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Suborbital space tourism finally arrives | FCC prepares to run public C-band auction | The big four in the U.S. launch industry — United Launch Alliance, SpaceX, Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman — hope to be one of two providers that will receive five-year contracts later this year to launch national security payloads starting in 2022. | China’s launch rate stays high | The International Space Station is the largest ever crewed object in space.

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Group buys Alabama abortion clinic to keep...
May 16, 2020
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Conservative lawmakers in Alabama last year tried to enact the nation’s most stringent abortion ban, but the attempt to outlaw the procedure may have had one ironic twist. An Alabama-based abortion rights group used a flood of donations that poured in from across the country after the ban to purchase the state’s busiest abortion clinic to ensure it stays open. Yellowhammer Fund — a group founded to help low-income women access abortion — announced the...

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Most US states fall short of recommended...
May 16, 2020
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WASHINGTON (AP) — As businesses reopened Friday in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns and avoid another deadly wave of outbreaks, according to an Associated Press analysis. Rapid, widespread testing is considered essential to tracking and containing the coronavirus. But 41 of the nation’s 50 states fail to test widely enough to drive their infections below a...

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Star-studded online party benefits charity that helps...
May 16, 2020
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Young people participate in a training class before the pandemic at the CHGW Community Services Center in D.C. (Courtesy CHGW) A star-packed coronavirus concert Monday night, featuring music and celebrities, will raise money and awareness for an international organization that has helped D.C.-area youth for 25 years. Covenant House works in six countries to give housing, food and health care to children and youth facing homelessness in 31 cities now stressed by the pandemic. “This virus raged into our...

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The Latest: Mexico reports largest 1-day rise...
May 15, 2020
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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — Mexico reports 2,409 new coronavirus cases, largest 1-day rise. — Colombia steps up measures to halt infections near Brazil border. — South Korea announces 27 additional cases. — China hits 1-month mark since last reported virus death. —...

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What DC-area photographers who usually cover concerts,...
May 15, 2020
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Want to take a trip without leaving the house? Some D.C.-based photographers are doing the legwork for you. “We love our photography community and we’re just trying to find ways to share what they’re working on,” said Svetlana Legetic, the founder of BYT Media and the website brightestyoungthings.com. The D.C.-based website that works nationally is showcasing a COVID-19 photo essay page featuring artists who have chosen themes to match the times we’re living in. “The first couple results —...

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Hong Kong shop offers ‘tear gas’ flavor...
May 15, 2020
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HONG KONG (AP) — Tear gas is among the new flavors at a Hong Kong ice cream shop. The main ingredient is black peppercorns, a reminder of the pungent, peppery rounds fired by police on the streets of the semi-autonomous Chinese city during months of demonstrations last year. “It tastes like tear gas. It feels difficult to breathe at first, and it’s really pungent and irritating. It makes me want to drink a lot of water immediately,” said customer...

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Several counties delay easing bans, as Md....
May 15, 2020
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The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is seen in 2015. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher) More from: Prince George’s County | Montgomery County | Calvert County | Charles County | Anne Arundel County With Maryland slated to move into Phase One of its coronavirus recovery plan Friday, several counties are delaying lifting the restrictions or adding modifications to their own reopenings. Gov. Larry Hogan said county leaders who do not feel comfortable entering the first stage of the “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery” will be able to delay...

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Coronavirus resources: Get and give help in...
May 14, 2020
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Coronavirus has hit the D.C. region hard. Cases and deaths continue to rise. But there are plenty of ways to help your regional neighbors. See how to lend a hand, and get assistance, below. Quick links: D.C. | Maryland | Virginia | Diaper bank | Helping animals | Coronavirus calculators More Coronavirus News Sign up for news alerts from WTOP Where to get tested for COVID-19 in the DC region Coronavirus test results in D.C., Maryland and Virginia Coronavirus FAQ:...

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The Latest: St. Paul Saints to hold...
May 13, 2020
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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The St. Paul Saints will hold a virtual home opener next week, with the independent minor league baseball club unable to start their defense of the American Association championship due to the virus-related restrictions in place. The Saints have dubbed the event “Nopening Day,” which will begin on Tuesday night at CHS Field with curbside pickup of free T-shirts for fans and end with...

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The Latest: No quarantine for tourists upon...
May 11, 2020
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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — Foreign tourists won’t have to quarantine once they’re allowed back to Italy. — Cape Town becomes South Africa’s virus hotspot. — Czech Republic to relax rules on wearing masks in public. — Switzerland begins gradual reopening. ___ ROME...

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Review: Netflix’s ‘Have a Good Trip’ is...
May 11, 2020
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We can’t take trips these days for obvious reasons. But Netflix is offering a trip into the mind with a gentle new documentary about the world of hallucinogens. Donick Cary’s “Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics” uses celebrities recounting their trips on LSD or mushroom to counteract built-up fears about psychotropic drugs — even offering tips about how to use them better — all against the backdrop of trippy ’60s-style cartoons with rainbows and unwinding tongues. This is...

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The Latest: Mnuchin: Jobless numbers going...
May 10, 2020
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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — Mnuchin says U.S. jobless numbers probably going to get worse. — Presidential adviser says it’s “scary to go to work” in White House after two staffers test positive. — Germany to allow cross-border entry so children can visit...

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The Latest: South Korea prez says surge...
May 10, 2020
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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — South Korea president says citizens shouldn’t panic over rise in new virus cases. — 3 members of White House coronavirus task force place themselves in quarantine. — Obama criticizes Trump on handling of coronavirus. ___ SEOUL, South Korea...

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Asia Today: South Korea, China report rise...
May 10, 2020
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Sunday reported 34 additional cases of the coronavirus amid a spate of infections linked to clubgoers, as President Moon Jae-in urged calm saying “there’s no reason to stand still out of fear.” Figures released by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took national totals to 10,874 with 256 deaths. The agency said 9,610 have recovered and 10,128 others were being tested for the virus. The agency said 26 of...

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3 members of White House virus task...
May 10, 2020
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a leading member of the task force, has become nationally known for his simple and direct explanations to the...

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