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In Alaska, geographic isolation delayed the pandemic — but hasn’t prevented it

By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Casey Kuhn

Alaska’s distance from the U.S. mainland delayed its pandemic pain -- but hasn't prevented it. Indeed, the mayor of Anchorage recently described the situation there as a coming “COVID storm.” New emergency orders restricting businesses and gatherings are being implemented…

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Trump abruptly escorted from briefing after shooting near White House

By Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted by a U.S. Secret Service agent out of the White House briefing room as he was beginning a coronavirus briefing Monday afternoon.

Seattle City Council poised to cut police positions, budget

By Lisa Baumann, Associated Press

The Seattle City Council is expected to approve proposals Monday that would reduce the police department by as many as 100 officers through layoffs and attrition.

Health officials are quitting or getting fired amid outbreak

By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press, Lauren Weber, KHN

Vilified, threatened with violence and in some cases suffering from burnout, dozens of state and local public health officials around the U.S. have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.

WATCH: Washington, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser speaks about weekend shooting

By Associated Press

A dispute that erupted into gun fire during a large outdoor party in Washington, D.C., early Sunday left one person dead and some 20 others injured.

Puerto Rico halts primary voting in centers lacking ballots

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

The unprecedented situation comes as voters ventured out amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across Puerto Rico, an island of 3.2 million people that has reported more than 12,800 probable cases, more than 8,500 confirmed cases and at least 274…

1 dead, 6 rescued after gas explosion levels Baltimore homes

By Julio Cortez, Associated Press

A natural gas explosion has leveled three row houses in Baltimore, killing a woman and trapping others. Six people have been hospitalized.

Over 100 arrested in Chicago during unrest following police shooting

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Police Superintendent David Brown said it “was not an organized protest” but instead “an incident of pure criminality” that began following the shooting of a person by police the previous day in the city's Englewood neighborhood.

McDonald’s sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships

By Associated Press

Ousted CEO Stephen Easterbrook, according to a lawsuit, approved a special grant of restricted stock, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to one of those employees.