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Trump trade office adds Amazon to ‘notorious markets’ list
WASHINGTON – The United States for the first time added five of Amazon’s overseas operations…
Florida governor expected to announce plans for reopening
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was expected to reveal Wednesday just what he…
5 things to know today – that aren’t about the virus
Your daily look at nonvirus stories in the news: 1. DOZENS KILLED IN SOUTH KOREA…
Russia slams US arguments for low-yield nukes
MOSCOW – The Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday rejected U.S. arguments for fielding low-yield nuclear…
Judge allows Nestle to pump more water from Michigan well
EVART, Mich. – A bottled water company has won a key decision in its effort…
Dalla Torre, grand master of Knights of Malta, dies at 75
ROME – Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto, an Italian aristocrat who steered the…
Protective orders issued to ‘Duck Dynasty’ star’s family
WEST MONROE, La. – Three members of “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson’s family have received…
COVID-19 showing suburbs are just as vulnerable as cities
NEW YORK – Haunting images of an empty Times Square and the daily accounting of…
New Navy carrier inquiry suggests tough scrutiny of admirals
WASHINGTON – The Navy is launching a wider investigation of the coronavirus crisis aboard the…
Medicare applications raise anxiety for seniors in pandemic
WASHINGTON – At greater risk from COVID-19, some seniors now face added anxiety due to…
The Latest: DSU to resume in-person teaching in fall 2020
DICKINSON, N.D. – The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak in North Dakota (all times local):…
Smallest businesses get a few hours at head of relief loan line
NEW YORK – The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans were moving to the head…
UN council mum on Venezuela, EU members warn of virus risks
TANZANIA, Tanzania – The U.N. Security Council took no action after discussing the humanitarian situation…
Former Liberian security forces commander deported from US
MINNEAPOLIS – A member of imprisoned former Liberian President Charles Taylor’s security forces has been…
St. Louis County officer charged in death of girl hit by car
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis County police officer who struck and killed a 12-year-old…
Meatpackers welcome Trump order; others question virus risks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Big meatpacking companies that have struggled to keep plants running during…
McConnell open to state aid in next virus relief package
WASHINGTON – Shifting tone, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he is “open” to…
Police: Callers bombard office in support of defiant pastor
CENTRAL, La. – A Louisiana police department has been bombarded by callers looking to voice…
Coalition pushes for pot tax break amid coronavirus crisis
LOS ANGELES – A coalition of marijuana companies, churches and advocacy groups is asking California…
Indian news media fight virus on financial, political fronts
NEW DELHI – India’s news publishers face a delicate balancing act as they look to…
Orthodox Jews beset by virus grapple with NYC mayor’s rebuke
NEW YORK – It started with a funeral that got out of hand. It ended…
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
On a day of economic gloom, scientists offered a ray of hope: the first effective…
As virus cases surge, Brazil starts to worry its neighbours
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Brazil’s virtually uncontrolled surge of COVID-19 cases is spawning fear that…
Trump erupts at campaign team as his poll numbers slide
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump erupted at his top political advisers last week when they…