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Global stock rally zooms into Day 2 on hopes for virus peak

Stocks are higher in afternoon trading on Wall Street, as markets around the world pile on even more gains following their huge rally a day earlier.

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Cardinal Pell welcomes court’s dismissal of abuse conviction

Cardinal George Pell is welcoming Australia’s highest court clearing him of child sex crimes and says his trial had not been a referendum on the Catholic Church’s handling of the clergy abuse crisis.

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Asian shares rise, echoing Wall St optimism on virus battle

Asian shares are rising, echoing the rally on Wall Street fueled by signs of hope that the coronavirus pandemic could be slowing.

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Beloved Tigers star, Hall of Famer Al Kaline dies at 85

Al Kaline, the Hall of Fame outfielder who played his entire 22-season career for Detroit, has died.

Wisconsin moves forward with election despite virus concerns

Voters in Wisconsin face a choice Tuesday of participating in a presidential primary election or heeding warnings from public health officials to stay away from large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Georgia Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Hill has died

Georgia’s lieutenant governor announced that Republican state Sen. Jack Hill has died.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.

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The Latest: FIFA suggests extending players contracts

FIFA has recommended that all player contracts be extended until the soccer season is able to finish.

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Most coronavirus deaths in Missouri involving older people

Older people have been far more likely to die worldwide from the coronavirus, and statistics from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services show that Missouri is no exception.

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Ripken heads charity campaign, longs for baseball’s return

Cal Ripken Jr. has launched a campaign to help feed children and families across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, coordinating a contribution of $250,000 and opening a social media account for the first time to promote the cause.

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Sheriff’s office torn by school massacre now split by virus

The Florida sheriff’s office ripped apart by the 2018 Parkland high school massacre is now facing an angry, public fracture sparked by the coronavirus death of one of its deputies.

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