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Pence cancels some political events because of virus spikes

Vice President Mike Pence called off campaign events in Florida and Arizona this coming week as the states experience a surge ...

The Latest: South Korea still coping with new virus clusters

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has confirmed 62 additional cases of the coronavirus over a 24-hour period as the Asian ...

The Latest: More virus cases in Seoul as new clusters emerge

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 51 more confirmed coronavirus cases as new clusters emerge in the densely ...

Some states revert to restrictions as virus cases surge

Texas and Florida reversed course and clamped down on bars again Friday in the nation's biggest retreat yet as the daily ...

Judge blocks 25% capacity rule for religious services in NY

A federal judge on Friday blocked New York state from enforcing coronavirus restrictions limiting indoor religious gatherings ...

Some states pause reopening as virus cases near record high

The coronavirus crisis deepened in Arizona on Thursday, and the governor of Texas began to backtrack after making one of the ...

Fund of up to $630 million for Jeffrey Epstein victims opens

A fund set up to compensate victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein opened for claims Thursday, enabling dozens of ...

Pandemic throws Greece’s budget off-target, hurts recovery

Greece's budget deficit has widened due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which has slammed the key tourism sector ...

The Latest: Hawaii to let some visitors avoid quarantine

The latest on the effects of the novel coronavirus outbreak around the world: HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIRUS ...

The Latest: Africa's cases surge to more than 336,000

JOHANNESBURG — Africa’s coronavirus cases have surged to more than 336,000, an increase of nearly 10,000 infections from ...

Mississippi gov might not block change to rebel-themed flag

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday, for the first time, that he probably would not stand in the way if ...

Virus cases surge among the young, endangering older adults

Coronavirus cases are climbing rapidly among young adults in a number of states where bars, stores and restaurants have ...

Georgia measure would stop officials mailing ballot requests

Republicans controlling a Georgia House committee approved legislation Wednesday that would prevent election officials from ...

Police in misconduct cases stay on force through arbitration

An Oregon police officer lost his job and then returned to work after fatally shooting an unarmed Black man in the back.

'Coming back and biting us': US sees virus make a comeback

Hospital administrators and health care experts warned desperately Wednesday that parts of the U.S. are on the verge of ...

German state governor faces criticism over virus outbreak

Authorities in Germany’s most populous state faced criticism Wednesday over their handling of a major coronavirus outbreak ...

2 Republicans opposed by Trump win in Kentucky, N. Carolina

Voters rebuffed President Donald Trump and nominated two Republicans he opposed to House seats from North Carolina and ...

The Latest: SKorea continues upward trend in new infections

SEOUL, South Korea __ South Korea has reported 51 additional cases of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, a continuation ...

Baptists and Walmart criticize rebel-themed Mississippi flag

The Confederate-themed Mississippi flag drew opposition Tuesday from two big forces in the culturally conservative state: ...

Budgets put limits on social distancing options for schools

As schools consider how and when to reopen their buildings during the pandemic, many are finding themselves overwhelmed by ...