The Latest: Tennessee governor won't commit to using vaccine

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is declining to say whether he would be vaccinated against the coronavirus when a vaccine becomes available.

The Latest: S Korea restrictions keep new cases under 200

SEOUL, South Korea —- The number of new confirmed coronavirus cases in South Korea has stayed below 200 for the second consecutive day amid toughened social distancing rules.

The Latest: Swimming pools and gyms reopen in England

LONDON — Swimming pools and gyms in England are reopening for the first time since the U.K. went into lockdown as public health officials extol the benefits of exercise in fighting COVID-19.

The Latest: Fauci says Moderna vaccine news 'impressive'

WASHINGTON — The United States' top infectious disease expert says news from Moderna that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective “is really quite impressive.”

The Latest: US deaths mount, virus takes toll on minorities

NEW YORK — As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.

The Latest: Algeria to start producing Russian vaccine

ALGIERS, Algeria — President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says Algeria will start producing Russia's Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine in six or seven months.

The Latest: Britain hits another record daily virus deaths

LONDON — For the second day running, Britain had another record increase in coronavirus-related deaths.

The Latest: WHO official says malaria drug won't stop deaths

LONDON — The World Health Organization’s top scientist says it’s now been definitively proven that the cheap malaria drug hydroxychloroquine — the drug favoured by President Donald Trump — doesn’t work in stopping deaths among people hospitalized with the new coronavirus.

Republican rout caps decade-long Montana political shift

BILLINGS (AP) — Democrats stood firmly atop Montana's political scene just a short decade ago with control of the governor's mansion, both U.S. Senate seats, state attorney general's office and every other statewide post but one.

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New Cuban tourism system to isolate visitors from population

HAVANA (AP) — With the coronavirus waning in Cuba, the government plans to restart its tourism industry by sending visitors to five narrow islands that will offer all-inclusive vacations and keep foreigners isolated from the rest of the nation.

New Cuban tourism system to isolate visitors from population

HAVANA (AP) — With the coronavirus waning in Cuba, the government plans to restart its tourism industry by sending visitors to five narrow islands that will offer all-inclusive vacations and keep foreigners isolated from the rest of the nation.

New Cuban tourism system to isolate visitors from population

HAVANA (AP) — With the coronavirus waning in Cuba, the government plans to restart its tourism industry by sending visitors to five narrow islands that will offer all-inclusive vacations and keep foreigners isolated from the rest of the nation.

New Cuban tourism system to isolate visitors from population

HAVANA (AP) — With the coronavirus waning in Cuba, the government plans to restart its tourism industry by sending visitors to five narrow islands that will offer all-inclusive vacations and keep foreigners isolated from the rest of the nation.

Otter: Tech can transform N. Idaho

COEUR d'ALENE — Idaho Gov. Butch Otter delivered a teaser to local business leaders on Wednesday.

Fulcher: Health care, immigration dominating time in DC

COEUR d'ALENE — The difference Girl Scouts make in their North Idaho communities hasn't gone unnoticed by Rep. Russ Fulcher.

Gianforte visits Whitefish to press for less regulation

Halfway through a 61-town, three-week campaign tour, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte stopped at the Great Northern Brewing Co. in Whitefish Saturday morning to ask local residents what state regulations they would like to see on the chopping block.

Small-business director teaches entrepreneurship skills in Asia

John and Jerri Balsam went to Southeast Asia in December with a mission to educate as many people as possible on how to successfully start, operate and sustain a business.

Neighborhood of the week: Goodwater Loop at The Landings

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Economy headed down again?

Americans buying new homes at weakest pace in half a century

WASHINGTON (AP) - It's starting to feel like another recession.