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Month: March 2020

Priest offers drive-thru confession during coronavirus pandemic

Priest offers drive-thru confession during coronavirus pandemic

iStock(BOWIE, Md.) — A priest in Maryland is offering drive-thru confessions during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Father Scott Holmer administers the confession every day in the parking lot of St. Edward Church in Bowie, according to the church’s schedule. He sits on a chair while cars pull up to him. […]

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What to know about coronavirus experimental treatments

What to know about coronavirus experimental treatments

iStock(NEW YORK) — The rush to find a treatment for the novel coronavirus continues to intensify as the number of diagnosed cases around the world grows significantly. Globally, there are at least 278,000 diagnosed cases with more than 11,000 virus-related deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. The increase in COVID-19 […]

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For the few black women prosecutors, hate and ‘misogynoir’ are part of life

For the few black women prosecutors, hate and ‘misogynoir’ are part of life

iStock(NEW YORK) — Marilyn Mosby is part of the 1% — an elite group of 45 women of color among the nearly 2,400 elected prosecutors in the United States. Usually being a part of an exclusive club is loaded with perks and in some cases inspires envy from those who […]

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Storms developing could bring flooding to South Sunday, snow to Northeast Monday

Storms developing could bring flooding to South Sunday, snow to Northeast Monday

ABC News (NEW YORK) — A new storm will bring strong storms and some possible flooding in parts of the South beginning Sunday and some snow for parts of the Northeast on Monday as a coastal storm develops. Parts of central Ohio dealt with flooding Friday morning after strong thunderstorms […]

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Coronavirus live updates: Emergency aid approved after New York declared ‘major disaster’

Coronavirus live updates: Emergency aid approved after New York declared ‘major disaster’

iStock(NEW YORK) — As the number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket, some states are acting quickly by ordering variations of stay-at-home orders for residents. Oregon joined California, Illinois, New York, among others Friday night by issuing its order. The respiratory virus, known officially as COVID-19, has reached […]

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Coronavirus live updates: Pence and wife to get tested, 793 more deaths in Italy

Coronavirus live updates: Pence and wife to get tested, 793 more deaths in Italy

iStock(NEW YORK) — As the number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases increases, some states are acting quickly by ordering variations of stay-at-home orders for residents. Oregon issued such an order on Friday night, joining states that include California, Illinois and New York. The respiratory virus, known officially as COVID-19, has […]

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Gun sales on the rise as coronavirus concerns spread

Gun sales on the rise as coronavirus concerns spread

iStock(NEW YORK) — At gun stores from California to New York, the American people are stocking up in enormous numbers, almost as if the end was near. “Trying to buy ammunition because of everything that’s going on with the virus and stuff, it’s horrible and I don’t want to take […]

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Coronavirus school closings: 8 ways to keep the peace while kids are home

Coronavirus school closings: 8 ways to keep the peace while kids are home

iStock(NEW YORK) — Schools around the country are shutting down in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, but with the closures come a challenge for parents: how to keep order and routine with children confined at home. Most teachers will send home assignments or direct older […]

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Coronavirus live updates: NYC is now the ‘epicenter’ of crisis, mayor says

Coronavirus live updates: NYC is now the ‘epicenter’ of crisis, mayor says

mrtom-uk/iSto(NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has claimed the lives of more than 11,200 people worldwide, mostly in Italy and China. The new respiratory virus, known officially as COVID-19, has reached every continent except Antarctica as well as every European country since emerging in the Chinese city of Wuhan […]

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Colorado boy Gannon Stauch’s body found 2 months after going missing; stepmother facing new charges

Colorado boy Gannon Stauch’s body found 2 months after going missing; stepmother facing new charges

Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock(PENSACOLA, Fla.) — The remains of an 11-year-old Colorado boy missing since Jan. 27 were found nearly 1,400 miles away from his home Friday, confirming his family’s worst fears. Gannon Stauch’s body was found near Escambia River Bridge on Interstate 90 near Pace, Florida, by a Florida Department of Transportation […]

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