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Reopening on track for swaths of central, northern New York
ALBANY, N.Y. – Large swaths of central and northern New York state that appear to…
Stocks shake off some early stumbles and end broadly higher
The stock market ended a choppy day higher as a turnaround by banks and energy…
New Jersey beaches to be reopened, with restrictions
TRENTON, N.J. – The latest coronavirus-related developments in New Jersey: Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday…
Officials to lift lodging restrictions for Ocean City
OCEAN CITY, Md. – Officials in Ocean City are lifting a ban on lodging restrictions…
NYSE to partially reopen trading floor after Memorial Day
The New York Stock Exchange will partially reopen its normally crowded trading floor later this…
3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
WASHINGTON – Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as…
Union-funded ads support spending billions for schools
The nation’s largest teachers union launched a $1.6 million advertising campaign on Thursday to drum…
Mississippi casinos to reopen before Memorial Day weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. – The Mississippi Gaming Commission said Thursday that casinos in the state can…
Graham to probe Russia investigation; won’t call Obama
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham said Thursday his committee is opening a…
‘It’s impossible’: NY nursing homes fret about testing order
NEW YORK – As calls grow nationwide for mandatory coronavirus testing in nursing homes, New…
Unemployment claims fall again as Montana ends more closures
BILLINGS, Mont. – New unemployment claim numbers have continued to drop in Montana as more…
Farmworkers in Mexico hit by competition, unsafe conditions
MEXICO CITY – Itinerant farmworkers in Mexico have been hit by a double whammy of…
Egypt arrests local journalist in accelerating crackdown
CAIRO – Egyptian officials have detained a journalist at a major newspaper on terrorism charges,…
Defence attorneys: Don’t rush to judgment in Arbery shooting
DECATUR, Ga. – Attorneys for two white men accused of pursuing and killing a black…
After arrest, gym owner defies California again to reopen
OCEANSIDE, Calif. – About a dozen weightlifters wearing face coverings did sets Thursday in front…
Oversight of veterans homes to be probed after virus deaths
A congressional watchdog agency has agreed to investigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ oversight…
Dentists carefully reopen in France after 2-month lockdown
PARIS – Anyone who suffered through France’s two-month lockdown with a toothache or other oral…
Karen Pence: ‘It’s OK to not be OK’ during pandemic
WASHINGTON – Karen Pence says it’s OK to not be OK during the coronavirus pandemic.…
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club to partially reopen this weekend
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club will partially reopen to members this…
Dining with dummies? Renowned restaurant adds mannequins
WASHINGTON, Va. – One of the country’s most renowned restaurants says mannequins will add a…
Burr steps aside as Senate intelligence chair amid FBI probe
WASHINGTON – A Republican senator with access to some of the nation’s top secrets became…
I-75 reopens in southwest Florida as wildfire continues
NAPLES, Fla. – A section of Interstate 75 known as Alligator Alley reopened Thursday afternoon…
Venezuela says 39 ex-soldiers caught trying to enter country
CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelan authorities said Thursday they have seized 39 military deserters trying to…
NFL players accused of armed robbery at South Florida party
MIAMI – Police in South Florida are trying to find New York Giants cornerback DeAndre…