• US warns states that Russia could try to covertly advise candidates in 2020

    US warns states that Russia could try to covertly advise candidates in 2020
    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security and FBI warned states earlier this year that Russia could look to interfere in the 2020 U.S. elections by covertly advising political candidates and campaigns. That's according to a law enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.The document details tactics U.S. officials believe Russia could use. It says the tactic of covertly advising political candidates has not been observed in the U.S., but it was seen recently in African co
  • Republicans Lawmakers Unhappy with Ducey's Extension of Stay-at-Home Order

    Republicans Lawmakers Unhappy with Ducey's Extension of Stay-at-Home Order
    While local Democratic officials have been cautiously supportive of Gov. Doug Ducey's decision to keep  Arizona's stay-at-home order in place through May 15 while lifting some restrictions for retail businesses, some Republican state lawmakers say Ducey isn't moving fast enough to reopen Arizona.Rep. Mark Finchem, an Oro Valley Republican who represents Legislative District 11, condemned Ducey’s decision to extend the shutdown, saying that quarantine should be only for people who are
  • TPD officer involved in crash on east side

    TPD officer involved in crash on east side
    Courtesy: Jennifer Dickson
    TUCSON - An investigation is underway after after a Tucson Police Department officer was involved in a crash that occurred Monday morning on the east side.According to TPD, an officer was heading to a priority call when the individual was involved in a crash near the intersection of Tanque Verde Road and Camino Principal.TPD said the road was temporarily blocked due to the crash, but has since been reopened.Police said no injuries were reported in connection to the in
  • The Latest: Commentary Pulitzer Prize to Nikole Hannah-Jones

    The Latest: Commentary Pulitzer Prize to Nikole Hannah-Jones
    NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the announcement of the 2020 Pulitzer Prizes (all times local):
    4:30 p.m.
    The Pulitzer Prize board on Monday awarded its prize for commentary to Nikole Hannah-Jones of The New York Times for an essay she wrote for the 1619 Project.
    The project, which she helmed, marked the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans being brought to what became the United States of America and the impact it has had.
    The board called her work a “sweeping, deeply repo
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  • Recorder’s Office: Sign up online to vote by mail in 2020

    Recorder’s Office: Sign up online to vote by mail in 2020
    Marc D. Anderson / Twitter'I Voted' sticker, Photo Date: 6/5/2018
    Pima County voters can now sign up to vote by mail for the 2020 Primary Election.
    The 2020 Primary Election is Aug. 4.
    "Because of uncertainty about COVID-19, voters who usually vote at the polls may want to vote from home this year," the Pima County Recorder's Office said.You can request early ballots to be mailed for the upcoming Primary Election, HERE.Voters may also print a form to request a ballot by mail for the Primary and
  • The Latest: Anchorage Daily News, ProPublica win Pulitzer

    The Latest: Anchorage Daily News, ProPublica win Pulitzer
    NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the announcement of the 2020 Pulitzer Prizes (all times local):
    3:50 p.m.
    The Pulitzer Prize for public service went to a collaboration between the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica for coverage of policing in Alaska villages.
    The stories, which Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy described as “riveting,” showed how severely public safety is lacking in Alaska, with one-third of villages having no police protection and dozens of communities h
  • Halley’s Comet to bring meteor shower

    Halley’s Comet to bring meteor shower
    NASAComet HalleyA meteor shower from Halley's Comet will peak Tuesday.But, a nearly full moon will make it hard to see in the Northern Hemisphere.This year, the Eta Aquariid meteor shower coincides with a supermoon May 7.Stargazers might have another chance to see the shower just before dawn next Sunday.Otherwise, as with the famed Halley’s Comet, there's always next year. Earth crosses the comet's orbital path each spring between April and May.Halley's Comet itself won't be visible again
  • Costco is limiting how much meat customers can buy

    Costco is limiting how much meat customers can buy
    Costco is limiting meat purchases per customer.It will limit beef, pork and poultry products to three items per member.In a statement, Costco said they are implementing limits on certain items "to help ensure more members are able to purchase merchandise they want and need."Costco says it has made changes based on public health guidelines, including requiring face coverings, using reusable shopping bags, and putting restrictions on returns.Find out more details on Costco's website.
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  • Amid more defiance from local governments, California governor says some businesses can reopen Friday with restrictions

    Amid more defiance from local governments, California governor says some businesses can reopen Friday with restrictions
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Amid more defiance from local governments, California governor says some businesses can reopen Friday with restrictions.The post Amid more defiance from local governments, California governor says some businesses can reopen Friday with restrictions appeared first on KVOA.
  • The Latest: AP wins Pulitzer for Kashmir crackdown photos

    The Latest: AP wins Pulitzer for Kashmir crackdown photos
    NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the announcement of the 2020 Pulitzer Prizes (all times local):
    3:20 p.m.
    The Associated Press won a Pulitzer in feature photography for images made during India’s clampdown on Kashmir, where a sweeping curfew and shutdowns of phone and internet service added to the challenges of telling showing the world what was happening in the region of 7 million people.
    AP Photographers Dar Yasin, Mukhtar Khan and Channi Anand snaked around roadblocks, sometimes too
  • News Photojournalist

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  • Anchorage Daily News, ProPublica win public service Pulitzer Prize for coverage of policing in Alaska villages

    Anchorage Daily News, ProPublica win public service Pulitzer Prize for coverage of policing in Alaska villages
    NEW YORK (AP) — Anchorage Daily News, ProPublica win public service Pulitzer Prize for coverage of policing in Alaska villages.The post Anchorage Daily News, ProPublica win public service Pulitzer Prize for coverage of policing in Alaska villages appeared first on KVOA.
  • The Associated Press wins Pulitzer Prize in feature photography for Kashmir images made amid communications blackout

    The Associated Press wins Pulitzer Prize in feature photography for Kashmir images made amid communications blackout
    NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press wins Pulitzer Prize in feature photography for Kashmir images made amid communications blackout.The post The Associated Press wins Pulitzer Prize in feature photography for Kashmir images made amid communications blackout appeared first on KVOA.
  • Treasury says it will have to borrow a record $2.99 trillion in current quarter to deal with pandemic

    Treasury says it will have to borrow a record $2.99 trillion in current quarter to deal with pandemic
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury says it will have to borrow a record $2.99 trillion in current quarter to deal with pandemic.The post Treasury says it will have to borrow a record $2.99 trillion in current quarter to deal with pandemic appeared first on KVOA.
  • Sahuarita Reopening Services and Buildings This Friday

    Sahuarita Reopening Services and Buildings This Friday
    The Town of Sahuarita will reopen all town services and facilities this Friday, May 8, including the town clerk’s office, planning, and building, the Anamax Recreation Center, and more—although programming is still delayed.“We do this cautiously and responsibly with the utmost concern for public health, and for the health of our local businesses, residents, and employees,” said Mayor Tom Murphy. “We’re eager to get back to full-capacity service to our resident
  • World leaders pledge billions to help fund virus vaccine research

    World leaders pledge billions to help fund virus vaccine research
    BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders have pledged billions of dollars to help fund research into a coronavirus vaccine and to develop new treatments and better testing.The pledges totaled 7.4 billion euros, just short of the target, but more money could be announced in coming days. Officials say the funding is just the start, as much more will be needed in coming months to scale up production and distribution.U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the money being sought Monday was merely a
  • 10-year-old sustains life-threatening injuries in drive-by shooting in Phoenix

    10-year-old sustains life-threatening injuries in drive-by shooting in Phoenix
    PHOENIX - A 10-year-old is in critical condition after he was reportedly sustained life-threatening injuries in a shooting that occurred at 6 a.m. Monday.According to Phoenix Police Department, an adult related to the victim told police that an unknown vehicle drove into a parking lot near a residence in the area of 1500 W. Mercer Lane. Someone in the vehicle then fired a gun in the direction of the 10-year-old.The child was then transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.Police
  • UA Physicians Co-Author Paper On Advanced COVID Therapy

    UA Physicians Co-Author Paper On Advanced COVID Therapy
    Two physicians from the University of Arizona are among the authors of a new research paper detailing the best practice guidelines for patients in intensive care units requiring advanced life-saving therapies due to COVID-19.Regents Professor Marvin Slepian and assistant professor Christian Bime of the Department of Medicine drew on their years of experience to help write “Advanced Pulmonary and Cardiac Support of COVID-19 Patients: Emerging Recommendations from ASAIO” just published
  • Illinois man known for placing crosses at sites of mass shootings dies

    Illinois man known for placing crosses at sites of mass shootings dies
    NBC News Channel
    AURORA, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago man who spent years making crosses and bringing them to the sites of mass shootings and other disasters around the United States has died. Susie Zanis says her 69-year-old father, Greg Zanis, died early Monday.His death was expected after a recent announcement that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and just last week he greeted well-wishers from his porch as they drove by as part of a drive-by procession and living visitatio
  • The Latest: Macron confident US will join vaccine pledge

    The Latest: Macron confident US will join vaccine pledge
    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:
    — France’s Macron confident that the U.S. will join a global pledge for research to find a vaccine.
    — World Health Organization says it has no evidence that the coronavirus originated at a Wuhan laboratory.
    — Number of people curr
  • J.Crew first major retailer to file bankruptcy amid COVID-19 crisis

    J.Crew first major retailer to file bankruptcy amid COVID-19 crisis
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    NEW YORK (AP) — The owner of J.Crew is filing for bankruptcy protection, the first major retailer to do so since the pandemic forced the closing of most stores in the United States.More retail bankruptcies are expected in coming weeks with the doors of thousands of stores still locked. March sales at stores and restaurants had their most severe plunge on records dating back to 1992.
    Clothing sales fell more than 50% that month and it has grown
  • Ducey, DPS honor fallen State Troopers

    Ducey, DPS honor fallen State Troopers
    Office of Gov. Doug DuceyThirty Ariz. State Troopers who died in the line of duty were honored on Monday, May 4, 2020.PHOENIX - Thirty fallen State Troopers who died in the line of duty were honored Monday.
    Each year, a memorial is held at the Arizona Department of Public Safety to pay tribute to their sacrifices.
    “For decades, Arizona State Troopers have put their lives on the line to patrol our state and keep us safe,” said Governor Ducey in a statement. “Today, we honor tho
  • Caregivers Can Receive On-The-Job Training After Governor's Order

    Caregivers Can Receive On-The-Job Training After Governor's Order
    Arizona assisted living communities are gearing up to hire aspiring caregivers after Gov. Doug Ducey signed an executive order last month allowing on-the-job training for caregiver certification amid an entry-level healthcare worker shortage.The order requires potential caregivers to complete 62 hours of training with a licensed healthcare professional and pass the Arizona Board of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers examination with a score of 75 percen
  • Author says prequel to ‘Twilight’ series will arrive Aug. 4

    Author says prequel to ‘Twilight’ series will arrive Aug. 4
    NEW YORK (AP) — “The Midnight Sun” will finally appear.Stephenie Meyer’s long-awaited prequel to her “Twilight” series is coming out Aug. 4.
    The author made the announcement on her website Monday.
     “The Midnight Sun” is narrated from vampire Edward Cullen’s perspective.
    Meyer had abandoned “The Midnight Sun” more than a decade ago after part of it leaked online.
    Her “Twilight” series has sold more than 100 million
  • VIRUS DIARY: For her, virus-era New York is a story in sound

    VIRUS DIARY: For her, virus-era New York is a story in sound
    NEW YORK (AP) — Sirens. Birds. The ice cream truck. Sirens. Sirens. Sirens. The stall of a delivery vehicle. The downstairs neighbor telling her dog to do his business. The muffled talk of a masked couple walking down the block.
    People ask me what it’s like to live in New York City, the U.S. epicenter of the pandemic. It’s hard for me to say. I don’t know what it’s like at the stores, or how it feels to walk down the street. Fearing we could infect others without sy
  • COVID-19 in AZ: No new deaths reported Monday, 8,919 cases

    COVID-19 in AZ: No new deaths reported Monday, 8,919 cases
    MGNSocial DistancingPHOENIX - No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Arizona on Monday. The death toll remains at 362.
    Confirmed cases climbed to 8,919, with 279 new cases.
    Arizona Department of Health Services says 85,253 people have been tested for the coronavirus.In Pima County, there are 1,346 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 89 known deaths.
    Maricopa County reports 4, 751 cases and 168 deaths.
    Gov. Doug Ducey extended the Stay-At-Home order to May 15. He’s allowing retail b
  • Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Monday, May 4: State's Confirmed Cases Reach 8.9K; 362 Now Dead; Some Biz Reopening This Week; Restaurants Still Limited to Takeout; GOP Criticizes Ducey's Extension of Stay-at-Home Order

    Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Monday, May 4: State's Confirmed Cases Reach 8.9K; 362 Now Dead; Some Biz Reopening This Week; Restaurants Still Limited to Takeout; GOP Criticizes Ducey's Extension of Stay-at-Home Order
    The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona topped 8,900 as of Monday, May 4, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Pima County had 1,346 confirmed cases.The coronavirus had killed 362 people statewide, including 89 in Pima County, according to the report.In Maricopa County, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases had risen to 4,751.…
  • The Latest: Israel pledges $60 million for virus research

    The Latest: Israel pledges $60 million for virus research
    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:
    — Israel pledges $60 million on research into the new coronavirus.
    — Two more Northern California counties allow many businesses to reopen.— Washington D.C. health officials announce 154 positive new COVID-19 infections.___
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  • Claytoonz: The Boyfriend's Back

    Claytoonz: The Boyfriend's Back
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  • Homeless in NYC: Scared of shelters during COVID-19 crisis

    Homeless in NYC: Scared of shelters during COVID-19 crisis
    NEW YORK (AP) — Three hours before mealtime, a line begins to form on the sidewalk outside St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, facing Park Avenue in one of New York City’s poshest neighborhoods.By 5:30 p.m., when plastic bags of carry-away suppers are unloaded from a van and ready for pick-up on a folding table, the line will have twisted around two corners to the opposite side of the block — nearly 300 homeless people waiting patiently, roughly 6 feet apart, some neatly
  • Miami Dolphins say Don Shula, the winningest coach in pro football history, has died at age 90

    Miami Dolphins say Don Shula, the winningest coach in pro football history, has died at age 90
    MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins say Don Shula, the winningest coach in pro football history, has died at age 90.The post Miami Dolphins say Don Shula, the winningest coach in pro football history, has died at age 90 appeared first on KVOA.
  • One displaced after mobile home fire on Tucson’s southside

    One displaced after mobile home fire on Tucson’s southside
    TUCSON - One person has been displaced after a mobile home fire early Monday morning on Tucson's southside.Crews were dispatched to the 6000 block of S. Calle de Leon, near Country Club and Valencia roads, after a 911 call reporting a fire.
    No injuries were reported.Southside home fire pic.twitter.com/162vv4539k— Tucson Fire Department (@TucsonFireDept) May 4, 2020
    Tucson Fire Department says the occupant was evaluated at the scene and will be staying with family members.The cause of the f
  • The Latest: Clearwater Beach reopened to public at sunrise

    The Latest: Clearwater Beach reopened to public at sunrise
    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:
    — Clearwater Beach in Florida reopened to public at sunrise.— Slovakia’s government accelerating steps to lift coronavirus restrictions.
    — Spanish government warns “chaos” if state of emergency not extended.— Ita
  • Virus fear turns deportees into pariahs at home in Guatemala

    Virus fear turns deportees into pariahs at home in Guatemala
    GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Migrants returning from the United States were once considered heroes in Guatemala, where the money they send back to their hometowns is a mainstay of the economy.But since the coronavirus pandemic hit, migrants in town after town have been mistreated, run off or threatened by neighbors who fear they will bring the virus back with them from the United States.Similar mistreatment is being reported across Latin America and the Caribbean. In Haiti, police are guarding a
  • Sidelined by pandemic, Trump campaign turns to digital shows

    Sidelined by pandemic, Trump campaign turns to digital shows
    MSNBC / YouTubePresident Donald Trump Officially Launches His 2020 Re-Election Campaign, Orlando, Florida, Photo Date: June 18, 2019
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven nights a week, President Donald Trump’s reelection team is airing live programming online. The shows replace his trademark rallies, which have been impossible for now by the coronavirus pandemic.
    The freewheeling shows are hosted by top campaign officials, prominent Republicans and “Make America Great Again” luminari
  • The Latest: Spain warns state of emergency must be extended

    The Latest: Spain warns state of emergency must be extended
    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:
    — Spanish government warns “chaos” if state of emergency not extended.— Italy’s national statistics agency found 38.7% more people died through March 31 than five-year average.— European expert warns against false sens
  • COVID-19 vaccine hunt heats up globally, still no guarantee

    COVID-19 vaccine hunt heats up globally, still no guarantee
    WASHINGTON (AP) — About 100 research groups around the world are pursuing vaccines against the coronavirus, with nearly a dozen in early stages of human trials or poised to start.
    It’s a crowded field, but researchers say that only increases the odds that a few might overcome the many obstacles that remain.
    At the same time, policymakers are devising plans to help compress the years it usually takes to develop a vaccine.
    Studies in China, the U.S. and Europe are looking for hints tha
  • National Teacher Appreciation Week is here

    National Teacher Appreciation Week is here
    It's time to shine a light on the world of education, it's Teacher Appreciation Week!Of course, 2020 is a different year with teachers doing most of their classwork with students online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The crisis is causing teachers to take special steps like sending out art kits in the mail and doing drive-by visits to their students.For families who would like to honor their teachers an artsy card or thank you video will work.Teacher Appreciation Week lasts from May 4 to May 8. &n
  • ‘Murder hornets’ spotted in the US for first time

    ‘Murder hornets’ spotted in the US for first time
    CNN NEWSOURCE
    "Murder hornets" are now in the United States.'Asian giant hornets' are an invasive and potentially deadly species. They've just been found in the U.S. for the first time.Researchers nicknamed it the "murder hornet.”Its venomous sting can kill a human if they are stung several times.They're also strong enough to puncture a beekeeper's suit.The hornets are more than two inches long and have reportedly been attacking bee hives in Washington state.Scientists do not yet know how
  • Homeless in NYC: tougher than ever amid COVID-19 pandemic

    Homeless in NYC: tougher than ever amid COVID-19 pandemic
    NEW YORK (AP) — Three hours before mealtime, a line begins to form on the sidewalk outside St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, facing Park Avenue in one of New York City’s poshest neighborhoods.By 5:30 p.m., when plastic bags of carry-away suppers are unloaded from a van and ready for pick-up on a folding table, the line will have twisted around two corners to the opposite side of the block — nearly 300 homeless people waiting patiently, roughly 6 feet apart, some neatly
  • Another hot week ahead!

    Another hot week ahead!
    TUCSON - Sunny and hot today with highs in the upper 90s! Triple digit heat returns tomorrow with temperatures remaining several degrees above average the rest of the week. Limit your time outside and stay hydrated!Today: Sunny and hot. High: 97°Tonight: Clear and comfortable. Low: 66°Tomorrow: Back in the triple digits with tons of sun. High: 101°More of the same the next several days with highs in the upper 90s and low 100s and tons of sunshine. For the mon
  • Kentucky police find dead dogs and cats in shelter’s freezer

    Kentucky police find dead dogs and cats in shelter’s freezer
    WEBBVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police seized 90 dogs from a no-kill animal shelter in Kentucky due to its allegedly poor conditions, and charged its owner after dead cats and dogs were found in the facility’s freezer.
    The dogs were taken Saturday because of “poor living conditions” at the Trixie Foundation’s shelter, Kentucky State police said in a news release reported by news outlets. The shelter’s website advertises itself as an “Eden” for animals and th
  • The Latest: Hong Kong economy at lowest level since 1974

    The Latest: Hong Kong economy at lowest level since 1974
    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:
    — Hong Kong’s economy shrinks by 8.9% — worst performance since 1974.— France clarifies quarantine procedures for visitors from European Union and Britain.— Italy eases long lockdown, leaders push vaccine effort.
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    HONG KO
  • Martin Luther King’s traffic ticket changed history’s course

    Martin Luther King’s traffic ticket changed history’s course
    DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — On this day 60 years ago, a black man driving a white woman was pulled over in a traffic stop that would change the course of American history.The incident was unknown to most at the time and has been largely forgotten. The man was Martin Luther King Jr., and his citation on May 4, 1960, led to him being sentenced, illegally, to a chain gang.Georgia’s segregationist politicians sought to silence King before he could mobilize great masses of people. But it backfire
  • The Latest: Vatican postpones swearing-in for Swiss Guards

    The Latest: Vatican postpones swearing-in for Swiss Guards
    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 eases long lockdown, leaders push vaccine effort.
    — Swearing-in ceremony for new Swiss Guards is postponed.
    — Bangladesh extends national lockdown until May 16.
    — Portugal eases confinement and isolation measures.
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    VATI
  • The Latest: Spain hits lowest daily death toll in 6 weeks

    The Latest: Spain hits lowest daily death toll in 6 weeks
    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:
    — Pandemic eases in parts of Europe but worsens in India.
    — Lowest daily virus death toll in six weeks reported in Spain.
    — Indonesia steps up preventative measures in anticipation of migrants returning to the country.
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  • The Latest: Russia reports steady rise in virus cases

    The Latest: Russia reports steady rise in 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:
    — Pandemic eases in parts of Europe but worsens in India.
    — Russian officials report steady rise in virus cases.
    — State of emergency in Japan extended until the end of the month.
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    MOSCOW — Russian officials are reporting a ste
  • The Latest: Japan state of emergency extended to end of May

    The Latest: Japan state of emergency extended to end of May
    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:
    — Pandemic eases in parts of Europe but worsens in India.
    — State of emergency in Japan extended until the end of the month.
    — Pakistan records about 1,000 new virus cases daily.
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    TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
  • The Latest: Students in South Korea to return to school soon

    The Latest: Students in South Korea to return to school soon
    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:
    — Pandemic eases in parts of Europe but worsens in India.
    — Students in South Korea to begin returning to school.
    — Italy begins partial easement of two-month lockdown.
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    SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says it’ll allow s
  • Paris-based body says Dubai’s Expo 2020 world’s fair will be delayed to October 1, 2021

    Paris-based body says Dubai’s Expo 2020 world’s fair will be delayed to October 1, 2021
    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Paris-based body says Dubai’s Expo 2020 world’s fair will be delayed to October 1, 2021.The post Paris-based body says Dubai’s Expo 2020 world’s fair will be delayed to October 1, 2021 appeared first on KVOA.

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