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Voting in Wisconsin during a pandemic: lines, masks and plenty of fear

Even before voting began, there were lines outside polling locations that stretched for several blocks. Some poll workers wore hazmat suits.

Trump ousts pandemic spending watchdog known for independence

WASHINGTON — President Trump moved Tuesday to oust the leader of a new panel of watchdogs charged with overseeing how his administration spends trillions of taxpayer dollars in coronavirus pandemic relief, in the latest step in an abruptly unfolding White House power play over semi-independent inspectors general across the government.

US coronavirus death toll accelerates past 10,000

The densely populated New York metro area accounts for more than 40% of total US deaths from the virus.

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California ventilators en route to New York, New Jersey, Illinois

The decision on where the send the ventilators was a collaboration between California, Vice President Mike Pence, and the federal coronavirus task force and FEMA, said California Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Trump has a new press secretary: Kayleigh McEnany, a campaign spokeswoman

Stephanie Grisham, the White House press secretary, is rejoining the staff of Melania Trump, the first lady, and Kayleigh McEnany, a campaign spokeswoman will replace her.

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Mississippi governor declares Confederate Heritage Month

The first-year governor is following the practice of several of his Democratic and Republican predecessors, and his action is drawing criticism from the state's only African American congressman.

Treasury preparing to seek more than $200 billion to replenish small business coronavirus program

WASHINGTON - Treasury Department officials are preparing to ask Congress to swiftly commit another $200 billion to replenish a new small business coronavirus program that's being overwhelmed by surging demand, according to two people briefed on the pending announcement.

Financial hits pile up for colleges as some fight to survive

Colleges across the nation are scrambling to close deep budget holes and some have been pushed to the brink of collapse after the coronavirus outbreak triggered financial losses that could total more than $100 million at some institutions.

Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia’s corruption trial delayed

The trial of former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia II, who is facing federal investment fraud and extortion charges, has been delayed several months.

Watch live: Governor Cuomo gives update on coronavirus

The governor of New York is providing an update on the coronavirus response.

HHS watchdog agency finds severe hospital shortages in combating COVID-19

Some hospitals are so desperate for protective masks that they are scrounging them from auto body shops and nail salons, according to a report by the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services.