The move pulls a court into an increasingly heated debate over school reopenings.
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MLB notebook: Blue Jays talking to Pirates about sharing a ballpark for the season
The Blue Jays hope to find a major league-level facility after Canada’s government barred Toronto from playing in its home stadium amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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He’s back: Trump to re-up virus briefings amid lagging polls
The president hasn’t appeared behind the podium to address the pandemic since late April.
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EU nations reach $2.1 trillion budget, virus aid deal after 4 days
A 750 billion euro coronavirus fund will provide loans and grants to the countries hit hardest by the virus.
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NFL, union agree on coronavirus testing plan as first rookies report to camps
Players will be tested daily for the first two weeks of training camp, with daily testing for as long as the rate of positive tests of players, coaches and team staffers is above 5%.
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Head of the line: Big companies got coronavirus loans first
Data shows that large businesses with connections to major national or regional banks were given priority treatment when the Paycheck Protection Program first launched.
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Augusta rescinds coronavirus emergency declaration
City officials warn residents they must continue to be vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Goalies scrambling to regain their groove after 4-month break
Scorers can shoot at anything to stay in game shape, but it has been a challenge for goalies to remain sharp during the pandemic-induced shutdown.
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Political wrangling over virus relief persists despite high stakes
There appears to be good news on the medical front, however, with scientists involved in the development of at least 1 vaccine reporting promising results in an early trial.
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Number of COVID-19 cases among out-of-state visitors remains low
Midway into July, there is no indication of visitor-driven outbreaks, as Maine continues to benefit from some of the best disease metrics in the nation.