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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
The Latest: US seeking more information on COVID-19 testing

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Wall Street executive dies from coronavirus complications

NEW YORK (AP) — The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments this weekend related to the global economy, the work place and the spread…

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Sirens a constant as NY state near 1,000 coronavirus deaths

NEW YORK (AP) — New York state's coronavirus death toll is nearing 1,000, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday. The state accounts for more than 40% of coronavirus deaths in the U.S.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
California prepares for coronavirus surge in week ahead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mayor of the nation's second-largest city warned that the coronavirus may become so pervasive, families ought to prepare for how they will isolate themselves at home without infecting others …

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
The Latest: Puerto Rico closes police station due to virus

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Hawaii tourism grinds to halt as virus restrictions tighten

HONOLULU (AP) — Like many cities across the world, Honolulu came to an eerie standstill this weekend as officials implemented measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic throughout the islands.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Stranded ship awaits Panama passage, faces doubts in Florida

PANAMA CITY (AP) — More than 1,800 passengers and crew — some infected with COVID-19 — stranded off Panama were receiving mixed signals on Sunday about the chance for finally reaching port in Florida. While Panaman…

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Serial killer dubbed Grim Sleeper dies in California prison

SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (AP) — Lonnie Franklin, the convicted serial killer known as the "Grim Sleeper" who preyed on the women of South Los Angeles for more than two decades, has died in prison. He was 67.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
The Latest: Trump says admin has identified 'hoarding' cases

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Serial killer known as 'Grim Sleeper' dies in California prison; Lonnie Franklin, 67, was on death row for 10 murders

SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (AP) — Serial killer known as 'Grim Sleeper' dies in California prison; Lonnie Franklin, 67, was on death row for 10 murders.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Trump says US won't pay for Meghan and Harry's security

LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has offered his opinion on the future of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, insisting the United States government won’t pay for the couple’s security if they live in the Un…

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Fit, healthy 33-year-old recounts falling ill to coronavirus

ROME (AP) — Andrea Napoli didn’t fit the usual profile of a coronavirus patient.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
The Latest: Brazil's Bolsonaro gathers crowds in Brasilia

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The Latest: Maryland nursing home hit by virus outbreak

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