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State's virus case count rises by 871 Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose by 871 on Friday, the third-straight day of increases of more than 800 cases. by Andy Davis - September 18, 2020

CDC drops controversial testing advice that caused backlash NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Friday dropped a controversial piece of coronavirus guidance and said anyone who has been in close contact with an infected ... by The Associated Press - September 18, 2020

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18: Five things to know about covid-19 in Arkansas Here are this week’s five important things to know about the coronavirus. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - September 18, 2020

VIERNES, 18 de SEPTIEMBRE: Cinco hechos importantes sobre la covid-19 en Arkansas Aquí están las cinco cosas más importantes de la semana, que debe conocer acerca del coronavirus. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - September 18, 2020

Push is underway to test covid-19 vaccines in diverse groups TAKOMA PARK, Md. — In front of baskets of tomatoes and peppers, near a sizzling burrito grill, the "promotoras" stop masked shoppers at a busy Latino farmers ma... by The Associated Press - September 18, 2020

State notches 992 increase in virus cases Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Thursday by 992 -- the largest one-day increase in almost a week. by Andy Davis, Cynthia Howell, Emily Walkenhorst - September 18, 2020

University locales where virus cases surge, data shows Among the 50 U.S. counties with the highest concentrations of college students and overall populations of at least 50,000, 20 have consistently reported higher ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - September 18, 2020

Little Rock Southwest cancels two games in 7A-Central Conference due to covid-19 The Little Rock Southwest football team has canceled its Sept. 25 7A-Central Conference opener against Conway, and its Oct. 2 game at Cabot, because of covid-19... by Jeremy Muck - September 17, 2020

State case count up by 992 Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Thursday by 992 — the largest one-day increase in almost a week. by Andy Davis - September 17, 2020

States get CDC plan for rollout of vaccine The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday sent all 50 states a "playbook" for distribution of a vaccine to all Americans free of cost when one... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - September 17, 2020

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Stimulus measure lingers in talk stage; Trump tells GOP to back higher tab Some House Democrats are keeping pressure on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to present a new coronavirus relief bill for a vote next week. by ERIK WASSON BLOOMBERG NEWS - September 18, 2020

Georgia college now backs early vote site The University of Georgia has reversed itself and now says it wants to host an early voting precinct on campus after receiving widespread pushback. by The Associated Press - September 18, 2020

Day's cases top 2,000 amid Czechs' 2nd virus wave It's been 11 weeks since thousands of citizens of the Czech capital, Prague, sat together at a 1,640-foot-long table on the medieval Charles Bridge to say goodb... by KAREL JANICEK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 18, 2020

Coronavirus testing for kids comes with problems As preschools, elementary schools and day care centers welcome returning children across the country this fall, researchers are hoping to learn more about the t... by MERYL KORNFIELD THE WASHINGTON POST - September 18, 2020

Capitol complex to get virus-related updates A legislative panel on Thursday authorized the Bureau of Legislative Research to spend more than $170,000 to make a conference room on the fourth floor of the M... by Michael R. Wickline - September 18, 2020

Week's jobless filings at 860,000 The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high number of people that illustrates the broad economic d... by PAUL WISEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 18, 2020

Building of homes declines by 5.1% U.S. home starts fell more than forecast last month, reflecting less construction of apartments and a decline in the tropical storm-hit South, representing a pa... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - September 18, 2020

Investors watching pricey-stock trend Most everyone along Wall Street agrees that stocks are expensive after their amazing return to record heights despite the still-raging pandemic. by STAN CHOE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 18, 2020

Technology slump again adds to losses for stocks Another slide in technology companies helped pull stocks lower Thursday on Wall Street, extending losses from the day before. by STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE AND ALEX VEIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 18, 2020

DeWitt calls off 2 games, including 4A-8 opener DeWitt is calling off two home football games, including Friday night's game against Stuttgart and its 4A-8 Conference opener against Hamburg on Sept. 25, becau... by Jeremy Muck - September 17, 2020

Covid-19 danger continues to drive joblessness in U.S. WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high number of people that illustrates the bro... by The Associated Press - September 17, 2020

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