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ESPN to show film about Game 6 of 1998 NBA Finals

ESPN to show film about Game 6 of 1998 NBA Finals

CHICAGO (AP)-The final episodes of “The Last Dance” have aired, yet ESPN has one more program to show about the Chicago Bulls’ sixth championship. ESPN will show “Game 6: The Movie” on Wednesday night at 9 p.m. EDT, following a rebroadcast of episodes nine and 10 of “The Last Dance.” […]

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Football still a possibility at big 3 Cal State schools

Football still a possibility at big 3 Cal State schools

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The California State University system’s plan for a mostly virtual fall semester due to the coronavirus pandemic doesn’t necessarily close the door on football at its three schools that play in the far-flung Mountain West Conference. San Diego State is looking at having football players return […]

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Nevada tribes wary of spread of coronavirus on reservations

Nevada tribes wary of spread of coronavirus on reservations

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Since the coronavirus prompted widespread casino and business closures in Nevada in March, the Moapa Band of Paiutes has prioritized protecting tribe members, particularly elders. For residents of the Moapa River Indian Reservation northeast of Las Vegas, elderly members who are at higher risk of complications […]

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Tourists enter reopened Grand Canyon despite virus concerns

Tourists enter reopened Grand Canyon despite virus concerns

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Tourists appeared ready to roam Grand Canyon National Park again after it partially reopened Friday, despite objections from Navajo officials and others that it could hurt efforts to control the coronavirus. By 7:30 a.m., more than two dozen people were enjoying viewpoints along […]

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Nevada highway damaged by largest area quake in 65 years

Nevada highway damaged by largest area quake in 65 years

LAS VEGAS (AP) — 3:34 pm PDT U.S. 95 was reopened this afternoon. 10:00 am PDT The cracked main highway between Las Vegas and Reno reopened Friday, 10 hours after a predawn magnitude 6.5 earthquake that a researcher called the largest to strike the remote area of western Nevada in […]

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US begins ‘warp speed’ vaccine push as studies ramp up

US begins ‘warp speed’ vaccine push as studies ramp up

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump vowed to use “every plane, truck and soldier” to distribute COVID-19 vaccines he hopes will be ready by year’s end — even as the country’s top scientists gear up for a master experiment to rapidly tell if any really work. Trump on Friday declared […]

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Utah mayor approves concert despite coronavirus restrictions

Utah mayor approves concert despite coronavirus restrictions

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Republican Utah mayor will allow a country music concert protest event later this month, defying newly loosened health rules aimed at slowing the coronavirus pandemic. Kaysville Mayor Katie Witt acknowledged Thursday the May 30 event would violate current state directives but told the Salt Lake […]

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Navajo Nation residents to be under strictest lockdown yet

Navajo Nation residents to be under strictest lockdown yet

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Residents of the Navajo Nation will be under the strictest weekend lockdown yet, with grocery stores and gas stations closed, and even essential workers ordered to stay home. Navajo President Jonathan Nez made the announcement after a spike in deaths that he attributed to shifting traffic […]

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The Shots: Ehlo, Russell playing a role in ‘The Last Dance’

The Shots: Ehlo, Russell playing a role in ‘The Last Dance’

CHICAGO (AP)-Craig Ehlo still believes he played great defense. Bryon Russell has long insisted that he got shoved. Doesn’t matter if they’re right or not. They each shared an ultimate moment with Michael Jordan, and Jordan came out on top each time. They’ll be on highlight reels forever and “The […]

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Dems push $3T coronavirus relief bill toward House OK

Dems push $3T coronavirus relief bill toward House OK

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed Congress’ biggest coronavirus relief bill yet toward expected House passage Friday, a $3 trillion behemoth they said a beleaguered country badly needs but Republicans called a bloated election-year wish list. Democratic leaders were pressing ahead despite grumbling from party moderates leery of the measure’s massive price tag and liberals […]

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