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Politics

Voting in person Nov. 3? Expect drive-thrus, sports arenas

by SOPHIA EPPOLITO Associated Press/Report for America September 5, 2020September 14, 2020

States are paying attention to social distancing as well as voter comfort and safety.

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Nation & World

The Latest: Nevada reports 390 new virus cases, 13 deaths

by Associated Press September 5, 2020September 5, 2020

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada health officials on Saturday reported 390 additional COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths, bringing the statewide totals to 71,102 confirmed cases and 1,388 deaths. The vast majority of cases and deaths in Nevada have occurred in Clark […]

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Nation & World

Spanish doctors hope beach trips can help ICU virus patients

by EMILIO MORENATTI and HERNÁN MUÑOZ Associated Press September 5, 2020

Spain now leads Europe’s new wave of infections, a surge that’s brought the total number of cases to nearly half a million.

Nation & World, Schools and Education

Colleges using COVID dorms, quarantines to keep virus at bay

by PAT EATON-ROBB and JEFF AMY Associated Press September 5, 2020September 5, 2020

With the coronavirus spreading through colleges at alarming rates, universities are scrambling to find places to isolate the thousands of students who have caught COVID-19 or been exposed to it.

Local & State, News

Maine CDC reports 35 new cases of coronavirus, no more deaths

by Rob Wolfe September 5, 2020September 5, 2020

The public health agency this past week linked a third COVID-19 death to a crowded wedding reception in Millinocket.

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Nation & World

Will long Labor Day weekend mean another coronavirus spike?

by PAT EATON-ROBB, THALIA BEATY and CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

Public health experts warn that backyard parties, crowded bars and other gatherings could cause COVID-19 to come surging back.

Nation & World

U.S. COVID-19 deaths could more than double by year’s end, experts warn

by Joel Achenbach and William Wan The Washington Post September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

The estimate reinforces warnings that cooler, drier weather and increased time spent indoors could boost viral transmission in the Northern Hemisphere surge this fall and winter.

Business, Nation & World

America’s casinos are desperate for more quarters

by Jenny Surane Bloomberg September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

The Fed says the shortage started after stores and bank branches shut their doors to stem the spread of COVID-19, leading to the coin-circulation problem.