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Covid-19 cases top 40 million; U.S., India lead world count LONDON -- The number of confirmed covid-19 cases across the planet has surpassed 40 million, but experts say that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes t... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - October 20, 2020

Covid relief deal looking distant as Pelosi's deadline nears WASHINGTON -- House Democrats and the Trump administration remained far apart in economic relief negotiations Monday, and a resolution looked unlikely ahead of ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - October 20, 2020

Judge restores Wisconsin's capacity-limit order MADISON, Wis. -- A Wisconsin judge Monday reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers' administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaura... by SCOTT BAUER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - October 20, 2020

In the news m Meredith Dowty, 59, of Wichita, Kan., a retired firefighter accused of sending a graphic, specific threat to kidnap and kill Mayor Brandon Whipple over the ci... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - October 20, 2020

In worker poll, 25% mull quitting The coronavirus pandemic has put millions of Americans out of work. But many of those still working say they are fearful, distressed and stretched thin. by ALEXANDRA OLSON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - October 20, 2020

Stocks slump as hopes for virus relief package fade Stocks gave up some of their recent gains Monday as hopes faded on Wall Street that Washington will come through with aid for the economy before Election Day. ... by KEN SWEET, DAMIAN J. TROISE AND ALEX VEIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - October 20, 2020

1-day screening for flights hits 1 million passengers SILVER SPRING, Md. -- The number of passengers screened in a single day for flights in the U.S. topped 1 million for the first time since covid-19 infections be... by The Associated Press - October 20, 2020

Hospitalizations due to virus rise by 41; covid cases grow by 531 Hospitalizations due to covid-19 rose by 41 in Arkansas on Monday, while the state reported 531 new coronavirus cases. by John Moritz - October 19, 2020

Covid delay: New coronavirus relief may slip past election WASHINGTON — Congress is quickly moving past the point at which it can deliver more coronavirus relief before the election, with differences between House Speak... by The Associated Press - October 19, 2020

World struggles as confirmed covid-19 cases pass 40 million LONDON — The number of confirmed covid-19 cases across the planet has surpassed 40 million, but experts say that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to... by The Associated Press - October 19, 2020

State's new cases slip to 644 Arkansas' count of active covid-19 cases rose to approach 9,000 on Sunday, setting a record for the fifth day in a row, as the state reported 644 new virus case... by Joseph Flaherty - October 19, 2020

State voters urged to stay safe at the polls The Arkansas Department of Health urges voters to wear masks, practice social distancing and follow other public health protocols -- while offering assurances t... by John Moritz - October 19, 2020

Don't give in to virus 'fatigue,' official urges WASHINGTON -- Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Sunday urged Americans to stick with covid-19 safeguards, including mask-wearing, as public weari... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - October 19, 2020

Tuesday is deadline for relief deal, Pelosi says WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi set a Tuesday deadline for more progress with the White House on a fiscal stimulus deal before the Nov. 3 election, whi... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - October 19, 2020

Defiance marks Israel's new lockdown JERUSALEM -- As one of the few countries to return to a complete lockdown amid resurgent coronavirus infections, Israel is learning that freezing a nation in pl... October 19, 2020

Russia resists 2nd business shutdown MOSCOW -- The outbreak in Russia this month is breaking the records set in the spring, when a lockdown to slow the spread of the virus was put in place. by DARIA LITVINOVA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - October 19, 2020

State's active covid cases set record for 5th consecutive day; death toll tops 1,700 Gov. Asa Hutchinson noted Sunday that the rate of growth in covid-19 cases had declined each day since Thursday's record 1,278 new cases, falling almost by half... by Joseph Flaherty - October 18, 2020

LIVES REMEMBERED: 'Hardest thing' for mom was last talk A 73-year-old Little Rock woman who enjoyed volunteer work, travel and exercise. by Eric Besson, Lisa Hammersly, Ginny Monk - October 18, 2020

Coronavirus surges in rural areas Rural Jerauld County in South Dakota didn't see a single case of the coronavirus for more than two months stretching from June to August. But over the past two ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - October 18, 2020

883 new virus cases halt state's grim run Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Saturday by 883, breaking a three-day run of increases of more than 1,000 new cases a day. by Andy Davis - October 18, 2020