Florida bans alcohol consumption at its bars as confirmed daily coronavirus cases approach 9,000

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP) — Florida bans alcohol consumption at its bars as confirmed daily coronavirus cases approach 9,000.

House moves to approve DC statehood; Senate GOP opposes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House is moving toward approval of a bill to make the District of Columbia the 51st state, saying Congress has both the moral obligation and constitutional authority to e…

North Carolina speedway owner offers 'Bubba Rope' for sale

DANBURY, N.C. (AP) — The owner of a North Carolina racetrack advertised “Bubba Rope” for sale in a social media marketplace days after NASCAR said a noose had been found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the to…

The Latest: Texas Gov. Abbott shuts down bars, scales dining

AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott shut down bars in Texas again Friday and scaled back restaurant dining, the most dramatic reversals yet as confirmed coronavirus cases surge.

Philippine police kill 4 suspected militants in Manila raid

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police killed four suspected Islamic State group-linked militants during a raid on a hideout in metropolitan Manila early Friday, security officials said.

Texas retreats as new virus cases hit an all-time high in US

The governor of Texas ordered the closing of all bars again and scaled back restaurant dining Friday in the biggest retreat yet amid a surge across the South and West that has sent the number of confirmed new coron…

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Texas and Florida clamped down on bars again Friday in the biggest retreat yet amid a surge across the South and West. The number of confirmed new coronavirus infections per day in the U.S. hit an all-time high of …

Police say person shot in Glasgow has died; 6 others injured

LONDON (AP) — A suspect shot by police during an incident Friday at a Glasgow hotel that appeared to be largely housing asylum-seekers and refugees has died and six other people, including a police officer, were in…

Gunmen injure Mexico City police chief; 3 dead

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A high-sided construction truck and a white SUV pulled into the path of Mexico City's police chief just as dawn was breaking Friday on the capital’s most iconic boulevard and assailants opened fi…

Police in Scotland say individual shot by officers died and six people are in hospital, including a police officer

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Police in Scotland say individual shot by officers died and six people are in hospital, including a police officer.

Denmark gives Norwegian-Iranian 7 years for spying for Iran

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A court in Denmark sentenced on Friday a 40-year-old Norwegian man of Iranian descent to seven years in prison after he was found guilty of spying for Iran and being accessory to attempts…

Virginia judge dismisses Twitter from lawsuit filed by Nunes

HENRICO, Va. (AP) — A circuit judge in Virginia this week dismissed Twitter from a lawsuit filed by Republican U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes of California against the social media platform and several of its users.

Texas orders bars shut amid surge in confirmed virus cases

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott shut down bars in Texas again on Friday and scaled back restaurant dining, the most dramatic reversals yet as confirmed coronavirus cases surge to record levels afte…

Serbia champion Red Star CEO tests positive for virus

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Red Star Belgrade CEO Zvezdan Terzic said Friday he has tested positive for the coronavirus, days after the Serbian soccer champion played matches in front of thousands of fans despite the p…

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