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Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Pandemic, border crackdown hamper Catholics' aid to migrants

NOGALES, Mexico (AP) — For years, Catholic-led, U-S.-based nonprofits have been at the forefront of efforts to support migrants and asylum seekers along the Mexican border. Tough new border policies, coupled with t…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
As cases surge, 3 in 4 US hospitals already facing COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three out of four U.S. hospitals surveyed are already treating patients with

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Nations flood economies with aid; airlines retreat from NYC

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Japan's PM to declare state of emergency as early as Tuesday

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that he will declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday to bolster measures to fight the coronavirus, but that there wi…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
With worst to come, 3 in 4 US hospitals now facing COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three out of four U.S. hospitals surveyed are already treating patients with

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Kansas City police: Officer accidentally shot neighbor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City police are investigating a shooting involving an off-duty officer who told investigators he shot his neighbor when his service weapon unintentionally fired.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Baltimore man killed while streaming party on Facebook Live

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police are investigating the shooting death of a man who was hosting a “game night” party in a short-term rental property and streaming it live on Facebook, a city councilman said.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
UK's Johnson remains in charge despite hospitalization

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in charge of the government despite being hospitalized in what his office described as a “precautionary step” after contracting the new coronavirus.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
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Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: Lebanon asks world for help amid new 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…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Airbus asked to cancel contract; Japan offers stimulus

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Monday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
50 migrants cross into Spanish African enclave; 5 injured

MADRID (AP) — Some 50 migrants on Monday forced their way into Spain's Melilla city over the fence that separates the European enclave in northern Africa, authorities there said.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: Virus death toll in Spain appears to drop off

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…