{"id":224475,"date":"2021-04-28T14:29:30","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T19:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=224475"},"modified":"2021-04-29T07:02:29","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T12:02:29","slug":"wayne-byers-show-evening-apr-28-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=224475","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Apr. 28"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers in the evening,\u00a0 in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North<\/p>\n

winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the east after midnight.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to<\/p>\n

20 mph.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in<\/p>\n

the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n

showers. Lows in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.<\/p>\n

Highs in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n

Fire Danger \u00a0Rating<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Bismarck\u00a0 Prairie Public Radio reports, the North Dakota\u00a0 Senate on Wednesday passed the budget bill for the state\u2019s Commerce Department without a proposed expenditure for a state-backed theme and amusement park, planned for Jamestown. (Buffalo City Park).<\/p>\n

It would have been built on state owned land next to the National Buffalo Museum. $5 million was added for \u201cseed money,\u201d and the project would ask for $60 million in Legacy Fund Loan money.<\/p>\n

SB 2018 passed 44 to 3. The House will now take a look at the amended bill.<\/p>\n

Previously<\/p>\n

Bismarck\u00a0 (Prairie Public Radio) \u2013 \u00a0Prairie Public Radio (Audio on CSi Cable 77)\u00a0 reports, that the \u00a0North Dakota State Senate has rejected the conference committee report on the Commerce Department budget.<\/p>\n

One of the areas lawmakers objected to was a $5 million one-time grant towards the development of an amusement park in Jamestown\u00a0 (Buffalo City Park).<\/strong> \u00a0The $5 million would have to be matched, and the developer could then approach the state Investment Board for further money, through loans or grants.<\/p>\n

Grand Forks Republican Senator Ray Holmberg told the senate he\u2019s concerned about the precedent this sets, after the Legislature approved a bill setting up the Legacy Infrastructure Loan Fund, to invest in North Dakota.<\/p>\n

Supporters of the facility envisioned bison-related attractions, a museum and kid-friendly activities. Backers believed it would provide and economic boost to a region with little else to offer. The proposal was quietly put into the state Commerce Department\u2019s budget in the waning weeks of the legislative session.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (City of Jamestown)\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Beginning Friday, April 30, 2021; there will be road closures in the northeast (NE) part of town on 3rd St NE (between 7th Ave NE & 12th Ave NE).<\/p>\n

The closure will take place from April 30 to approximately May 17, 2021. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Construction signing and detours will be put in place by the contractor.<\/p>\n

Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and use alternate routes, if possible.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Stutsman County conducted a simulated county-wide tornado exercise Wednesday morning, April 28th<\/sup> as part of Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week.\u00a0 The exercise began at 11:15 a.m. simulating what occurs locally when a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n

Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist says, the goal of the exercise was to test the Communications Center\u2019s internal notification procedures county-wide including the testing of area community siren systems.\u00a0 The siren systems for Jamestown, Buchanan, Cleveland, Medina and Streeter were tested.\u00a0 Except for the City of Streeter, all siren systems proved to be operational and ready for the summer weather season.<\/strong>\u00a0 Streeter officials were made aware of the siren malfunction.<\/p>\n

Because the National Weather Service did not send out \u201cofficial tornado warning tones\u201d as part of the simulation, their all-hazards weather radio system did not<\/u> activate.\u00a0 In addition, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for AM\/FM radio stations and cable TV providers was not<\/u> activated. However, cable interrupt systems were tested manually.\u00a0 In addition, the Stutsman Alerts notification system powered by Everbridge was also not<\/u> activated for this test.<\/p>\n

The Stutsman Alerts system allows individuals to sign up for immediate notification of up to six different weather warnings including tornado, thunderstorm, flood, flash flood, winter storm and blizzard.\u00a0 To sign up for Stutsman Alerts, go to the Stutsman County webpage at www.co.stutsman.nd.us<\/a> and click on the Stutsman Alerts window.\u00a0 Choose to receive weather warnings via land-line telephones, cellphones (optional text messaging) and email.\u00a0 Stutsman Alerts is a no-cost way to receive immediate weather warnings, but registration including a Stutsman County street address is required to utilize the service.\u00a0 For those needing assistance to register, contact Stutsman County Emergency Management at 701-252-9093.<\/p>\n

NDDoH<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n

Wed. Apr. 28. 2021<\/p>\n

11:00 am<\/p>\n

Barnes<\/p>\n

New Positives\u00a0 2<\/p>\n

Total Positives: 1397<\/p>\n

Active: 23<\/p>\n

Recovered 1343<\/p>\n

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Stutsman:<\/p>\n

New Positives: 5<\/p>\n

Total Positives: 3468<\/p>\n

Active:\u00a0 44<\/p>\n

Recovered: 3354<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Test Results<\/strong>
\nThe results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found\u202fon\u202fthe\u202f<\/em>NDDoH\u00a0website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

In accordance with the end of the COVID-19 emergency declaration, our daily update on Friday, April 30, will be the last daily email update on COVID-19 test results<\/em><\/strong>. The\u202f<\/em>NDDoH\u00a0dashboard<\/em><\/a>\u202fwill continue to be updated daily.<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
275,911<\/td>\nResidents who received at least one dose of vaccine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
536,055<\/td>\nTotal COVID-19 vaccine doses administered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7,016<\/td>\nTotal Tests from yesterday*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,916,916<\/td>\nTotal tests completed since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
154<\/td>\nPositive Individuals from\u00a0yesterday*****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
82<\/td>\nPCR Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
72<\/td>\nAntigen Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
107,154<\/td>\nTotal positive individuals since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.06%<\/td>\nDaily Positivity Rate**<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,079<\/td>\nTotal Active Cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+32<\/td>\nChange in active cases from yesterday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
104<\/td>\nIndividuals with a recovery date of yesterday****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
104,589<\/td>\nTotal recovered since the pandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37<\/td>\nCurrently hospitalized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+4<\/td>\nChange in hospitalizations from yesterday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0<\/td>\nNew death(s)\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,486<\/td>\nTotal deaths since the pandemic began<\/p>\n

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INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No new deaths to report<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED WEDNESDAY BY COUNTY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Adams<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nGrant<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRansom<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barnes<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nGriggs<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\nRenville<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benson<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nHettinger<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRichland<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Billings<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nKidder<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\nRolette<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bottineau<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nLaMoure<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/strong><\/td>\nSargent<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bowman<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nLogan<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\nSheridan<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burke<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMcHenry<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSioux<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burleigh<\/strong><\/td>\n19<\/strong><\/td>\nMcIntosh<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSlope<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cass<\/strong><\/td>\n32<\/strong><\/td>\nMcKenzie<\/td>\n7<\/td>\nStark<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cavalier<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMcLean<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSteele<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dickey<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nMercer<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nStutsman<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Divide<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMorton<\/strong><\/td>\n8<\/strong><\/td>\nTowner<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dunn<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nMountrail<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nTraill<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eddy<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nNelson<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nWalsh<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emmons<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nOliver<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nWard<\/strong><\/td>\n9<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foster<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\nPembina<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWells<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Golden Valley<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nPierce<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nWilliams<\/strong><\/td>\n10<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grand Forks<\/strong><\/td>\n17<\/strong><\/td>\nRamsey<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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*\u00a0Note that this\u00a0includes PCR\u00a0and antigen; it\u00a0does not include individuals from out of state.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

**Individuals\u00a0(PCR or antigen)\u00a0who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (<\/em>susceptible encounters<\/em><\/a>).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

***\u00a0Number of individuals who tested positive\u00a0with a PCR or antigen test\u00a0and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.\u00a0Please remember that deaths are reported as they\u2019re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

****<\/em>\u00a0The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.<\/em><\/p>\n

*****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test.\u00a0Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.<\/em><\/p>\n

For descriptions of these categories, visit the\u00a0<\/em>NDDoH\u00a0dashboard<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the\u00a0NDDoH\u00a0website at\u202fwww.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>, follow on\u202fFacebook<\/a>,\u202fTwitter<\/a>\u202fand\u202fInstagram<\/a>\u202fand visit the CDC website at\u202fwww.cdc.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CVHD)\u00a0 Central Valley Health has set more vaccination clinics.\u00a0 Appointments are required and are first come, first serve. Once the clinics are full, they will be closed for registration.<\/p>\n

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Thursday April 29<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 am to 2pm<\/p>\n

Civic Center Exchequor Room<\/p>\n

Moderna Vaccine (2nd dose only)<\/p>\n

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Monday May 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

9 am to 3:30 pm<\/p>\n

Vaccine Type:\u00a0 Moderna<\/p>\n

At Central Valley Health District<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thursday May 6, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

9-a.m. to 3:30-p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Central Valley Health District<\/p>\n

Vaccine Type:<\/strong> MODERNA (2nd dose only)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Review the due date on the back of your\u00a0CDC COVID vaccination record card<\/strong>\u00a0prior to registering.<\/p>\n

Appointments are required and are first come, first serve. Once the clinics are full, they will be closed for registration.
\nTo register for an appointment, visit our\u00a0 website\u00a0www.centralvalleyhealth.org<\/a>\u00a0and click the \u201cCOVID-19\u201d<\/a> tab.<\/p>\n

(CCHD)\u00a0 City\/County Health reports, that testing continues to be important. Every Monday and Friday the CCHD will be at The W.E. Osmon (VCSU) Fieldhouse from 1pm to 2pm testing.<\/strong> If you have any symptoms, it is important to be tested. If you have symptoms and need to be tested at other times contact your clinic.<\/p>\n

Jamestown\u00a0 (CVHD)\u00a0 Central Valley Health District this week will have COVID-19 Testing at the Jamestown Civic Center in April from 11-a.m. to 12 noon,\u00a0 at the Jamestown Civic Center,\u00a0 April 30, using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow.<\/p>\n

By screening with rapid antigen tests, event attendees will be able to receive their test results within 15 minutes via text notification. The test also is less invasive than a PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test in that it uses a nasal swab to collect a sample<\/a> from the lower part of the nostril.<\/p>\n

If a person tests positive, they should isolate at home immediately and a case investigator will be in touch with them within 24 hours. If the screening yields a negative result, individuals should continue to monitor for symptoms.<\/p>\n

Interested individuals should fill out an online survey at testreg.nd.gov<\/a> for faster registration.<\/p>\n

For more information about rapid antigen tests and North Dakota\u2019s screening strategies, visit https:\/\/www.health.nd.gov\/rapid-antigen-screening<\/a><\/p>\n

Bismarck\u00a0 (Prairie Public Radio) \u2013 \u00a0Prairie Public Radio reports, that the \u00a0North Dakota State Senate has rejected the conference committee report on the Commerce Department budget.<\/p>\n

One of the areas lawmakers objected to was a $5 million one-time grant towards the development of an amusement park in Jamestown\u00a0 (Buffalo City Park). \u00a0The $5 million would have to be matched, and the developer could then approach the state Investment Board for further money, through loans or grants.<\/p>\n

Grand Forks Republican Senator Ray Holmberg told the senate he\u2019s concerned about the precedent this sets, after the Legislature approved a bill setting up the Legacy Infrastructure Loan Fund, to invest in North Dakota.<\/p>\n

The bill \u2013 SB 2018 \u2013 was sent back to the conference committee for further work.<\/p>\n

Supporters of the facility envisioned bison-related attractions, a museum and kid-friendly activities. Backers believed it would provide and economic boost to a region with little else to offer. The proposal was quietly put into the state Commerce Department\u2019s budget in the waning weeks of the legislative session.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (Tourism)\u00a0 Frontier Village is looking for volunteers to help cleanup and prepare for the upcoming summer.<\/p>\n

The day is set for May 7, from 9-a.m. to 3-p.m.\u00a0 With lunch available.<\/p>\n

All materials ready with most of \u00a0the work cleaning, with such things as \u00a0washing windows, sweeping debris and cobwebs, wiping cases clean, and picking up litter and trash outdoors.<\/p>\n

Other minor maintenance and landscaping items are also on the list.<\/p>\n

Volunteers are asked to bring along work clothes and closed toed shoes for the day.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in volunteering, and the time frame you are available contact Allison Limke at 701-251-9145 or email Allison@DiscoverJamestownND<\/p>\n

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 The North Dakota Legislature has voted to override Gov. Doug Burgum\u2019s veto of a bill that would give lawmakers more oversight on how federal funding is spent. Representatives voted 75-11 to override the second-term Republican governor on Wednesday. The Senate voted unanimously late Tuesday to override the veto. The votes came as North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said the bill may not survive a court challenge. Burgum said in his veto message Tuesday that the bill \u201cclearly violates the separation of powers doctrine\u201d and would be unconstitutional.<\/p>\n

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) \u2014 Police say a 22-year-old suspect has been arrested for spray painting hate-related messages on a mosque in Moorhead, after the man was identified by a Walmart employee. The local man was taken into custody Tuesday night in south Moorhead after police received the information from the store\u2019s loss prevention officer. KVRR-TV reports that the officer noticed that red spray paint was used in the incident and began to examine store purchase records. The employee found a man on on surveillance video buying red spray paint from a Walmart in Fargo, North Dakota.<\/p>\n

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) \u2014 Months after President Joe Biden snubbed Canadian officials by canceling Keystone XL, a showdown over a second crude oil pipeline threatens to further strain ties between the two neighbors. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has set a May 12 deadline for Canadian energy company Enbridge to shut down its Line 5, which delivers oil from Alberta to refineries in the U.S. Midwest and eastern Canada. Whitmer agrees with environmentalists who consider the pipeline an environmental hazard, mostly because one 68-year-old section crosses a channel linking two Great Lakes. Canadian officials say closing the pipeline would hurt the economy and cost jobs in both countries.<\/p>\n

In sports….<\/p>\n

\"\"SIOUX CITY, Iowa\u00a0 (UJ)<\/a> —\u00a0<\/strong>The top-ranked University of Jamestown women’s volleyball team faced their toughest challenge of the season on paper, anyway, Wednesday morning in pool play at the NAIA Women’s Volleyball National Championship.<\/p>\n

However, as the adage goes, that’s why they play the game.<\/p>\n

Jamestown took care of No. 15 University of Providence (Mont.) in straight sets, 25-22, 25-16, and 25-18, snapping the Argos’ 20-match winning streak while advancing to the quarterfinals of the national tournament beginning Thursday.<\/p>\n

The Jimmies (29-1) trailed 13-11 in the first set but back-to-back kills by Jayla Ritter<\/a> (JR\/Forest Lake, Minn.) and Taylor Sabinash<\/a> (JR\/Kensal, N.D.) along with an ace by Sydney Ellingson<\/a> (SR\/Langdon, N.D.) put UJ ahead by a point. Both teams traded points until the set was tied at 20, then a kill from Kalli Hegerle<\/a> (JR\/West Fargo, N.D.), an Argo attack error, and another kill from Anna Holen<\/a> (JR\/LaMoure, N.D.) made it 23-20. A Providence attack error clinched the set for UJ.<\/p>\n

Jamestown never trailed in set two, and with a 17-10 lead, turned on the pressue. The Jimmie lead never fell below four points, and UJ finished with five of the final six points to take a 2-0 match lead. Holen and Hegerle both posted three kills while Ritter, Corina Huff<\/a> (SR\/Breezy Point, Minn.), and Nicole Schmitz<\/a> (FR\/Oakes, N.D.) all had two. The Jimmies outhit the Argos .310 to -0.029 in the set, and were helped by two Hannah Schiele<\/a> (JR\/Jamestown, N.D.) service aces.<\/p>\n

UP turned their offensive fortunes around in the third set, hitting .213, but UJ was better, hitting at a .378 clip with just two errors in 37 attempts. Hegerle had five kills, Holen four, and Taylor Sabinash<\/a> three as Jamestown closed the match with three of the final four points. Once again, the Jimmies never trailed, and led by as many as six throughout much of the set.<\/p>\n

Holen recorded a double-double of 11 kills and 13 digs, while Hegerle had 10 kills. Sabinash ended with eight and Huff six in helping UJ finish with a .330 match hitting percentage.<\/p>\n

Jackie Meiklejohn<\/a> (JR\/Dickey, N.D.) (25) and Megan Gaffaney<\/a> (JR\/Jamestown, N.D.) (15) both reached double-figure assist totals, and Sydney Ellingson<\/a> turned in a match-high 20 digs. The Jamestown net defense once again played a strong role, finishing with 10 blocks. Ritter had five block assists, followed by Schmitz, Huff, and Hegerle\u00a0with four each. Hannah Schiele<\/a> had three key service aces, with Meiklejohn and Ellie Holen<\/a> (FR\/LaMoure, N.D.) also picking up aces.<\/p>\n

Quarterfinal matchups will be announced later on Wednesday. Updates will be added on jimmiepride.com as they become available.<\/p>\n

In world and national news…<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 The Federal Reserve is keeping its ultra-low interest rate policies in place, a sign that it wants to see more evidence of a strengthening economic recovery before it would consider easing its support. The Fed says the economy and job market have \u201cstrengthened,\u201d and while inflation has risen, Fed policymakers ascribed the increase to temporary factors. The Fed left its benchmark short-term rate near zero to help keep loan rates down to encourage borrowing and spending. It also said in a statement after its latest policy meeting that it would keep buying $120 billion in bonds each month to try to keep longer-term borrowing rates low.<\/p>\n

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(AP)\u00a0 When the coronavirus pandemic hit the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington, their governors quickly reacted with shutdowns. Now they are about to impose new restrictions again as infections and hospitalizations rise. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown will put 15 counties encompassing the state\u2019s biggest cities into the state’s extreme risk category starting Friday. Restrictions include banning indoor restaurant dining. As Brown issued her order on Tuesday, she said rising COVID-19 hospitalizations threaten to overwhelm doctors. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to order new restrictions next week for several counties, likely including the state\u2019s largest. His restrictions would force businesses and churches to reduce indoor capacity.<\/p>\n

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(AP)\u00a0 The federal government will pay nearly $44 million to settle claims made 16 years ago that it discriminated against hundreds of older workers by outsourcing their jobs to the private sector. The Federal Aviation Administration employees lost out on government pensions that they expected to receive. Lawyers for more than 700 former FAA employees say the agency outsourced their work to get rid of a group of workers who would soon be eligible to retire. The workers’ lawyer says he hopes the price tag will convince other employers to be careful not to discriminate against older workers when making decisions like layoffs.<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that federal investigators have executed search warrants at Rudy Giuliani\u2019s Manhattan residence and office. The former New York City mayor has been under investigation for several years over his business dealings in Ukraine. Details of the reasons for Wednesday’s searches were not immediately available. The officials who confirmed the execution of the search warrants did not have approval to speak publicly about an ongoing investigation and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. Giuliani accused federal authorities of a \u201ccorrupt double standard\u201d in a statement released through his lawyer.<\/p>\n

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) \u2014 An Arkansas man who posed for photos with his feet on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi\u2019s desk during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol will be allowed to return home pending trial. U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper granted a motion Tuesday allowing Richard Barnett\u2019s release from federal custody in Washington, D.C. According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the judge\u2019s order will include \u201cspecific conditions of release,\u201d including location monitoring by GPS and surrender of his passport, among others. Barnett faces three federal charges. If convicted, he faces up to a year in prison.<\/p>\n

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(AP) Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has died at age 90. He orbited the moon alone while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made their historic first steps on the moon in 1969. Collins’ family said in a statement that the astronaut died Wednesday from cancer. While Collins traveled some 238,000 miles to the moon and came within 69 miles, he never set foot on the surface. Collins spent the eight-day mission piloting the command module, Columbia. While Armstrong and Aldrin descended to the moon\u2019s surface in the lunar lander Eagle, Collins remained alone for nearly 28 hours.<\/p>\n

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) \u2014 Police in Alameda, California, are under fire over the death of a Hispanic man who was pinned to the ground for more than five minutes in an arrest that unfolded the same day a jury in Minneapolis began deliberating in the George Floyd case. Autopsy findings on the cause of death have not been released, but the family of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez blames police, accusing them of using excessive force. Authorities are investigating, and the city says it is \u201ccommitted to full transparency and accountability.”<\/p>\n

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