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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, left, talks with a student as teacher Alyson Lykken, center, looks on, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, during a visit to a low-incidence disability classroom at Elk Ridge Elementary School in Buckley, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
AP News
February 03, 2021 - 10:50 am

Pressure Builds on Schools To Reopen During Pandemic

Pressure is building on school systems around the U.S. to reopen classrooms to students who have been learning online for nearly a year.
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In this Jan. 15, 2021, file photo, a nursing home resident receives the COVID-19 vaccine by a CVS Pharmacist at Harlem Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, a nursing home facility in Harlem neighborhood of New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
AP News
January 20, 2021 - 12:57 pm

As Virus Surges, States Reporting Shortages of Vaccine

As virus surges, states reporting shortages of vaccine
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President Donald Trump speaks during an "Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Summit" on the White House complex, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP News
December 08, 2020 - 4:22 pm

Trump Hails Vaccine 'Miracle,'

Trump hails vaccine 'miracle,' with millions of doses soon
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FILE - In this June 26, 2020, file photo, volunteers Juanita MacKenzie, front, and Dave Stutman carry boxes of food to a waiting car at a large mobile pantry set up by the Food Bank of the Rockies. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
WRVA News
December 03, 2020 - 1:02 pm

US Jobless Claims Remain High

By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Witer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak...
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Holiday travelers check in at kiosks near an airline counter at Orlando International Airport Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
(AP Photo/John Raoux)
AP News
November 25, 2020 - 2:02 pm

Millions in the US Travel for Thanksgiving

illions of Americans took to the skies and the highways for Thanksgiving.
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A sales associate helps customers as they consider the purchase of a big-screen television at a Costco warehouse on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
AP News
November 25, 2020 - 1:28 pm

Consumer Spending up a Slight 0.5%

U.S. consumers increased their spending by a sluggish 0.5% last month.
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A woman with an umbrella passes the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
AP News
November 12, 2020 - 4:38 pm

Stocks Pull Further Below Record Highs

Stocks pull further below record highs as infections spread
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A sign is seen outside of IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Security) WorkNet center in Arlington Heights, Ill., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. Illinois reports biggest spike in unemployment claims of all states. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP News
November 12, 2020 - 10:36 am

709,000 Seek US Jobless Aid

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000.
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Medical personnel don PPE while attending to a patient (not infected with COVID-19) at Bellevue Hospital in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
AP News
October 30, 2020 - 4:47 pm

State Leaders Facing Second Wave Resist Steps to Curb Virus

State Leaders Facing Second Wave Resist Steps to Curb Virus
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Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., left, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP News
September 10, 2020 - 5:06 pm

Virus Bill Blocked in Senate

Virus bill blocked in Senate as prospects dim for new relief
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