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Mayor says virus has hit black, Hispanic New Yorkers hard

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city’s death toll from the coronavirus has been disproportionately high in black and Hispanic communities.

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Wall Street jumps 3.4%, actually holds on this time

Stocks shot to a 3.4% gain on Wall Street Wednesday as investors chose to focus on the optimistic side of data about the coronavirus outbreak’s trajectory.

Countries start thinking about easing up on restrictions

Even as coronavirus deaths continue to mount across Europe, New York and other hot spots, governments are beginning to envision an exit strategy and contemplating a staggered and carefully calibrated relaxation of the restrictions designed to curb the scourge.

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Saudi officials announce Yemen cease-fire amid pandemic

Saudi officials say the coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen will begin a cease-fire starting Thursday.

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UK’s Johnson in ICU with coronavirus, condition improving

Britain’s Treasury chief says Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s condition is improving in the intensive care unit of a London hospital.

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Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, has ended his presidential bid.

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Celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73

Singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73 after spending days on a ventilator due to the coronavirus in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Veteran Chicago firefighter dies from COVID-19 complications

The Chicago Fire Department says a firefighter with more than 16 years of experience has died from complications of COVID-19.

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Asian shares mostly lower on worries about pandemic damage

Asian shares were mostly lower after gyrating in early trading amid uncertainty over the coronavirus outbreak.

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Court allows Texas to ban most abortions during virus crisis

A federal appeals court has sided with Texas and allowed the state to ban most abortions while under an emergency order limiting non-essential surgeries during the coronavirus pandemic.

National Politics

Boxing glove and painted trays: A look at gifts from Trump

President Donald Trump has some eclectic taste in offering gifts to world leaders.

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Hurricanes, cyber risks _ and virus _ imperil Florida vote

As if hurricanes and cyberthreats weren’t enough, Florida elections officials say they now have a full-blown pandemic to worry about as they scurry to prepare for November’s crucial presidential election.

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Kemp extends Georgia shelter-at-home order through April 30

Gov. Brian Kemp is extending his order that Georgia residents shelter at home through the end of April as coronavirus infections approach 10,000 in the state.

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Sen. Loeffler to sell stock holdings after trading scrutiny

Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler is selling off her stock holdings after coming under scrutiny for trades amid the coronavirus.

Texas

Lawsuit: Abbott overstepped his authority with bond order

A lawsuit accuses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott of overstepping his constitutional authority by issuing an order restricting which criminal suspects can get bond during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pennsylvania to seize medical supplies for COVID-19 fight

Pennsylvania emergency management officials will be permitted to commandeer N95 face masks, ventilators and other crucial medical equipment for use in the fight against COVID-19 under an order signed Wednesday by Gov. Tom Wolf.

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What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

After 76 days in lockdown, the Chinese city at the heart of the global pandemic reopened Wednesday.

National Politics

Jobless claims report Thursday could hit 7 million or higher

The government is set to report another shocking level of unemployment claims Thursday even after nearly 10 million people applied for benefits in the previous two weeks because of business shutdowns from the coronavirus.

Texas

US charges 2 with terror crimes over threats to spread virus

The Justice Department has charged two people with federal terrorism offenses for claiming they were intentionally trying to spread the new coronavirus.

National Politics

The Latest: Macron touts WHO in wake of Trump criticism

French President Emmanuel Macron had a video conference call with the leader of the World Health Organization.

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Some doctors moving away from ventilators for virus patients

Health officials around the world are pushing to get more ventilators to treat coronavirus patients, but some doctors actually are moving away from using the machines.

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Lawsuit: Georgia mail-in ballot postage is unconstitutional

A federal lawsuit says that by requiring Georgia voters to provide their own stamps for mail-in ballots, the state is effectively imposing a poll tax.

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