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November 26, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Nevada coroner fears no morgue space if virus not curtailed

RENO, Nev. (AP) — “This is an awful question, but how many bodies does a freezer cooler hold?”

November 26, 2020 7:07 a.m.

The Latest: France says masks still necessary after vaccine

PARIS (AP) — France’s health minister says his country is readying to start administering COVID-19 vaccines in late December. But Olivier Veran is warning Thursday that people will still have to wear masks and keep their distance even after vaccines are widely available.

November 26, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Helen LaFrance, who painted rural memories, dies at 101

MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — A prominent Black Kentucky artist whose painted memories of rural life in Kentucky are featured in U.S. and European museums and in the collections of well-known personalities including Oprah Winfrey, has died. Helen LaFrance was 101 years old.

November 25, 2020 3:32 p.m.

Garza, McCaffery help No. 5 Iowa rout NC Central in opener

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — No shot Luka Garza makes surprises Iowa coach Fran McCaffery.

November 25, 2020 3:07 p.m.

Argentina's soccer fans weep for superhero Diego Maradona

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina's stunned soccer fans sought each other out Wednesday to mourn the death of Diego Maradona, gathering by the hundreds in spots linked to the life of the legendary player.

November 25, 2020 9:09 a.m.

The Latest: Honolulu councilman wants return of virus unit

HONOLULU (AP) — A Honolulu city councilman has called on the city’s police chief to reinstate its coronavirus enforcement unit. The unit was suspended after allegations that officers abused overtime hour submissions.

November 25, 2020 8:27 a.m.

The Latest: Island of Kauai reports first coronavirus death

LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — The first coronavirus death on the island of Kauai has been reported.

November 25, 2020 6:27 a.m.

The Latest: Surge affecting Minnesota nursing home staffing

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A current surge of COVID-19 cases throughout Minnesota is affecting staffing levels at many nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.

November 25, 2020 5:03 a.m.

The Latest: Croatia marks record high number of new cases

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — ZAGREB, Croatia — Croatia has registered a record number of daily coronavirus cases as authorities consider additional measures to try to stem the outbreak.

November 25, 2020 2:33 a.m.

The Latest: WHO says cases drop, deaths rise in past week

LONDON — The World Health Organization says the coronavirus pandemic has “slowed down” in the past week although death rates continued to rise, with more than 67,000 new deaths reported.

November 25, 2020 2:27 a.m.

The Latest: WHO says virus cases in Europe are slowing down

LONDON — The World Health Organization says the coronavirus pandemic has “slowed down” in the past week although death rates continued to rise, with more than 67,000 new deaths reported.

November 25, 2020 1:03 a.m.

The Latest: Russia sees record number of virus deaths again

MOSCOW — Russian authorities have registered a record number of coronavirus deaths for a second straight day.

Lula Estrada
November 25, 2020 1 a.m.

Lula Estrada

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Obdulia (Lula) Estrada, 69, of Warden, passed away on Nov. 17, 2020, at Central Washington Hospital.

November 25, 2020 12:07 a.m.

The Latest: Tennessee won't mandate vaccines in its schools

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s governor says that once coronavirus vaccines become available, they will be optional in the state’s K-12 public schools.

November 25, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Editorial Roundup: Louisiana

Recent editorials from Louisiana newspapers:

November 25, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Helen LaFrance, who painted rural memories, dies at 101

MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — A prominent Black Kentucky artist whose painted memories of rural life in Kentucky are featured in U.S. and European museums and in the collections of well-known personalities including Oprah Winfrey, has died. Helen LaFrance was 101 years old.

November 24, 2020 4:28 p.m.

The Latest: Tennessee won't mandate vaccines in its schools

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s governor says that once coronavirus vaccines become available, they will be optional in the state’s K-12 public schools.

November 24, 2020 3:30 p.m.

The Latest: Coronavirus curfew planned for El Paso, Texas

EL PASO, Texas — Officials in El Paso County in Texas plan to impose a new curfew in hopes of combatting a surge in coronavirus cases that is overrunning the border area’s hospitals and funeral homes.

November 24, 2020 10:36 a.m.

Helen LaFrance, who painted rural memories, dies at 101

MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — A prominent Black Kentucky artist whose painted memories of rural life in Kentucky are featured in U.S. and European museums and in the collections of well-known personalities including Oprah Winfrey, has died. Helen LaFrance was 101 years old.

November 24, 2020 5:39 a.m.

Editorial Roundup: Louisiana

Recent editorials from Louisiana newspapers: