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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…
Kentucky governor moves primary election date
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's governor has pushed back the May primary election and halted bar and restaurant in-person visits as he took aggressive steps to contain the new coronavirus.
MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday because of the new coronavirus after the federal governme…
US officials: Foreign disinformation is stoking virus fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the coron…
White House moves to protect Trump, staff from coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Journalists and staff entering the White House complex Monday received a welcome designed for the age of the coronavirus: a thermometer place…
US airport security officers fear exposure as cases rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least six Transportation Security Administration officers have tested positive for the new coronavirus and dozens were in self-quarantine …
With 208th song on Hot 100 chart, Drake sets new record
NEW YORK (AP) — Drake has landed his 208th song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, setting a new record for most songs on the music chart.
New Mexico officials: Proposed US cleanup budget falls short
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Top New Mexico officials are concerned the U.S. government isn’t taking seriously its obligations to clean up waste left behind by decades of nuclear research and bomb-making at one of the …
Tennessee governor asks all schools to close by Friday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee on Monday asked all schools in Tennessee to close by the end of the week due to coronavirus spreading across the state.
Washington police identify 2 people killed in overpass crash
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Two people were killed inside a vehicle that drove off an overpass bridge, Washington state authorities said.
Trump pledges federal support for airlines struggling amid pandemic, says 'we're going to back the airlines 100%'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump pledges federal support for airlines struggling amid pandemic, says 'we're going to back the airlines 100%.'
Trump says US economy 'may be' heading toward recession amid pandemic, calls virus 'invisible enemy'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says US economy 'may be' heading toward recession amid pandemic, calls virus 'invisible enemy.'
Trump admin: Public should avoid gatherings larger than 10 people, cancel discretionary travel in bid to slow outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump admin: Public should avoid gatherings larger than 10 people, cancel discretionary travel in bid to slow outbreak.
Trump administration urges older people, those at increased risk to new virus to stay home, keep away from other people
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration urges older people, those at increased risk to new virus to stay home, keep away from other people.
Rights groups sue for detainee release over virus concerns
SEATTLE (AP) — Immigrant rights groups on Monday sued the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to force the release of detainees at its Washington state jail who are at high risk from the coronavirus.
Wisconsin governor orders ban on gatherings over 50 people
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Monday ordered a ban on all gatherings of more than 50 people, a dramatic move in line with federal recommend…