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As Nation Approaches 100,000 Dead, N.Y. Continues Downtrend

NEW YORK (AP) — The daily coronavirus death toll increased slightly though the trend continues down, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday. On Saturday, 109 people died across the state from COVID-19, the Democrat said during his daily press conference. There were 84 deaths on Friday. The daily ...

White House Denies Entry, Imposes Coronavirus Travel Ban On Brazil

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday further limited travel from the world’s coronavirus hotspots by denying entry to foreigners coming from Brazil, which is second to the U.S. in the number of confirmed cases. Trump had already banned certain travelers from China, Europe, the ...

Pandemic A Boom For The Bicycle As Thousands Snap Them Up

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joel Johnson hadn’t owned a bicycle since he was 15, but the pandemic changed all that. Johnson first bought a multipurpose bike to avoid the germs on crowded buses and trains but then discovered a passion for pedaling around San Francisco, where some streets are now ...

I Am Proud To Be An American

The five senses are important for all of us. Eating would not be much fun if you were unable to taste things. If I was unable to hear I would miss the sounds of the birds as well as the music that enriches my life. If I was not able to see I would miss the beauty that the creator sets around ...

Sloan, Jazz Coaching Legend, Dies At 78

Jerry Sloan walked up the steps to the stage at the Basketball Hall of Fame to give his enshrinement speech in 2009, almost as if he were dreading what the next few minutes would bring. He never wanted the spotlight. “This is pretty tough for me,” Sloan said that night. Talking about ...

NASCAR Grabs Much-Needed Momentum In Return To Live Racing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR had been planning sweeping changes for 2021 in hopes of finding new fans and adding some energy to a staid, stale schedule. The coronavirus pandemic put those plans on hold and NASCAR is frantically trying to recover from a 10-week layoff. So far, the stock car ...