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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
Fire that killed 8 at Alabama marina ruled accidental
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Investigators have determined that a fire which killed eight people at an Alabama river marina earlier this year was an accident, a fire official said Wednesday.
Navy removes 116 from hospital ship after virus infects 7
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Navy has removed 116 medical staff members from its hospital ship docked off Los Angeles after seven of them tested positive for COVID-19, an official said Tuesday.
Students could take SAT at home if schools remain closed
A home version of the SAT college entrance exam is being prepared in case schools remain closed into the fall, College Board officials said Wednesday as they announced the cancellation of June testing.
US virus numbers now include probable cases without tests
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. tally of coronavirus cases and deaths could soon jump because federal health officials will now count illnesses that are not confirmed by lab testing.
Explosion caught on video damages paper mill; no one hurt
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An explosion at a paper mill in Maine shook the ground Wednesday and produced a plume of black smoke that was visible for miles around, but it appeared no one was injured.
The Latest: Volkswagen restarting production at more plants
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…
Coronavirus: Hold music, noise wreck court hearing by phone
ATLANTA (AP) — It was a court hearing gone awry in the time of the coronavirus: Legal arguments in a lawsuit over gun carry licenses were repeatedly interrupted by hold music, background noise and failures of the m…
Editorial Roundup: US
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
New England Toy company creates Dr. Fauci plush doll
SIMSBURY, Conn. (AP) — The nation's top infectious disease specialist is getting a plush doll made in his likeness.
California governor says state's virus assistance will include giving $500 each to 150,000 undocumented adult immigrants
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California governor says state's virus assistance will include giving $500 each to 150,000 undocumented adult immigrants.
Explosion caught on video shatters paper mill; no one hurt
JAY, Maine (AP) — An explosion at a paper mill in Maine shook the ground Wednesday and produced a plume of black smoke that was visible for miles around, but it appeared no one was injured.
California to give cash payments to immigrants hurt by virus
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first state to give cash to immigrants living in the country illegally who are hurt by the coronavirus, offering $500 apiece to 150,000 adults who were left out of t…
The Latest: French aircraft carrier hit by virus outbreak
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…
3 men arrested in theft of Alabama town's welcome signs
EVA, Ala. (AP) — Three men were arrested after someone stole the welcome signs from a small town in north Alabama, authorities said Wednesday.
No more bets: March revenue plunges as virus shuts casinos
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Revenue from casinos in numerous U.S. states plunged in March as the coronavirus forced the shutdown of in-person gambling across the country in the middle of the month.