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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
Flood risk remains a concern along eastern Missouri River
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Flooding remains a concern in several states along the Missouri River, even though the weather has been kind so far this spring, according to the National Weather Service.
New Jersey delays primary to July because of virus outbreak
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey pushed back its primary to July 7 from June 2 because of the coronavrus outbreak under an executive order Gov. Phil Murphy signed on Wednesday.
EPA proposes buyout of homes contaminated by arsenic mine
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to buy several homes contaminated by arsenic from a 19th-century mine in upstate New York as part of a $5.8 million Superfund cleanup plan announ…
Presidential betting gets axed fast in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For a moment, West Virginia looked like it was going to allow betting on the presidential election.
The Latest: Italian health official pushes back on criticism
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…
Some doctors moving away from ventilators for virus patients
NEW YORK (AP) — As health officials around the world push to get more ventilators to treat coronavirus patients, some doctors are moving away from using the breathing machines when they can.
Wall Street jumps 3% again, tries to hold on this time
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are shooting higher again on Wall Street Wednesday. Maybe this time it will last.
Congress headed toward showdown over virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The outline of the next potential
Dreaded uptick worldwide of dead spiritual leaders
The Louisiana pastor who preached courage from his deathbed. The nun who always insisted that her order “get down to brass tacks,” and help people. The rabbi who made sure his students did not lack clothes or books.
Dems debate how to hit Trump on virus, economy amid crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are wrestling over how best to assail President Donald Trump for his handling of the
Fighting in Yemen kills over 270, rebels suffer heavy losses
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Heavy fighting in Yemen between pro-government forces and Shiite rebels killed more than 270 people in the past 10 days, government officials and tribal leaders said Wednesday.
The Latest: Malta reports first death linked 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…
Mexico reports 108 COVID-19 deaths in US, most in New York
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government said Wednesday that at least 108 Mexicans have died of complications related to COVID-19 in the United States, more than half of those in New York.
The Latest: Guterres says WHO is important for virus fight
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…
A sad Holy Week after virus death of 1st Catholic priest
NEW YORK (AP) — “Animo!”