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World G20 leaders in video call to coordinate virus response
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Leaders of the world's most powerful economies convened virtually on Thursday with the aim of coordinating a global response to the fast-spreading coronavirus, which has shuttered businesses and forced well over a quarter of the world's population into home isolation.
Sri Lankan leader frees soldier convicted in civilian deaths
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's president on Thursday freed a soldier who was sentenced to death for killing eight civilians during the country's civil war.
Kansas officials express frustration amid coronavirus surge
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly and the state's top health official are expressing growing frustration as Kansas grapples with an continuing increase in coronavirus cases.
World leaders meeting virtually to coordinate virus response
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Leaders of the world's most powerful economies are convening virtually on Thursday in an effort to coordinate a response to the fast-spreading coronavirus, which has shuttered businesses and forced well over a quarter of the world's population into home isolation.
EU leaders battle coronavirus on health, economic fronts
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders were holding their third summit in three weeks on Thursday as they battle to contain the spread of the coronavirus and its devastating health impact while managing the havoc the disease is wreaking on their 27 economies.
World leaders to meet virtually to coordinate virus response
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Leaders of the world's most powerful economies will convene virtually on Thursday to try and coordinate a response to the fast-spreading coronavirus, which has shuttered businesses and forced well over a quarter of the world's population into home isolation.
New US Soccer leadership: Settling women's lawsuit priority
NEW YORK (AP) — The newly installed president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation used their first news conference to state that settling a lawsuit filed by women's national team players is a top priority.
Mormon church suspends temple activities over virus
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is suspending all temple activity due to concerns over the coronavirus.
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Some Nevada shelters close, sheriff reports no virus cases
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 524-bed Las Vegas homeless shelter closed and health officials began screening untold numbers of people who used it and a nearby city relief facility, after a homeless person was diagnosed with the new coronavirus, health officials said Wednesday.
The Latest: NHL postpones draft, awards ceremony
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Airlines, others to benefit from $2 trillion rescue bill
The White House and Senate leaders agreed early Wednesday on a $2 trillion economic rescue package, the largest in the country's history. The bill comes in response to the viral pandemic that has shut down businesses and crippled economies around the globe.
Trump's push to open economy could come at cost of lives
WASHINGTON (AP) — The contrast could hardly be more stark. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York has said that if all of his sweeping, expensive measures to stem the coronavirus saved one life, it would be worth it. President Donald Trump has another view: The costs of shutting down the economy outweigh the benefits, frequently telling Americans that 35,000 people a year die from the common flu.
Australia seeks age limit lift for Olympic soccer tournament
SYDNEY (AP) — Football Federation Australia wants FIFA and the IOC to increase the age limit for the Olympic men's tournament in the wake of the Tokyo Games being pushed back to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
City's lawsuit seeks to delay Wisconsin's April 7 election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Local officials' frustration with Gov. Tony Evers' refusal to order any changes to Wisconsin's presidential primary to protect people from the coronavirus reached new heights as the city of Green Bay sued to stop in-person voting and leaders in River Falls questioned how the election can proceed.
The Latest: Hurricanes ask employees to take time off
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As outbreak blows up finances, a limit to EU solidarity
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is taking unprecedented action to help member countries endure the massive economic shock of the virus outbreak, but some nations are resisting the idea of shared borrowing to cover the heavy costs - suggesting that even during this crisis there are limits to solidarity in a bloc that is trying to reaffirm itself after Brexit.
EDC to present online seminar for small businesses
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Economic Development Council will host a webinar on Thursday for businesses across the county seeking assistance and relief during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Trump's push to open economy could come at cost of lives
WASHINGTON (AP) — The contrast could hardly be more stark. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York has said that if all of his sweeping, expensive measures to stem the corornavirus saved one life, it would be worth it. President Donald Trump has another view: The costs of shutting down the economy outweigh the benefits, frequently telling Americans that 35,000 people a year die from the common flu.
Mormon church suspends temple activities over virus
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is suspending all temple activity due to concerns over the coronavirus.