Arnold Schwarzenegger shares details of emergency heart surgery; Elvis Presley’s Graceland set to reopen this week in Memphis; Rosanne Cash wins prestigious MacDowell arts medal. (May 18)
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Phone chats combat senior isolation in Texas city
A Texas city is reaching out to older adults with an offer of small talk to help them fight the loneliness felt by people shut in during the coronavirus pandemic. (May 18)
Only on AP: Ukraine doctors struggle with virus
Doctors in Ukraine are struggling with broken or substandard equipment, a lack of drugs, low wages, all as they battle the coronavirus pandemic. (May 18)
Today in History for May 18th
Highlights of this day in history: Mt. St. Helens erupts in Washington State; The U.S. Supreme Court upholds racial segregation; Pope John Paul II born in Poland; Movie director Frank Capra born; ‘Les Miserables’ ends its Broadway run. (May 18)
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Here are the top stories for Sunday, May 17th: Netanyahu swears in new government; Bill De Blasio explains decision to close NY area beaches; Albanian police clash with opposition supporters; Health care workers take Zumba class in Nairobi. (May 17)
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Trudeau: Canada to begin first vaccine trials
Trudeau: Canada to begin first vaccine trials
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Here are the top stories for Saturday, May 16th: House Dems pass new $3T virus relief bill; Trump fires watchdog critical of alleged bias; Italy seeks to boost tourism by opening borders June 3; Israeli beachgoers enjoy sweltering day by the sea.
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Cuomo: Race tracks in NY can reopen with no fans
In another step toward reopening its economy going into the summer, New York will allow horse racing tracks and Watkins Glen International car track to reopen with the coronavirus outbreak easing, Gov. Andrew Coumo said on Saturday. (May 16).
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Cuomo: half of NY regions begin reopening
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday that half of New York’s regions have began reopening as lockdown restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus are eased. (May 16)
Venetians slowly reclaim city as lockdown eases
Venetians retaking their city, both from the coronavirus and from tourists that have famously overrun it, are now being offered a unique opportunity to test the resilience of one of the world’s most fragile cities. (May 16)
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