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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
Missouri lawsuit alleges China caused coronavirus pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The state of Missouri filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Chinese government over the coronavirus, alleging that nation's officials are to blame for the global pandemic.
Trump bars new immigration green cards, not temporary visas
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced what he described as a “temporary suspension of immigration into the United States” on Tuesday. But the executive order would bar only those seeking permanent resi…
Hospital reinstates suspended nurses who demanded masks
At least 10 nurses are heading back to the COVID-19 ward this week after being suspended for demanding protective respirator masks, the National Nurses United union said Tuesday.
The Latest: Australian official rejects Chinese criticisms
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
China calls for solidarity not `finger-pointing' on virus
NEW YORK (AP) — China said Tuesday this is a time for solidarity and cooperation, not “finger-pointing” and “politicization,” as its top diplomats in New York officially handed over a donation of medical supplies t…
Officials: 7 virus cases may be related to in-person voting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Health officials in Wisconsin said they have identified at least seven people who may have contracted the coronavirus from participating in the April 7 election, the first such cases following …
Trump says he will help NY's Cuomo secure more virus testing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo agreed in an Oval Office meeting Tuesday to work to double coronavirus testing in the hard-hit state over the next few weeks.
No fines for Tennessee brothers who hoarded hand sanitizer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Two Tennessee brothers who stockpiled thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer and other highly sought after safety supplies during the coronavirus outbreak will not be fined, Tennessee offi…
Virus cluster at LA shelter as governor calls for more tests
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A cluster of coronavirus cases at a second California homeless shelter has infected at least 56 people, officials said Tuesday, and Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged the state's testing of homeless …
The Latest: President to ask Harvard to repay virus grant
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
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Trump immigration ban halts green cards, not temporary visas
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced what he described as a “temporary suspension of immigration into the United States” on Tuesday. But he said the executive order he plans to sign as soon as Wednesd…
GM scraps Maven car-sharing service after more than 4 years
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is sending its Maven car-sharing business to the junkyard.
Virus outbreak in Ohio prisons highlights risk at US lockups
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A massive coronavirus outbreak that has sickened nearly 4,000 inmates in Ohio has highlighted the dangers lurking in the nation’s correctional facilities during the pandemic and what system-wi…
2 types of testing look for COVID-19 infections new and old
WASHINGTON (AP) — Testing is critical to controlling the coronavirus and eventually easing restrictions that have halted daily life for most Americans. But there's been confusion about what kinds of tests are avail…