Montana has 10 new COVID-19 cases, 2 inmates test negative

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana officials announced 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, said two Montana Women's Prison inmates with presumptive positive tests were negative for the respiratory virus in followup testi…

Turkey reports daily rise in virus cases to over 1,000

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Friday reported a higher daily number of new coronavirus cases some two weeks after the government relaxed many of the restrictions it put in place to reduce infections.

More virus cases in Phoenix jails than state prisons

PHOENIX (AP) — The number of jail inmates in metro Phoenix who have tested positive for the coronavirus has surpassed the total among state prisoners.

Minnesota Senate GOP to block most policing overhaul plans

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Key Republican lawmakers in Minnesota said Friday that they’ll block most of the ambitious changes Democrats want to make to policing in the state where George Floyd died, and that they plan to a…

Court appears reluctant to order dismissal of Flynn case

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court appears skeptical of arguments that it should order the dismissal of the criminal case against former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn despite a…

Montana has 10 new COVID-19 cases, inmate tests inconclusive

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana had 10 new cases of COVID-19 from among 1,245 tests performed Thursday, the state health department said Friday.

Whitmer lifts ban on overnight camps, school-related sports

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that overnight camps and school-related sports activities can resume on Monday — the latest coronavirus restrictions to be lifted as the state economy reopens.

Poll: Americans maintain virus precautions as states reopen

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans say they are wearing masks. They are still by and large avoiding restaurants. And the vast majority are still staying at least six feet from others when out and about.

'Overwhelming': Georgia poll worker describes voting chaos

ATLANTA (AP) — First-time poll worker Kirubel Behailu thought he'd become more familiar with Georgia's new voting machines at a quiet election site during Tuesday's primary. Instead, he found himself scrambling to …

A dozen Confederates are honored with US Capitol statues

WASHINGTON (AP) — At least 12 figures in the U.S. Capitol’s

Rhode Island is asked to strip 'Plantations' from true name

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The smallest U.S. state has the longest name, and it's not sitting well with some in the George Floyd era.

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The Latest: Rodimer wins GOP House primary, will face Lee

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on Nevada's primary election (all times local):

Iowa buys 1 million non-medical masks from GOP donor's firm

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa has purchased 1 million face masks through a Republican campaign vendor that will be used by some health care workers despite labels that warn they aren't intended for medical purposes o…

Court hears arguments on whether to dismiss Flynn case

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court heard arguments Friday on whether it should order the dismissal of the Justice Department's prosecution of former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn, wading into…