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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…
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Ski operations suspended at WVa's Snowshoe Mountain resort
SNOWSHOE, W.Va. (AP) — The operator of West Virginia's Snowshoe Mountain ski resort announced Sunday it is suspending operations until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Worshippers go online, those at services keep a distance
ATLANTA (AP) — Pastors across the United States delivered sermons to empty pews Sunday as houses of worship adjusted to the reality of the coronavirus pandemic…
Trump considering `full' pardon for ex-adviser Michael Flynn
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he is considering a full pardon for former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who had pleaded guilty…
Hawaii officials report 2 additional virus cases
HONOLULU (AP) — Officials in two Hawaii counties confirmed an additional case each of coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases statewide to six.
Trump defends US over airport crowding amid virus fears
CHICAGO (AP) — Harsh criticism rained on the Trump administration Sunday from state and local officials over long lines of returning international passengers a…
Governors say Tuesday's presidential primaries will go on
WASHINGTON (AP) — The governors of Illinois and Ohio on Sunday confirmed their states' presidential primaries will continue as scheduled on Tuesday, even amids…
Ticket sales dive at box office; lowest turnout in 20 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Ticket sales plunged to their lowest levels in at least 20 years at North American movie theaters as the coronavirus pandemic led to one of Hol…
US hasn't followed Utah's approach to LGBTQ protections
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Five years ago, Utah lawmakers negotiated an unlikely ceasefire in the battle between LGBTQ rights and religious freedom, choosing trust and faith over anxiety and fear.
Meat companies say: Eat your veggies
Meat companies are making it easier for you to eat your vegetables by blending them into burgers, meatballs and sausages.
To fight anti-Semitism, Jewish teens teach in classrooms
VIENNA, Va. (AP) — Everything was in place: the silver kiddush cup beside the rolled-up Torah. The ceremonial candle, brushing braided challah. Twin boxes of Streit’s matzot, unopened.
Vail, Alterra close 49 ski resorts amid virus outbreak
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As ski resorts across the United States grappled with how to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus without having to close, industry…
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US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears