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AP FACT CHECK: Biden overstates how many Americans immunized

By CALVIN WOODWARD - Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday vastly overstated the number of Americans who’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. And when addressing the racial gap in vaccinations, he claimed progress that is not apparent in the statistics. A look at his remarks in Portsmouth, Virginia: BIDEN: “When I got elected, I said in the first 100 days we’d get 100…

The Latest: Colo. governor extends statewide mask mandate

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DENVER — Colorado’s governor has extended a statewide mask mandate for another 30 days, but loosened face covering requirements for groups who are vaccinated against COVID-19. Under Gov. Jared Polis’ new executive order, people gathering inside in groups of 10 or more are no longer required to wear masks if at least 80% of the group is vaccinated. The order…

The Latest: 10% of Washington town positive for COVID-19

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REPUBLIC, Wash. — About 10% of the population of Republic, a small city in north-central Washington, has tested positive for COVID-19 in an outbreak traced to large indoor events last month at the local Fraternal Order of Eagles hall. Ferry County Memorial Hospital officials have confirmed more than 100 cases, with one reported death, since the April 9-11 events, including…

The Latest: Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Derby win

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby (all times local): 7:15 p.m. Medina Spirit has won the 147th Kentucky Derby by a half-length over Mandaloun, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh victory in the premier race for 3-year-olds. The bay colt led the $3 million race from start to…