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Sanders backs Biden as ex-rivals join forces to beat Trump

Sanders backs Biden as ex-rivals join forces to beat Trump

WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden's presidential campaign on Monday, encouraging his progressive supporters to rally behind the presumptive Democratic nominee in an urgent bid to defeat President Donald Trump.
Officials want delay in nation's head count due to virus

Officials want delay in nation's head count due to virus

ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Census Bureau wants to delay deadlines for the 2020 head count of all U.S.
Storms tear through South amid pandemic; more than 30 dead

Storms tear through South amid pandemic; more than 30 dead

CHATSWORTH, Ga.
Concrete room saves Mississippi family of 4 from twister

Concrete room saves Mississippi family of 4 from twister

MOSS, Miss. — With a tornado bearing down on their rural home, Andrew Phillips told his wife to grab their two children and get into the safest place they had: A small room built from concrete blocks. It was a decision that likely saved four lives.
Pixar's summer release 'Soul' postponed to November

Pixar's summer release 'Soul' postponed to November

NEW YORK — Pixar's “Soul,” the last major release planned for June, has been postponed to November because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday that “Soul” won't open June 19, but will instead hit theatres Nov. 20.
Supreme Court to hold May arguments by teleconference

Supreme Court to hold May arguments by teleconference

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Monday it will hold arguments by teleconference in May in key cases, including President Donald Trump's bid to shield his tax and other financial records.
Comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor of The Goodies dies with COVID-19

Comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor of The Goodies dies with COVID-19

LONDON — British performer Tim Brooke-Taylor, a member of comedy trio The Goodies, has died after contracting the new coronavirus. He was 79. Brooke-Taylor’s agent says he died Sunday morning “from COVID-19.
'SNL' returns for work-at-home version with host Tom Hanks

'SNL' returns for work-at-home version with host Tom Hanks

NEW YORK — “Saturday Night Live” tried its first “quarantine version" of the comedy show, with Tom Hanks, one of the first celebrities to disclose he had the coronavirus, Coldplay singer Chris Martin and the comedy show's entire cast phoning in with
Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules

Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules

MADRID — As the coronavirus pandemic throws millions out of work and devastates economies worldwide, governments are struggling with the delicate balance between keeping people safe from a highly contagious virus and making sure they can still make a
Online service held for Kennedy family members who drowned

Online service held for Kennedy family members who drowned

ANNAPOLIS, Md.