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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
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US unemployment applications are set to shoot up again
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government is poised Thursday to announce the latest alarming report on the layoffs that have been sweeping across the economy since the coronavirus outbreak struck hard last month.
The Latest: Japan PM issues state of emergency for nation
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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Saudi Arabia executes man who attacked Spanish performers
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Thursday executed a Yemeni man found guilty of attacking a Spanish dance troupe and wounding three people on stage before a stunned audience in the capital last year.
China says no plans to limit export of anti-virus supplies
BEIJING (AP) — China won’t restrict exports of medical goods needed to fight the coronavirus pandemic, a government spokesman said, amid tension over scarce masks and ventilators.
The Latest: Leaked letter shows criticism of UK government
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Police: Officer wounded, suspect killed in Missouri shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — An officer fatally shot a person who shot and wounded another officer following a police chase in Missouri, authorities said Thursday.
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Nurses suspended for refusing COVID-19 care without N95 mask
Africa to roll out more than 1 million coronavirus tests
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — More than 1 million coronavirus tests will be rolled out starting next week in Africa to address the “big gap” in assessing the true number of cases on the continent, the head of the African Cen…
The Latest: China refutes allegations about origin of 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: Serbia police investigate officer beating of man
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…
Global stocks mixed after weak US data add to global gloom
BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks were mixed Thursday after unexpectedly weak U.S. retail and other data added to gloom about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Some leaders use pandemic to sharpen tools against critics
BANGKOK (AP) — Health concerns were on artist Danai Ussama’s mind when he returned to Thailand last month from a trip to Spain. He noticed that he and his fellow passengers did not go through medical checks after a…