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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
China bars most foreigners to curb imported virus cases
BEIJING (AP) — China says it is temporarily barring most foreigners from entering the country as it seeks to curb the number of imported coronavirus cases.
Ex-tribal chair seeks light sentence in fraud, cites virus
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A former Blackfeet Nation chairman who pleaded guilty to defrauding a tribal education program through an overtime pay scheme is asking for probation instead of prison due to the coronavirus.
Appeals grow to close US national parks during pandemic
The Trump administration is sticking with its crowd friendly waiver of entrance fees at national parks during the coronavirus outbreak
Canada tells US not to put troops at border during pandemic
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government has told the Trump administration that it is not in favor of the U.S. putting troops at the U.S.-Canada border amid the pandemic
Major N Carolina disaster declared; more local orders ahead
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina can now receive additional emergency assistance after Gov. Roy Cooper's request for a major disaster area declaration due to COVID-19 has been approved by the federal government.
Hundreds of tourists stranded in Moroccan lockdown
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Hundreds of tourists who were traveling in Morocco in motorhomes have found themselves stranded in a parking lot near a Tangier highway t…
Virus relief bill nears signature; jobless claims skyrocket
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine is poised to sign a sweeping relief package passed by lawmakers to address impacts of the coronavirus, while …
Speaker Pelosi: $2.2T coronavirus economic relief bill will pass House on Friday 'with strong bipartisan support'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Pelosi: $2.2T coronavirus economic relief bill will pass House on Friday 'with strong bipartisan support.'
Many businesses cautious about restarting economy amid virus
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump wants the country open for business by mid-April, but some experts warn it's not as easy as flipping a switch: E…
Nebraska jobless claims soar with rise in virus numbers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska's initial claims for unemployment benefits skyrocketed with the nation's last week amid the coronavirus pandemic, rising to nearl…
As planned, US-led coalition pulling out of 2nd Iraqi base
QAYARA AIR BASE, Iraq (AP) — The U.S.-led coalition on Thursday started pulling out of a second base in Iraq, in line with a planned drawdown of troops, hours …
The G20 video call: In virus era, even summits are virtual
LONDON (AP) — The face-to-face tension among foes was gone. So was the in-person camaraderie among allies.
Maui residents use signs, checkpoints to stop highway travel
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Maui residents have been using signs and checkpoints to help enforce a government order to keep visitors off Hana Highway during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Alaska regional airlines forced to cut services and staff
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Some Alaska regional air carriers have cut services to communities and positions from their payrolls in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
US economy grew at 2.1% rate in fourth quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy grew by a moderate 2.1% in the fourth quarter of last year, but many economists believe that will be the last positive growth see…