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Why Some States Are Resisting Social Distancing Measures

Alabama hospitals were more than 630 confirmed Covid-19 cases in the state, more than 100 of whom were hospitalized, and dozens of patients on ventilators. Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. Her own lieutenant governor disagreed. The day before, Will Ainsworth “One thing that this outbreak reminds us of is that infectious diseases observe no borders—and that's true if they’re international borders, state borders, or county lines for that matter,” said Ben Lopman, a professor of epidemiology and environmental health at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health. “At…

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Trump fires Michael Atkinson, intelligence IG who told Congress about Ukraine phone call: report

Michael Atkinson, the inspector general of the intelligence community, leaves the Capitol after closed doors interview about the whistleblower complaint that exposed a July phone call the president had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which Trump pressed for an investigation of Democratic political rival Joe Biden and his family, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (Associated Press) “It is extremely important that we promote the economy, efficiency, and the effectiveness of Federal programs and activities. The Inspectors General have a critical role in the achievement of…

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A gender reveal party ignited a 10-acre brush fire in Florida, fire officials say

(CNN)A gender reveal party in Florida went wrong and sparked a 10-acre fire, CNN affiliate WESH reported. “Something as seemingly innocent as a gender reveal can turn into a large-scale disaster where homes are threatened,” he added. The blaze was “fast moving in heavy fuel”and ended up burning 10 acres before it was completely contained within hours, county fire officials and the Florida Forest Service said. No homes were damaged, the Brevard County Fire Rescue said. The county had been under a burn ban, including outdoor activities such as campfires,…

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