AP PHOTOS: Virus revives demand for traditional French soap

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Amid the rapid spread of the new coronavirus across Europe, the hallmark Marseille tradition of soap-making is enjoying a renaissance, as the French rediscover an essential local product.

Iran warns it could use 'force' to halt travel amid virus

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian authorities warned Friday they may use “force” to limit travel between cities and announced the new coronavirus has killed 124 people amid 4,747 confirmed cases in the Islamic Republic.

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Fobbs scores 21 to carry Towson past Hofstra 76-65

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Brian Fobbs had 21 points as Towson topped Hofstra 76-65 on Thursday night.

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Jacks host first league match of the season

QUINCY — The Quiny Jacks wrestling team hosted Selah in their first league match of the season where both teams found success on the mat. The Jacks will use this match to kick off their season as the competition begins to ramp up over the next few weeks.

Legals for June, 1 2021

Biden to tackle cybersecurity with tech, finance leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is meeting Wednesday with top executives from some of the country's leading technology companies and financial institutions as the White House urges the private sector to help toughen cybersecurity defenses against increasingly sophisticated attacks.

Peaceful protesters get lost in action-packed coverage

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's unrest has made for an unprecedented nightly action show on television, with control rooms that switch quickly between cars ablaze, police officers advancing on demonstrators and ransacked stores in cities across the country.

Southampton beats Newcastle 2-0 to be surprise leader of EPL

SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Southampton beat Newcastle 2-0 in the Premier League on Friday and will spend a night at the summit of England's top division for the first time in 32 years.

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Franciscan friar serves as Vatican AI ethic expert

As artificial intelligence's impact on society receives more scrutiny, a Franciscan friar who preaches a message of ethics in technology has gained some powerful listeners. The Italian priest, Paolo Benanti, who has a background in engineering, is a consultant for the Vatican, where Pope Francis has voiced worry over the injustices that algorithms could cause for poor people. Benanti, who teaches moral theology at a pontifical university in Rome, also has been sought for his insights by Silicon Valley executives and engineers. Speaking with The Associated Press in Rome this week, the friar raised fears about the technology but he also said AI can do much good.

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EU seeks united front to tackle medical shortages from virus

BRUSSELS (AP) — Fearing a possible shortage in masks and protective equipment to fight the new coronavirus, top European Union officials are urging members to put solidarity above national interests as the virus spreads quickly across the continent.

Plea deal set in burglary case

Joanna Ruth Holderman, 27, pled guilty to the lesser of the two charges she faced following her arrest for her role in the burglary, which occurred early on June 3. At a Monday hearing, Holderman accepted a plea deal in which a charge for theft over $1,000 was dropped in exchange for a guilty plea for the burglary charge. She was sentenced to three years in prison. Restitution for the losses suffered by the Hoodoo Creek Cafe in the burglary will remain open for 90 days per the judgment of conviction.

Man charged with two counts of lewd conduct to minors

A Boundary County man is being charged with two counts of lewd conduct with children under 16, both felonies.

Delwin Dale Stern, 75

Delwin Dale Stern, 75

UK economy shrank by colossal 20.4% in April

LONDON (AP) — Official figures show that the British economy shrank by a colossal 20.4% in April, the first full month that the country was in its coronavirus lockdown.