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New Mexico ads ask visitors to comply with virus safeguards

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico State Tourism Department has published advertisements informing residents of neighboring states that visitors should comply with New Mexico's rules regarding masks and travel.

At least 8 Mississippi lawmakers test positive for COVID-19

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — At least eight Mississippi lawmakers have tested positive for the coronavirus after working several weeks in a Capitol where many people stood or sat close together and did not wear masks.

Pence, Biden to hit Pennsylvania campaign trail on same day

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden will campaign in Pennsylvania on Thursday, the same day that his successor, Mike Pence, will make several stops in the premier presidential battleground state.

Shaheen details family's loans, Sununu won't mandate masks

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Companies connected to U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's family received just under $3 million through the government’s small business lending program aimed at saving jobs during the coronavirus pande…

At least eight Mississippi lawmakers have contracted COVID-19; many in Capitol did not wear masks or stay distanced.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — At least eight Mississippi lawmakers have contracted COVID-19; many in Capitol did not wear masks or stay distanced.

US government launches campaign to reduce high suicide rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government launched a broad national campaign Tuesday aimed at reducing high suicide rates, urging the public to reach out to others, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, and ac…

Ecuador VP resigns, setting off talk of a presidential bid

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorean vice president Otto Sonnenholzner resigned Tuesday, setting off speculation that he could be preparing a presidential bid for the South American nation's elections in February.

Man avoids prison for threatening vaccine bill sponsor

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A Maryland man who worked for a Defense Department contractor was sentenced on Tuesday to six months of home detention for threatening to kill a member of Congress who sponsored vaccinatio…

Nashville official wants nearby counties to order masks worn

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As Nashville's coronavirus cases continue to surge, a city official on Tuesday called on the mayors of surrounding counties to require masks in public, saying the problem needs to be address…

US notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, although the pullout won’t take effect until next year, meaning it could be …

In N.C. gov's race, Forest runs 1st ad; Cooper has $14M cash

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Recent unrest in North Carolina cities and job losses related to COVID-19 closings are featured prominently in the first general election ad of the governor's race from Republican nominee Dan F…

US general skeptical that bounties led to troops' deaths

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. general for the Middle East said Tuesday that the intelligence suggesting that Russia may have paid Taliban militants to kill American troops in Afghanistan was worrisome, but he is n…

Health club chain loses bid to stop Arizona shutdown order

PHOENIX (AP) — A judge has rejected a request by an Arizona health club chain to stop enforcement of Gov. Doug Ducey’s shutdown of gyms, leading the fitness business to temporarily close its doors after disobeying …

Campaigning during coronavirus, GOP ex-envoy falls short

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As a once enormously popular governor, scion of a prominent family and ambassador under two presidents to America’s biggest global rivals, Jon Huntsman Jr. should be a political force to be re…