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Retiring Sister Judy Lund recognized with Spirit of Montana award for 'lifetime of service'
Students and teachers at St. Matthew’s Catholic School rose for a standing ovation as Gov. Greg Gianforte bestowed…
Trump extends virus guidelines, braces US for big death toll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bracing the nation for a coronavirus death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, President Donald Trump extended restrictive social distanci…
Trump uses wartime act but GM says it's already moving fast
DETROIT (AP) — Twelve days ago, General Motors put hundreds of workers on an urgent project to build breathing machines as hospitals and governors pleaded for …
North Korea says US clearly doesn't want nuclear talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday that “reckless remarks” by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made it clear that Washington has no intention…
Facebook gives $100M to journalism, easyJet grounds planes
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Monday related to the global ec…
Boat does doughnuts after hitting wave, throws man overboard
WASHINGTON (AP) — A boat that started doing doughnuts after hitting a wave in the Potomac River tossed the driver overboard.
Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony rescheduled for July 23, 2021; closing ceremony on Aug. 8
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony rescheduled for July 23, 2021; closing ceremony on Aug. 8.
Fearing Gaza virus spread, Hamas preps for mass quarantines
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — When Nima Amraa returned to the Gaza Strip from neighboring Egypt earlier this month, she was surprised to learn she was being pla…
Applications open for student member of higher ed panel
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is seeking applicants for a college student to serve on the panel.
Coronavirus response highlights deepening partisan divide
NEW YORK (AP) — In Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti has instituted a shutdown on a city of nearly 4 million people and threatened uncooperative business owners…
Spain has 85,000 coronavirus cases, becomes 3rd nation to surpass China in infections after the US and Italy
MADRID (AP) — Spain has 85,000 coronavirus cases, becomes 3rd nation to surpass China in infections after the US and Italy.
2020 Watch: Will Trump lead by addition or subtraction?
NEW YORK (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:
Afghan officials say Taliban attacks kill 11 troops, police
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban attacks in Afghanistan's north and south have killed at least 11Afghan soldiers and policemen, the country's Defense Ministry…
German cruise passengers head home, 41 remain in Australia
PERTH, Australia (AP) — More than 800 cruise ship passengers and crew were heading home to Germany on chartered flights on Monday while 41 others infected with the coronavirus were admitted to an Australian hospita…
Blissful ignorance? Submariners likely unaware of pandemic
LE PECQ, France (AP) — Of a world in coronavirus turmoil, they may know little or nothing.
Tokyo's infection spike after Olympic delay sparks questions
TOKYO (AP) — Before the Olympics were postponed, Japan looked like it had coronavirus infections contained, even as they spread in neighboring countries. Now t…