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Aid group: Mideast lockdowns hinder humanitarian efforts
CAIRO (AP) — An international aid group said Wednesday that closures aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic are preventing it from reaching 300,000 people in conflict zones across the Middle East, after authorities in Libya's capital reported the first case in the war-torn country.
Officials: Sudanese defense minister dies of heart attack
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s defense minister, Gen. Gamal al-Din Omar, died Wednesday of a heart attack while on an official visit to neighboring South Sudan, Sudanese military and government officials said Wednesday. He was 60.
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.
New home sales drop 4.4% in February
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. new home sales fell 4.4% in February with bigger declines expected in coming months as the coronavirus puts a major crimp on home sales.
Ivey: No plans for a statewide shelter in place order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said Tuesday that she has no plans to issue a statewide “shelter in place" order to combat the coronavirus, although the state's largest city has directed city residents to stay at home.
Sudanese officials say defense minister dies in South Sudan
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s defense minister, Gen. Gamal al-Din Omar, died Wednesday of a heart attack while on an official visit to neighboring South Sudan, Sudanese military and government officials said Wednesday.
UN council holds first video briefings of coronavirus era
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council held its first video conference briefings of the coronavirus era Tuesday on the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, and recognized the improving political and security situation in most parts of the country except the volatile mineral-rich east.
New Mexico suspends home evictions, offers business loans
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The state Supreme Court halted all housing evictions for failure to pay rent on Tuesday as health authorities began enforcing an order for people to stay home with few exceptions in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
North Carolina's largest county issues stay-at-home order
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's largest county issued a "stay-at-home" order for the Charlotte area, where cases of the
ML chamber wants local businesses to take COVID survey
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Grant County Economic Development Council are looking for ways to help small businesses hard hit by closures related to COVID-19.
Sudanese officials say defense minister dies in Juba
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s defense minister, Gen. Gamal al-Din Omar, has died of a heart attack while on an official visit to neighboring South Sudan, Sudanese military and government officials said Wednesday.
Emergency declarations made by Adams County, Othello, Mattawa
As more COVID-19 cases are found, cities and counties are taking measures to handle the virus.
Emergency declarations made by Adams County, Othello, Mattawa
As more COVID-19 cases are found, cities and counties are taking measures to handle the virus.
Mattawa works on wastewater treatment facility repairs
MATTAWA — Progress is being made toward repairing Mattawa’s wastewater treatment facility after a fire destroyed the blower room on Jan. 9.
Mattawa works on wastewater treatment facility repairs
MATTAWA — Progress is being made toward repairing Mattawa’s wastewater treatment facility after a fire destroyed the blower room on Jan. 9.
UN council holds first video briefings of coronavirus era
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council held its first video conference briefings of the coronavirus era Tuesday on the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, and recognized the improving political and security situation in most parts of the country except the volatile mineral-rich east.
The Latest: China reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, 0 in Wuhan
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 417,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. More than 107,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.
The Latest: Arizona police say test kits weren't stolen
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 417,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. More than 107,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.
Mayor: Liberty U. 'reckless' to let students back amid virus
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Officials in Lynchburg, Virginia, said Tuesday they were fielding complaints about the hundreds of students who have returned from spring break to Liberty University, where President Jerry Falwell Jr. welcomed them back amid the new coronavirus pandemic.
New Mexico suspends home evictions, offers business loans
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The state Supreme Court halted all housing evictions for failure to pay rent on Tuesday as health authorities began enforcing an order for people to stay home with few exceptions in response to the coronavirus pandemic.