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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
Asia Today: Fewer sick in South Korea; Japan infections rise
BANGKOK (AP) — South Korea reported just eight more cases of the coronavirus on Sunday, the first time a daily increase has dropped to single digits in about two months.
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Eastern Christians mark Easter in shuttered Jerusalem church
JERUSALEM (AP) — A handful of Eastern Orthodox priests held mass for the Christian holiday of Easter on Sunday in an empty Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem due to restrictions in place to prevent the sprea…
The Latest: Germany holds concentration camp commemorations
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…
The Latest: Empty monastery for Easter services in Egypt
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…
The Latest: 24 more crew members from naval ship have virus
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…
The Latest: South Korea to start relaxing some limits
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…
Tornadoes, storms possible Sunday in Deep South
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A chance of severe weather is again in the forecast for the Deep South a week after a tornado outbreak killed at least 36 people in the region.
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Landmark Lebanese hotel folds amid virus, economic crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — One of Lebanon’s landmark hotels that survived the country’s bloody 15-year civil war and various other bouts of fighting is shutting down amid the country's economic crisis and coronavirus pandemic, …
4 dead in fiery head-on collision on Florida road
BUNNELL, Fla. (AP) — Four people died after their cars exploded in flames following a head-on collision in Florida on Friday night.
Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson says she got COVID-19
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson announced that she tested positive for the coronavirus, making her the first known Chicago professional athlete to contract COVID-19.
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16 killed in shooting rampage, deadliest in Canadian history
Iran lets some Tehran businesses reopen after virus lockdown
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran allowed some businesses in the capital and nearby towns to re-open Saturday after weeks of lockdown aimed at containing the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East.