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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
Oil market crashes further, dragging down stocks
BANGKOK (AP) — The oil market plunged further on Tuesday on concerns over a collapse in demand as the pandemic leaves factories, cars and airplanes idled around the world.
National Spelling Bee canceled for first time since 1945
There will be no fidgeting at the National Spelling Bee microphone, no banter with pronouncer Jacques Bailly, no pointed questions about definitions or languages of origin, no dreaded bell that signals a misspelled…
Virus Outbreak, Advisory
Spain called off the Running of the Bulls in July, the U.S. scrapped the national spelling bee in June and Germany even canceled Oktoberfest, making it clear that the gathering drive to return to normal in Europe a…
Dutch court OKs assisted suicide in advanced dementia cases
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands' highest court ruled Tuesday that doctors can carry out medically assisted suicide in patients with advanced dementia if the patient has earlier made a written directiv…
Prominent IS extremist among 3 suspects arrested in Spain
ALMERÍA, Spain (AP) — A suspected Egyptian-born Islamic State fighter described by police investigators as a "dangerous extremist" and two other people who are being investigated for possible links to religious ext…
Trump vows to 'suspend immigration,' adviser cites health
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said that he will sign an executive order “to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States” because of
AP Entertainment Digest for Tuesday, April 21
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NYC mayor: Don't jump the gun on easing virus restrictions
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that if governors of states such as Georgia start to ease coronavirus restrictions they had better have the facts on their side or they could enable a…
The Latest: British PM Johnson to speak with Trump, queen
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…
4-year-old girl dies after being shot in Philadelphia home
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 4-year-old girl who apparently was shot inside her family's home in Philadelphia has died from her wounds, authorities said.
Lives Lost: Boss, bottle washer and heartbeat of French bar
PARIS (AP) — When she wasn’t running her own restaurant, she was eating out. And when she wasn’t giggling, she was sending everyone around her into gales of laughter.
Murder charges filed against German synagogue attack suspect
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors said Tuesday they have charged the suspect in last year’s botched attack on a synagogue in the eastern city of Halle with murder and attempted murder, among other offenses.
Officials link 7 Wisconsin virus cases to in-person voting
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Officials have identified seven people who appear to have contracted the coronavirus through activities related to the April 7 election in Wisconsin.
The Latest: Austrian restaurants, churches to reopen in May
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…
UN urges world to quickly scale up medicines, vaccines
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly demanded global action to quickly scale up the development of and access to medicines, vaccines and equipment to battle the pandemic, while the World Health Organizatio…