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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 …
Biden calls for 'meticulous oversight' of virus aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate
Ferguson settles municipal court fees lawsuit for $1.7M
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The city of Ferguson, Missouri, has agreed to a $1.7 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit that accused its municipal court of charging illegal court fees, attorneys involved in the case…
The Latest: South Africa bans dog-walking during lockdown
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 450,000 people and killed over 20,000, according to Johns Hopkins University. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most peopl…
The Latest: Turkey keeping schools closed through April 30
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 440,000 people and killed over 19,000, according to Johns Hopkins University. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most peopl…
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Florida governor's coronavirus dilemma: health vs. economy
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been walking a tightrope for weeks during the
Stocks jump, heading for first back-to-back gain in 6 weeks
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are leaping to more big gains on Wednesday, as Congress moves closer to approving a $2 trillion rescue plan for the economy.
The Latest: Cannabis stocks surge as virus shut-ins load up
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the action in the financial markets (all times local):
The Latest: Italy reports 683 more deaths as cases level off
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 440,000 people and killed over 19,000, according to Johns Hopkins University. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most peopl…
Census address work succeeded despite trouble hiring staff
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even though the U.S. Census Bureau had trouble finding workers for its massive address-verification work late last summer, it managed to complete the job under budget because of better-than-exp…
Coronavirus closures pushing new US jobless claims sky high
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.
Washington agrees on unrivaled $2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders announced agreement Wednesday on an unparalleled, $2 trillion emergency bill to rush aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by
The Latest: Russia reports its first coronavirus deaths
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 428,000 people and killed over 19,000, according to Johns Hopkins University. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most peopl…
Veterinarians donate vital supplies to coronavirus fight
RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Veterinary hospitals are donating breathing machines, masks, gowns and other vital equipment and supplies purchased with Fido in mind, but now being redeployed to help doctors fight the spread of…
Wall Street looks for first back-to-back gain in six weeks
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are higher in another day of bumpy trading Wednesday as Congress moves closer to passing a $2 trillion package to help the economy deal with damage caused by the coronavirus.