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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
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The Latest: Louisiana virus death rate higher than expected
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Gift of the Mask: Cuomo lauds retired farmer's gesture
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Help has poured into New York from many places as the coronavirus has killed thousands, but the most humble of gifts — a single N-95 mask — brought a mist to the eyes of the state's governor.
Police: Officer wounded, man killed after cafe confrontation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A customer at a cafe in Alabama who refused to pay was fatally shot after he fired upon and wounded an officer Friday morning, authorities said.
The Latest: Belgium taking steps to relax its virus lockdown
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Some businesses defy Texas rules on virus-related closings
DALLAS (AP) — A handful of Texas businesses reopened Friday in defiance of state guidance in the fight against the coronavirus, which allows retailers to offer “to go” service but leaves other restrictions in place.
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3 states ease lockdowns; US COVID-19 toll passes 50,000
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Even as the confirmed U.S. death toll from the coronavirus soared past 50,000, Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska began loosening lockdown orders Friday on their pandemic-wounded businesses, despite …
The Latest: Production halted at 2 turkey-processing plants
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Pandemic leads to surge in animal adoptions, fostering
NEW YORK (AP) — Problems with supply and demand during the coronavirus pandemic have led to shortages not only of items such as hand sanitizer and toilet paper, but in many places, also in pets available for adopti…
Federal case against St. Louis axed in officer shooting suit
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the city of St. Louis from a federal wrongful death lawsuit filed by the mother of a St. Louis police officer who was fatally shot by another officer during a Russian …
Wall Street ends a bumpy week with a gain, led by technology
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing out a tumultuous week with broad gains, led by familar names in technology including Apple. The S&P 500 rose 1.4% Friday, but still ended the week lower, breaking a two-week winni…
Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronav…
A sly move: Woman wrestles attacking fox into scalding pot
GRAY, Maine (AP) — A fox that was attacking a Maine woman quickly found its goose was cooked when she wrestled into a pot meant for scalding chickens.
The Latest: Italy looking at new spending because of virus
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