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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
National super PAC backs Collins in Georgia Senate race
ATLANTA (AP) — A national political fundraising committee endorsed Rep. Doug Collins’ bid Wednesday to unseat his fellow Georgia Republican, Sen. Kelly Loeffler, in a November special election.
American schools may look radically different as they reopen
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — School administrators across America are trying to re-imagine classrooms — and the prospect of reopening schools — in the era of social distancing.
Guatemala expands testing of deportees arriving from US
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala has started testing all deportees arriving on flights from the United States for COVID-19 if anyone on their flight tests positive for the disease, a government spokesperson said Wed…
The Latest: New Mexico to participate in pilot program
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…
Netanyahu, rival, miss coalition deadline but continue talks
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival missed a midnight deadline Wednesday to form an emergency government to tackle the coronavirus threat and prevent another costly and di…
US judge cancels permit for Keystone XL pipeline from Canada
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. judge canceled a key permit Wednesday for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that’s expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska, another setback for the disputed project that got underway le…
The Latest: Gates Foundation announces more grant funding
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…
Trump looks to ease distancing in places; CEOs urge caution
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's prepared to announce new guidelines allowing some states to quickly ease up on social distancing even as business leaders told him they need more coronav…
Judge cancels permit for Keystone XL oil pipeline
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. judge canceled a key permit Wednesday for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that’s expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska, another setback for the disputed project that got underway le…
15 passengers, including 6 Americans, leave ship off Uruguay
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — The final 15 passengers, including six Americans, were evacuated Wednesday from an Australian cruise ship that has been anchored off Uruguay’s coast for almost three weeks with more than …
Thousands protest Michigan governor's social distance order
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Thousands of flag-waving, honking protesters drove past the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday to show their displeasure with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s orders to keep people at home and businesses lo…
The Latest: Trump frustrated with Congress over appointments
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…
Arkansas asks court to reinstate abortion ban due to virus
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ attorney general asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to allow the state to ban most surgical abortions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Baltimore Police defends planned aerial surveillance program
The Baltimore Police Department on Wednesday defended its planned
The Latest: Trump says data indicates US is 'past the peak'
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…