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• The Latest: 2 UN peacekeepers in Mali die of COVID-19

  29-05-2020 23:51
  
  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:
  — Two United Nations peacekeepers serving in Mali have died of COVID-19.
  — New Orleans likely to reopen more slowly than rest of Louisiana.
  — Russian government acknowledges deaths of likely COVID-19 victims.
  — New York City to beg
  
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• Cheers! 103-year-old celebrates coronavirus recovery with a beer

  29-05-2020 23:41
  
  NBC News Channel
  (WWLP/NBC News)  Jennie Stejna has beaten the odds. Stejna has lived at the Life Care Center in Wilbraham, Massachusetts for the past seven years. In April, she tested positive for COVID-19.  The virus been especially deadly for men and women over the age of 65, including many like Stejna who live in nursing homes.Two weeks ago, Stejna completed her recovery, and celebrated with a beer.  The moment was captured in a photo that ran in USA Today, and she'
  
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• Analysis: Trump fuels new tensions in moment of crisis

  29-05-2020 23:40
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Over 48 hours in America, the official death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped 100,000, the number of people who filed for unemployment during the crisis soared past 40 million, and the streets of a major city erupted in flames after a handcuffed black man was killed by a white police officer.It’s the kind of frenetic, fractured moment when national leaders are looked to for solutions and solace. President Donald Trump instead threw a rhetorical match into t
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued May 29 at 2:34PM MST until May 31 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  29-05-2020 23:34
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with high temperaturesbetween 105 and 110 today, lowering slightly between 103 and108 Saturday and Sunday. Overnight low temperatures will bemuch warmer than normal 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 Valley.
  * WHEN…Until 8 PM MST Sunday.
  * IM
  
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• Ex-officer caught on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck charged with third-degree murder

  29-05-2020 23:32
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer who was seen on video kneeling on George Floyd's neck could face the same 12 1/2-year prison sentence that was imposed against another former officer in his department if he's convicted of third-degree murder.State prosecutors charged Derek Chauvin on Friday with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for the death of Floyd, a black man who was handcuffed and pleaded that he couldn't breathe. Minnesota’s sentencing gu
  
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• Temperature checks, no high fives: AIA announces guidelines for high school athletes to return to sports

  29-05-2020 23:30
  
  PHOENIX – Eliminating high fives, coaching in groups of 10 people or less and administering regular temperature checks are among the recommendations the Arizona Interscholastic Association is endorsing for high school athletes as they begin practice for the fall sports season.The AIA, the state’s governing body for high school sports, is following guidelines produced by the national Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for a state that is in phase one, which is the case with Arizona.&
  
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• President Trump strikes China over COVID-19, Hong Kong and student visas

  29-05-2020 23:24
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced a series of measures aimed at China as a rift between the two countries grows.He said he would withdraw funding from the World Health Organization, end Hong Kong’s special trade status and suspend visas of Chinese graduate students suspected of conducting research on behalf of their government.
  Trump says the World Health Organization failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus outbreak because of China's influence.The U.S. i
  
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• The Latest: With La. reopening, caution urged in New Orleans

  29-05-2020 23:16
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic.The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — New Orleans likely to reopen more slowly than rest of Louisiana.
  — Universal to reopen its Orlando hotels ahead of theme park openings.
  — Russian government acknowledges deaths of likely COVID-19 victims.
  — New York City to begin
  
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• The Latest: Former NBA player who knew Floyd leads rally

  29-05-2020 23:14
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):
  4:15 p.m.
  NBA veteran Stephen Jackson says he’ll use his platform and “everything I have to get a conviction” for the four Minneapolis police officers who were fired after George Floyd’s death.
  Jackson, like Floyd, is from Houston and they were friends. The handcuffed black man died after pleading for a
  
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• Electionland 2020: Trump on Vote by Mail, Poll Worker PPE, Naturalizations and More

  29-05-2020 23:00
  
  This article is part of Electionland, ProPublica’s collaborative reporting project covering problems that prevent eligible voters from casting their ballots during the 2020 elections.…
  
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• Marana plans fireworks-only on Fourth of July

  29-05-2020 22:52
  
  Town of MaranaMARANA, Ariz. - The Town of Marana is organizing a fireworks-only event on July 4.
  Fireworks will be launched from within Crossroads at Silverbell District Park.Residents are encouraged to see the fireworks from their homes or throughout Arizona Pavilions.The park will and parking lot will be closed.
  For fireworks display information, visit maranaevents.com.
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued May 29 at 1:49PM MST until May 31 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  29-05-2020 22:49
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 103to 111.
  * WHERE…West Pinal County, Sonoran Desert National Monument,Aguila Valley, Gila Bend and Tonopah Desert.
  * 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 tak
  
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• The Latest: Minneapolis mayor orders curfew

  29-05-2020 22:45
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):
  3:45 p.m.
  Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has declared a nighttime curfew running from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday and again from 8 p.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday.His order comes after sometimes violent protests over the death of George Floyd. The handcuffed black man pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on h
  
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• Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 1:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  29-05-2020 22:30
  
  At 129 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm nearElgin, or 20 miles west of Sierra Vista. This storm was nearlystationary.
  Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
  Locations impacted include…Sonoita, Elgin and Canelo.The post Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 1:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Casino Del Sol reopening facilities June 3

  29-05-2020 22:30
  
  After more than two months closed, Casino Del Sol, Casino of the Sun and Estrella at Casino Del Sol will reopen to the public June 3 at 8 a.m., the Pascua Yaqui Tribe announced this week.The facilities closed March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will reopen under strict safety protocols.…
  
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• Stocks erase a loss as worries over China tensions fizzle

  29-05-2020 22:15
  
  The stock market erased an early drop and ended mixed, capping a strong week and month. Major U.S. indexes had started the day lower Friday as traders worried that President Donald Trump would reignite a trade war with China, but in a late-afternoon announcement from the White House he instead said the U.S. would cut ties with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization. Th
  
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• Phoenix march to protest George Floyd’s death turns violent

  29-05-2020 22:10
  
  KPNX via NBC News Channel
  PHOENIX (AP) — A rally in Phoenix to protest George Floyd’s death while in police custody in Minneapolis turned violent when protesters threw rocks at officers, broke windows at police headquarters, and damaged businesses and vehicles.
  Hundreds of protesters marched Thursday from City Hall to the State Capitol, where demonstrators broke windows.
  They moved away from Capitol and threw rocks and bottles at officers. Some protesters refused orders to leave the
  
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• Southern Arizona law enforcement agencies react to arrest video of George Floyd

  29-05-2020 21:51
  
  TUCSON - After the video of a Minneapolis police officer holding a black man down with his knee on his neck was shared with the public, law enforcement agencies have taken the stand to inform the communities their thoughts and reaction.This week, law enforcement agencies across Southern Arizona shared their thoughts on the situation.Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier shared the following statement about the incident that resulted in the death of George Floyd.On behalf of the men and women of the Pi
  
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• Grand Canyon to fully open South Rim entrance in June

  29-05-2020 21:43
  
  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,
  
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• Stocks mixed on Wall Street but still headed for weekly gain

  29-05-2020 21:41
  
  Stock indexes edged mostly higher in afternoon trading Friday after President Donald Trump outlined several actions in response to China eroding the autonomy of Hong Kong, but did not mention any moves to upend a trade pact struck with Beijing earlier this year.
  The S&P 500 was up 0.2%, extending its gains for the week. The benchmark index, which is on track to close out May with its second monthly gain in a row, had been down 1% ahead of Trump’s late-afternoon remarks. The market had
  
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• US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response

  29-05-2020 21:37
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization.
  He said the WHO failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.
  He said Chinese officials “ignored” their reporting obligations to the WHO and pressured the WHO to mislead the world when the virus was first discovered.
  He noted that the U.S. contributes about $450
  
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• The Latest: Barr: `Confident justice will be served’

  29-05-2020 21:20
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):
  2:20 p.m.
  U.S. Attorney General William Barr says he’s “confident justice will be served” after the restraint death of a black man in Minneapolis police custody.
  Barr said in a statement Friday that the videos of George Floyd’s death were “harrowing to watch and deeply disturbing.”The Justic
  
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• Vulnerable woman sought after reported missing on east side

  29-05-2020 21:05
  
  Tucson Police DepartmentPatricia Manning
  TUCSON - Tucson Police Department is on the lookout for a vulnerable 65-year-old after she was reported missing on Tucson's east side Friday morning.According to TPD, Patricia Manning was last seen near 9000 E. Speedway Blvd. near Camino Seco.Police described the woman to be five feet, six inches tall and weigh 107 pounds.
  MISSING VULNERABLE ADULTWe need your help in locating 65-year-old Patricia Manning. She was last seen this morning at 8:30 AM near 90
  
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• Trump says US ‘terminating’ relationship with World Health Organization, says group hasn’t made coronavirus reforms

  29-05-2020 20:56
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says US ‘terminating’ relationship with World Health Organization, says group hasn’t made coronavirus reforms.The post Trump says US ‘terminating’ relationship with World Health Organization, says group hasn’t made coronavirus reforms appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Russia attributes more deaths to COVID-19

  29-05-2020 20:51
  
  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:
  — Russian government acknowledges deaths of likely COVID-19 victims.
  — Italy to open to travelers on June 3 as planned.
  — New York City to begin reopening on June 8, governor says.
  — Iraq reports spike in infections after relaxed c
  
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• The Latest: George Floyd’s uncle decries violent protests

  29-05-2020 20:45
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):
  1:45 p.m.
  An uncle of a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis said he will be attending peaceful demonstrations, but that violent protests are “absolutely outlandish.”
  Selwyn Jones’ nephew George Floyd died Monday after a white officer knelt on his neck as Floyd pleaded for air. Floyd’s de
  
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• The Latest: New York City to begin reopening June 8

  29-05-2020 20:27
  
  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 York City to begin reopening on June 8, governor says.
  — Portugal continues easing restrictions after no new virus spike.
  — Iraq reports spike in infections after relaxed curfew for Eid holiday.
  — Infection rate remains stubb
  
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• Prosecutor: Minnesota officer charged with murder and manslaughter in restraint death of George Floyd

  29-05-2020 20:11
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutor: Minnesota officer charged with murder and manslaughter in restraint death of George Floyd.The post Prosecutor: Minnesota officer charged with murder and manslaughter in restraint death of George Floyd appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Portugal eases restrictions after no virus spike

  29-05-2020 20:07
  
  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:
  — Portugal continues easing restrictions after no new virus spike.
  — Iraq reports spike in infections after relaxed curfew for Eid holiday.
  — Infection rate remains stubborn in Italy’s Lombardy region.
  — British businesses to
  
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• The Latest: Russia responds to death of George Floyd

  29-05-2020 19:48
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):
  12:45 p.m.
  Russia’s Foreign Ministry is responding to the death of George Floyd.
  The ministry says in a lengthy statement that the death underlines frequent violence by police in the United States.Floyd pleaded for air as a white police officer kelt on the handcuffed black man’s neck. The officer, Derek Chauvin, wa
  
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• The Latest: Officer arrested in death of George Floyd

  29-05-2020 19:30
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):12:25 p.m.Minnesota authorities say the police officer who knelt on George Floyd has been arrestedPublic Safety Commissioner John Harrington said Friday that state investigators arrested Derek Chauvin.Chauvin is the white officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of Floyd, a handcuffed black man.The arrest comes after
  
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• Minnesota authorities: Police officer who knelt on George Floyd has been arrested

  29-05-2020 19:17
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota authorities: Police officer who knelt on George Floyd has been arrested.The post Minnesota authorities: Police officer who knelt on George Floyd has been arrested appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Cases spike in Iraq after curfew relaxed for Eid

  29-05-2020 19:14
  
  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:
  — Infection rate remains stubborn in Italy’s Lombardy region.
  — British businesses to start paying some wages of furloughed workers.
  — Spain to provide impoverished families minimum monthly income.— New Zealand near eradicati
  
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• Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew

  29-05-2020 19:12
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz apologized to CNN for the arrest of a network crew covering the violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
  Correspondent Omar Jimenez and two colleagues were handcuffed and led away by the Minnesota State Patrol while reporting live on the network Friday morning.
  Walz said that CNN chief executive Jeff Zucker had called him demanding to know why the crew had been detained. The crew was released within an hour.
  Walz said he t
  
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• The Latest: Attorneys seek outside probe of Floyd’s death

  29-05-2020 18:29
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):
  11:30 a.m.
  Attorneys for the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor are calling for an independent investigation of the actions leading to Floyd’s death.They also want national reforms in response to the three deaths.
  Attorney Ben Crump said during a news conference Friday that he’s asked to tak
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Update for Friday, May 29: AZ Cases Top 18K; 885 Now Dead After Contracting Virus; ER Visits Hit a New High; Ducey Says Schools Will Reopen in the Fall; Arizonans Ready To Get Out and About, At Least a Little

  29-05-2020 18:15
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona surpassed 18K as of Thursday, May 28, with an additional 702 new cases reported yesterday, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.…
  
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• State administrator issues ruling allowing Missouri’s last abortion clinic to keep license, stay open

  29-05-2020 18:11
  
  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — State administrator issues ruling allowing Missouri’s last abortion clinic to keep license, stay open.The post State administrator issues ruling allowing Missouri’s last abortion clinic to keep license, stay open appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Arizona logs 702 new coronavirus cases

  29-05-2020 18:08
  
  PHOENIX — State health officials reported an additional 28 COVID-19-related deaths Friday. The statewide total is now 885.
  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 18, 465 with 702 new cases. On Thursday, the state reported 501 cases.
  The data includes people who have recovered.According to the state's data dashboard, 297, 495 people have been tested for the virus.
  
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• The Latest: Floyd, officer both worked at popular nightclub

  29-05-2020 18:04
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):
  11 a.m.
  A now-fired police officer and a black man who died in his custody both worked as security guards at a popular Latin nightclub as recently as the end of last year. But the club’s former owner says it’s not clear whether they knew each.
  Officer Derek Chauvin worked at the El Nuevo Rodeo club as off-duty secu
  
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• The Latest: Univ of Virginia to reopen for students in Aug

  29-05-2020 18:02
  
  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:
  — Spain to provide impoverished families minimum monthly income.— Israel reports virus outbreaks at recently reopened schools.
  — Berlin-based pianist plans marathon performance.
  — New Zealand near eradication, but virus has grim gl
  
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• Oro Valley Parks and Recreation facilities reopen June 1

  29-05-2020 17:55
  
  ORO VALLEY, Ariz. - The Town of Oro Valley’s Parks and Recreation Department will reopen June 1.
  This includes the town's recreation and aquatic centers.
  However, visitors should expect changes. Oro Valley will implement new safety and sanitization procedures.
  Updated facility hours
  Community & Recreation Center
  Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. – Closed daily from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. for cleaning
  Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Oro Val
  
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• The Latest: Virginia to open for on-camp students in August

  29-05-2020 17:52
  
  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 to provide impoverished families minimum monthly income.— Israel reports virus outbreaks at recently reopened schools.
  — Berlin-based pianist plans marathon performance.
  — New Zealand near eradication, but virus has grim gl
  
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• Arizona Athletics to begin phased re-entry of student-athletes

  29-05-2020 17:46
  
  TUCSON -- Student-athletes will soon return to the University of Arizona campus for voluntary physical training.
  Football student-athletes will return June 15.
  According to Arizona Athletics, students and staff will return in phases on a weekly basis.
  Student-athletes competing in the fall will have priority.Arizona student-athletes will begin returning to campus on June 15 under significantly elevated safety protocolshttps://t.co/qFkbVnIGpJ— Arizona Athletics (@AZATHLETICS) May 29, 2020
  A
  
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• Trump calls Minneapolis protesters ‘thugs,’ vows action

  29-05-2020 17:25
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is threatening to take action to bring the city of Minneapolis under control, calling violent protesters “thugs."
  He tweeted Friday that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
  Overnight, protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody torched a Minneapolis police station.
  Trump's tweet about “the shooting” drew another warning from Twitter, which said he had violated rules about “glorify
  
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• The Latest: Protesters gather at officer’s Florida home

  29-05-2020 17:14
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):
  10:15 a.m.
  A group of about 10 protesters have gathered near a Florida town home that belongs to a white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck.
  The protesters gathered Friday after social media postings that listed the address of Derek Chauvin in the community of address Windermere outside Orlando.
  
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• Stocks slip on Wall Street but still headed for weekly gain

  29-05-2020 16:28
  
  U.S. stock indexes headed lower in early trading Friday as investors worry that the U.S. and China could be headed for another confrontation, this time over the autonomy of the former British colony of Hong Kong.The S&P 500 was down 0.4%, adding to losses from a late-afternoon sell-off a day earlier. Even so, the benchmark index is on track to close out May with its second monthly gain in a row. Stocks have now recouped most of their losses after the initial economic fallout from the coronav
  
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• Claytoonz: Safe To Go Out?

  29-05-2020 16:00
  
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• The Latest: Spain to offer families minimum monthly income

  29-05-2020 15:44
  
  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:
  — Spain to provide impoverished families minimum monthly income.— Israel reports virus outbreaks at recently reopened schools.
  — Berlin-based pianist plans marathon performance.
  — New Zealand near eradication, but virus has grim gl
  
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• Minnesota police arrest CNN team on live television

  29-05-2020 14:48
  
  CNN Correspondent Omar Jimenez was arrested by Minnesota State Patrol on live TV Friday morning.Jimenez was reporting from the scene of protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd when he was taken into police custody.During the live report, Jimenez fully cooperated with authorities and offered to move if he was standing in the wrong area.Despite having press credentials, Jimenez, his producer and photographer were all detained.CNN had a white correspondent, Josh Campbell, reporting
  
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• VIRUS DIARY: For boy with Down syndrome, new path of therapy

  29-05-2020 14:42
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The speech therapist held up a book of animals. Our 4-year-old looked curiously at her across the Zoom call screen.
  “Beig! Beig!” Pablo suddenly shouted, pointing at a pig.
  It was the first time I had heard Pablo say an approximation of an animal name. It was a huge accomplishment for a kid with Down syndrome who struggles with speech.
  In early March, fear over how the virus could impact Pablo pushed us to pull him from therapies. Then the clinic closed altogethe
  
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