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Top Navajo leaders quarantine as tribe prepares for curfew
Two leaders of the largest Native American reservation in the U.S. are in self-quarantine as the Navajo Nation prepares for a weekend-long curfew aimed at curbing the coronavirus outbreak.
In Mexico, towns block themselves off because of coronavirus
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…
A conundrum for New Yorkers: Social distancing in the subway
NEW YORK (AP) — They let trains that look too crowded pass by. If they decide to board, they search for emptier cars to ride in. Then they size up fellow passengers before picking the safest spot they can find to s…
Worldwide deaths from the coronavirus hit 100,000
NEW YORK (AP) — The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus hit 100,000 as Christians around the globe marked a Good Friday unlike any other — in front of computer screens instead of in church pews — and some cou…
The Latest: Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000
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…
Preacher to Pope Francis: Virus reminds us we're all mortal
VATICAN CITY (AP) — In a sign of humble obedience, Pope Francis prostrated himself for a few minutes on the floor of a nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica in a Good Friday service, where the papal preacher said the c…
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus hits 100,000, according to Johns Hopkins University tally
NEW YORK (AP) — Worldwide death toll from coronavirus hits 100,000, according to Johns Hopkins University tally.
Apple, Google to adapt phones for virus infection tracking
Apple and Google launched a major joint effort to leverage smartphone technology to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York virus deaths rise fast, but hospitalizations slow
NEW YORK (AP) — New York COVID-19-related deaths jumped yet again by more than 700 in a day, while hospitals battling the
Guy Harris, longtime friend of Elvis Presley, dies at 81
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — A longtime friend of Elvis Presley who spent years sharing his personal memories of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll has died.
Former Alabama speaker's ethics conviction partly overurned
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday overturned five of the ethics convictions that ended the political career of former House Speaker Mike Hubbard, while upholding six others.
The Latest: Trump participates in Oval Office Easter prayer
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…
Schumer: Trump administration OKs talks on virus aid bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer says the Trump administration has agreed to pursue bipartisan House-Senate talks on an interim bill to replenish a $350 billion “paycheck protection” program for …
Northam signs gun-control bills into law
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed several new gun restrictions he championed during this year's legislative session, cementing gains by gun control advocates they hope will serve as a “blu…