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Coronavirus
July 4 weekend sparks virus cases, ventilator shortage in Missouri
(AP) — The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients jumped by nearly 27% over the Fourth of July weekend in a…
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Biden celebrates Fourth, touts ongoing fight for freedom from virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Calling a vaccination “the most patriotic thing you can do,” President Joe Biden mixed the nation’s birthday…
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Capitol, symbol of democracy, off-limits on Independence Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — As it has been for nearly 16 months, longer than any time in the nation’s history, the…
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Coronavirus
Governor urges vaccinations as COVID-19 cases spike, July 4 nears
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Gov. Mike Parsons wants to increase Missouri’s lagging vaccination rate for COVID-19, as the state deals…
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Missouri officials urge vaccinations before Fourth of July
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to spike in southwestern Missouri, and residents there are being urged to get vaccinated before…
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Fireworks planned, but Fair St. Louis won’t return until ’22
ST. LOUIS (AP) — After a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, fireworks will return to the St. Louis…
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Coronavirus
For nation’s birthday, Trump slams his enemies within
WASHINGTON (AP) — On a day meant for unity and celebration, President Donald Trump vowed to “safeguard our values” from…
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Coronavirus
As U.S. scales back for July 4, Trump plans to go big
WASHINGTON (AP) — As coronavirus cases spike, public health officials are pleading with Americans to avoid large crowds and hold…
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Coronavirus
July Fourth weekend will test Americans’ discipline
The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays canceled, beaches and bars closed,…
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