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Montana lawmakers push for reauthorizing Keystone XL
President Joe Biden canceled the long-disputed pipeline project in one of many executive orders on his first day i…
Jazz Festival postponed as virus reaches Louisiana capital
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people for eight days of music, food and culture, has been…
Chicago woman in 60s is state's 1st COVID-19 patient death
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago woman in her 60s became the first person to die in Illinois after contracting the coronavirus, the governor announced Tuesday, as the …
Mark Curran wins Republican Senate primary in Illinois
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mark Curran wins Republican Senate primary in Illinois.
AP source: Raiders agree to deals with Littleton, Witten
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders had a busy day in free agency Tuesday, agreeing on a three-year contract with linebacker Cory Littleton, a one-yea…
Durant among 4 Nets to test positive for new coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in …
Virus deaths hit 54, Inslee signs emergency aid bill
SEATTLE (AP) — As the death toll from COVID-19 in Washington state reached 54, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a measure drawing $200 million from the state’s emergency…
Ohio Democratic Party sues over delay of primary election
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Politicians of all stripes expressed frustration Tuesday after Ohio's primary was postponed until June by the state's elected officials a…
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is canceled until fall due to coronavirus concerns
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is canceled until fall due to coronavirus concerns.
Colorado health officials report 2nd coronavirus death
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Health officials in northern Colorado said Tuesday a man in his 70s has died from the new coronavirus.
One mask a day for doctors in virus epicenter of Washington
ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — Two doctors in Washington state, which leads the U.S. in coronavirus deaths, have tested positive for the disease as hospitals scramble …
Raiders get head start on upgrades to defense
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Saints have 4 starters who are entering free agency
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Fed launches 2 emergency programs last seen in 2008 crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve put in motion two emergency lending programs Tuesday that were last deployed in response to the 2008 financial crisis, ai…
Judge backs Minnesota's Twin Metals mine in lease dispute
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge by environmental groups against the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern …
Cardinals defense needs help in free agency
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