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• Court upholds ban on in-person church services in California

  24-05-2020 23:53
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - An appeals court has upheld California Gov. Gavin Newsom's ban on in-person church services amid the coronavirus pandemic, in a split ruling that found that government's emergency powers override what in normal times would be fundamental constitutional rights.The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that the South Bay United Pentecostal Church in San Diego cannot reopen immediately, the Los Angeles Times reported. In this case "constitutional standards that would normal
  
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• 3-year-old girl dies after being pulled from a Glendale pool

  24-05-2020 23:48
  
  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities say a 3-year-old girl has died after being pulled from a pool at a Glendale home.
  The name of the victim wasn't immediately released. Glendale police say the girl's family is from out of town and were renting the home as an Airbnb.
  They say that at the time of the suspected drowning, there were about 12 family members including multiple children under 10-years-old in the backyard.
  Family members told police they were distracted watching the other children when
  
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• The Latest: White House bans travel to the US from Brazil

  24-05-2020 23:29
  
  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:
  — White House announces a ban on travel to the U.S. from Brazil due to the spread of coronavirus.
  — Hospitalizations in France because of the virus rose slightly.
  — Italy has 531 new infections in the past 24 hours.
  — UK leader Bo
  
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• White House bans entry of non-US citizens traveling from Brazil, a hotspot for coronavirus

  24-05-2020 23:13
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — White House bans entry of non-US citizens traveling from Brazil, a hotspot for coronavirus.The post White House bans entry of non-US citizens traveling from Brazil, a hotspot for coronavirus appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Mexican border city tightens checks on US visitors

  24-05-2020 22:36
  
  CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico - Officials in a Mexican border city are tightening checks on travelers coming from Texas, saying they fear U.S. visitors may be helping feed a spike in COVID-19 cases.Municipal and state officials in Matamoros, together with Mexico's National Guard began setting up checkpoints Saturday at the three border crossings to question U.S. citizens and residents coming from Brownsville, Texas.City official Jorge Mora Solaldine said only one person will be allowed per vehicle and
  
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• Sunny and dry conditions will last through the Memorial Day holiday

  24-05-2020 22:31
  
  TUCSON - Southern Arizona has seen a slow increase in temperatures over the past few days, but we will continue to see seasonable conditions until midweek.
  Sunday Night: Clear, Mild. Low: 62°Monday: Sunny and Warm. High: 94°Monday Night: Clear, Mild. Low: 63°Memorial Day morning will start off clear and mild with temperatures in the low 60's and the dry air will allow for a quick warm up.High temperatures on Memorial Day will range from the mid 80's in t
  
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• Rescue groups save two lost and disoriented cavers

  24-05-2020 21:59
  
  Two lost cavers were successfully pulled from a cave Saturday night by PCSD Search and Rescue and other volunteer groups.The rescue teams responded to Scroll Cave Saturday night for reports of the lost cavers.Officials say the two cavers were lost and disoriented but were found safely deep in the cave.PCSD SAR says the situation was critical but was successful thanks to the volunteers who responded.
  Last night SAR, SARA, and multiple cave rescue volunteer groups responded to Scroll Cave for 2 lo
  
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• The Latest: Slight increase in hospitalizations in France

  24-05-2020 21:42
  
  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:
  — Hospitalizations in France because of the virus rose slightly.
  — Italy has 531 new infections in the past 24 hours.
  — UK leader Boris Johnson stands by aide over 250-mile lockdown trip.
  — Task force coordinator warns about lack
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued May 24 at 12:31PM MST until May 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  24-05-2020 21:31
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104to 112 expected.
  * WHERE…West Pinal County, Sonoran Desert National Monument,Southeast Yuma County, Aguila Valley, Gila River Valley, Kofa,Central La Paz County, Gila Bend and Tonopah Desert.
  * WHEN…From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM MST Friday.
  * IMPACTS…High HeatRisk. Overexposure can cause heat crampsand heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, canlead to heat stroke.An Excessive Heat Warning means
  
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• The Latest: Russell wins virtual F1 Monaco GP; Leclerc 3rd

  24-05-2020 21:12
  
  The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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  Formula One driver George Russell won the virtual Monaco Grand Prix race by a large margin on the day the iconic race would have been held.
  The 22-year-old British driver, who races for the Williams team in F1, finished 39 seconds ahead of former F1 driver Esteban Gutiérrez of Mexico.
  Charles Leclerc, who is from Monaco and lives near the actual race track’s start line, finished in third place. He
  
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• Smaller classes, online reservations new norm as gyms reopen

  24-05-2020 20:33
  
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Mike Weeks and his wife are fitness junkies. During quarantine, they tried home workouts — push-ups, planks, bike riding around town — but it wasn’t the same. The semi-retired oil and gas explorer longed for his old gym routine. “To say I missed it immensely is an understatement.”
  So on May 8, the first day that Life Time gym reopened, the Oklahoma City resident was right there, though “slightly apprehensive.”
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• The Latest: BATE Borisov wins Belarusian Cup

  24-05-2020 19:45
  
  The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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  BATE Borisov has won the Belarusian Cup with thousands of fans watching in a rare case of a soccer trophy being decided during the coronavirus pandemic.
  The Belarus soccer federation said that 5,761 tickets were sold for the game.
  That was only a fraction of the stadium’s capacity so that fans would be spaced around the arena. However, many supporters ignored the seating arrangements to sit in groups and
  
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• The Latest: Italy has 531 infections in the past 24 hours

  24-05-2020 19:44
  
  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:
  — Italy has 531 new infections in the past 24 hours.
  — UK leader Boris Johnson stands by aide over 250-mile lockdown trip.
  — Task force coordinator warns about lack of social distancing.
  — U.S. likely to ban travel from hard-hit B
  
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• 5 juveniles accused of starting a wildfire in Yavapai County

  24-05-2020 19:18
  
  BAGDAD, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say five juveniles are accused of starting a wildfire in Yavapai County that forced the evacuation of 150 homes.
  The fire burned 65 acres in the small town of Bagdad before being brought under control Friday. County Sheriff’s officials say the juveniles were smoking despite a fire ban on the area when the blaze began Thursday.
  They say the five juveniles, who range in age from 11 to 15,all were seen running from the fire scene by witnesses.
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• Pima county supervisors revise rules for protective measures

  24-05-2020 19:13
  
  At a special meeting, The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to revise rules for protective measures businesses should follow during a pandemic. These changes come after extensive feedback from the business community, mostly restaurants.The board also eliminated the cash penalty if restaurants break the rules.  Instead, those who consistently follow the rules will be listed on the county's website.Businesses following the guidelines will be awarded a badge that can be
  
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• TPD investigates fatal ATV crash on southside

  24-05-2020 18:48
  
  TUCSON— Tucson police are investigating a fatal all-terrain-vehicle crash that happened early Sunday morning.Officers responded to the 800 block of West Calle Aragon around 4:30 a.m. for reports of a single vehicle collision.According to TPD, an ATV crashed into a parked car and fence. Officials say the Adult male driver of the ATV died.There were no passengers on the ATV at the time of the crash.The investigation is ongoing and details are limited at this time.
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• The Latest: NY governor says pro teams can resume training

  24-05-2020 18:37
  
  The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says teams in his state can return to their facilities for training after a pause of more than two months.
  “Starting today, all the New York professional sports leagues will be able to begin training camps,” the Democratic governor said during a news conference Sunday.
  The New York City area was one of the hardest-hit parts of the U.S. by the coronavirus pandemic, but COVI
  
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• PCSD responds to early morning shooting on southwest side

  24-05-2020 18:23
  
  TUCSON— Pima County Sheriff Deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Valhalla Road and Yedra Road early Sunday morning.Officials say the report came in around 3:40 a.m. At least one person was injured and has been taken to a local hospital, according to PCSD.At this time, the extent of their injuries is unknown and information about suspects is not yet known.Anyone with information in regards to this incident is urged to call 9-11 or, or 88 CRIME to remain
  
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• COVID-19 in Arizona: 16,339 cases, 800 reported deaths

  24-05-2020 18:13
  
  PHOENIX - Arizona reported one additional COVID-19-related death Sunday morning. The statewide death toll is 800.Deaths are not recorded until the state health department receives a death certificate naming COVID-19 as the cause of death.State health officials also logged 300 new cases. There are now 16,339 confirmed COVID-19 cases.Pima County reported 25 new cases, bringing the county total to 2,027.According to the state's data dashboard, 260,660 people have been tested for the
  
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• The Latest: US task force chief concerned about gatherings

  24-05-2020 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:
  — Task force coordinator warns about lack of social distancing.
  — U.S. likely to ban travel from hard-hit Brazil.
  — Ohio official says prisons must reopen even with high death toll.
  — French sunbathe at La Grande Motte beach in co
  
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• The Latest: 2nd-tier soccer club Hull has 2 positive tests

  24-05-2020 17:52
  
  The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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  Hull has announced it is the League Championship club with two personnel who have tested positive for COVID-19.A total of 1,014 players and staff from all 24 clubs in England’s second tier were tested for the coronavirus over the last 72 hours and the results reflect an almost identical ratio of positive results to that found in the Premier League’s second wave of testing.
  It had been announced that
  
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• The Latest: US likely to ban travel from hard-hit Brazil

  24-05-2020 17:28
  
  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.S. likely to ban travel from hard-hit Brazil.
  — Trump adviser pushes for in-person G7 meeting in late June.
  — Ohio official says prisons must reopen even with high death toll.
  — French sunbathe at La Grande Motte beach in cord
  
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• The Latest: Trump adviser pushes for in-person G7 meeting

  24-05-2020 16:26
  
  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 adviser pushes for in-person G7 meeting in late June.
  — Ohio official says prisons must reopen even with high death toll.
  — French sunbathe at La Grande Motte beach in cordoned-off spaces.
  — Well-spaced faithful gather in
  
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• The Latest: Ohio prisons director says prisons must reopen

  24-05-2020 15:46
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Ohio official says prisons must reopen even with high death toll.
  — French sunbathe at La Grande Motte beach in cordoned-off spaces.
  — Well-spaced faithful gather in St. Peter’s Square.
  — Russia reports its highest single-
  
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• The Latest: French sunbathe on beach in marked areas

  24-05-2020 14:57
  
  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:
  — French sunbathe at La Grande Motte beach in cordoned-off spaces.
  — Well-spaced faithful gather in St. Peter’s Square.
  — Russia reports its highest single-day death toll but fewer infections.
  — China’s foreign ministe
  
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• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wearing blue mask, enters court for start of corruption trial.

  24-05-2020 14:12
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wearing blue mask, enters court for start of corruption trial.The post Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wearing blue mask, enters court for start of corruption trial. appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: No urinals? Toilets could evolve post-virus

  24-05-2020 14:03
  
  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:
  — Well-spaced faithful gather in St. Peter’s Square.
  — Russia reports its highest single-day death toll but fewer infections.
  — China’s foreign minister says virus lawsuits are “illegal.”
  — France relaxing
  
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• Netanyahu denounces trial as “attempt to depose a strong right-wing leader”

  24-05-2020 13:42
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Netanyahu denounces trial as “attempt to depose a strong right-wing leader.”The post Netanyahu denounces trial as “attempt to depose a strong right-wing leader” appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at courthouse for start of corruption trial

  24-05-2020 13:38
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at courthouse for start of corruption trial.The post Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at courthouse for start of corruption trial appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Faithful return to St. Peter’s Square

  24-05-2020 13:01
  
  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:
  —Russia reports its highest single-day death toll but fewer infections
  —China’s foreign minister says virus lawsuits are ‘illegal’
  — France relaxing border restrictions and allowing migrant workers
  — South Korea
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued May 24 at 2:55AM MST until May 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  24-05-2020 11:55
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104to 111 expected.
  * WHERE…Cave Creek/New River, New River Mesa, Rio Verde/SaltRiver, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Apache Junction/Gold Canyonand Tonto Basin.
  * WHEN…From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM MST Friday.
  * 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
  
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• The Latest: Russia reports its highest single-day death toll

  24-05-2020 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:
  —Russia reports its highest single-day death toll but fewer infections
  —China’s foreign minister says virus lawsuits are ‘illegal’
  — France relaxing border restrictions and allowing migrant workers
  — South Korea
  
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• The Latest: China official says virus lawsuits are ‘illegal’

  24-05-2020 11:28
  
  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:
  —China’s foreign minister says virus lawsuits are ‘illegal’
  — France relaxing border restrictions and allowing migrant workers
  — South Korea reports 25 new virus cases as small outbreaks continue
  — Montana outbre
  
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• The Latest: Top British aide asked to quit for lockdown trip

  24-05-2020 11:05
  
  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 relaxing border restrictions and allowing migrant workers
  — South Korea reports 25 new virus cases as small outbreaks continue
  — Montana outbreak tied to golf and country club developed by Charles Schwab
  — Sunday’s
  
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• The Latest: France relaxing border restrictions

  24-05-2020 10:30
  
  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:
  — France relaxing border restrictions and allowing migrant workers
  — South Korea reports 25 new virus cases as small outbreaks continue
  — Montana outbreak tied to golf and country club developed by Charles Schwab
  — Sunday’s
  
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• The Latest: South Korea has 25 new cases in small outbreaks

  24-05-2020 08:36
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — South Korea reports 25 new virus cases as small outbreaks continue
  — Montana outbreak tied to golf and country club developed by Charles Schwab
  — Sunday’s New York Times devotes entire front page to list of COVID-19 victims.
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• Hong Kong police fire tear gas in popular shopping district as hundreds protest China’s proposed national security law

  24-05-2020 07:52
  
  HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police fire tear gas in popular shopping district as hundreds protest China’s proposed national security law.The post Hong Kong police fire tear gas in popular shopping district as hundreds protest China’s proposed national security law appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Montana outbreak tied to Schwab country club

  24-05-2020 07:04
  
  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:
  — Montana outbreak tied to golf and country club developed by Charles Schwab
  — Pasta factory in Spokane reports virus outbreak as Washington state prepare to reopen
  — Sunday’s New York Times devotes entire front page to list of CO
  
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• Local cemetery adjusts Memorial day plans due to COVID-19

  24-05-2020 06:39
  
  TUCSON - Saturday morning dozens of volunteers helped plant more than 2,500 flags for veterans at South Lawn Memorial Cemetery in order to honor them this Memorial day holiday.It is something that has been going on for years and even though the COVID-19 pandemic is limiting what people can do, that didn't stop the community from coming out to help."It would be impossible to do what is being done here without the support of our community. Every year they come out and support what we're trying to
  
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• Trump to attend Wednesday’s NASA astronaut launch in Florida

  24-05-2020 06:37
  
  STERLING, Va. (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump will be on the Florida coast Wednesday to watch American astronauts blast into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center.
  It'll be the first time since the space shuttle program ended in 2011 that U.S. astronauts will launch into space aboard an American rocket from American soil. Also new is that a private company will be in charge, instead of NASA.
  Elon Musk's SpaceX will run the show with NASA as the customer as private business
  
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• Fire destroys warehouse on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf

  24-05-2020 05:20
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A fire broke out before dawn on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and destroyed a warehouse.
  Fire officials said one firefighter suffered a hand injury. Investigators were trying to determine whether homeless people were inside. The fire tore through the warehouse before dawn Saturday, sending thick smoke over the waterfront and causing its walls to collapse. At one point, it threatened to spread to a historic World War II-era ship that docks by Pier 45. But officials
  
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• The Latest: Pasta factory in Spokane reports virus oubtreak

  24-05-2020 04:20
  
  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:
  — Pasta factory in Spokane reports virus outbreak as Washington state prepare to reopen
  — Sunday’s New York Times devotes entire front page to list of COVID-19 victims.
  — Protesters gather outside California’s state Capitol
  
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• The Latest: New York Times’ front page lists virus victims

  24-05-2020 02:02
  
  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:
  — Sunday’s New York Times devotes entire front page to list of COVID-19 victims.
  — Protesters gather outside California’s state Capitol to rally against stay-at-home orders.— New York state records 24-hour death total under
  
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• The Latest: Protesters rally at California state Capitol

  24-05-2020 01:13
  
  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:
  — Protesters gather outside California’s state Capitol to rally against stay-at-home orders.— North Carolina farmers euthanizing 1.5 million chickens.
  — Iraq sees spike in coronavirus cases as the holy month of Ramadan comes to an
  
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• The Latest: North Carolina farmers euthanizing chickens

  24-05-2020 00:25
  
  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:
  — North Carolina farmers euthanizing 1.5 million chickens.
  — Iraq sees spike in coronavirus cases as the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end.
  — New York state records 24-hour death total under 100.
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• Joe Biden wins Hawaii’s Democratic primary, which was delayed by the coronavirus and turned into an all-mail election

  24-05-2020 00:00
  
  HONOLULU (AP) — Joe Biden wins Hawaii’s Democratic primary, which was delayed by the coronavirus and turned into an all-mail election.The post Joe Biden wins Hawaii’s Democratic primary, which was delayed by the coronavirus and turned into an all-mail election appeared first on KVOA.
  
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