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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…
Automakers dodged parts shortage, but virus poses new threat
DETROIT (AP) — When the coronavirus cut off the flow of parts from China in early January, most global automakers were ready: Anticipating such a crisis, they …
AP PHOTOS: Poignant moments, anxiety amid a virus outbreak
It has been a week of global cancellations from vacations, to sporting events, to flights after the spread of the new coronavirus.
Trial set for man accused of killing girlfriend 30 years ago
STAFFORD, Va. (AP) — A man will face trial on charges alleging that he killed his girlfriend and dumped her body in Virginia more than 30 years ago.
'Bigger than any one of us': Biden, Sanders tackle pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders sought in the Democratic debate to cast themselves as best-positioned to lead the nat…
Police: Robber doused store clerk with burning liquid
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland arrested a man accused of dousing a convenience store worker with a burning liquid and stealing cigarettes.
Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in lig…
Students travel to Tahlequah to study 'forced migration'
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) — Tahlequah was recently a stop on an 18-day field trip for seven middle-schoolers from a small school in Burnsville, North Carolina.
Madison leaders seek to replace men's homeless shelter
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — At dusk on a frigid night in late February when the temperature will drop below zero, dozens of homeless men form a ragged line in the cou…
Inslee to order all bars/restaurants to close to fight virus
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Sunday night that he would order all bars, restaurants, entertainment and recreation facilities to tempor…
The Latest: Peace Corps evacuating volunteers, suspends ops
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate sy…
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New York City schools to close Monday to fight coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will close the nation's largest public school system Monday, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the sprea…
Business Fallout: Walmart limits hours, airlines cut flying
WASHINGTON (AP) — United Airlines will slash 50% of its flying capacity in April and May and warns the cuts could extend into the peak summer travel season as …
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to order all bars and restaurants to close to fight coronavirus
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to order all bars and restaurants to close to fight coronavirus.
Kansas officials urge school closings, traveler quarantines
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly and Kansas' top education official on Sunday urged public schools to remain closed this week, and the state health departm…