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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 commits to picking woman as running mate if nominated
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday committed to naming a woman as his running mate if he's the Democratic presidential nominee, making a definitive assertion clamored for by some voters…
The Latest: Sanders says Biden climate plan falls short
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest from the Sunday night Democratic debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (all times local):
'Bigger than any one of us': Biden, Sanders take on pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders sought in Sunday's Democratic debate to cast themselves as best-positioned to lead the nation through a global pandemic, uniting in their cr…
Ex-governor's candidate in Florida says he's entering rehab
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida candidate for governor Andrew Gillum disclosed Sunday that he is entering a rehabilitation facility, saying he had fallen into a depression and alcohol abuse after losing his…
The Latest: Candidates talk about protecting their health
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest from the Sunday night Democratic debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (all times local):
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US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears
The Latest: Sanders, Biden differ on value of bank bailouts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest from the Sunday night Democratic debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (all times local):
Biden and Sanders cast themselves as best leader amid crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders sought in Sunday's Democratic debate to cast themselves as best-positioned to lead the nation through a global pandemic, with Biden pledging…
The Latest: US CDC recommends strict 8-week limit on crowds
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Sanders says Trump should stop 'blabbering' about virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest from the Sunday night Democratic debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (all times local):
Biden, Sanders call for more testing to combat pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders called for increased testing in the United States for the rapidly spreading coronavirus and economic relief for Americans suffering as a result of the global pandemic,…
CDC recommends that gatherings of 50 people or more in US be canceled, postponed in next 8 weeks because of coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — CDC recommends that gatherings of 50 people or more in US be canceled, postponed in next 8 weeks because of coronavirus.
Stock futures sink after rate cut, new virus restrictions
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures fell sharply after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and more companies and governments took action over the weekend to shut down European and American society in the fac…
Gov't virus testing will prioritize medical staff, elderly
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government's effort to rapidly expand testing for the coronavirus will initially focus on screening health care workers and the elderly, Trump administration officials said Sunday.
Israel takes step toward monitoring phones of virus patients
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has long been known for its use of technology to track the movements of Palestinian militants. Now, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to use similar technology to stop the movement of …