center located at 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. near Kolb Road.Trail Dust Town representatives said the statue was originally owned by the late owner of Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse."He was beloved by children who visited Trail Dust town," the group said on the p
  • Tips For Tucson Reminds Us To Tip Our Local Bartender And Server Community!

    Tips For Tucson Reminds Us To Tip Our Local Bartender And Server Community!
    Want to help out service industry workers across Pima County who are hurting as the governor-mandated shutdown continues?…
  • Milwaukee chief: 5 dead in shooting in home on city’s north side; suspect reported in custody

    Milwaukee chief: 5 dead in shooting in home on city’s north side; suspect reported in custody
    MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee chief: 5 dead in shooting in home on city’s north side; suspect reported in custody.The post Milwaukee chief: 5 dead in shooting in home on city’s north side; suspect reported in custody appeared first on KVOA.
  • The Latest: Italy’s day-to-day new cases lowest since March

    The Latest: Italy’s day-to-day new cases lowest since March
    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 registered lowest day-to-day number of new cases since March 10.— Blue Angels and Thunderbirds will do flyovers to honor health care workers.— Italian governors contend nation’s partial easing of lockdown rules is too
  • Missed Milestones: Coronavirus disrupts school traditions

    Missed Milestones: Coronavirus disrupts school traditions
    (NBC News) Millions of students are coming up on what would have been graduations and end-of-the-school-year events had it not been for coronavirus. 
     
    Amelia Leahy is just one senior who's final year of high school has been cut short. Her prom dress is unworn; the dance is off.   So is the rest of lacrosse season.
     
    "I was about 50 saves away from breaking a 20 year old record," Leahy notes. 
     
    She understands why, but is also disappointed. 
     
    "It&rs
  • $130K worth of damages reported in fire at Green Valley home

    $130K worth of damages reported in fire at Green Valley home
    Green Valley Fire District
    TUCSON - A fire that occurred Friday at a home in Green Valley caused $130,000 in damages, Green Valley Fire District released Monday morning.According to GVFD, fire crews responded to the 100 block of E. Los Arcos to combat an active fire that was burning the back of a residence. The blaze was extinguished in about eight minutes.However, the responding crews took an extra hour to "overhaul" the home as an extra precaution as the area that where the fire took pla
  • Arizona has 6,716 coronavirus cases, 275 known deaths

    Arizona has 6,716 coronavirus cases, 275 known deaths
    PHOENIX --- Arizona has now confirmed 6,716 cases of coronavirus. No new deaths were reported on Monday.The number of positive cases grew by190 since Sunday.
    In Pima County, 1,164 cases and 76 deaths were reported as of Monday. Twenty-eight new cases were reported.
    ADHS says 66,543 people have been tested for the coronavirus.
    For the latest COVID-19 updates in Arizona, visit https://www.azdhs.gov/.The Arizona Department of Health Services said the recent surge in reported fatalities likely
  • New York officials make unprecedented decision to cancel state’s June 23 presidential primary due to virus concerns

    New York officials make unprecedented decision to cancel state’s June 23 presidential primary due to virus concerns
    NEW YORK (AP) — New York officials make unprecedented decision to cancel state’s June 23 presidential primary due to virus concerns.The post New York officials make unprecedented decision to cancel state’s June 23 presidential primary due to virus concerns appeared first on KVOA.
  • Your Southern AZ COVID-19 Roundup for Monday, April 27: State's Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Rise to 6,716; 275 Now Dead After Contracting Virus; Ducey Faces Big Decision on Stay-at-Home Order This Week

    Your Southern AZ COVID-19 Roundup for Monday, April 27: State's Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Rise to 6,716; 275 Now Dead After Contracting Virus; Ducey Faces Big Decision on Stay-at-Home Order This Week
    The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona reached 6,716 as of Monday, April 27, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Pima County had 1,164 confirmed cases.The coronavirus had killed 275 people statewide, including 76 in Pima County, according to the report.In Maricopa County, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases had risen to 3,457. Because testing lags in Arizona and COVID-19 symptoms can take as long as two weeks to appear after exposure t
  • The Latest: Blue Angels and Thunderbirds to do flyovers

    The Latest: Blue Angels and Thunderbirds to do flyovers
    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:
    — Blue Angels and Thunderbirds will do flyovers to honor health care workers.— Italian governors contend nation’s partial easing of lockdown rules is too tame.
    — Washington D.C. announces 51 new positive COVID-19 infections.___
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  • Chandler police officer shot, suspect remains at large

    Chandler police officer shot, suspect remains at large
    CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — Police in the suburb of Chandler are searching for a suspect accused of shooting an officer.Sgt. Jason McClimans says the incident occurred early Monday morning and the officer's wounds are not life-threatening. The officer was released from the hospital and is now recovering at home.Authorities currently closed off an area near the Chandler Center for the Arts while they sought out the suspect.The male suspect is described as 6 feet tall, light skinned and last seen
  • The Latest: Romania’s schools to remain closed

    The Latest:  Romania’s schools to remain closed
    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:
    — Romania’s schools remain closed until the end of school year.— Turkey detains 402 people for sharing “false and provocative” social media postings.
    — Spain’s interior minister pleased as parents comply with soc
  • Claytoonz: Scarfing Some MAGA

    Claytoonz: Scarfing Some MAGA
    For more Claytoonz click here.…
  • The Latest: Spain pleased children are social distancing

    The Latest: Spain pleased children are social distancing
    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’s interior minister pleased as parents comply with social distancing rules as children go outside.— Norwegian children return to school and hair salons reopen.— Public transportation resumes in the Croatian capital of Zagr
  • The Latest: Norwegian schools and hair salons reopen

    The Latest: Norwegian schools and hair salons reopen
    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:
    — Norwegian children return to school and hair salons reopen.— Public transportation resumes in the Croatian capital of Zagreb.— Beef production plant in Green Bay closes due to coronavirus infections among employees.
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  • COVID-19 could lead to reductions in Arizona school funding

    COVID-19 could lead to reductions in Arizona school funding
    ZUMA / MGN Empty classroom, Photo date: 3/13/2020
    PHOENIX (AP) — Education leaders around Arizona fear a looming recession created by the coronavirus could once again mean reductions in school funding.From 2008 to 2015, Arizona slashed more money for schools compared to any other state, dropping funding per student by about 36.6%.The cuts brought criticism from some state education leaders.It eventually prompted the #RedForEd movement in 2018, when teachers protested at the state Capitol
  • AP-NORC poll: Rising support for mail voting amid pandemic

    AP-NORC poll: Rising support for mail voting amid pandemic
    Marc D. Anderson / Twitter'I Voted' sticker, Photo Date: 6/5/2018
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ support for mail-in voting has jumped amid concerns about the safety of polling places during the coronavirus pandemic.
    But a wide partisan divide suggests President Donald Trump’s opposition to vote by mail may be resonating with his Republican backers. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds Democrats are now much more likely than Republic
  • House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Biden for president

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Biden for president
    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden on Monday.In a video message, Pelosi cited Biden’s ability to get the job done serving as a voice of reason and resilience as Americans face coronavirus."Today, I am proud to endorse Joe  Biden for president of the United States because he will be an extraordinary president.He knows how to get the job done.When our nation faced the great recession, it was Joe Biden who led the implementation and the accoun
  • The Latest: Green Bay beef plant closes after outbreak

    The Latest: Green Bay beef plant closes after outbreak
    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:
    — Beef production plant in Green Bay closes due to coronavirus infections among employees.
    — British government to allow members of public chance to question ministers and scientists.— Germany making 300 million euros available worldwid
  • Record heat possible this week!

    Record heat possible this week!
    TUCSON - Starting off with a few clouds but those will decrease with another hot and breezy day ahead. High will be back in the upper 90s the next couple of days with our first triple digit day looking likely on Wednesday!Today: Clouds decrease, breezy and hot. High: 98°Tonight: Clear and comfortable. Low: 62° Tomorrow: Tons of sunshine and hot. High: 97°We didn't make it to 100° yesterday but we got close and tied the record with a high of 99° a
  • The Latest: Portugal to ease restrictions next month

    The Latest: Portugal to ease restrictions next month
    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:
    — Portugal to ease restrictions next month.— British lawmakers urge government to tackle domestic violence.
    — Italy first European Union country to apply for financial aid from a 800-million euros fund.
    — After COVID-19: Anxious,
  • The Latest: Turkey repatriates citizen with virus in Sweden

    The Latest: Turkey repatriates citizen with virus in Sweden
    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:
    — After COVID-19: Anxious, wary first responders back on job
    — Turkey repatriates citizen who allegedly failed to receive any treatment for the new coronavirus in Sweden.
    — Health officials warn parents in Spain to abide by social dista
  • Excessive Heat Warning issued April 27 at 3:44AM MST until April 30 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

    Excessive Heat Warning issued April 27 at 3:44AM MST until April 30 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
    * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 97 to 106expected.
    * WHERE…Gila Bend, West Pinal County and Sonoran DesertNational Monument.
    * WHEN…From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM MST Thursday.
    * IMPACTS…High HeatRisk. Overexposure can cause heat crampsand heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, canlead to heat stroke.An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hottemperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions shouldbe taken to les
  • Excessive Heat Warning issued April 27 at 3:44AM MST until April 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

    Excessive Heat Warning issued April 27 at 3:44AM MST until April 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
    * WHAT…For the first Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hotconditions with temperatures 94 to 106. For the second ExcessiveHeat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 98 to108 expected.
    * WHERE…Portions of south central Arizona.
    * WHEN…For the first Excessive Heat Warning, until 8 PM MSTthis evening. For the second Excessive Heat Warning, from 10AM Wednesday to 8 PM MST Thursday.
    * IMPACTS…High HeatRisk. Overexposure can cause heat crampsand heat exhau
  • The Latest: Virus takes toll on New Orleans Zulu club

    The Latest: Virus takes toll on New Orleans Zulu club
    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:
    — After COVID-19: Anxious, wary first responders back on job
    — Board chairman of Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club reflects on the toll of the virus on black people.
    — Doctors from Cuba arrive in South Africa to help fight the COVID-19
  • The Latest: Repair work at Notre Dame resumes amid virus

    The Latest: Repair work at Notre Dame resumes amid virus
    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 countries and US states move to ease virus lockdowns.
    — Repair work at the Notre Dame Cathedral is being made virus-safe.
    — Opposition group in Serbia calls for daily noisy protests.
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    PARIS — Work began Monday to refit t
  • The Latest: India reports positive results from lockdown

    The Latest: India reports positive results from lockdown
    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 countries and US states move to ease virus lockdowns.
    — India’s prime minister says lockdown measures have saved “thousands of lives.”
    — Residents in Spain look forward to further easement of restrictions.
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  • The Latest: Dutch residents celebrate ‘King’s Day at Home’

    The Latest: Dutch residents celebrate ‘King’s Day at Home’
    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 countries and US states move to ease virus lockdowns.
    — Dutch residents celebrate “King’s Day at Home.”
    — China calls for investigation into U.S. virus response.
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    THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch nati
  • Tate finds a home in Philadelphia

    Tate finds a home in Philadelphia
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    TUCSON - It worked for Nick Foles. Why not Khalil Tate.The Arizona Wildcats graduating quarterback has agreed to a free agent deal with the Philadelphia Eagles to begin his NFL career.Tate went unselected in this past weekend's seven-round NFL Draft.The question now is what position he will play. Tate posted pictures on his Twitter and Instagram accounts of him throwing a pass in a Eagles uniform.
    Honored to get a chance to pursue my dream of playing in the
  • The Latest: China targets US coronavirus response

    The Latest: China targets US coronavirus response
    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 countries and US states move to ease virus lockdowns.
    — China calls for investigation into U.S. virus response.
    — Confirmed virus cases in Russia surpass China’s tally.
    — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges pat
  • The Latest: Russian military reported nearly 900 virus cases

    The Latest: Russian military reported nearly 900 virus cases
    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 countries and US states move to ease virus lockdowns.
    — Nearly 900 Russian military servicemen have tested positive for the new coronavirus.
    — Czech Republic begins next phase of relaxing virus restrictions.
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  • FC Tucson and Alex Bowman rule the eSports weekend

    FC Tucson and Alex Bowman rule the eSports weekend
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    TUCSON - It was a great weekend for Tucson on the virtual sports front as both FC Tucson and Alex Bowman came away victorious.FC Tucson claimed the championship Saturday in the inaugural USL eCup: Rocket League Edition.Tucson’s Trent Wieland secured the victory with a four-game sweep over fellow USL League One club Union Omaha.Wieland played from the front in all four contests as he earned victory (10-2, 10-3, 7-1, 9-4) against Union Omaha’s Wesl
  • The Latest: Czech Republic relaxes more virus restrictions

    The Latest: Czech Republic relaxes more virus restrictions
    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 countries and US states move to ease virus lockdowns.
    — Czech Republic begins next phase of relaxing virus restrictions.
    — Thailand considers easing rules as virus cases dwindle.
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    PRAGUE — The Czech Republic has entered
  • Invisible virus, invisible fear: How to navigate the unseen?

    Invisible virus, invisible fear: How to navigate the unseen?
    Back in the early 20th century, the baseball pitcher Walter Johnson confounded opposing batters by throwing the fastest fastball they’d ever seen. “You can’t hit what you can’t see,” they would say.
    A century later, it’s an apt saying for those navigating this unusual moment.The surreptitious and the invisible are defining the human landscape during these weeks in ways we are only barely beginning to understand. There is, of course, a fast-moving and elusive n
  • The Latest: Over 1 million Australians download virus app

    The Latest: Over 1 million Australians download virus app
    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 1 million Australians download coronavirus tracing app.— Japan adds 14 more countries to entry ban list.
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    CANBERRA, Australia — Australian officials are pleased that more than 1 million people have downloaded an app desig
  • The Latest: Japan adds 14 more countries to entry ban list

    The Latest: Japan adds 14 more countries to entry ban list
    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 adds 14 more countries to entry ban list.
    — New Zealand prepares to ease rules on strict lockdown.
    — South Korea mulls reopening schools after 26th straight day under 100 new cases.
    — China reports just 3 new virus cases,

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