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Mnuchin says Trump still wants virus deal with Democrats

Mnuchin says Trump still wants virus deal with Democrats

WASHINGTON — Pressed by Democrats to quickly negotiate a new coronavirus relief package, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday the administration remains willing to work on a bipartisan agreement to help small businesses, the unemployed, chi
Police help defeat California bill on removing problem cops

Police help defeat California bill on removing problem cops

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Police unions and other law enforcement organizations went into overdrive to thwart a measure that would have added California to the majority of states that can end the careers of officers with troubled histories.
Trump visits Kenosha, calls violence 'domestic terrorism'

Trump visits Kenosha, calls violence 'domestic terrorism'

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Ex-Malian president Keita hospitalized at private clinic

Ex-Malian president Keita hospitalized at private clinic

BAMAKO, Mali — Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the Malian president ousted in a military coup last month, was hospitalized late Tuesday at a private clinic, intensifying fears about the 75-year-old's health after being detained for 10 days by the junta now i
Large antibody study offers hope for virus vaccine efforts

Large antibody study offers hope for virus vaccine efforts

Antibodies that people make to fight the new coronavirus last for at least four months after diagnosis and do not fade quickly as some earlier reports suggested, scientists have found.
Florida announces it will lift ban on nursing home visits

Florida announces it will lift ban on nursing home visits

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he will lift the state’s ban on visiting nursing homes that has cut off vulnerable seniors from family since mid-March over fears of spreading the new coronavirus.
NYC delays start of school year to do more virus safety prep

NYC delays start of school year to do more virus safety prep

New York City postponed students' return to classrooms by more than a week to keep working on coronavirus safety precautions, announcing the delay Tuesday after teachers said they might OK a strike over the city's drive to open schools.
Music world to conductor Seiji Ozawa: Happy 85th birthday

Music world to conductor Seiji Ozawa: Happy 85th birthday

BOSTON — The Boston Symphony Orchestra is asking the music world to help it celebrate former conductor Seiji Ozawa's 85th birthday Tuesday. The orchestra is encouraging fans to honour his birthday on social media with the hashtag #happybirthdayseiji.
Miranda Lambert leads CMA noms, Luke Combs' streak continues

Miranda Lambert leads CMA noms, Luke Combs' streak continues

NASHVILLE — Country star Miranda Lambert turns her “Wildcard” into an ace as she’s the leading nominee at the 2020 Country Music Association Awards, including her first entertainer of the year nomination in five years.
Venice reclaims spotlight as 1st COVID-era film fest opens

Venice reclaims spotlight as 1st COVID-era film fest opens

VENICE, Italy — Venice is reclaiming its place as a top cultural destination with the opening of the Venice Film Festival — the first major in-person cinema showcase of the coronavirus era after Cannes cancelled and other international festivals opte
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