Year: 2020
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How Queen Elizabeth, 93, has reacted to the coronavirus
iStock/kylieellway(LONDON) — Queen Elizabeth’s schedule has been modified due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The palace announced on Tuesday that although the queen will meet with officials this week as planned, “future audiences will be [Read More…]
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AP source: Raiders sign free agent LB Cory Littleton
A person familiar with the deal says the Las Vegas Raiders have agreed with free agent linebacker Cory Littleton on a three-year contract
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USA Diving hires former Michigan diver as its new president
USA Diving has hired Lee Michaud as its president
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Minnesota Legislature “on-call” in response to COVID-19
Leaders of the four bodies of the Minnesota Legislature have decided to scale back operations in response to COVID-19. The 2020 Session will proceed on an “on-call” basis until at least mid-April, meaning legislators and [Read More…]
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SW Minnesota farmer optimistic as spring approaches
A southwest Minnesota farmer says conditions are favorable heading into the spring. Bill Rogotzke grows corn and soybeans near Sanborn. “I’m always optimistic, and I look for regular planting. We’re pretty much snow-free and tile [Read More…]
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Rural hospitals vulnerable during COVID-19 pandemic
It’s unclear how much pressure the coronavirus outbreak will put on the rural healthcare system. National Rural Health Association CEO Alan Morgan says its critical hospitals don’t get overburdened. “With the limited capacity that most [Read More…]
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Rural healthcare system vulnerable to COVID-19
It’s unclear how much pressure the coronavirus outbreak will put on the rural healthcare system. National Rural Health Association CEO Alan Morgan says its critical hospitals don’t get overburdened. “With the limited capacity that most [Read More…]
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Steelers place LB Shazier on reserve/retired list
The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed the inside linebacker Ryan Shazier on the reserved/retired list
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Dolphins reportedly sign Chiefs DE Ogbah
An AP source says Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah has agreed to a two-year, $15 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.
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FOX Sports Indiana to re-air memorable Pacers games from past year
It hasn’t even been a week yet and we miss sports as much as you do. So, FOX Sports Indiana is bringing some Pacers games back.
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Dolphins ink 4 probable starters, make Byron Jones NFL’s highest-paid cornerback
The Miami Dolphins makes moves sealing deals with four likely starters in the early hours of NFL free agent negotiations.
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COVID-19 outbreak moves Roland-Garros French Open to September
:lusia83/iStock(PARIS) — The famed clay courts of Roland-Garros in Paris will not be open on May 20 for the French Open as originally scheduled due to the health risks at play with COVID-19, the tennis [Read More…]
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Mike Bloomberg pledges $40 million to fight coronavirus in Africa, around the world
ABC (NEW YORK) — Former New York City mayor and Democratic presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg announced on Tuesday a $40 million commitment to support “immediate action” to fight the spread of the coronavirus in Africa [Read More…]
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Coronavirus-infected cruise ship stranded at sea for weeks to dock in Cuba
Grafissimo/iStock(NEW YORK) — Weeks after a cruise ship was blocked from disembarking at several ports in the Caribbean, due to fears of passengers with possible COVID-19 symptoms, Cuban officials are welcoming the vessel to dock [Read More…]
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FOX Sports Kansas City to re-air memorable Royals, Sporting KC games from past year
It hasn’t even been a week yet and we miss sports as much as you do. So, FOX Sports Kansas City is bringing some Royals and Sporting KC games back.
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Coronavirus live updates: New York governor gets personal, preaches kindness in time of ‘chaos’
Samara Heisz/iStock(NEW YORK) — States are shutting down restaurants, bars, gyms and schools to try to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has killed at least 96 people in the United States. There [Read More…]
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2nd Yankees minor leaguer tests positive for coronavirus
A person familiar with the diagnosis tells The Associated Press a second New York Yankees minor leaguer has tested positive for the new coronavirus
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Fed launches emergency short-term lending facility amid coronavirus crisis
pabradyphoto/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve announced a new emergency strategy to help support the flow of credit to U.S. households and businesses as the novel coronavirus outbreak hammers the economy, establishing a commercial paper fund [Read More…]
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Idaho mother charged in kids’ disappearance maintains innocence after two attorneys quit
DNY59/iStock(MADISON COUNTY, Idaho) — Lori Vallow Daybell, the Idaho mother whose two children have been missing for nearly six months, is maintaining her innocence regarding the multiple charges she faces, according to a statement from [Read More…]
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Idaho mother charged in kids’ disappearance maintains innocence after two attorneys quit
DNY59/iStock(MADISON COUNTY, Idaho) — Lori Vallow Daybell, the Idaho mother whose two children have been missing for nearly six months, is maintaining her innocence regarding the multiple charges she faces, according to a statement from [Read More…]
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