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• Grand Canyon to fully reopen South Rim entrance in June

  28-05-2020 23:55
  
  GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — The Grand Canyon is expanding access to its more popular South Rim entrance and planning to let visitors in around the clock next month.The entrance station will have limited hours from Friday until June 5 when the national park will fully open.The canyon's North Rim also will reopen June 5, although the campground will be closed for another month because of construction. The park says concessionaires will start reopening lodging in June. For now, v
  
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• Minnesota governor declares state of emergency over looting, protests in death of George Floyd

  28-05-2020 23:49
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called in the National Guard as a wounded Minneapolis braces for more violence over the death of a handcuffed black man in police custody.
  Rioting on Wednesday and Thursday reduced parts of one neighborhood to a smoking shambles, with burned buildings, looted stores and angry graffiti demanding justice.
  BREAKING: Minnesota governor declares state of emergency, activates the state's National Guard to respond to looting and violent protests in t
  
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• New Poll: Arizonans Split on Whether the State Is Reopening Too Quickly But Eager To See Friends, Get the Hell Out of the House

  28-05-2020 23:45
  
  There's a big partisan divide on whether the state is reopening too quickly, but most Arizonans are ready to get the hell out of their houses, according to a poll out today.Roughly 41 percent of voters surveyed by political consulting firm HighGround say the state is moving "too fast" to reopen and get back to business. But roughly 39 percent say the reopening pace is "just about right."…
  
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• The Latest: Italy’s schools on pace to reopen in September

  28-05-2020 23:40
  
  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.
  — Italy’s education minister says students will be back in school in September. — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell preaches importance of wearing masks.
  — Nurse group says COVID-19 has killed more nurses in Brazil than anywhere else.—
  
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• New York Governor: ‘No mask, no service’ rule is OK for businesses

  28-05-2020 23:27
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Store owners who require customers to wear masks will be backed up by an executive order from Gov. Andrew Cuomo.The governor said Thursday his executive order will authorize businesses to deny entry to people without face coverings. Many stores already require patrons to wear masks.Cuomo says his order will reduce conflicts between shop owners and customers. Meanwhile, Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City businesses that try to reopen before coronavirus restrictions
  
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• Here's How the State's COVID-19 Funding Shakes Out for the Tucson Metro Area

  28-05-2020 23:27
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued May 28 at 2:23PM MST until May 31 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  28-05-2020 23:23
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 107to 113.
  * WHERE…The entire Phoenix metropolitan area and surroundingouter suburbs.
  * WHEN…Until 8 PM MST Sunday.
  * IMPACTS…High HeatRisk. Overexposure can cause heat crampsand heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, canlead to heat stroke.An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hottemperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions shouldbe taken to lessen the impact of the
  
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• Minnesota governor activates National Guard to respond to violence following black man’s death in police custody

  28-05-2020 23:10
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota governor activates National Guard to respond to violence following black man’s death in police custody.The post Minnesota governor activates National Guard to respond to violence following black man’s death in police custody appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Cities, counties to get $441 million in direct COVID-19 relief funds

  28-05-2020 23:00
  
  WASHINGTON – Arizona cities and counties will get access to nearly $600 million in COVID-19 relief funding, part of the more than $1.8 billion awarded two months ago to Arizona under the federal CARES Act.Larger jurisdictions received their funds directly from the federal government, but Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday that the remaining cities and counties in the state will get $441 million directly, based on population.…
  
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• Wall Street’s rally ends on fears about US-China tensions

  28-05-2020 22:52
  
  Wall Street’s rally ran out of fuel in the last hour of trading on Thursday, and the market fell to its first loss in four days amid worries about rising U.S.-China tensions.The S&P 500 had been climbing for much of the day and was up as much as 1.1% at one point. But it all disappeared after President Donald Trump said he’ll hold a news conference about China on Friday. That raised immediate worries among investors about possibly worsening relations between the world’s lar
  
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• Records: Tenn. children kept in cages, daughter buried in barn

  28-05-2020 22:36
  
  (WBIR/NBC News)  Tennessee investigators have arrested a Roane County couple on charges of horrific child abuse.Court documents reveal their 11-year-old daughter was locked for weeks in an unfinished basement with little nourishment for weeks until she died, then buried in a barn on the family's property.Her brother remained locked in that same basement until he was released by deputies this weekend.Michael Anthony Gray Sr., 63, and Shirley Gray, 60, face child abuse, child neglect, kidnap
  
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• House Democrats Demand Trump Administration Stop Rushing Through Deportations of Migrant Children

  28-05-2020 22:30
  
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• Hammer-wielding woman arrested after racist tirade, couple says

  28-05-2020 22:25
  
  (KPRC)  A couple visiting Houston from New Orleans say they were confronted by a woman with a hammer because she apparently mistook them as being Mexican citizens.Arturo Cordovez and his wife, Dr. Lia Franco, are natives of Ecuador who currently live in New Orleans where Lia is finishing her medical residency. In the last few months, Dr. Franco has been treating COVID-19 patients day after day. To decompress, the couple decided to spend the weekend in Houston over the Memorial Day holiday
  
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• The Latest: Mitch McConnell says wearing masks is important

  28-05-2020 22:22
  
  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.
  — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell preaches importance of wearing masks.
  — Nurse group says COVID-19 has killed more nurses in Brazil than anywhere else.— U.N. chief warns of historic levels of famine.
  — South Africa eases bans on alcohol sa
  
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• Stocks give up a gain on fears China tensions may escalate

  28-05-2020 22:07
  
  Stocks gave up an early rally and ended slightly lower Thursday as traders feared that tensions with China could escalate again. The S&P 500 had been up 1.1% before sinking in the last hour after President Donald Trump said he would hold a news conference on China Friday. The announcement came after China’s legislature endorsed a national security law for Hong Kong that has strained relations with the U.S. and prompted new protests. The S&P 500 had been on track for its fourth stra
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued May 28 at 1:06PM MST until May 31 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  28-05-2020 22:06
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with high temperaturesexpected between 103 and 107 today, peaking between 105 and 110Friday, lowering slightly between 103 and 108 Saturday andSunday. Overnight low temperatures will be much warmer thannormal during this time.
  * WHERE…Western Pima County, Tohono O’odham Nation, UpperSanta Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, Tucson Metro Area, SouthCentral Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Upper San PedroRiver Valley and Upper Gila River Valle
  
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• Oro Valley testing Fourth of July fireworks Thursday night

  28-05-2020 21:46
  
  Don’t panic if you see fireworks tonight over the Oro Valley sky around 8:30 p.m.…
  
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• Running car with baby in child seat is driven off, recovered

  28-05-2020 21:33
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) —While a mother briefly turned her back to the 1-year-old son she had just put in a child seat, someone hopped into the running car and took off with it Thursday, police in Philadelphia said.
  The car with the unharmed child was found a few blocks away about 40 minutes later. Police are searching for a suspect and are investigating it as a kidnapping.
  The mother put her son in the back seat but had to run back to the house to get something she had forgotten. The car was dr
  
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• District 3 Board of Supes Candidates React to New County Regs and COVID-19 Response

  28-05-2020 21:30
  
  The Pima County Board of Supervisors has taken several steps in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Pima County, including voting on March 19 to close down all nonessential businesses, and later when the state reopened the economy, voting to implement and then revise new health regulations for restaurants and bars offering dine-in service once again. The board’s decisions have been met with criticism across the political spectrum. Democratic supervisors Ramon Valadez, Sharon Bronso
  
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• Man arrested in fatal shooting of 16-year-old in Phoenix

  28-05-2020 21:27
  
  Phoenix Police Department via 12 NewsEmeterio Trujillo
  PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police have arrested a 31-year-old man in the killing of a 16-year-old boy in a shooting that left two other people wounded.
  Police said Emeterio Trujillo was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of murder, drive-by shooting  and probation violation.Police identified the boy killed in the May 19 incident at a convenience store as Sean Chinn. A 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were wounded.
  Police said previ
  
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• Washington recovers $300M paid to fraudulent unemployment benefit claims

  28-05-2020 21:22
  
  OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington officials say the state has recovered $300 million paid to criminals who used stolen personal information to file fraudulent unemployment benefit claims.Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine said that she could not yet reveal the precise amount that was paid out in fraudulent claims.She said that the initial recovery was a result of the state’s collaboration with federal law enforcement and financial institutions.LeVine first detaile
  
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• The Latest: Nurse group says Brazil leads in nurse deaths

  28-05-2020 21:21
  
  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.
  — Nurse group says the new coronavirus has killed more nurses in Brazil than in any other country.— U.N. chief warns of historic levels of famine.
  — South Africa eases bans on alcohol sales, church services.
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  RIO DE JANEIRO — The new coronaviru
  
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• Wildcat legend Jason Terry hired as Arizona assistant basketball coach

  28-05-2020 20:48
  
  TUCSON - A Wildcat legend is officially returning home - Jason Terry was officially named an assistant coach of Arizona's men's basketball program in an announcement Thursday morning.According to officials, the NBA champion and former Pac-12 Player of the Year will join the coaching staff of Arizona basketball head coach Sean Miller for the upcoming 2020-2021 season.“Jason’s accomplishments as a player and champion are iconic in our sport, with so many of his incredible moments on th
  
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• AZ Attorney General's Office Closes Investigation into Pima County Restaurant Regulations

  28-05-2020 20:44
  
  The Arizona Attorney General's office is closing the investigation requested by three state lawmakers into whether the Pima County Board of Supervisors violated Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order after approving new regulations to the county's health code.
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• Boston Marathon canceled; race had been postponed from April to Sept. 14 because of coronavirus pandemic

  28-05-2020 20:41
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Boston Marathon canceled; race had been postponed from April to Sept. 14 because of coronavirus pandemic.The post Boston Marathon canceled; race had been postponed from April to Sept. 14 because of coronavirus pandemic appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Two prison escapees arrested by Tucson Sector Border Patrol

  28-05-2020 20:10
  
  U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionJose Rodriguez and Raul GuzmanTUCSON - Two escaped convicts from a Colorado prison were apprehended by Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents Wednesday.According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 35-year-old Jose Rodriguez and 42-year-old Raul Guzman were taken into custody after agents patrolling near Sells pulled over a 2010 Nissan Titan at around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Authorities said the two allegedly claimed to be undocumented immigrants who requested to be i
  
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• Tribe aims to improve dental health by bringing smiles to the dental visit

  28-05-2020 20:00
  
  SAN CARLOS – As she looked at the Disney characters decorating the walls of the San Carlos Apache Healthcare Dental Clinic and at the smiling, laughing children watching dental health demonstrations, Suzanne Haney thought back to what a trip to the dentist used to be.“Back then, it was so different, it was in the ‘70s you know, the treatment wasn’t great,” said Haney, a grandmother and primary caretaker for three children under age 8.…
  
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• Mayor: Officer who put knee on man’s neck should be charged

  28-05-2020 19:43
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The mayor of Minneapolis says criminal charges should be filed against the white police officer seen on video kneeling against the neck of a handcuffed black man who died in police custody.
  Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday that officer Derek Chauvin should be charged in the death of George Floyd.
  Video recorded by a bystander shows Chauvin with his knee on Floyd’s neck for several minutes as Floyd gasps for breath on the ground with his face against the pavement.
  Th
  
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• The Latest: U.N. chief warns of historic levels of famine

  28-05-2020 19:41
  
  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.— U.N. chief warns of historic levels of famine.
  — South Africa eases bans on alcohol sales, church services.
  — Moscow tries to dispel doubts over nation’s low virus deaths.
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  UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief is warning world leade
  
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• Rally rolls on as Wall Street heads for fourth straight gain

  28-05-2020 19:30
  
  Wall Street is rallying again on Thursday, extending this week’s climb built on hopes for a coming economic revival.The S&P 500 was up 0.9%, as of 1:17 p.m. Eastern time, on track for its fourth straight gain. That would be its longest winning streak since early February, before the market began to sell off on worries about the severe recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 162 points, or 0.6%, to 25,710, while the Nasdaq composite was up 1.1%
  
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• Here's Where to Celebrate National Burger Day Today!

  28-05-2020 19:00
  
  When it comes to fake national holidays it's hard to top the one that celebrates charbroiled ground chuck on a toasted sesame bun.
  National Hamburger Day is upon the Republic and it is every citizen's duty to devour at least one at every meal today—including breakfast, especially if it's got a fried egg on top.…
  
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• $150K Powerball ticket sold in Oro Valley

  28-05-2020 18:45
  
  Arizona State Lottery
  TUCSON – A winning $150,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Oro Valley on Wednesday.
  According to Arizona State Lottery officials, the winning ticket was sold at Circle K at 10410 N. La Canada Dr.
  The lucky winner matched four out of the five numbers, and the Powerball number.
  This ticket's cash prize would have been $50,000, but since the ticket also had a Power Play, the total cash prize tripled to $150,000.The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 38
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Thursday, May 28: Confirmed Cases in AZ Hit 17,763; Record Number in Hospital; 857 Now Dead After Contracting Virus; AG Closes Case Against Pima County; If You're Facing Eviction, Today's Your Chance To Get Help

  28-05-2020 18:14
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona reached 17,763 as of Thursday, May 28, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Pima County had 2,167 confirmed cases.…
  
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• Wall Street pushes higher to extend week’s healthy gains

  28-05-2020 18:10
  
  Stocks are pushing higher in midday trading on Wall Street Thursday, extending this week’s rally built on hopes for a coming economic revival.The S&P 500 was up 0.7% as of noon Eastern time, on track for its fourth straight gain. That would be its longest winning streak since early February, before the market began to sell off on worries about the severe recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 145 points, or 0.6%, to 25,693, while the Nasdaq c
  
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• The Latest: South Africa easing bans on alcohol, church

  28-05-2020 18:10
  
  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.
  — South Africa eases bans on alcohol sales, church services.
  — Moscow tries to dispel doubts over nation’s low virus deaths.
  — British police say Boris Johnson adviser likely violated rules.— ‘Historic’ rise: French unemployment
  
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• Arizona logs 501 new coronavirus cases, 26 more deaths

  28-05-2020 18:08
  
  PHOENIX — State health officials reported an additional 26 COVID-19-related deaths on Thursday. The statewide death toll is 857.Deaths are not recorded until the state health department receives a death certificate naming COVID-19 as the cause of death.Confirmed cases went up to 17, 763, with 501 new cases. The data includes people who have recovered.
  According to the state's data dashboard, 287, 605 people have been tested for the virus. Of those that have been processed, 5
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued May 28 at 8:49AM MST until May 31 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  28-05-2020 17:49
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with high temperaturesexpected between 103 and 107 today, peaking between 104 and 110Friday, lowering slightly between 103 and 108 Saturday andSunday. Overnight low temperatures will be much warmer thannormal during this time.
  * WHERE…Western Pima County, Tohono O’odham Nation, UpperSanta Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, Tucson Metro Area, SouthCentral Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Upper San PedroRiver Valley and Upper Gila River Valle
  
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• Salvation Army starts Operation Chill Out in Tucson

  28-05-2020 17:20
  
  TUCSON-The Salvation Army of Tucson launched Operation Chill Out to help the homeless during these hot temperatures.According to the Salvation Army, they launch the program when the official temperature in Tucson is forecast to rise to 102 degrees or higher.On these triple digit days, they will be offering bottled water, sunscreen, hats, umbrellas and other heat relief items to the homeless population.Those items will be provided at several locations including Santa Rita Park at 22nd Street and
  
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• Wall Street pushes higher to extend week’s big gains

  28-05-2020 17:11
  
  Stocks are pushing higher in morning trading on Wall Street Thursday, extending this week’s rally built on hopes for a coming economic revival.The S&P 500 was up 0.6% as of 11 a.m. Eastern time, on track for its fourth straight gain. That would be its longest winning streak since early February, before the market began to sell off on worries about the severe recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 100 points, or 0.4%, to 25,649, while the Nasd
  
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• The Latest: Moscow explains nation’s low coronavirus deaths

  28-05-2020 16:48
  
  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.
  — Moscow tries to dispel doubts over nation’s low virus deaths.
  — British police say Boris Johnson adviser likely violated rules.— ‘Historic’ rise: French unemployment claims jump 22% in April.
  — Italy governor gets police protec
  
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• Wall Street drifts higher following big gains this week

  28-05-2020 16:24
  
  Wall Street is moving modestly higher in early trading Thursday as a strong rally from earlier this week loses steam.The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in the first hour of trading. The index is coming off three straight gains built on hope for a coming economic revival.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 33 points, or 0.1%, to 25,583, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. All three indexes wavered between small gains and losses in the early going.Gains for health care stocks were helping to keep the
  
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• Arizona governor to present ‘good news’ on state virus fight

  28-05-2020 16:10
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is expected to brief the public Thursday on the state’s efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. He says the news will be good.
  The governor offered a preview of the trends on Wednesday.
  He also pushed back on media questions about videos from old town Scottsdale on Memorial Day that showed hundreds of people partying in the nightclub district.
  He said the focus should instead be on the millions of Arizonans who have responded to the call
  
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• Trump preparing order targeting social media protections

  28-05-2020 16:00
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order aimed at curbing liability protections for social media companies. This comes after Trump lashed out at Twitter for applying fact checks to two of his tweets.
  Trump had threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering, but he alone can’t do that.
  The proposed order, which administration officials said he could sign Thursday, would direct executive branch agencies to study whether
  
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• Wall Street opens modestly higher, extending recent gains

  28-05-2020 15:44
  
  Stocks are opening slightly higher on Wall Street, extending recent gains that brought the S&P 500 back above 3,000 for the first time since March. The benchmark index was up about 0.1% in the first few minutes of trading Thursday. Health care companies and makers of consumer products were among the biggest winners in early trading. The modest gains came even as more dire reports on the economy came in, including another 2.1 million claims for unemployment benefits. Twitter fell as President
  
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• The Latest: French unemployment claims jump 22% in April

  28-05-2020 14:38
  
  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.
  — ‘Historic’ rise: French unemployment claims jump 22% in April.
  — Italy governor gets police protection over threats tied to crisis. — Virus deaths surpass 100,000 in US while cases go up in India.
  — Indonesia braces to reopen economy
  
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• 2.1 million workers seek jobless aid, raising total layoffs since virus struck to nearly 41 million

  28-05-2020 14:31
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — 2.1 million workers seek jobless aid, raising total layoffs since virus struck to nearly 41 million.The post 2.1 million workers seek jobless aid, raising total layoffs since virus struck to nearly 41 million appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Germany calls in Russian ambassador over allegations involving a 2015 cyberattack on the federal parliament in Berlin

  28-05-2020 14:10
  
  BERLIN (AP) — Germany calls in Russian ambassador over allegations involving a 2015 cyberattack on the federal parliament in Berlin.The post Germany calls in Russian ambassador over allegations involving a 2015 cyberattack on the federal parliament in Berlin appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Excessive heat warning starts today!

  28-05-2020 14:00
  
  TUCSON - Excessive Heat Warning goes into effect starting today as temperatures warm several degrees above average. It will remain hot over the weekend with a slight chance for storms each afternoon into early next week!Today: Hot and sunny! High: 104°Tonight: Clear and comfortable: Low: 69°Tomorrow: Limit your time outdoors and stay hydrated! High: 107°An Excessive Heat Warning will go into effect today at 12 PM until Sunday at 8 PM. Temperatures will range
  
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• World shares mostly higher ahead of US jobless claims data

  28-05-2020 13:26
  
  BANGKOK (AP) — Global markets were mostly higher on Thursday as investors pinned their hopes on an economic rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.As investors prepared for latest weekly report on U.S. jobless claims, shares rose in Paris, London and Tokyo but dropped in Hong Kong, where tensions are flaring over Beijing’s effort to exert more control over the former British colony.Germany’s DAX gained 0.5% to 11,711 and the CAC 40 in Paris climbed 0.5% to 4,731. Britain’s
  
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• World shares mostly higher after Wall Street rally

  28-05-2020 12:14
  
  BANGKOK (AP) — Global markets were mostly higher on Thursday as investors pinned their hopes on an economic rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.Shares rose in Paris, London and Tokyo but dropped in Hong Kong, where tensions are flaring over Beijing’s effort to exert more control over the former British colony.Germany’s DAX gained 0.7% to 11,740.63 and the CAC 40 in Paris climbed 0.8% to 4,722.51. Britain’s FTSE 100 picked up 0.6% to 6,179.70. The future for the S&P
  
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