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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 …
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Spain announces a lockdown, France shuts down the nightlife
Georgia to postpone primaries over virus; 2nd state to do so
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's March 24 presidential primaries will be postponed until May because of fears over the new coronavirus, state election officials announced Saturday, a day after Louisiana also pushed back it…
The Latest: Florida's famed South Beach closed to stop virus
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Spain announces a lockdown, France shuts down the nightlife
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain locked down its 46 million citizens and France ordered the closing of just about everything the rest of the world loves about it — the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the cafes and restauran…
The Latest: Pentagon restricts access to building over virus
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Spain announces a lockdown, Frances shuts down the nightlife
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain locked down its 46 million citizens Saturday and France ordered the closing of just about everything the rest of the world loves about it — the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the cafes, res…
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The Latest: Israel closes restaurants, malls to stop virus
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Romanian lawmakers approve Ludovic Orban's new government
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian lawmakers on Saturday voted overwhelmingly to approve Prime Minister Ludovic Orban's new government, the same one ousted last month as the result of losing a no-confidence vote.
Americans brace for new life of no school and growing dread
Millions of Americans braced for the week ahead with no school for their children for many days to come, no clue how to effectively do their jobs without child care, and a growing sense of dread about how to stay s…
Virus concerns hit California casinos, entertainment venues
Californians wanting to escape the new reality of the coronavirus at the movies, casino or amusement park are running into the six-foot rule.
The Latest: France closes all restaurants, cafes and shops
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Audit: $115M went to former board of Maryland medical system
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Nearly $115 million went to board members of the University of Maryland Medical System or businesses associated with them, a state audit has found.
Virus cases spread across Africa, nations prepare for more
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Africa is seeing a steady spread of the coronavirus across the continent, with five new countries confirming cases on Saturday, so that 24 of Africa's 54 countries have COVID-19 patients.