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May 10, 2020 5:38 PM

Pence spends weekend at home after exposure to aide with coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating Sunday after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week, but he planned to return to the White House on Monday.

by The Associated Press

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May 10, 2020 8:59 AM

Anti-vaccination activists join stay-at-home order protesters

Protests over stay-at-home orders because of COVID-19 have become more common across the country. In California, a surprising group is behind some of them: those who oppose mandatory vaccinations.

by Katie Orr

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May 9, 2020 8:45 PM

Elon Musk says Tesla is suing California county, moving headquarters out of state

The company's CEO tweeted Saturday that the automaker is seeking legal action against Alameda County. The billionaire executive has been sharply critical of shelter-in-place orders in recent weeks.

by Jason Slotkin

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May 9, 2020 8:28 PM

3 members of White House virus task force in quarantine

Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.

by The Associated Press

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May 9, 2020 4:57 PM

Minnesota House passes bill raising age to buy tobacco to 21

The Minnesota House approved legislation Saturday that raises the age for residents to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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May 9, 2020 7:49 AM

Public health experts say many states are opening too soon to do so safely

By Monday at least 31 states will have partially reopened after seven weeks of restrictions. The moves come as President Trump pushes for the country to get back to work — while many public health experts warn that it's too soon.

by Leila Fadel

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May 8, 2020 4:15 PM

Some blame meatpacking workers, not plants, for virus spread

Some Midwestern politicians have pointed the finger at the workers’ living conditions, suggesting crowded homes bear some blame.

by The Associated Press

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May 8, 2020 3:02 PM

Pence spokesperson Katie Miller tests positive for coronavirus

The case is the second confirmed by the White House this week. President Trump said Miller hasn't come into contact with him but has "spent some time" with the vice president.

by Alana Wise