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Coronavirus updates: People sick with COVID-19 can vote in person, CDC says; Dr. Deborah Birx warns of ‘most deadly phase,’ report says
People sick with COVID-19 can vote in person, CDC says. Hospitalizations break records in El Paso, Texas. 231K U.S. deaths. Latest virus news.
Disneyland isn’t all that’s closed in California: Museum advocates push back against ‘restrictive’ COVID-19 reopening rules
Museum advocates in California are arguing they’ve been assigned to the “incorrect risk category” and don’t pose the same threat as movie theaters.
Austin Quinn-Davidson is the first woman and openly gay mayor of Alaska’s largest city. She hopes to be an inspiration, too.
Austin Quinn-Davidson was sworn in Friday, replacing Ethan Berkowitz, who resigned after admitting to “unacceptable” relationship with TV anchorwoman.
‘He was really an easy pet’: Florida woman shares story of her family’s discovery of a rare two-headed snake
Kay Rogers told a local TV station the snake was “very uncoordinated,” with one head going one way and the other pulling in the opposite direction.
Vanessa Guillén, Fort Hood soldier who went missing in April, died ‘in the line of duty,’ Army says
Guillén’s family will receive Army benefits, such as allowances, compensation for expenses, life insurance and a funeral with full military honors.
New Texas rule that allows social workers to turn away ‘vulnerable’ LGBTQ or disabled clients sparks outrage, calls for reversal
The Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners voted unanimously last week to remove protections for LGBTQ clients and clients with disabilities.
‘Maki is home safely!’: Missing ring-tailed lemur found on church playground, returned to San Francisco Zoo
The 21-year-old ring-tailed lemur reported stolen from the San Francisco Zoo was safely recovered on Thursday night and returned to his home habitat.
Prosecutors: Denver security guard to be charged with 2nd-degree murder in shooting of demonstrator at rally
Denver’s District Attorney Beth McCann will file charges against Matthew Dolloff on Monday.
Maki is missing: Police search for ‘highly endangered’ ring-tailed lemur stolen from San Francisco Zoo
Maki is housed in the San Francisco Zoo’s lemur habitat, the largest such outdoor space in the U.S., according to zoo officials.