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• Shutdown of tribal casinos deals blow to Indian Country

  10-05-2020 23:52
  
  SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - When the Kalispel Tribe of Indians closed its casino as the coronavirus took hold in Washington state, it essentially shut down its economy.That difficult choice has played out nationwide as some 500 Native American casinos have voluntarily closed during the pandemic, often taking away tribes' main source of income in an effort to protect people's health in communities with limited medical resources.The U.S. government authorized $8 billion for tribes in a coronavirus relie
  
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• TPD investigates southside homicide

  10-05-2020 23:45
  
  Picture of 27-year-old Adrian Manriquez.TUCSON— Tucson Police Department is investigating a homicide on the southside.On May 9, officerswere dispatched to an aggravated assault call where a male was struck by a car at the Circle K located at 2 West Valencia Road.When officers arrived, they rendered aid to 41-year-old Jesus Alberto Quivedo. Tucson fire transported Quivedo to Banner UMC where he later died.The Tucson Police Gang Unit responded to continue the investigation.It was determined
  
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• 19 detainees in New Mexico test positive for coronavirus

  10-05-2020 23:41
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico health officials said 19 detainees at the Otero County Processing Center run by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have tested positive for the coronavirus.The Albuquerque Journal reports that the 19 case previously were accounted for within the total case counts for Otero and Dona Ana counties due to a reporting error.State health officials reported more than 4,770 positive tests of the virus in the state as of Saturday.Nearly 200 people were hospitaliz
  
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• Several bear sightings in Vail sparks call for awareness

  10-05-2020 23:10
  
  Arizona Game and Fish Dept. is warning residents in Vail and visitors to Mt. Wrightson of several bear sightings in the area.Officials say two bear sightings were reported today in Vail and possibly rummaging through dumpsters.
  Another bear was sighted in a camp at Mt. Wrightson on Thursday night.Officials were only able to confirm one of the sightings near Colossal Cave Road.Game and Fish is urging residents and visitors to stay "bear aware" and make sure all food and trash is secure.If confron
  
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• The Latest: UK’s Johnson announces modest easing of lockdown

  10-05-2020 20:30
  
  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.
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  — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a modest easing of the country’s coronavirus lockdown.— Republican Sen. Alexander says Dr. Fauci will testify in a hearing Tuesday by video conference.— World Health Organization: repo
  
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• UK’s road map for phased-in easing of lockdown envisions possible return to school for some young children on June 1

  10-05-2020 20:09
  
  LONDON (AP) — UK’s road map for phased-in easing of lockdown envisions possible return to school for some young children on June 1.The post UK’s road map for phased-in easing of lockdown envisions possible return to school for some young children on June 1 appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• UK’s Johnson announces modest easing of virus lockdown, encourages those who can’t do jobs at home to return to work

  10-05-2020 20:08
  
  LONDON (AP) — UK’s Johnson announces modest easing of virus lockdown, encourages those who can’t do jobs at home to return to work.The post UK’s Johnson announces modest easing of virus lockdown, encourages those who can’t do jobs at home to return to work appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: WHO denies report of pressure to withhold info

  10-05-2020 19:34
  
  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:
  — World Health Organization: report it withheld information about coronavirus following pressure from China is “false allegations”.— Italy has its lowest total of daily new COVID-19 cases since start of nationwide lockdown in earl
  
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• TFD: Power pole fire extends to fence, 2 sheds, and a home

  10-05-2020 19:16
  
  TUCSON— Tucson Fire responded to a power pole fire near Grant and Swan roads Sunday morning.Crews arrived on scene at 7:40 a.m. and found a power pole on fire with extension to a wooden fence.Officials said the fire quickly spread to two adjacent sheds.Tucson Electric Power also responded to the scene after crews discovered live power lines on the ground.Officials said the fire started to spread to a nearby home, but was stopped before it entered the home, with only minor damage occurring
  
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• The Latest: WHO denies report of pressure to withheld info

  10-05-2020 18:50
  
  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:
  — World Health Organization: report it withheld information about coronavirus following pressure from China is “false allegations”.— Italy has its lowest total of daily new COVID-19 cases since start of nationwide lockdown in earl
  
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• Downed drone near Arizona border had 2 packages of meth

  10-05-2020 18:25
  
  SAN LUIS, Ariz. (AP) — A U.S. Border Patrol agent at the Yuma Station has recovered a downed drone containing two packages of methamphetamine, authorities said.They said agents reported a downed drone near the New Canal on the west side of San Luis, Arizona.Along with the drone were two packages of a white powdery substance later determined to be meth.Border Patrol officials said the total weight of the narcotics was 727 grams with an estimated street value of $3,200.They said the directio
  
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• COVID -19 in Arizona: 11,119 confirmed cases, 536 known deaths

  10-05-2020 18:06
  
  PHOENIX— Arizona reported four additional deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 536.Confirmed cases climbed to 11,119, with 159 new cases.There are 1,585 reported cases in Pima County and 134 deaths.Illustration of a virus, Photo Date: March 9, 2020The Health Department implemented the use of death certificate surveillance on May 1. This change will cause the number of new deaths reported daily to jump more than expected for a few days, according to Dr. Cara Chris
  
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• The Latest: Public health expert warns virus not going away

  10-05-2020 17:57
  
  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:
  — Public health expert warns coronavirus still has a long run.
  — Head of Egypt’s Doctors’ Union calls for a full lockdown.— Mnuchin says U.S. jobless numbers probably going to get worse.
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• The Latest: Mnuchin: Jobless numbers going to likely worsen

  10-05-2020 16:35
  
  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:
  — Mnuchin says U.S. jobless numbers probably going to get worse.
  — Presidential adviser says it’s “scary to go to work” in White House after two staffers test positive.— Germany to allow cross-border entry so children
  
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• The Latest: Germany to allow entry for Mother’s Day visits

  10-05-2020 14:20
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Germany to allow cross-border entry so children can visit on Mother’s Day.— More than 200 workers at German slaughterhouse test positive for COVID-19.— Italian Premier says its too soon to tell when travel restrictions can be li
  
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• The Latest: Restrictions eased in least-hit areas of Spain

  10-05-2020 13:13
  
  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 relaxes some restrictions.
  — Nightlife establishments closed in South Korea.
  — Senior citizens allowed out in Turkey.
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  MADRID – Roughly half of Spain’s 47 million inhabitants will be able to enjoy their first drin
  
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• The Latest: Pope calls for EU solidarity to deal with virus

  10-05-2020 12:29
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Pope Francis calls for EU solidarity.
  — Indonesia’s daily tally of new cases fluctuates.
  — Churches in Lebanon welcome worshippers again.
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  VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis is calling on leaders of European Union countries to
  
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• It’s a new world for barber shops and salons

  10-05-2020 12:23
  
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  TUCSON – Barber shops and beauty salons are back open in Southern Arizona and with no shortage of their customers. But how they operate in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic is different. The Saturdays of every one of Havven Beauty Salons's 21 stations being booked with a client are over.The big question now, is this the new normal? Social distancing means less clients can be in the building at all times and that means the bottom line
  
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• The Latest: Churches in Lebanon welcome worshippers again

  10-05-2020 11:55
  
  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:
  — Churches in Lebanon welcome worshippers again.
  — Russia records highest daily tally of new cases.
  — Movement restrictions extended in Malaysia.___
  BEIRUT – Lebanon’s churches have welcomed worshippers for the first time in
  
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• The Latest: Russia records highest daily tally of new cases

  10-05-2020 10:44
  
  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:
  — Russia records highest daily tally of new cases.
  — Movement restrictions extended in Malaysia.— More than 60,000 confirmed virus cases in Africa.
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  MOSCOW – Russia’s count of coronavirus infections has climbed above 200,
  
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• UFC 249 ushers in fan-free, mask-filled era of sports

  10-05-2020 10:40
  
  By MARK LONG 
  AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Kicks, punches and grunts echoed through the empty arena. Coaches, commentators and camera clicks resonated like never before. Blood, sweat, swollen eyelids and face masks signaled the return of UFC, the first major sporting event to resume since the coronavirus shuttered much of the country for nearly two months. UFC 249 ushered in a new look for sports, too. One without fans and amid several safety precautions. It wa
  
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• The Latest: Movement restrictions extended in Malaysia

  10-05-2020 10:29
  
  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:
  — Movement restrictions extended in Malaysia.— More than 60,000 confirmed virus cases in Africa.
  — Arrests after protests against restrictions in Germany.
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  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Movement restrictions in Malaysia are to be ex
  
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• The Latest: Protests against virus restrictions in Germany

  10-05-2020 10:07
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Arrests after protests against pandemic restrictions in Germany.
  — South Korean province faces two-week shutdown of nightclubs, bars.
  — Navy warship carrying 698 stranded Indian citizens returns.___
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• The Latest: South Korean province shutting down bars again

  10-05-2020 08:51
  
  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 Korean province faces two-week shutdown of nightclubs, bars.
  — Navy warship carrying 698 stranded Indian citizens returns.— 3 members of White House coronavirus task force place themselves in quarantine.
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• The Latest: Ship carrying stranded Indian citizens returns

  10-05-2020 08:02
  
  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:
  — Navy warship carrying 698 stranded Indian citizens returns.— South Korea president says citizens shouldn’t panic over rise in new virus cases.
  — 3 members of White House coronavirus task force place themselves in quarantine.
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• As restaurants reopen, bars wait for their turn

  10-05-2020 07:33
  
  TUCSON - With restaurants being allowed to partially open dine-in services beginning Monday, many of their bar industry counterparts are waiting to join them.At Mr. Heads on fourth avenue they argue that bars could be just as clean, if not cleaner than restaurants, retailers and salons that are partially re-opening.Micah Blatt, the owner of Mr. Heads, says bars are a one touch service, when a glass is used it gets washed when they're done, and at other businesses many people can touch something
  
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• The Latest: South Korea reiterates proposal to North Korea

  10-05-2020 07:19
  
  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:
  — South Korea president says citizens shouldn’t panic over rise in new virus cases.
  — 3 members of White House coronavirus task force place themselves in quarantine.
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  SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president says his
  
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• Person falls 30 feet in Rattlesnake Pass area

  10-05-2020 06:24
  
  TUCSON -Northwest Fire and Golder Ranch Fire crews are currently conducting a high angle technical rescue in the Rattlesnake Pass area in Marana.Officials say a person fell approximately 30 feet and is stable.
  Traffic in the area is affected.
  Advisory - Crews from NWFD and GRFD are currently working a high-angle TRT rescue from the Rattlesnake Pass area in Marana.Stable patient, fell approx. 30 feet.Traffic is affected, Marana Police and PCSO on scene. pic.twitter.com/ulYucIVNO3— Northwest
  
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• TFD responds to house fire on the eastside

  10-05-2020 06:15
  
  TUCSON - Tucson Firefighters responded to a house on fire on the eastside. Firefighters received the call a little before 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
  The house fire was in the 7700 block of E. Lee Street. Firefighters say they made a defensive attack, fighting the fire from the outside only.Officials say they used multiple lines to extinguish the fire and protect nearby homes. The resident inside the home reported that everyone was evacuated.Tucson Electric Power was called to the scene to secure the
  
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• The Latest: South Korea prez says surge no reason to panic

  10-05-2020 05:14
  
  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:
  — South Korea president says citizens shouldn’t panic over rise in new virus cases.
  — 3 members of White House coronavirus task force place themselves in quarantine.
  — Obama criticizes Trump on handling of coronavirus.
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• Diocese of Tucson asking for food donations to help those impacted by COVID-19

  10-05-2020 04:26
  
  Tucson - The Diocese of Tucson and Catholic Community Services is asking the public to participate in a food collection drive to help those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.Donations of non-perishable food items can be made to one of the following specified dates, listed below, between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m.Locations and Dates:Monday, May 11 – St. Mark’s Parish, 2727 W. Tangerine Road, Oro Valley, AZ 85742Tuesday, May 12 – Santa Monica Parish, 212 W. Medina Road, Tucson, AZ 85756W
  
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• The Latest: South Korea, China see rises in new cases

  10-05-2020 04:21
  
  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:
  — South Korea, China see rises in new virus cases.
  — 2 members of White House coronavirus task force place themselves in quarantine.
  — Obama criticizes Trump on handling of coronavirus.
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  SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea reporte
  
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• The Latest: 2 White House task force members in quarantine

  10-05-2020 03:24
  
  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:
  — 2 members of White House coronavirus task force place themselves in quarantine.
  — Trails, golf courses reopen with restrictions in hard-hit Los Angeles
  — New Mexico officials say governor’s health orders violate civil rights.
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• Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 6:17PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  10-05-2020 03:17
  
  At 616 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13miles southeast of Santa Rosa, or 21 miles north of Sells. This stormwas nearly stationary over Sil Nakya.
  Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible withthis storm.
  Locations impacted include…Sil Nakya.Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safeshelter inside a building or vehicle.The post Special Weather Statement is
  
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• The Latest: Trails, golf courses reopen in hard-hit LA

  10-05-2020 02:59
  
  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:
  — Trails, golf courses reopen with restrictions in hard-hit Los Angeles
  — New Mexico officials say governor’s health orders violate civil rights.
  — Obama criticizes Trump on handling of coronavirus.
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• A surfer was killed in a shark attack off a Northern California beach, state park officials said Saturday.

  10-05-2020 01:54
  
  APTOS, Calif. (AP) — A surfer was killed in a shark attack off a Northern California beach, state park officials said Saturday.The post A surfer was killed in a shark attack off a Northern California beach, state park officials said Saturday. appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: New Mexico officials want health orders reviewed

  10-05-2020 01:50
  
  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:
  — New Mexico officials say governor’s health orders violate civil rights.
  — Obama criticizes Trump on handling of coronavirus.
  — Fire strikes Moscow hospital treating COVID-19 patients.
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• Musk threatens to exit California over virus restrictions

  10-05-2020 01:17
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatened Saturday to pull the company's factory and headquarters out of California in an escalating spat with local officials who have stopped the company from reopening its electric vehicle factory.On Twitter, Musk also threatened to sue over Alameda County Health Department coronavirus restrictions that have stopped Tesla from restarting production at its factory in Fremont south of San Francisco."Frankly, this is the final straw," he tweeted. "Tesla will now move its HQ
  
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• Another round of thunderstorm is possible Sunday afternoon

  10-05-2020 01:08
  
  TUCSON - The humidity to our south and the warm air over Southern Arizona will bring us another round of weak thunderstorms Sunday.Saturday Night: Mostly Cloudy, Mild. Low: 66°Sunday: Sunny and Warm. High: 93°Sunday Night: Clear, Mild. Low: 62°The hot air in place mixed with a southwest wind will force humidity in the Gulf of California into our area.The humidity in the mid-levels of the atmosphere could lead to thunderstorm development in the afternoon
  
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• The Latest: Hawaii environmentalists fighting PPE pollution

  10-05-2020 01:07
  
  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:
  — Obama criticizes Trump on handling of coronavirus.
  — Fire strikes Moscow hospital treating COVID-19 patients.
  — Drug remdesivir being shipped to six more states.
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  LIHUE, Hawaii — Environmental groups in Hawaii have joined a c
  
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• The Latest: Former President Obama criticizes Trump on virus

  10-05-2020 00:47
  
  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:
  — Obama criticizes Trump on handling of coronavirus.
  — Fire strikes Moscow hospital treating COVID-19 patients.
  — Drug remdesivir being shipped to six more states.
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  WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama harshly criticized
  
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• The Latest: Airline trade group OK with temperature checks

  10-05-2020 00:11
  
  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:
  — Fire strikes Moscow hospital treating COVID-19 patients.
  — Drug remdesivir being shipped to six more states.
  — Italy releases near-record number of people from hospitals.
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  WASHINGTON — A trade group representing major airline
  
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• Vehicle collision at Orange Grove Road and La Canada Drive

  10-05-2020 00:10
  
  TUCSON - Pima County Sheriff's Deputies have closed Orange Grove Road at La Canada Drive as they investigate a vehicle collision.
  Traffic is expected to be delayed for the next few hours while deputies investigate the collision.
  Drivers are asked to find alternate routes and to avoid the area.
  The post Vehicle collision at Orange Grove Road and La Canada Drive appeared first on KVOA.
  
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