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Appeals court: 1st federal execution in 17 years can proceed
coronavirus
South Africa returns to ban on alcohol sales as coronavirus surges
South Africa’s rapid increase in reported cases has made it one of the world’s centers for COVID-19, as it is ranked as the 9th country most affected.
coronavirus
Coronavirus spread, not politics should guide schools, doctors say
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has doubled down on President Donald Trump's insistence that kids can safely return to the classroom.
coronavirus
DeVos says schools shouldn't get federal funds if they don't reopen in the fall
The Education Secretary said that if schools don't reopen, families should get the funds to decide other options to educate their children.
coronavirus
COVID-19 in Iowa by the numbers: Testing, cases and deaths
Local 5 is breaking down COVID-19 numbers for central Iowans.
coronavirus
Dealing with new plans as back-to-school fast approaches
The Trump administration wants schools to fully reopen this fall, and the president has threatened to withhold funding for those that do not comply.
coronavirus
What's behind the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Webster County?
Increased testing is underway at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility, where there is an outbreak.
coronavirus
Student uses 3D printer to protect ears during coronavirus pandemic
The 14-year-old's ear savers have traveled to both coasts and at least 10 states in the U.S.
coronavirus
Iowa part of Pennsylvania quarantine list
Iowa is among four new states added to Pennsylvania's quarantine list during the COVID-19 pandemic.
coronavirus
Pennsylvania adds Iowa, Delaware, 2 more states to travel quarantine list
Pennsylvania's health department also Saturday announced 17 more deaths from the coronavirus, bringing the total toll associated with COVID-19 to 6,897.
coronavirus
President Trump wears mask in public for first time during COVID-19 pandemic
Trump had declined to wear a mask at news conferences, coronavirus task force updates, rallies and other public events prior to Saturday's visit at a hospital.
coronavirus
Serbia police detain 71 people after 4th night of coronavirus protests
The protests first started when populist President Aleksandar Vucic announced a strict curfew for this weekend to curb a surge in new COVID-19 cases.
coronavirus
South Africa returns to ban on alcohol sales as coronavirus surges
South Africa’s rapid increase in reported cases has made it one of the world’s centers for COVID-19, as it is ranked as the 9th country most affected.
coronavirus
Coronavirus spread, not politics should guide schools, doctors say
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has doubled down on President Donald Trump's insistence that kids can safely return to the classroom.
coronavirus
DeVos says schools shouldn't get federal funds if they don't reopen in the fall
The Education Secretary said that if schools don't reopen, families should get the funds to decide other options to educate their children.
coronavirus
COVID-19 in Iowa by the numbers: Testing, cases and deaths
Local 5 is breaking down COVID-19 numbers for central Iowans.
coronavirus
Dealing with new plans as back-to-school fast approaches
The Trump administration wants schools to fully reopen this fall, and the president has threatened to withhold funding for those that do not comply.
coronavirus
What's behind the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Webster County?
Increased testing is underway at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility, where there is an outbreak.
coronavirus
Student uses 3D printer to protect ears during coronavirus pandemic
The 14-year-old's ear savers have traveled to both coasts and at least 10 states in the U.S.
coronavirus
Iowa part of Pennsylvania quarantine list
Iowa is among four new states added to Pennsylvania's quarantine list during the COVID-19 pandemic.
coronavirus
Pennsylvania adds Iowa, Delaware, 2 more states to travel quarantine list
Pennsylvania's health department also Saturday announced 17 more deaths from the coronavirus, bringing the total toll associated with COVID-19 to 6,897.
coronavirus
President Trump wears mask in public for first time during COVID-19 pandemic
Trump had declined to wear a mask at news conferences, coronavirus task force updates, rallies and other public events prior to Saturday's visit at a hospital.
coronavirus
Serbia police detain 71 people after 4th night of coronavirus protests
The protests first started when populist President Aleksandar Vucic announced a strict curfew for this weekend to curb a surge in new COVID-19 cases.
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