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Small events honor nation's military dead; safety measures scale back tributes on Memorial Day Americans on Monday marked a Memorial Day like no other as the coronavirus pandemic upended traditional commemorations and forced communities to honor the natio... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 26, 2020

Millions of swabs pledged by U.S.; in report, testing left to the states WASHINGTON -- In a report to Congress, the Trump administration is pledging to buy 100 million swabs by the year's end and distribute them to states to help exp... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 26, 2020

In the news Thomas Tobin, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, R.I., teased former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, saying in a tweet that if Brad... May 26, 2020

Names and faces A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down states' anti-sodomy laws will not spare R&B star R. Kelly from charges that he knowingly infected a 19-year-old fan... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 26, 2020

The Nation in Brief Virgin Orbit's first launch attempt fails May 26, 2020

Trump threatens convention move President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to yank the Republican National Convention from Charlotte, N.C., where it is scheduled to be held in August, accusin... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 26, 2020

Scramble is on to halt dumping, feed hungry OMAHA, Neb. -- Even as food banks have struggled to meet soaring demand from people suddenly out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, farmers have had t... by JOSH FUNK The Associated Press - May 26, 2020

Judge rules against Florida voting law MIAMI -- A Florida law requiring people with serious criminal convictions to pay court fines and fees before they can register to vote is unconstitutional, a fe... by Patricia Mazzei The New York Times - May 26, 2020

Don't wait, voters urged in Georgia; governor sued over mail-in vote ATLANTA -- Georgia's chief election official is urging residents to complete and send in their absentee ballots now instead of waiting. Secretary of State Brad... by The Associated Press - May 26, 2020

Tourists pack bars, clubs at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks Vacationers flocked to the Lake of the Ozarks over the holiday weekend, flouting social distancing guidelines as they packed into yacht clubs, outdoor bars and ... by Derek Hawkins The Washington Post - May 25, 2020

Beach crowds prompt fears of virus surge ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer in the United States meant big crowds at beaches and warnings from author... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 25, 2020

Hong Kong police break up protest HONG KONG -- Hong Kong police fired tear gas and a water cannon at protesters in a popular shopping district Sunday, as thousands took to the streets to march a... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 25, 2020

The Nation in Brief Virginia governor visits beach maskless May 25, 2020

Pandemic sets Memorial Day tone ATLANTA -- One was a 94-year-old veteran of World War II who was the first of his 11 brothers to enlist in the military. One was a Vietnam veteran who lost his ... by R.J. RICO The Associated Press - May 25, 2020

N. Korea's Kim leads military meeting SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a key military meeting to discuss bolstering the country's nuclear arsenal and putting its armed ... by HYUNG-JIN KIM The Associated Press - May 25, 2020

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