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Several lawmakers had contact with man at CPAC who got virus

Several lawmakers had contact with man at CPAC who got virus

WASHINGTON — The Capitol's attending physician said Monday that “several” members of Congress had contact with a person who attended a recent political conference and who subsequently developed COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus.
Trainers, vets, others charged in horse-drugging scheme

Trainers, vets, others charged in horse-drugging scheme

More than two dozen people, including the trainer of champion Maximum Security, have been charged in what authorities described Monday as a widespread international scheme to drug horses to make them race faster.
Harry, Meghan do their last royal job at Commonwealth event

Harry, Meghan do their last royal job at Commonwealth event

LONDON — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are making made their final appearance as senior royals at Westminster Abbey, joining Queen Elizabeth II and other members of Britain's royal family Monday for an annual Commonwealth Day service.
Gunfire ends Lil Baby concert in Alabama; 1 injured

Gunfire ends Lil Baby concert in Alabama; 1 injured

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A shooting in an Alabama arena left one person with a life-threatening wound and ended a concert by Atlanta-based rapper Lil Baby, authorities say.
Dutch trial opens for 4 suspects in downing of flight MH17

Dutch trial opens for 4 suspects in downing of flight MH17

SCHIPHOL, Netherlands — As the trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian charged with multiple counts of murder for their alleged involvement in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 got underway Monday, a Dutch prosecutor solemnly read out t
Juul Labs sought to court AGs as teen vaping surged

Juul Labs sought to court AGs as teen vaping surged

WASHINGTON — It was a blunt warning about the dangers of youth vaping: Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced late last month that his state had joined 38 others to investigate whether Juul Labs, the nation’s largest electronic cigarette compa
Seeking trial delay, sheriff makes false COVID-19 claim

Seeking trial delay, sheriff makes false COVID-19 claim

ATHENS, Ala. — Lawyers for a longtime Alabama sheriff seeking a delay in his Monday theft trial wrongly claimed the officer was being tested for the illness caused by a new coronavirus.
Cruise docks at Florida port after virus test clears crew

Cruise docks at Florida port after virus test clears crew

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Regal Princess cruise ship finally pulled into a Florida port and passengers began disembarking after two crew members tested negative for coronavirus.
Royal farewell: Harry, Meghan on final duty before new life

Royal farewell: Harry, Meghan on final duty before new life

LONDON — It’s definitely a farewell. But will it be fond? Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will fulfil their final royal commitment when they appear Monday at the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London.
Booker endorses Biden, says he'll 'restore honour' to office

Booker endorses Biden, says he'll 'restore honour' to office

WASHINGTON — Former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey has endorsed former Vice-President Joe Biden.
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