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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Mexico's coronavirus fight has just begun. Doctors say they're already running out of masks
MEXICO CITY — As the novel coronavirus spreads in Mexico, doctors and nurses at public hospitals have begun protesting a shortage of personnel and basic supplies such as masks and gloves.
Commentary: Expelling foreign journalists is a bad idea for both China and the United States
China’s announcement on March 17 that it will expel at least 13 American journalists with the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal will hurt China more than it will punish the United States. But …
Bernie Sanders awarded 16 of Utah's 29 Democratic delegates
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders claimed 16 of Utah’s 29 delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
Jets signing Perriman to 1-year deal after losing Anderson
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets quickly responded to losing Robby Anderson by finding a speedy replacement in Breshad Perriman.
Virus: Inmates ask state Supreme Court to order releases
SEATTLE (AP) — A group of Washington prison inmates asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to order the release of prisoners at high risk from the coronavirus.
US newspapers urge China not to expel their journalists
BEIJING (AP) — The publishers of three major American newspapers have written an open letter asking China to reverse its recent decision to expel many of their…
Montana grandmother pleads not guilty in boy's beating death
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — A Montana woman pleaded not guilty to charges she beat and tortured her 12-year-old grandson to death at their home.
Libya sees 1st virus case as more curfews called in Mideast
CAIRO (AP) —
Boko Haram kills dozens of soldiers in Nigeria and Chad attacks
LAGOS, Nigeria — Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram killed 92 Chadian and dozens of Nigerian soldiers in two separate attacks, officials said Tuesday.
Mayor: Liberty U. 'reckless' to let students back amid virus
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Officials in Lynchburg, Virginia, said Tuesday they were fielding complaints about the hundreds of students who have returned from spring …
Montana Republicans bankrolled Green Party ballot access
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Republican Party bankrolled the signature-gathering effort to get the Montana Green Party certified for the 2020 election ballot, an official for a political committee said Tuesday.
Crater Lake, Mt. Rainier, other national park sites close
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Crater Lake National Park, Mount Rainier National Park and several other national park sites across the Pacific Northwest have temporarily closed to the public, responding to the coronavirus o…
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
As virus deaths accelerate in the U.S., President Donald Trump has gone against the advice of scientists and top health experts, claiming he will reopen the co…
Beshear signs bill giving relief to schools due to virus
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A bill giving Kentucky's schools the latitude to use as many nontraditional instruction days as needed in response to the coronavirus outbreak was signed by Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday.
Montana FBI agent charged with stalking ex-girlfriend
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana FBI agent has been charged with stalking his ex-girlfriend and obstructing officers investigating the case.