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Many states fall short in tracking virus exposure

Many states fall short in tracking virus exposure

Atlanta (AP) – As more states push to reopen their economies, many are falling short on one of the federal government’s essential criteria for doing so – having an efficient system to track people who have been physically near a person infected with the coronavius. A review by The Associated Press finds a patchwork of…MORE

Coronavirus is spreading on the U.S.S. Kidd

Coronavirus is spreading on the U.S.S. Kidd

Washington (AP) – The U.S. Navy reports the number of sailors aboard the USS Kidd confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus has nearly doubled, rising from 18 to 33. The destroyer with its crew of 350 are off the Pacific coast of South America. Its current mission is related to U.S. counter-drug activities.…MORE

Would-be Presidential assassin sentenced to prison

Would-be Presidential assassin sentenced to prison

Dallas (AP) – A 36 year old Dallas man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump. Prosecutors said Mickael Gedlu, who was sentenced Friday, pleaded guilty in December to making threats against Trump. According to court papers, Gedlu admitted he threatened Trump’s life on social media,…MORE

Federal prosecutors go after phony COVID-19 cure

Federal prosecutors go after phony COVID-19 cure

Dallas (AP) – Federal prosecutors have obtained a permanent injunction against a Dallas-based wellness center that had been marketing a purported “ozone therapy” as a treatment for the illness caused by the coronavirus. A federal judge issued the order Friday against the Purity Health and Wellness Center, and one of its principals, Jean Juanita Allen.…MORE

First lady sends gifts to hospitals

First lady sends gifts to hospitals

Washington (AP) – First Lady Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps, and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. The gifts are for use by medical staff and children who are patients. The White House says the packages were shipped Thursday to unidentified hospitals in Texas, New…MORE