MLB postpones Phillies-Yankees and Marlins-Orioles matchups

Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday.

Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing available at Cesar Chavez Park in South Phoenix
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A new COVID-19 testing site has opened at Cesar Chavez Park located near 35th Avenue and Baseline Road. Testing is free at the site Tuesdays through Saturdays between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Trump defends disproved COVID-19 treatment

President Donald Trump has issued a stout defense of a disproved use of a malaria drug as a treatment for the coronavirus, hours after social media companies moved to take down videos promoting its use as potentially harmful misinformation.

Small Business Administration watchdog report cites ‘serious concerns’ over ‘widespread’ COVID-19 relief fraud

A report from the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration details complaints of thousands of instances involving suspected fraud from financial institutions apparently receiving economic assistance from Coronavirus relief aid.

US officials say Russia is spreading virus disinformation

The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.

Teachers continue to make their voices heard to delay schools reopening during the pandemic

Teachers, parents and union representatives are making their voices heard at the Arizona State Capitol, asking for Gov. Doug Ducey to open schools, only when safe, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Report: 2,866 COVID claims, 48 deaths among federal workers

A report from the Labor Department's inspector general says nearly 3,000 federal workers have filed compensation claims for contracting COVID-19 on the job.

Not doing it: Nike drops plans for manufacturing plant near Phoenix

The company had planned to invest $184 million in its third U.S. manufacturing line for Nike Air sneakers in Goodyear, Arizona.

Coronavirus infects couple who held 100-person wedding in California

Two newlyweds who recently tied the knot in California have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with eight friends among their 100-person guest list.

Report: Marlins season may be put on hold after more players test positive

The Miami Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak could endanger the Major League Baseball season, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, as the number of their players testing positive rose to 15.

National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school

One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.