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Trump says US closer to testing international air travelers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said his administration is considering requiring travelers on certain incoming international flights to undergo temperature and virus checks to help stop the spread of the c…
A day of waffling leaves major stock indexes slightly lower
Stocks are ending lower on Wall Street after an early gain evaporated. The losses were led by companies that have been investor favorites including Microsoft, Apple and Amazon. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday and the…
Chicago police cite homeowner for large party amid pandemic
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police cited a homeowner for disorderly conduct following a crowded weekend house party that was later condemned by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Teen pleads guilty to 2018 Kentucky school shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A teen charged in the 2018 Kentucky school shooting that killed two students has pleaded guilty to murder.
Bolsonaro's latest crisis threatens Brazil's virus response
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As Brazil careens toward a full-blown public health emergency and economic meltdown, President Jair Bolsonaro has managed to add a third ingredient to the toxic mix: political crisis. Even if …
No joke: Tupac Shakur needs unemployment benefits
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — It’s no joke — Tupac Shakur lives in Kentucky and needs unemployment benefits to pay his bills.
Officials: US seeks indefinite UN arms embargo on Iran
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States has circulated a draft U.N. resolution that would indefinitely extend a U.N. arms embargo on Iran set to expire in October, a move almost certain to spark opposition from Rus…
Denver Zoo celebrates birth of 2 African lion cubs
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Zoo is celebrating the birth of two African lion cubs.
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Nearly 70 dead in 'horrific' outbreak at veterans home
Nearly 70 residents sickened with the coronavirus have died at a Massachusetts home for aging veterans, as state and federal officials try to figure out what went wrong in the deadliest known outbreak at a long-ter…
Mexico, European Union conclude trade negotiations
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and the European Union successfully concluded negotiations on a new, updated trade agreement, the two sides said Tuesday.
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Austin City Hall vandalized as Texas readies for slow reboot
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The City Hall in the capital of Texas was vandalized sometime late Monday or early Tuesday with red paint and anti-capitalism graffiti messages as the state prepares to slowly reopen of one of …