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Experts worry politics will guide voters’ virus precautions
WASHINGTON – Laura Herd says she sleeps better because her state’s governor, Michigan Democrat Gretchen…
Ionescu goes No. 1 in WNBA draft to New York Liberty
NEW YORK – Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA…
Judge: Tennessee can’t prevent abortions during coronavirus
NASHVILLE – A federal judge Friday night ruled that Tennessee has to continue allowing abortions…
‘LIBERATE!’: Trump pushes states to lift virus restrictions
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump urged supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors…
New wave of infections threatens to collapse Japan hospitals
TOKYO – Hospitals in Japan are increasingly turning away sick people as the country struggles…
The Latest: Japan passes 10K cases; Abe stresses distancing
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for…
Senators urge anti-bias police training over mask fears
NEW YORK – Democratic lawmakers want police departments to be vigilant about any racially biased…
Dunleavy says Alaska will chart it own course on reopening
JUNEAU, Alaska – Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said the state will chart its own course…
Scant testing in US migration system risks spreading virus
GUATEMALA CITY – The Trump administration’s failure to test all but a small percentage of…
Announcers find ways to keep busy with sports world on hold
Joe Buck has taken up a different type of commentary with games at a standstill.…
Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen to serve out prison sentence at home
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s former lawyer and longtime fixer Michael Cohen will be released…
Detained migrant with COVID-19 forced to call in to court
HOUSTON – A detained immigrant who said he tested positive for COVID-19 was required to…
Senate extends adjournment until June 2 as talks over return of MPs continue
OTTAWA – The Senate will not resume sitting until June 2 at the earliest, but…
ConocoPhillips to cut oil production in Alberta, cites weak prices, COVID-19
CALGARY – ConocoPhillips says it plans to cut production at its Surmont oilsands operation in…
Mexican president says Trump promised 1,000 ventilators
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s president said Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump has promised Mexico…
Watchdog panels slowly take shape over $2T in virus cash
WASHINGTON – Congressional oversight of about $2 trillion for the coronavirus crisis began to take…
Cuomo: Feds must help with testing. Trump: Stop complaining
NEW YORK – Gov. Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump tussled over wide-scale coronavirus testing…
Mexican vigilante group threatens reporter, activist
MEXICO CITY – An armed vigilante group in southern Mexico has threatened a well-known human…
B.C. human rights observers concerned by spike in family violence amid COVID-19
VANCOUVER – Advocates for the rights of women and children in British Columbia are shining…
Trump consults faith leaders on phased-in reopening
NEW YORK – President Donald Trump held a call with faith leaders on Friday that…
Models show B.C.’s COVID-19 response slowing rate of disease: Dr. Henry
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s responses to fighting COVID-19 have flattened the curve and slowed the…
Biden looks to placate Sanders by letting him keep delegates
WASHINGTON – Seeking to avoid the bitter feelings that marred the 2016 Democratic convention, Joe…
Victoria wants homeless to be housed in empty hotels during pandemic
VICTORIA – The City of Victoria is calling for the British Columbia government to take…
Wood chips to make pulp for toilet paper in short supply, Commons committee told
OTTAWA – The demand for toilet paper in Canada has skyrocketed — increasing by 241…