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Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect

Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect

PHOENIX — Pastor Antonio Velasquez says that before the Trump administration announced a crackdown on immigrants using government social services, people lined up before sunrise outside a state office in a largely Latino Phoenix neighbourhood to sign
White House unveils $2.5B emergency coronavirus plan

White House unveils $2.5B emergency coronavirus plan

WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday sent lawmakers an urgent $2.5 billion plan to address the deadly coronavirus outbreak, whose rapid spread and threat to the global economy rocked financial markets.
Forest fire near I-80, Appalachian Trail mostly contained

Forest fire near I-80, Appalachian Trail mostly contained

HARDWICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A forest fire burning through a popular hiking area that is crossed by the Appalachian Trail and a major interstate highway was about 80% contained by Monday afternoon, New Jersey fire officials said.
UN envoy urges Somalia's leaders to work together

UN envoy urges Somalia's leaders to work together

CAMEROON, Cameroon — The U.N.
Steve Ross, founder of New England Holocaust Memorial, dies

Steve Ross, founder of New England Holocaust Memorial, dies

Steve Ross, a Holocaust survivor who founded the New England Holocaust Memorial and spent decades searching for a soldier who helped him at a concentration camp in 1945, died Monday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said in a tweet.
In SC, Buttigieg faces black voters wary of a gay candidate

In SC, Buttigieg faces black voters wary of a gay candidate

CONWAY, S.C. — South Carolina state Sen. Gerald Malloy is fine with a gay presidential candidate like Pete Buttigieg. His older male relatives are not — and that may be the defining challenge of Buttigieg's campaign.
Worried Democrats rush to slow front-runner Sanders

Worried Democrats rush to slow front-runner Sanders

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Worried Democrats on Monday intensified their assault against the party's presidential front-runner, Bernie Sanders, as the Vermont senator marched toward South Carolina's weekend primary eyeing a knockout blow.
'A new day': Harvey Weinstein convicted, led away in cuffs

'A new day': Harvey Weinstein convicted, led away in cuffs

NEW YORK — Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault against two women and led off to prison in handcuffs Monday in what his foes hailed as a landmark moment for the legal system and a long-overdue reckoning
Michael Jordan's poignant Kobe tribute: 'A piece of me died'

Michael Jordan's poignant Kobe tribute: 'A piece of me died'

LOS ANGELES — Michael Jordan says he didn't see Kobe Bryant as his rival for the mythical honour of being recognized as the best basketball player ever.
Costs, delays scuttle 124-mile Constitution Pipeline project

Costs, delays scuttle 124-mile Constitution Pipeline project

ALBANY, N.Y.