In a 5-4 vote, the court rejects the church’s request to be subjected to the same COVID-19 restrictions that govern casinos and other businesses in the state.
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Virus threatens new states as jobless hope for renewed benefits
Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, warns that the surge of cases in the South and Southwest could make its way north.
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NCAA delays decision about Division I fall championships after pleas for patience
More than two dozen Division I conferences urged the NCAA to delay its decisions until a majority of leagues figure out a regular-season plan.
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NHL notebook: Officials acknowledge long road to successful resumption
Rosters and 52-person traveling parties must be submitted before going to hub cities, and then there’s games before the real playoffs starts on Aug. 1.
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Not this year: Great British summer getaway takes a pause
With all schools now closed, Friday would normally be the busiest departure day of the year for London’s Gatwick Airport. Instead, it’s all about the ‘staycation.’
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Sources: Notre Dame could drop football independent status, join ACC for 2020
Under a proposal in this pandemic-ravaged season, Notre Dame would play a full schedule as a member of the ACC, and not as an independent.
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After rough start, MLS bubble in Florida seems to be working
Over the past six testing periods, the league has zero positives test among players, coaches and staff as it heads to the Round of 16.
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Virus-shadowed Emmy nods could bring surprises, diversity
TV has been America’s constant companion amid the coronavirus and a whirlwind of racial reckoning.
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Drifters Wife closes permanently, a victim of the pandemic
The owners of Drifters Wife, a nationally acclaimed Portland restaurant, announced Friday that they are closing the restaurant for good.
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MLB roundup: Blue Jays to play in Buffalo’s minor league park
Toronto was hoping to play in a major league stadium after the Canadian government declined to allow them to play in Toronto, but was unsuccessful in securing a site.