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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
Syria: Israel fired missile on areas near historic Palmyra
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian air defenses opened fire and shot down several missiles launched by Israeli warplanes Monday night near the central historic town of Palmyra, state media said.
Kemp: Some shuttered Georgia businesses can reopen Friday
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday rolled out aggressive plans to reopen the state's economy, saying many businesses shuttered to mitigate the spread of
Focused on Le Tour, Froome not wasting time in lockdown
Delaying the Tour de France is good for four-time champion Chris Froome, his team manager Dave Brailsford said on Monday.
White House, Congress get closer on $450B virus aid talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration and Congress indicated Monday they were working toward agreement on a
The Latest: Mich. governor slams protests of restrictions
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…
16 migrants test positive for coronavirus on Mexican border
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — Sixteen migrants from several countries have tested positive for coronavirus in Mexico’s northern border state of Tamaulipas, the state government said Monday.
Minnesota man accused of dismembering woman, dumping remains
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (AP) — A western Minnesota man has admitted that he killed a 19-year-old woman, dismembered her in his garage and disposed of the body parts in dumpsters outside his apartment, prosecutors said Mond…
Families sue helicopter company in deadly Kobe Bryant crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Family members of four passengers killed in a helicopter crash with Kobe Bryant and his daughter have joined the NBA star's widow in filing wrongful death lawsuits against the companies that owne…
Florida slowest state in US to process unemployment claims
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As unemployment surged during the early weeks of
Massachusetts becomes coronavirus hot spot as cases surge
Massachusetts has become a hot spot of coronavirus infections, drawing the concern of federal officials and promises of aid from hard-hit New York as the state's death toll prepares to double in less than a week.
3 killed by suspected tornado, lightning as storms hit South
HEADLAND, Ala. (AP) — Suspected tornadoes killed at least two people as severe weather blasted the Deep South, and a house fire believed started by lightning claimed a third person, officials said Monday.
AP PHOTOS: Small businesses pivoting during pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — Without their usual flow of patrons to their three businesses in Chinatown and the Lower East Side neighborhoods of Manhattan, Abby and Paul Sierros needed a plan. They saw a neighborhood need and w…
The Latest: Maryland secures 500K tests from South Korea
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…
Florida jogger dons costume to cheer up neighborhood
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — More than a week after Easter, there's still one mythical creature hopping around a Florida neighborhood trying to spread happiness.
Iran's Guard says it has higher range anti-warship missiles
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard announced on Monday that it has significantly upgraded the range of its anti-warship missiles, the state-run news agency reported.