The league becomes the first Power Five conference to make such a move, saying it allows for “the greatest flexibility to adjust its own operations throughout the season.”
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Community colleges to reopen in fall with blend of online, in-person learning
Plans for the seven-campus system also include limited access to single-occupancy dorm rooms and a delay until at least January in fall and winter sports.
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WHO acknowledges indoor airborne spread of coronavirus possible
The World Health Organization is acknowledging the possibility that COVID-19 might be spread in the air under certain conditions
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Nashville out of MLS tourney after 9 players test positive for coronavirus
Nashville becomes the second team to withdraw from the tournament after FC Dallas had to pull out after 10 players and a coach tested positive for COVID-19.
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Virus deaths now rising along with cases in key states after weeks of decline
The rise undercuts claims by the Trump administration that the pandemic is under control.
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Djokovic claims criticism of his unsanctioned tennis tournament is a ‘witch hunt’
Novak Djokovic was one of a number of players, coaches and family members to test positive for the novel coronavirus at the event he organized.
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Republicans consider a narrower second round of $1,200 stimulus payments
At two events this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the payments should be sent out primarily to help those earning under $40,000.
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Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens
‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ will look a lot different.
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Collins says Trump ‘should defer to local decision makers’ on reopening schools
Maine’s Republican senator says states and school systems are positioned best to base decisions on their own circumstances.
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Republicans may move convention outdoors as Florida virus cases keep rising
Trump decided to move the convention to Florida after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, D, would not agree to a packed arena without distancing and masks.