Texas Gov. Abbott resists making calls on cancelling events due to virus
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott isn’t making decisions on canceling public gatherings in response to the coronavirus outbreak, even as…
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Disney delays ‘Mulan’ because of the coronavirus outbreak
Disney’s “Mulan,” potentially one of the biggest blockbusters of the year, has been delayed because of the coronavirus. Disney…
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Coronavirus results in Borderland nursing homes restricting visitors
EL PASO, Texas — Borderland nursing homes and assisted living centers were taking steps Thursday to try and insulate their elderly residents from…
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Pete Davidson doesn’t exactly stretch much in ‘Big Time Adolescence’
Pete Davidson doesn’t exactly stretch much as a performer playing a 20-something slacker in “Big Time Adolescence,” a Hulu-bound…
Continue Reading ‘Bloodshot’ brings Vin Diesel back to life in a superhero-like origin story
Vin Diesel doesn’t drive that fast, but he’s plenty furious in “Bloodshot,” and with good reason. Adapted from a comic book,…
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Trump’s rivals use coronavirus to make 2020 case
President Donald Trump isn’t the only one trying to calm the nation’s rattled nerves during the coronavirus pandemic. The Democratic…
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U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran-backed militia group that hit Iraq base
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. launched airstrikes Thursday in Iraq, targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the…
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Rugby player Joe Marler banned for 10 weeks after grabbing opponent’s genitals
English rugby player Joe Marler has been handed a 10-week ban for grabbing an opponent’s genitals. The incident occurred during the Six Nations…
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‘Prolonged, unprotected contact’ led to first known person-to-person coronavirus transmission in US, study says
A woman who traveled from China to Illinois in mid-January likely transmitted the novel coronavirus to her husband through “prolonged,…
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Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, found to have coronavirus, apologizes for possibly endangering people
Two Utah Jazz players who tested positive for the novel coronavirus have updated fans on social media as to how they were doing. Rudy Gobert, an…
Continue Reading How religious communities are modifying traditions to prevent coronavirus spread
When Episcopal congregants receive Holy Communion this weekend, many of them may choose not to dip the consecrated bread into the single, shared…
Continue Reading Disneyland closes because of the coronavirus outbreak
Disney is closing Disneyland and California Adventure, its theme parks in Anaheim, California, because of the coronavirus outbreak. “While…
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How major sports leagues in the US are responding to coronavirus
Perhaps nothing illustrates the wide-ranging effects the novel coronavirus has had on the United States as the state it left major US sports in on…
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Pregnant 19-year-old former beauty queen dies trying to climb border wall near El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A 19-year-old pregnant woman from Guatemala died this week from injuries suffered when she fell trying to climb the U.S. border…
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El jugador de la NBA que dio positivo por coronavirus se disculpa por tocar micrófonos y grabadoras
(CNN) — Rudy Gobert, el centro y jugador All-Star del Utah Jazz de la NBA, usó Instagram el jueves para agradecer a las personas por su apoyo…
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Man charged after allegedly calling in bomb threats at high schools, barricading in home
Click here for updates on this story Rockingham County (WGHP) — A man now faces charges after allegedly barricading…
Continue Reading Disappointed parade-riders: Don’t toss out the produce, give it to Second Harvest!
Click here for updates on this story New Orleans (WGNO) — It’s an urgent plea from Second Harvest Food Bank for fresh…
Continue Reading Investigation underway into man’s death following struggle with deputies
Click here for updates on this story St. Louis (KMOV) — Police have identified the man who died during a struggle with…
Continue Reading Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson: What we know
As the world grapples with the coronavirus outbreak, two high-profile patients are following doctor’s orders. Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks…
Continue Reading Colleges and universities across the US are canceling in-person classes due to coronavirus
Universities from California to New York have closed campus classrooms as the novel coronavirus has affected more than 100,000 people worldwide and…
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UIL postpones state basketball tourney over virus concerns
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Officials in Texas have decided to postpone the boys’ state basketball tournament after the Thursday afternoon session for…
Continue Reading Poof. A huge chunk of stock market gains under Trump are gone
Wall Street’s love affair with President Donald Trump is officially over. The president’s prime time speech failed to assuage fears about…
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Poof. A huge chunk of stock market gains under Trump are gone
Wall Street’s love affair with President Donald Trump is officially over. The president’s prime time speech failed to assuage fears about…
Continue Reading New York City keeps schools and subways open during coronavirus but cancels large events
New York City declared a state of emergency and the state banned large gatherings as officials took more aggressive actions to stem the coronavirus…
Continue Reading NY Fed vows to pump in $1.5 trillion to fight coronavirus-linked ‘highly unusual disruptions’ on Wall Street
The New York Federal Reserve is taking out the big guns to calm panicky financial markets. The NY Fed announced plans Thursday to inject vast amounts…
Continue Reading 2 teens arrested on criminal homicide charges
Click here for updates on this story Nashville (WSMV) — Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested in connection to the…
Continue Reading US stocks enter bear market territory after Trump’s travel ban
US stocks plummeted into a bear market Thursday after President Donald Trump used a national address on the coronavirus to announce a ban on most…
Continue Reading Big tech firms ramp up remote working orders to prevent coronavirus spread
Big tech companies are asking more employees to work from home as the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to spread. Facebook, Google, Twitter and…
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National security surveillance authorities to expire after Senate negotiations collapse
Senators are expected to leave Washington on Thursday without striking an agreement on a crucial surveillance law, setting the stage for various…
Continue Reading Man charged for dog fighting, drugs
Click here for updates on this story Flint (WNEM) — A 25-year-old Flint man has been charged with several felonies…
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