It starts with a few people letting loose with some tentative yelps. Then neighbors emerge from their homes and join, forming a roiling chorus of howls and screams that pierces the twilight to end another day’s monotonous forced isolation.
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Rising from sick beds, COVID medics head back to front lines
“Be strong, mum, we really love you,” is what Dr. Aurelie Gouel’s kids tell the ICU physician when she sets off for long hospital shifts trying to save critically ill coronavirus patients.
In a test of faith, Christians mark Good Friday in isolation
Christians are commemorating Jesus’ crucifixion without the solemn church services or emotional processions of past years, marking Good Friday in a world locked down by the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Everybody is very scared’: Struggle to keep apart on subway
They let trains that look too crowded pass by. If they decide to board, they search for emptier cars to ride in. Then they size up fellow passengers before picking the safest spot they can find to sit or stand for commutes sometimes lasting an hour or…
Biden’s next big decision: Choosing a running mate
Joe Biden faces the most important decision of his five-decade political career: choosing a vice president.
Man who allegedly shot parents had used meth night before, police say
Five days after gunshot wounds left her in “extremely” critical condition after her son opened fire on her and her husband, the woman’s health prognosis had improved …
Public urged to help protect postal workers via social distancing
As postal workers continue to serve the country during the coronavirus pandemic, officials are asking that mail recipients respect their social distancing efforts …
Nevada’s coronavirus death toll climbs to 86
With at least three more deaths reported in Nevada on Thursday, the coronavirus had so far claimed 86 lives …
Las Vegas’ Seaman, local pastors call ban on drive-thru church services ‘overreach’
Las Vegas City Councilwoman Victoria Seaman and several local churches are asking Gov. Steve Sisolak to reconsider his ban on worship services for 10 or more people, including drive-thru and pop-up services, for the duration of the COVID-19 state of e…
County curbs more sports activities at parks after Sisolak order
In times of pandemic, walking dogs and going for a jog are OK at Clark County parks, however activities like disk golf, tennis, handball and horseshoe are not.