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Idaho healthcare leaders plead for coronavirus mask mandate
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Healthcare leaders pleaded for a statewide mask mandate on Tuesday, saying it's the best way to slow a rapid increase in coronavirus cases....
Sam Adams closes roof patio; no Swan Boat rides this summer
BOSTON (AP) — Brewer Sam Adams is shutting down the roof deck patio of its Boston Tap Room to protect guests and employees because of what it describes as ...
Philadelphia schools: Most kids in class 2 days per week
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia school district announced Wednesday that it plans to resume limited in-person instruction in the fall, with most students...
Audit: Too much, not enough sent to Wisconsin unemployed
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An unknown number of unemployed people in Wisconsin received too much, or not enough, in benefits from the state Department of Workforce...
Alabama to require face masks as coronavirus surges in state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama will begin requiring face masks in public as health officials try to quell a surge of new coronavirus cases that are filling...
Republican Gov. Kay Ivey mandates face masks as state exceeds 1,100 coronavirus deaths, more than 56,000 confirmed cases
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Republican Gov. Kay Ivey mandates face masks as state exceeds 1,100 coronavirus deaths, more than 56,000 confirmed cases.
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Lawmakers OK $50M for struggling arts/culture organizations
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State lawmakers have voted to distribute $50 million in federal relief funds to Oregon arts and culture organizations still struggling...
Raimondo to unveil plans for post-virus economy
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo is scheduled to unveil her plan Wednesday to rebuild Rhode Island’s post-coronavirus economy through better educational opportunities,...
UN warns COVID-19 has threatened child vaccination programs
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The United Nations warned Wednesday about an alarming decline in childhood vaccinations because of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that the...
Oklahoma's Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the coronavirus, is isolating at home
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the coronavirus, is isolating at home.
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