Latest 2019-2020 Coronavirus pandemic News
Jones facing new challenges in 2nd year with new O, no Eli
Daniel Jones is facing a much different challenge in his second season with the New York Giants. The No. 6 pick overall in last year's draft is no longer a rookie, and he is not at training camp as the understudy and heir apparent to Eli Manning as the Giants' quarterback. Unless something drastic happens, Jones...
The Latest: Britain announces quarantine for some travelers
LONDON — Britain has announced that travellers arriving from Andorra, Belgium and the Bahamas will have to quarantine for two weeks effective from Saturday, following an increase in confirmed coronavirus cases in all three locations. Officials say COVID-19 cases in Belgium have increased fourfold since...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive ahead of Trump visit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, an early advocate among Republicans of wearing masks and other pandemic precautions, tested positive Thursday for the coronavirus just ahead of a planned meeting with President Donald Trump. The Republican governor's office said he took the test as part of...
AP Analysis: Will Beirut's blast be a catalyst for change?
BEIRUT (AP) — The massive explosion and devastation triggered by thousands of tons of chemicals improperly stored in Beirut’s port is the culmination of decades of corruption that has driven one of the Middle East's most spirited countries to ruin. The staggering destruction, with losses in the...
Workers want mandated temp checks for casino patrons
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Five Atlantic City casinos are not physically checking the temperatures of guests entering the property, workers said as they pushed New Jersey's governor to require the casinos to do so to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In an online press conference Thursday,...
Macron promises help, Beirut residents vent fury at leaders
BEIRUT (AP) — Residents of Beirut vented their fury at Lebanon’s leaders Thursday during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, blaming them for the deadly explosion that ravaged the capital. Shouting, “Revolution!” they crowded around the visiting leader who promised to press...
Trump, McConnell huddle with virus talks at risk of collapse
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and the Senate's top Republican huddled Thursday over a huge COVID-19 rescue package, but hopes on Capitol Hill for a deal are souring and there's increasing worry that bipartisan congressional negotiations might collapse. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is a key...
The Latest: Middle Tennessee schedule home-and-home vs. Troy
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Middle Tennessee is making up for losing three games by scheduling a very rare for football home-and-home with Troy. Athletic director Chris Massaro announced the agreement Thursday. Under the deal, Troy will visit Middle...
'Worst nightmare': Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid
An unemployed makeup artist with two toddlers and a disabled husband needs help with food and rent. A hotel manager says his unemployment has deepened his anxiety and kept him awake at night. A dental hygienist, pregnant with her third child, is struggling to afford diapers and formula. Around the country, across...
The Latest: Scheffler, past major winners start fast at PGA
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest from the opening round of the PGA Championship: ___ Scottie Scheffler is the first one in the clubhouse at 4-under in the opening round of the PGA Championship. He’s tied for fourth with three other players, including two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka....
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