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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
Chris Janicek wins Democratic Senate primary in Nebraska.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chris Janicek wins Democratic Senate primary in Nebraska.
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AP Exclusive: CDC docs stress plans for more virus flareups
Mexican nurse who appealed for respect now has coronavirus
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexican nursing supervisor who touched the hearts of the nation when she made a tearful appeal for respect for health care professionals said Tuesday she has tested positive for the new coronav…
Asia Today: New Zealand has no new cases for 2nd day
BANGKOK (AP) — New Zealand reported zero new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, the second day in a row without any new cases and the fourth day since early last week.
Fauci warns: More death, econ damage if US reopens too fast
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert issued a blunt warning Tuesday that cities and states could “turn back the clock” and see more COVID-19 deaths and economic damage alike if they…
Judge puts off approving US request to dismiss Flynn case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge made clear Tuesday that he would not immediately rule on the Justice Department's decision to dismiss its criminal case against former Trump administration national security advise…
The Latest: Mexico issues guidelines on reopening businesses
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Mexico to reopen construction, mining, auto manufacturing
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s top advisory body on the coronavirus pandemic said Tuesday it has issued guidelines that would allow for the re-opening of construction, mining, and car and truck manufacturing.
Asian shares track Wall Street retreat on virus rebound fear
Shares fell in Asia on Wednesday after Wall Street logged its biggest loss since the start of the month on worries about the downside of reopening the economy too soon.
Republican Tom Tiffany wins Wisconsin special congressional election, riding an endorsement from President Donald Trump
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Tom Tiffany wins Wisconsin special congressional election, riding an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
UN chief urges faith leaders to challenge harmful messages
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged religious leaders on Tuesday to challenge “inaccurate and harmful messages” that are fueling rising ethno-nationalism, stigma, hate speech and con…
Brazil's Bolsonaro denies shielding family from inquiries
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday denied that he attempted during a videotaped Cabinet meeting last month to shield his relatives and friends from federal police investigations.
Democrats pass new rules that would allow virtual convention
Democrats are making new moves toward a virtual presidential nominating convention this August, with a top party committee voting Tuesday to grant convention organizers in Milwaukee the authority to design an event…
Student guilty of disorderly conduct for elevator noose
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A University of Illinois student on Tuesday pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct for making a noose out of string and leaving it last September in a residence hall elevator.
The Latest: Venezuela extending its lockdown another month
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