Glenn Fine, a career employee, was to chair the board created by Congress to be the nexus of oversight for coronavirus funding.
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New York City’s virus deaths exceed 4,000, far surpassing toll for 9/11
New York state recorded 731 new coronavirus deaths, its biggest one-day jump yet, for a statewide toll of nearly 5,500, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
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Churchill Downs postpones reopening its stables
The spring meet was scheduled to start on April 25, but the stables will remain closed until April 28.
Posted inSports
Olympic qualifying for track and field suspended
No performances between April 5 and Nov. 30 will count toward Olympic qualification.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State to open coronavirus alternative care sites at Cross arenas in Portland, Bangor
Gov. Janet Mills announced that the sites will open next week with at least 100 beds in Portland and 50 beds in Bangor as 2 more deaths were reported in Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Angus King calls for investigation of Navy captain’s removal
Maine politicians spoke out Tuesday against a Navy leader, who resigned at day’s end, for his handling of the removal of a captain who sought to protect the crew of his COVID-19-stricken aircraft carrier.
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Kittery asks state to share addresses of coronavirus patients
The town says first responders need to know when a rescue call requires protection against exposure to COVID-19.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Harry Potter’ creator J.K. Rowling reveals probable coronavirus infection, says she’s recovered
Rowling joins a growing list of celebrity coronavirus cases that includes Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, Idris Elba and Pink.
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Navy leader apologizes for insulting fired carrier captain after leaked virus memo
Thomas Modly issued a written apology Monday hours after President Donald Trump, at a White House news conference, described his comments about Capt. Brett E. Crozier as “rough.”
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Wall Street’s rally fizzles as oil prices suddenly plunge
An early rally faded after the price of U.S. oil flipped from a gain to a steep loss of more than 9%.