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The Latest: More cases in virus cluster in southern China

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BEIJING — Fifteen more COVID-19 cases have been reported in the southern Chinese province of Guangzhou, with a report saying the coronavirus variant in the latest outbreak is more transmissible than in previous clusters in the country. The city of Guangdong has locked down neighborhoods and requires anyone wishing to leave the province to show a negative virus test taken…

Colorado shooting victims demand answers on public donations

By JAMES ANDERSON and THOMAS PEIPERT - Associated Press
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Several families and survivors of those killed in March’s mass shooting at a Colorado supermarket are demanding the appointment of a special master to help distribute public donations for victims to a centralized account. They claim nonprofit groups currently handling the funds are not being transparent about donations directly provided to victims. Their campaign has reopened a national debate that emerged after other mass shootings over how Americans can best alleviate the anguish of survivors’ losses when shattered by senseless violence. It’s also put a spotlight on the responsibilities of those who undertake such relief efforts.

The Latest: Melbourne pandemic lockdown extended to 2nd week

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MELBOURNE, Australia — A pandemic lockdown in Australia’s second largest city will be extended for a second week due to concerns over a growing cluster of coronavirus infections. Victoria state acting Premier James Merlino on Wednesday confirmed that Melbourne will remain in lockdown for seven more days from Friday, but pandemic restrictions will be eased elsewhere in the state. Merlino…

The Latest: Australia court upholds ban on pandemic travel

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CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian court has rejected a challenge to the federal government’s draconian power to prevent most citizens from leaving the country so they don’t bring the coronavirus home. Most Australians have been stranded in their home nation for more than a year under a government emergency order made under the powerful Biosecurity Act. Australia is alone among…

No broadcast business fixtures on Memorial Day

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Business Editors: U.S. financial markets are closed today for Memorial Day. There will be no business fixtures on the broadcast wire today. The AP Categories: AP National News

No broadcast business fixtures on Memorial Day

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Business Editors: U.S. financial markets are closed today for Memorial Day. There will be no business fixtures on the broadcast wire today. The AP Categories: AP National News