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April 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Pritzker fights COVID-19 from Chicago, and downstate notices

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has spent countless hours plotting and planning strategy in the state's race against the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who live in central and southern Illinois have noticed he's done it almost exclusively from Chicago.

April 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Eagles' Dillard helping athletes at alma mater

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April 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Cracked West Seattle Bridge shut until at least 2022

SEATTLE (AP) — The West Seattle Bridge will remain closed to traffic until 2022 to brace and then repair the cracking concrete main span, city of Seattle officials now predict.

April 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Tribes question relief funds for Alaska Native corporations

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Native American leaders are raising questions about how $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief for tribes will be distributed, with some arguing that for-profit Alaska Native corporations shouldn't get a share of the funding.

April 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Guatemala official: 44 deportees tested positive for virus

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Forty-four Guatemalans deported on one flight from the United States this week have tested positive for COVID-19, a Guatemalan government official with knowledge of the situation said, amid rising rejection of deportees due to virus fears.

April 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Lawmaker: Montana doesn't need $1.25B in federal relief

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The chairwoman of Montana's Legislative Audit Committee said Thursday she doubts the state can justify spending all of the $1.25 billion it expects to receive under the federal coronavirus relief bill.

April 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Inslee: Phased approach for reopening economy due to virus

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday that social distancing efforts in the state have been successful in “flattening the curve” of the coronavirus outbreak and that if the trend continues, the state should be able to transition away from the broad restrictions that have been imposed since last month to more targeted efforts to protect vulnerable populations.

April 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Film Review: A sober diplomacy drama in ‘Sergio’

The United Nations diplomat Sérgio Vieira de Mello has been described as a cross between James Bond and Bobby Kennedy, which sounds like a compelling enough pitch for a film on its own.

April 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Americans stuck in Africa trying to bring adopted kids home

Stranded in Nigeria for months, a Colorado couple had a rare chance to catch an evacuation flight to the U.S. recently during the coronavirus outbreak. But they refused because they would have had to leave behind their adopted daughter, who has yet to get a U.S. visa.

April 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Women's sports likely to bear brunt of coronavirus fallout

Linked to the rising call for gender equity worldwide, women’s sports were enjoying unprecedented attention and support before the coronavirus pandemic.

April 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: UN's Guterres: Africa could see virus spread

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

April 16, 2020 11:56 p.m.

Quincy extends renewal date for business licenses

QUINCY — At the request of the Washington State Department of Revenue Business Licensing Service, Quincy Mayor Paul Worley and the Quincy City Council extended the date for all expiring business licenses to May 31, during a regular, phone-in city council meeting on April 7. They also waived late fees. The extension and late fee waiver was done through a mayoral proclamation and ratification of the proclamation through a resolution passed by the council. In addition, the resolution suspended the collection of delinquent utility accounts through April 30.

April 16, 2020 11:48 p.m.

Application process for expanded unemployment benefits available Saturday

Those who had their employment interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to start applying for expanded unemployment benefits on April 18, according to information provided by the state Employment Security Department during a webinar hosted by the Grant County Economic Development Council on Thursday.

April 16, 2020 11:03 p.m.

Draft UN resolution urges global access to COVID-19 material

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly has until Monday to consider a draft resolution calling for global action to rapidly scale up development, manufacturing and access to medicine, vaccines and medical equipment to confront the coronavirus pandemic.

April 16, 2020 10:03 p.m.

Tribes question relief funds for Alaska Native corporations

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Native American leaders are raising questions about how $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief for tribes will be distributed, with some arguing that for-profit Alaska Native corporations shouldn't get a share of the funding.

April 16, 2020 4:27 p.m.

The Latest: Eagles' Dillard helping athletes at alma mater

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April 16, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Lawmaker: Montana doesn't need $1.25B in federal relief

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The chairwoman of Montana's Legislative Audit Committee said Thursday she doubts the state can justify spending all of the $1.25 billion it expects to receive under the federal coronavirus relief bill.

April 16, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Guatemala official: 44 deportees tested positive for virus

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Forty-four Guatemalans deported on one flight from the United States this week have tested positive for COVID-19, a Guatemalan government official with knowledge of the situation said, amid rising rejection of deportees due to virus fears.

April 16, 2020 3:03 p.m.

The Latest: Breeders' Cup donates to help racetrack workers

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April 16, 2020 2:27 p.m.

The Latest: Mikaela Shiffrin performing for Goggles for Docs

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