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State’s coronavirus cases top 7,000; death toll rises by one The total number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas, including the 5,166 people who have recovered from the virus, reached 7,013 on Saturday, according to informa... by Dale Ellis - May 30, 2020

Arkansas virus case count rises by 239 Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose by more than 200 on Friday for the second straight day and the number of patients hospitalized with the virus reached ... by Andy Davis - May 30, 2020

Four more Northwest Arkansas residents die from covid-19 An additional four people in Northwest Arkansas have died of covid-19 in the past two days, according to the Benton County coroner. by NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE - May 30, 2020

U.S. exits WHO as Trump halts major funding President Donald Trump announced Friday that he would withdraw funding from the World Health Organization, end Hong Kong's special trade status and suspend visa... by BEN FOX The Associated Press - May 30, 2020

Northwest Arkansas facilities test for covid-19 About 1,200 people in Washington County and 2,500 people in Benton County were tested for covid-19 within the past week, according to the Arkansas Department of... by Alex Golden - May 30, 2020

State parks will allow tent camping, reopen restrooms on Monday Tent camping can resume Monday in Arkansas state parks, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Friday. by Nyssa Kruse - May 29, 2020

VIERNES, 29 de MAYO: Cinco hechos importantes sobre la covid-19 en Arkansas Cinco hechos importantes sobre la coronavirus en Arkansas esta semana. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - May 29, 2020

Bõlaide, May 29: Lalem men ko kwoj aikuj jelã kõn covid-19 ilo Arkansas Errein ej men ko ļalem ilo week in im raurok nan kajojo Ri- Arkanja bwe jen jeļā kin coronavirus. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - May 29, 2020

FRIDAY, MAY 29: Five things to know about covid-19 in Arkansas Here are this week’s five important things for Arkansans to know about the coronavirus. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - May 29, 2020

State virus cases rise by 261; deaths up by 5 The upward trend in new coronavirus cases in Arkansas resumed Thursday as the state's count rose by 261, the largest one-day increase so far aside from spikes t... by Andy Davis, Alex Golden - May 29, 2020

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Justices reject church's challenge to restrictions The Supreme Court late Friday rejected a California church's challenge of the state's new pandemic-related rules on worship services, with Chief Justice John R... by Robert Barnes The Washington Post - May 31, 2020

NYC businesses bend rules to open On the sidewalks throughout New York City, restaurants and bars that have only been allowed to offer takeout orders since March have been bending the rules by ... by TOM HAYS The Associated Press - May 31, 2020

U.S. pushes to get borderland The federal government is accelerating efforts to seize private property for President Donald Trump's border wall, taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic ... by Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times - May 31, 2020

Coronavirus one threat among many for some As the coronavirus pandemic stalks the globe, some nations, particularly in the developing world, find themselves under extraordinary strain as they simultaneou... by Kirk Semple The New York Times - May 31, 2020

Returning Filipinos left stranded Tens of thousands of workers have returned by plane and ships as the pandemic, lockdowns and economic downturns decimated jobs worldwide in a major blow to the ... by JIM GOMEZ The Associated Press - May 31, 2020

Pollution declines in seas off Italy during lockdown Pollution from human and agriculture waste spilling into the seas off Rome has decreased 30% during Italy's coronavirus lockdown, preliminary results from a nat... by PAOLO SANTALUCIA The Associated Press - May 31, 2020

UAPB taking applications for relief funds University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students who would like to be considered for federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act emergency relief fu... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - May 31, 2020

Washington news in brief Cotton wants cut in China students by Frank E. Lockwood - May 31, 2020

Virus outbreak brings sadness, worry, joy These are children of the pandemic. by MARTHA IRVINE The Associated Press - May 31, 2020

The world in brief Afghan blast kills 2 TV news employees by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 31, 2020

The nation in brief U.S.: Guard killed at protest terrorism by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 31, 2020

Door-openers mint’s new offering A Springdale company known for making metal coins tied to famous fantasy franchises has made a slight pivot in the face of the coronavirus outbreak by now produ... by John Magsam - May 31, 2020

Fed's recovery concern shifts to small firms The Federal Reserve's next front in the battle to support the U.S. economy is to prevent millions of American small businesses from becoming the Achilles' heel ... by Craig Torres Bloomberg News - May 31, 2020

In pandemic, sporting goods business hit-and-miss Brian Morris faced a difficult scenario when the coronavirus pandemic started leading to shutdowns across the nation. by The Associated Press - May 31, 2020

State sees opening of 2 Slim Chickens Fast-casual chain Slim Chickens has opened two new restaurants in the state in recent weeks, showing that business must go on as Arkansas' economy adjusts to th... by John Magsam - May 31, 2020

Drone drops medical supplies from sky With a loud whir and a whoosh, a fixed-wing drone slingshots out of a medical warehouse, zips through hazy skies at 80 mph, pops open a belly hatch and drops a ... by MARTHA MENDOZA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - May 31, 2020

Arkansas awaits ruling as net metering increased on federal level Net metering reared up on the federal level last week, a reminder that electric utilities and solar users across Arkansas are still waiting on an important ruli... by Andrew Moreau - May 31, 2020

France to ease restrictions this week The French way of life is set to largely resume this week, with most virus-related restrictions easing as the country prepares for the summer holiday season ami... by SYLVIE CORBETT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - May 31, 2020

North Little Rock School Board OKs buying screening devices A group temperature screening device that uses artificial intelligence was one of several orders approved Friday by the North Little Rock School Board as the di... by Stephen Simpson - May 30, 2020

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