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The Latest: Louisiana task force to research health gaps
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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World virus deaths pass 100,000, with New York area hit hard
NEW YORK (AP) — The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus surged past 100,000 Friday as the epidemic in the U.S. cut a widening swath through not just New York City but the entire three-state metropolitan area …
Watchdog: Treasury acted appropriately on Trump tax returns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A watchdog has found that the Treasury Department appropriately handled Congress' request for President Donald Trump's tax returns, which Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has refused to provide.
Tracking NYC's coronavirus fight, from 911 call to ER door
NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus crisis is taxing New York City’s 911 system like never before.
Young infected doctors at Mexico public hospital demand help
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Interns and resident doctors at a public hospital on the outskirts of Mexico’s capital say that 26 of them have tested positive for the COVID-19 disease and request personal protective equipment …
Pakistani army says 7 militants, 2 troops killed in shootout
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani troops raided a militant hideout in a former Taliban stronghold near Afghanistan on Friday, triggering a shootout in which seven insurgents and two soldiers were killed, the milita…
Doctors, nurses in Good Friday procession at Vatican
VATICAN CITY (AP) — A pair of white-coated doctors who care for coronavirus patients participated in a torch-lit Good Friday procession, watched over by Pope Francis and held in a hauntingly nearly empty St. Peter'…
The Latest: Turkey announces 2-day curfew for 31 cities
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…
Justice Dept finds errors in additional warrant applications
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has identified mistakes in two applications for national security wiretaps, but also says it has made important strides in overhauling a surveillance system that has come un…
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
Apple and Google fueled hopes for digital technology’s promise against a fast-moving, invisible killer, announcing a joint effort to help public health agencies worldwide leverage smartphones to contain the COVID-1…
In Mexico, beach towns block themselves off because of virus
MEXICO CITY (AP) — In Mexico, beach towns have begun blocking off roads — in some cases, constructing barricades of rubble across roadways — to seal themselves off from the outside world in a bid to stop the new co…
After months in space, astronauts returning to changed world
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts said Friday they expect it will be tough returning to such a drastically changed world next week, after more than half a year at the International Space Station.
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The Latest: Trump bemoans loss of life due to coronavirus
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…