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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 …
What's Happening: Borders closing, elective surgery delayed
These are some of the latest developments Wednesday in the world's coronavirus pandemic:
The Latest: Price of oil plummets 24% on recession fears
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on action in the financial markets (all times local):
How I bought a tiny home; one woman's story
HGTV shows have popularized tiny homes — typically those smaller than 400 square feet — in a big way. Many people are drawn to this alternative path to homeownership as a way to save before committing to a more exp…
The Latest: Israel using surveillance to fight coronavirus
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Strong earthquake shakes Utah, rattles frayed virus nerves
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A strong earthquake struck Salt Lake City Wednesday, damaging some roads and buildings, shutting down a major air traffic hub and scaring millions of people already on edge from the coronaviru…
Arizona elections chief seeks move toward all-mail elections
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's top election official asked lawmakers Wednesday to let counties run elections entirely by mail later this year if it's necessary to protect election workers and voters from the coronavirus …
Ford, GM: North American factories will close due to virus
Detroit (AP) — Ford and General Motors are confirming that they will temporarily close all of their North American factories due to the coronavirus threat.
German leader calls coronavirus biggest challenge since WWII
BERLIN (AP) — Germany has not faced a challenge like the new coronavirus outbreak since World War II and every person in the country must help protect those most vulnerable to illness, Chancellor Angela Merkel said…
The Latest: Trump: Mexico border crossers to be turned back
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US Census Bureau suspends field operations on virus concerns
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A week after starting its 2020 count, the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday suspended field operations for two weeks out of concern about the health and safety of its workers and the U.S. public …
Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled moon, dies at 88
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled the moon alone in 1971 while his two crewmates test-drove the first lunar rover, has died at age 88, his family said Wednesday.
Minnesota deputy says suicidal man threatened his life
STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota sheriff's deputy who fatally shot an armed suicidal man in 2018 says he feels horrible about the shooting, but that he had no choice because his life and the lives of his collea…
Virus death toll spikes in Iran, with total now at 1,135
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran on Wednesday reported its single biggest jump in fatalities from the coronavirus as another 147 people died, raising the country's overall death toll to 1,135.
Two 20-somethings extend 'invisible hands' in virus outbreak
NEW YORK (AP) — Liam Elkind's big heart and his break from college was a highlight of 83-year-old Carol Sterling's week.
Trump invokes special powers to strengthen virus defenses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting twin health and economic crises, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will invoke emergency powers to marshal critical medical supplies against a coronavirus pandemic threatening t…