The Trump administration is willing to extend the $600 jobless benefit but is balking at other Democratic demands.
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On Baseball: Should MLB pull the plug on its season? Not so fast
Instead, Major League Baseball should jettison players whose off-the-field behavior puts the sport at risk during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sports Digest: Marqise Lee becomes seventh Patriot to opt out
Lee, a wide receiver, signed with New England in the offseason after seven seasons in Jacksonville.
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MLB notebook: Cardinals have four more positive tests
St. Louis was scheduled to play in Milwaukee on Saturday, but that game has been postponed after another player and three staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Hurricane lashes Bahamas, barrels toward virus-battered Florida
Isaias weakened to a tropical storm Saturday afternoon, but is expected to regain hurricane strength overnight.
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Virtual school: Teachers want to improve but training varies
Virtual learning is part of an increasing number of fall reopening plans, and districts are facing pressure to improve after many students got left behind this spring
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The Latest: South Africa surpasses 500,000 COVID-19 cases
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries. Health Minister Zwelini Mkhize announced 10,107 new cases Saturday night, bringing the country’s cumulative total to 503,290, including 8,153 deaths. South Africa, with a population of about 58 million, has the […]
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Maine CDC reports 25 new COVID-19 cases, no more deaths
Maine is still faring better than many other states, but a nationwide slowdown on testing has led some tourists to visit while unknowingly carrying the virus.
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Commentary: We need to keep Maine’s fishermen, restaurants afloat during this crisis
By providing relief to independent restaurants and more aid to commercial fishermen, Congress would also ensure consumer access to a sustainable form of protein.
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Manfred, Clark discuss status of season
Six MLB teams are not playing Friday because of the spread of COVID-19.