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• North Korea state media: Kim Jong Un makes 1st public appearance amid health rumors

  01-05-2020 23:52
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un has made his first public appearance in 20 days amid rumors about his health.
  The Korean Central News Agency said Saturday that he attended a ceremony marking the completion of a fertilizer factory near the capital of Pyongyang with other senior officials, including his sister, Kim Yo Jong.
  Speculation about his health swirled after he missed the April 15 celebration of the birthday of his late grandfather and state
  
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• The Latest: Trump hoping US deaths stay below 100,000

  01-05-2020 23:50
  
  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:
  — Trump says he hopes U.S. deaths stay below “horrible number” of 100,000.
  — South Carolina to lift stay-at-home order on Monday.
  — New Mexico governor seals off roads in bid to contain outbreak in city of Gallup.
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• CDC shares how old kids should be to don face mask

  01-05-2020 23:44
  
  (NBC News)  As more and more Americans don face masks in public, parents are facing a dilemma: How young is too young to mask up kids?  
   
  The Centers for Disease Control says cloth masks don't belong on children under two.
   
  "We worry about suffocation," says Dr. Jamie Macklin of Nationwide Children's Hospital.
     
  "If the mask is on too tightly there is definitely that risk, and so parents might think ‘let’s have them wear that mask more loosely’
  
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• North Korean media says leader Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in weeks, ending rumors about health

  01-05-2020 23:33
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean media says leader Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in weeks, ending rumors about health.The post North Korean media says leader Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in weeks, ending rumors about health appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: South Carolina stay-at-home order to end Monday

  01-05-2020 23:07
  
  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 Carolina to lift stay-at-home order on Monday.
  — New Mexico governor seals off roads in bid to contain outbreak in city of Gallup.
  — U.N. chief seeks stronger efforts to aid elderly amid pandemic.
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• Trump’s new press secretary pledges not to lie from podium

  01-05-2020 22:56
  
  NBC News ChannelPress Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Photo date: May 1, 2020WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s new spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, says she will never lie to reporters.
  McEnany made her debut Friday at the first White House briefing by a press secretary in more than a year. Her predecessor, Stephanie Grisham, never held a briefing during her entire nine-month tenure.
  McEnany says her mission is to bring reporters "the mindset" of Trump and ensure he "gets fair and
  
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• For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle

  01-05-2020 22:17
  
  MIAMI (AP) — Politicians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get baseball, basketball and hockey going again, not only for economic reasons but as a welcome diversion for a social distancing nation facing uncertain times.
  But to do so would require commandeering thousands of test kits each week for millionaire pro athletes and support staff, something many view as unseemly, especially when ordinary Americans are waiting in line.
  Leagues know it would be a terrible look fo
  
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• Sahuarita to reopen services, facilities May 8

  01-05-2020 22:00
  
  The Town of Sahuarita will reopen all services and facilities May 8, according to a news release.
  Townhall will reopen to the public for all counter services, such as those conducted in the main lobby, town clerk office, planning and
  building lobby, and Anamax Recreation Center. However, recreational programming may be delayed.Employees will be required to follow social distancing and CDC guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
  Those with direct contact with the public will be required t
  
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• Judge Not: Former Lawmaker Paula Aboud Among Justice of the Peace Candidates Who Won't Be on Ballot This Year

  01-05-2020 21:57
  
  Justice of the Peace Paula Aboud, a former state lawmaker, is among the three candidates for Justice of the Peace in Pima County who won't be on ballot this year after challenges to nominating petitions.Aboud, who served in the Arizona Legislature from 2006 to 2012, withdrew her candidacy rather than defend her nominating petitions in a court hearing.…
  
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• U.S. regulators allow emergency use of first drug shown to help coronavirus patients.

  01-05-2020 21:47
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators allow emergency use of first drug shown to help coronavirus patients.The post U.S. regulators allow emergency use of first drug shown to help coronavirus patients. appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Texas begins reopening as new virus deaths drop

  01-05-2020 21:39
  
  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:
  — Rural Pennsylvania to see some easing of restrictions.
  — New Mexico governor seals off roads in bid to contain outbreak in city of Gallup.
  — U.N. chief seeks stronger efforts to aid elderly amid pandemic.
  — May Day protests sile
  
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• Tiny town of Wickenburg defies Ducey’s stay-at-home order

  01-05-2020 21:20
  
  Google MapsWickenburg, Ariz.WICKENBURG, Ariz. (AP) — Warnings by the police and the state health department that she was violating Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's stay-at-home mandate to stem the spread of the coronavirus didn't stop Horseshoe Cafe owner Debbie Thompson from serving breakfast Friday morning.“They have just told me that I have to shut down. I am not. They will have to arrest me,” Thompson declared to the cheers and applause of several seated customers.Though she was
  
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• The Latest: N.M. governor seals off roads in hard-hit city

  01-05-2020 21:16
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — New Mexico governor seals off roads in bid to contain outbreak in city of Gallup.
  — U.N. chief seeks stronger efforts to aid elderly amid pandemic.
  — May Day protests silenced in Brazil as president complains about lockdowns.
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• Colorado volunteer hero dies of COVID-19

  01-05-2020 21:02
  
  (KUSA)  A Colorado paramedic who volunteered to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic in its New York City epicenter has died from the virus, his family announced Thursday. Paul Cary was 66 years old. He is survived by two sons and four grandchildren."Accepting Paul’s commitment to serving others in need, we respected his choice to volunteer to be part of Ambulnz’s response team to the COVID-19 crisis in New York City," his family wrote in a statement to the media. "He risked h
  
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• AP PHOTOS: With awful April bygone, New York’s hopes bloom

  01-05-2020 20:51
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s horrible April — among the worst in its history — is over. Only time will tell if the pandemic that made it so awful will fade in May.
  “We’ve got a lot way to go, but May, I think, is going to be a decisive month and a chance for us to do something great in this city,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday.
  When April began, the coronavirus was already raging through the state. Nearly 2,000 people were dead. Gov. Andre
  
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• Arizona testing blitz prepares for launch as COVID-19 cases reach 7,962

  01-05-2020 20:49
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s three universities plan to hold classes on campus this fall with precautions to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the presidents said Thursday.Michael Crow of Arizona State University, Robert Robbins of University of Arizona and Rita Cheng of Northern Arizona University said they would follow recommendations from state and local health authorities when their classes resume in August.“While risk factors cannot be eliminated entirely, we believe we can
  
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• The Latest: UN chief seeks to stem virus’ impact on elderly

  01-05-2020 20:44
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — U.N. chief seeks stronger efforts to aid elderly amid pandemic.
  — May Day protests silenced in Brazil as president complains about lockdowns.
  — WHO chief responds to Trump, says virus did not originate in lab.
  — Workers rally on
  
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• Attorney: Arizona death row inmate dies from COVID-19

  01-05-2020 20:24
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — A death row inmate became the third prisoner in Arizona prisons to die from the coronavirus.A federal public defender whose office represented Alfonso Raymond Salazar says the inmate died Thursday at a hospital from complications of COVID-19.The Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office is examining Salazar’s death and hasn’t yet determined a cause of death. The Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry didn’t immediately return a call Thu
  
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• The Latest: Ireland extends lockdown by 2 weeks to May 18

  01-05-2020 20:19
  
  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:
  — May Day protests silenced in Brazil as president complains about lockdowns.
  — WHO chief responds to Trump, says virus did not originate in lab.
  — Workers rally on May Day in Portugal with social-distancing measures.
  — Decline in
  
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• The Latest: Lockdowns prevent May Day protests in Brazil

  01-05-2020 20:15
  
  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:
  — May Day protests silenced in Brazil as president complains about lockdowns.
  — WHO chief responds to Trump, says virus did not originate in lab.
  — Workers rally on May Day in Portugal with social-distancing measures.
  — Decline in
  
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• Florida judge authorizes release of hundreds of detained migrants to prevent spread of COVID-19

  01-05-2020 20:07
  
  MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge has ordered authorities to release hundreds of immigrants from three Florida detention centers to prevent a wider spread of the coronavirus.U.S. District Court Judge Marcia Cooke says Immigration and Customs Enforcement must submit a report this weekend with steps to bring down the centers population from 1,400 to about 350.The judge issued the order late Thursday after immigrant rights groups filed an April 13 complaint saying detainees with underlying conditi
  
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• The Latest: WHO chief reiterates virus had natural origin

  01-05-2020 19:39
  
  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:
  — WHO chief responds to Trump, says virus did not originate in lab.
  — Workers rally on May Day in Portugal with social-distancing measures.
  — Decline in critical patients in Italy continues.
  — Britain reaches goal of 100,000 tests
  
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• COVID-19 in Arizona: Trump to visit Phoenix mask maker during Ducey stay-home order

  01-05-2020 19:30
  
  A White House official confirmed Wednesday that President Donald Trump will visit the Phoenix Honeywell facility for an industry event May 5, despite Gov. Doug Ducey extending his stay-at-home order to May 15.…
  
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• The Latest: Workers rally in Portugal with social distancing

  01-05-2020 19:18
  
  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:
  — Workers rally on May Day in Portugal with social-distancing measures.
  — Decline in critical patients in Italy continues.
  — Britain reaches goal of 100,000 tests per day.
  — British doctors define possible COVID-19-linked syndrome
  
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• ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum hearings suspended through June 1

  01-05-2020 19:02
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration has suspended immigration court hearings for asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico through June 1, bowing to coronavirus concerns.
  The move also extends a state of limbo for those locked down in Mexican migrant shelters. The “Remain in Mexico” policy has become a key pillar of the administration’s response to an unprecedented surge of asylum-seeking families at the border.
  The policy has drawn criticism for forcing people to wait in hi
  
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• The Latest: Turkey has 84 new deaths amid partial lockdowns

  01-05-2020 18:55
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Decline in critical patients in Italy continues.
  — Britain reaches goal of 100,000 tests per day.
  — British doctors define possible COVID-19-linked syndrome in children.
  — Virus worries for workers demanding rights on May Day.
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• The Latest: Decline in critical patients in Italy continues

  01-05-2020 18:38
  
  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:
  — Decline in critical patients in Italy continues.
  — Britain reaches goal of 100,000 tests per day.
  — British doctors define possible COVID-19-linked syndrome in children.
  — Virus worries for workers demanding rights on May Day.
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• The Latest: British doctors identify syndrome affecting kids

  01-05-2020 18:19
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — British doctors identify possible COVID-19-linked syndrome in children.
  — Virus worries for workers demanding rights on May Day.
  — India extends lockdown another 2 weeks.
  — Greece reports no deaths in last 24 hours.
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• COVID-19 in AZ: 7,962 confirmed cases, 330 deaths

  01-05-2020 18:08
  
  PHOENIX - Arizona health officials reported 314 new COVID-19 confirmed cases Friday morning, bringing the statewide total to 7,962.An additional 10 deaths were also reported, the death toll is now 330.Arizona Department of Health Services says 74,879 people have been tested for the coronavirus.Arizona Department of Health ServicesPima County reported one more death on Friday, bringing the death toll to 81 with 1, 267 confirmed cases.
  Maricopa County now has 4,156 cases with 147 known deaths
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup: State Has 7.9K Confirmed Cases; Death Toll Rises to 330; UA Plans To Resume Classes in Fall; Ducey's Stay-at-Home Order Extension Draws Praise from Dems, Criticism from GOP

  01-05-2020 18:03
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona reached 7,962 as of Friday, May 1, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services.…
  
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• The Latest: Greece: No deaths in 24 hours, ease restrictions

  01-05-2020 17:53
  
  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:
  — Virus worries for workers demanding rights on May Day.
  — India extends lockdown another 2 weeks.
  — Greece reports no deaths in last 24 hours.
  — Japan extends state of emergency another month.
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• Governor says all schools and colleges in New York state will remain closed through the rest of the academic year

  01-05-2020 17:48
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Governor says all schools and colleges in New York state will remain closed through the rest of the academic year.The post Governor says all schools and colleges in New York state will remain closed through the rest of the academic year appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Resources: Employment opportunities for Arizonans

  01-05-2020 17:45
  
  The Arizona Office of Tourism launched a program to help people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Arizona Hospitality Workforce helps employers who have immediate openings connect with tourism employees who have been displaced because of the health emergency.
  Individuals who lost their jobs to COVID-19 can register for virtual hiring events, find immediate jobs and access other opportunities.ARIZONA@WORK offers tools to retain employees and information on the Paycheck Protection Program.Additio
  
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• ‘Everyone’s watching’: Biden’s VP audition process begins

  01-05-2020 17:29
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The “veepstakes” competition that unfolds every four years is one of the most unpredictable, often awkward, rituals of politics.
  That’s especially true this time as the coronavirus pandemic has overtaken the presidential campaign, forcing those thought to be in the running for the No. 2 spot to be even more creative in getting noticed.
  Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden began the process of selecting a running mate in earnest on Thursday by announc
  
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• Mayor Romero Concerned About Reopening Dine-In Service Later This Month

  01-05-2020 17:25
  
  Mayor Regina Romero said she is concerned about local restaurants potentially resuming dine-in service within the month in response to Governor Doug Ducey's aspirational timeline to reopen eateries in upcoming weeks.…
  
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• Rural California county defies governor’s shutdown order, reopens nonessential businesses, allows diners at restaurants

  01-05-2020 17:01
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Rural California county defies governor’s shutdown order, reopens nonessential businesses, allows diners at restaurants.The post Rural California county defies governor’s shutdown order, reopens nonessential businesses, allows diners at restaurants appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Claytoonz: Bezos And Buzzards

  01-05-2020 17:00
  
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• Executive Producer

  01-05-2020 16:53
  
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• AP: DEA agent accused of stealing PPE from agency warehouse

  01-05-2020 16:23
  
  MIAMI (AP) — A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent and a telecommunications specialist are accused of stealing personal protective equipment, toilet paper and other supplies from an agency warehouse in South Florida amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic, law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.
  The officials, who were not authorized to discuss the case and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity, say it was not clear exactly how much of the supplies the men too
  
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• U.S. construction spending up 0.9% in March, beating expectations

  01-05-2020 16:21
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. construction spending up 0.9% in March, beating expectations.The post U.S. construction spending up 0.9% in March, beating expectations appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: India extends virus lockdown another 2 weeks

  01-05-2020 16:14
  
  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:
  — Virus worries for workers demanding rights on May Day.
  — India extends lockdown another 2 weeks.
  — French president thanks workers on Labor Day holiday.
  — Japan extends state of emergency another month.
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• Anderson Cooper is a father; gives infant son a special name

  01-05-2020 15:48
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Anderson Cooper is a father, a milestone the CNN anchor says for awhile he didn’t believe would ever happen.
  Cooper announced the birth of his son, Wyatt, Thursday evening on his show and in a lengthy Instagram post. Cooper said he was still astonished that he was a father. View this post on Instagram I want to share with you some joyful news. On Monday, I became a father.This is Wyatt Cooper.He is three days old. He is named after my father, who died when I was ten.I
  
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• Biden on sexual assault allegation: ‘never, never happened’

  01-05-2020 15:41
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is denying a former staffer’s allegation of sexual assault, saying the accusation is not true. “This never happened,” Biden says.  It’s Biden’s first public comment on an accusation of sexual assault by his former Senate staffer, Tara Reade.
  He answered questions about the allegation Friday in an interview on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”
  Biden said he will ask the National Archives to determine whether there is any
  
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• The Latest: Robot staff greet Tokyo governor at virus hotel

  01-05-2020 14:42
  
  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:
  — Virus worries for workers demanding rights on May Day.
  — Japan to extend its state of emergency another month.
  — Spain field hospital releases its last patients.
  — French president thanks workers on Labor Day holiday.
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• Hot and windy today!

  01-05-2020 13:43
  
  TUCSON - We're back in the triple digits this afternoon and it will be windy as well with gusts as high as 30 MPH. More triple digit heat is expected next week. Limit your time outside and stay hydrated!Today: Hot and windy. High: 100° (R: 100 in 1943)Tonight: Clear and comfortable. Low: 64°Tomorrow: Another hot and sunny day. High: 98°Hot and windy today with gusts as high as 30 MPH. Temperatures will warm to near 100° for the hottest spots and the recor
  
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• Biden on former staffer’s sexual assault allegation: ‘They aren’t true. This never happened’

  01-05-2020 13:41
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden on former staffer’s sexual assault allegation: ‘They aren’t true. This never happened.’The post Biden on former staffer’s sexual assault allegation: ‘They aren’t true. This never happened’ appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Japan to extend state of emergency another month

  01-05-2020 12:30
  
  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:
  — Virus worries haunt workers demanding rights on May Day.
  — Japan to extend its state of emergency for another month.
  — Spain field hospital releases its last patients.
  — French president gives online address as protests take pla
  
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• The Latest: Italy’s May Day traditions upended by virus

  01-05-2020 11:45
  
  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:
  — May brings reopenings around the globe as virus toll climbs.
  — Spain predicts grim forecast for economy this year.
  — Protesters gather for May Day in Greece.
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• The Latest: Spain predicts unemployment rate to reach 19%

  01-05-2020 11:30
  
  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:
  — May brings reopenings around the globe as virus toll climbs.
  — Spain predicts grim forecast for economy this year.
  — Protesters gather for May Day in Greece.
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• The Latest: Lockdown rules eased on May Day in South Africa

  01-05-2020 11:01
  
  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:
  — May brings reopenings around the globe as virus toll climbs.
  — Lockdown rules eased on May Day in South Africa.
  — China-Australia rift deepens over calls for virus inquiry.
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