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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
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The Latest: Lombardy region makes people wear masks outside
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Virus alters Holy Week celebration worldwide, not the spirit
For Pope Francis at the Vatican, and for Christians worldwide from churches large and small, this will be an Easter like none other: The joyous message of Christ’s resurrection will be delivered to empty pews.
Search resumes for Kennedy Townsend's daughter, grandson
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Divers and boats resumed on Saturday the search in the Chesapeake Bay for the bodies of the daughter and a grandson of former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Maryland police said.
Mormons start crowd-less conference due to pandemic
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sat 6 feet apart inside an empty room as the faith carried out its signature conference by adhering to social distancing guidelines…
The Latest: DC surpasses 900 coronavirus cases
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Gov. Cuomo: China sending 1,000 ventilators to New York
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday that China is facilitating the shipment of 1,000 ventilators to his state, as he continues to shop for more of the lifesaving devices ahead of a growing numb…
Tajikistan soccer season opens, Istiklol wins Super Cup
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (AP) — Tajikistan started a new soccer season on Saturday, joining a small group of countries around the world where play has continued despite the coronavirus pandemic.
The Latest: Trudeau plans to talk to Trump on export ban
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Trudeau says Canada won't retaliate for US mask export ban
TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday that Canada won’t bring retaliatory or punitive measures against the United States after the Trump administration announced it would prevent the export of …
New coronavirus limits bring new religious freedom tension
NEW YORK (AP) — Despite state and local limits on public gatherings, some faith leaders have persisted in holding in-person services -- a matter of religious freedom, they say, as the nation approached its fourth S…
Wisconsin GOP vows Supreme Court appeal on extended voting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans say they will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to block extended absentee voting in Tuesday's primary, despite public health fears about in-person voting amid the coronavirus pa…
Lives Lost: Detroit woman, mother of 4, loved ballroom dance
DETROIT (AP) — When Laneeka Barksdale got so sick from the coronavirus that she had to be hospitalized, she tried to keep family from driving her there so as not to put them in danger.
Hunt for medical supplies creates marketplace of desperation
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Shady middlemen, phantom shipments, prices soaring by the hour, goods flown in on a private plane.
Mormons hold crowd-less conference to prevent virus spread
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' twice-annual conference will kick off Saturday without anyone attending in person to watch speeches from top leaders as the faith takes precaut…