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The Latest: Federal social distancing guidelines to expire
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Virus sends economies plunging; glimmer of hope on treatment
The coronavirus is sending the U.S. economy into the biggest and fastest collapse since the Great Depression, with economic output reported shrinking at an alarming rate Wednesday and the number of Americans thrown…
The Latest: Britain’s coronavirus death toll passes 26,000
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Banks report easier time getting loan applications into SBA
NEW YORK (AP) — Banks are reporting a little more success in getting small business owners' applications for coronavirus relief loans into government processing systems.
McConnell now open to state aid in next virus relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Reversing course, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he is “open” to considering additional funds for state and local governments in the next
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The Latest: Italy's new coronavirus cases remains steady
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Court: Proof of citizenship for voter registration unlawful
BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — A federal appeals court panel ruled Wednesday that a Kansas law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote is unconstitutional, upholding a judge's injunction that had banned its u…
The Latest: Germany experts say vaccine, herd immunity vital
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Federally protected sea turtles begin nesting in Georgia
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A protected sea turtles species in Georgia started their nesting season.
S&P 500 up on virus hopes, on pace for best month since ‘74
Stocks charged higher around the world Wednesday following an encouraging report on a possible treatment for COVID-19.
The Latest: Switzerland to open shops, schools on May 11
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Brazil Supreme Court suspends Federal Police nomination
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily suspended the contentious appointment of the new director general of the Federal Police, delivering a fresh blow to the Brazilian leader.
Report: Nicaragua government failing to protect indigenous
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua’s government has not only failed to enforce laws that protect its indigenous peoples and their communal lands, but is actively promoting illegal land grabs and granting concessions to m…