S T. PETE BEACH, Florida (AP) – Florida and Texas reported record daily increases in confirmed cases of coronavirus on Saturday, the latest sign that the virus is emerging in many parts of the United States, whitening celebrations of the July 4th. Officials and health authorities have warned people to …
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SEATTLE (AP) – After becoming homeless, Connie Wade realized that she was missing out on something critical in caring for her daughter. She and Emilyanne, 12, couldn’t camp in a car or on the street because they need to plug in a machine that helps the girl breathe easier. Emilyanne …
Read More »July 4 Will Test American Discipline
The United States headed for the weekend of July 4 with many canceled fireworks displays and parades, closed beaches and bars, and health officials warned that this will be a crucial test of American self-control that could determine the trajectory of the growing outbreak of coronavirus. With confirmed cases in …
Read More »Singers Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly file for divorce
NEW YORK (AP) – Grammy-winning singer Kacey Musgraves and her musician husband Ruston Kelly have filed for divorce. Representatives for both singers confirmed the news on Friday to The Associated Press. In a joint statement, Musgraves and Kelly said “we have made this painful decision together.” With heavy but hopeful …
Read More »Hugh Downs dies, great presence on television news and game shows
NEW YORK (AP) – Hugh Downs, the cool and versatile presenter who became one of the most familiar and welcome faces on television with over 15,000 hours in news, games and talk shows, died at the age of 99. Downs died of natural causes Wednesday at her home in Scottsdale, …
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