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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
Israel accuses Hezbollah of 'provocative' activity
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Saturday accused the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah of “provocative” activity along the Lebanese-Israeli frontier and said it would complain to the U.N. Security Council.
Governors feel heat to reopen from protesters, president
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Stores in Texas can soon begin selling merchandise with curbside service, and hospitals can resume nonessential surgeries. In Florida, people are returning to a few beaches and parks. And prote…
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
Countries worldwide are wrestling with when and how to
Pence delivering Air Force Academy commencement address
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (AP) — In a symbolic show of normalcy, Vice President Mike Pence will deliver a commencement address to the U.S. Air Force Academy's 2020 graduating class on Saturday — a trip aimed at sh…
Navajo Nation orders masks be worn in public on reservation
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation is ordering all people on the tribe's sprawling reservation to wear protective masks when out in public to help fight the spread of the coronavirus.
The Latest: Italy's daily coronavirus cases at nearly 3,500
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…
New NY virus deaths under 550 for first time since April 1
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's daily toll of coronavirus deaths hit its lowest point in more than two weeks, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned Saturday that the state isn't ready to ease up on shutdowns of schools, business…
The Latest: US, Canada to keep border closed 30 more days
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…
Canada, US extend border restrictions for another 30 days
TORONTO (AP) —
The Latest: Africa surpasses 20,000 cases, with 1,000 deaths
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…
Former Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill dies at age 84
Paul O’Neill, a former Treasury secretary who broke with George W. Bush over tax policy and then produced a book critical of the administration, died Saturday. He was 84.
About 25 people killed in flooding in eastern Congo
BENI, Congo (AP) — About 25 people have been killed by flooding in eastern Congo, a local official said Saturday.
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.
3 Indian soldiers killed, 2 wounded in Kashmir rebel attack
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Rebels fighting against Indian rule in disputed Kashmir attacked a paramilitary post on Saturday, killing three soldiers and wounding two others, an Indian official said.
The Latest: Britain's coronavirus death toll nears 15,500
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…