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Skelton: Newsom is relying on public health officials for his coronavirus response. But he has to listen to others too

In the U.S. no one rules absolutely — not even public health officials fighting the coronavirus.




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Letters to the Editor: Does Trump think he can just bluff the coronavirus?

Trump might shut down the coronavirus task force. This won't do anything to boost our response to the pandemic.




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L.A. County and the Bay Area take a conservative approach as California eases stay-at-home rules

With parts of the California economy poised to reopen Friday, cities will be taking it slow over concerns that COVID-19 remains a significant threat.




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'Don't go visit your mom' on Mother's Day, San Francisco health director advises

The director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health told residents Wednesday not to visit their mothers on Mother's Day, even if wearing masks and keeping six feet apart.




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Skip the steak, buy the brisket: Consumers need to be flexible amid beef bottlenecks

Where's the beef? In California, it is still available, but meat eaters might need to settle for cuts other than prime steaks. The industry is dealing with production backups caused by coronavirus pandemic.




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Just in time for Mother's Day, L.A. flower shops reopen after coronavirus shutdown

Los Angeles' mayor allows wholesale dealers to start selling under strict social distancing guidelines.




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We need to prepare for the mental health impact of coronavirus on kids

More children are likely to experience toxic stress during the pandemic, which could lead to devastating impacts in the future.




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It's not too late to mark Teacher Appreciation Week. They could use it now more than ever

Teachers have adapted to the coronavirus outbreak and school shutdowns.




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These are the California businesses that can reopen, and these are the rules

California allows some retailers to open with curbside service, including bookstores, florists and toy stores. Many parks will reopen Saturday.




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Two bears were fatally hit by cars on the same freeway within 24 hours

A bear in Castaic was fatally struck by a car while walking through traffic near the northbound 5 Freeway the early Friday morning hours.




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L.A. unemployment hits stunning 24%: 'These are our neighbors and they're hurting,' Garcetti says

Los Angeles has been touted for implementing a swift stay-at-home order to combat the coronavirus, but those efforts have not come without consequence, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said.




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More Southern California beaches and trails opened as coronavirus restrictions eased

More beaches, trials and parks opened as officials ease coronavirus restrictions




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Coronavirus case cluster tied to Pasadena party, spurring warning of Mother's Day gatherings

Pasadena is warning against Mother's Day gatherings after its public health department traced a cluster of coronavirus cases to a birthday party.




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'That's when it changed.' Story of how 2009 team put IU baseball on the map

"I look at that group — it was not sexy at that time to play for Indiana. They made it sexy."

       




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Notre Dame Stadium's fan experience in 2020 is up in the air

'It starts with the team and the students'; athletic director Jack Swarbrick ponders possibilities for Notre Dame Stadium this year

       




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IndyCar, IMS to auction off fan experiences to support non-profits battling the coronavirus

Interested in waiving the green flag at an Indy 500 practice, and looking to stay busy during the Month of May? IndyCar and IMS have a solution.

       




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How the Colts work from home: Ray Allen, heart-rate monitors, Zoom meetings

Frank Reich has worked hard to find ways to teach the Colts virtually, including bringing in an NBA legend to inspire the team.

       




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A month from IndyCar's planned return, Eddie Gossage is 'hopeful,' but the clock is ticking

IndyCar is scheduled to open its 2020 season on June 6, but one month from that date, the Texas Motor Speedway president can't guarantee a race.

       




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Colts Cover 2 podcast: Insiders wrap up the NFL Draft

Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss the Colts' 2020 NFL Draft, including the selection of Jacob Eason

       




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Kathy Loggan, wife of late North Central AD Paul Loggan named IndyStar Sports Mom of the Year

Kathy Loggan (middle), wife of the late Paul Loggan, talks alongside her kids Sami (left), Will (middle left) and Michael, with his fiancé Megan Sizemore at North Central High School on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

       




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Notre Dame football: Strength coach eager to see how players respond when they return

Matt Balis has tried to guide Fighting Irish football players through offseason training from a distance.

       




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Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and the NBA aren't on same page with coronavirus testing

Mavs owner Mark Cuban isn't comfortable opening team facility for practice because they can't test all players and staff for coronavirus.

       




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Cody Zeller recalls Harbaugh brothers telling IU basketball team to be 'blood-sucking bats'

IU basketball alum Cody Zeller recalls getting an unusual pep talk from Super Bowl coaches John and Jim Harbaugh

       




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Mother's Day: Here's what loved ones want you to know about some amazing sports moms

For 2020 "Sports Mom of the Year," Kyle Neddenriep received heartfelt nominations from fathers, mothers, husbands, sons, daughters and friends.

       




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'It may not be easy, but I'll be here.' Kathy Loggan is this year's Sports Mom of the Year

The past several weeks have brought a whirlwind of emotions for the Loggan family as beloved North Central AD Paul Loggan died from COVID-19.

       




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Briggs: Don't hate Potbelly for getting coronavirus aid. Congress is the problem.

People are mad because some big companies got loans through a program meant to help mom-and-pop businesses.

       




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Hackney: Looking for that stimulus check? These tax-paying Hoosiers won't get one

America relies on both legal and undocumented immigrant labor to ensure that food and other goods continue flowing across the country, Hackney writes.

       




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Briggs: Our meat problem is worse than the toilet paper shortage

Meatpacking plants have been ravaged by the coronavirus.

       




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Briggs: Holcomb and Hogsett skip the bickering and prioritize health over politics

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett strained to embody unity Thursday at a time when it would have been easy to perceive friction.

       




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Briggs: The economy is reopening, but only for young people

Gov. Eric Holcomb: "If you're 65 or older ... you're going to be living in a new normal for a while."

       




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Hackney: Families deserve transparency about nursing home COVID-19 cases. So does the public.

The reluctance of our state's leaders to offer further disclosures on a real-time basis, is another failure for Hoosiers.

       




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Coronavirus: 'I lost my mum on Mother's Day'

Egyptian Aya says she would have crumbled were it not for the support of strangers on WhatsApp.




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Coronavirus: Iran and the US trade blame over sanctions

Iran has blamed US sanctions for impeding its fight against Covid-19 - but the US says that's not true.




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Snowbirds not flying over southern Ontario communities Saturday due to snowy weather

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will not be performing their flyover of Waterloo Region and other southern Ontario communities on Saturday due to snowy weather.




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Fun for all the family at Butlin's

Photographer Barry Lewis captures the spirit of a Butlin's holiday camp in 1982.




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Zidane the flawed genius

He played football from a different planet - but had a dark side




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How good was the 2006 World Cup?

Did football's showpiece occasion live up to its hype?



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The garlic farmers who love Trump

American garlic farmers say demand is rising after the US president put tariffs on Chinese imports.




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Is Disney's theme park reopening a roadmap for businesses?

New measures being introduced at Shanghai Disneyland could be a blueprint for firms restarting operations.




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The doctor who tried to warn others

When Li Wenliang warned about a Sars-like virus at his hospital in Wuhan, authorities tried to silence him.




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Coronavirus: On the front line in Wuhan

The BBC speaks to a Chinese doctor who has been on the front line of fighting Coronavirus in Wuhan.




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The anti-Chinese prejudice being fuelled in Kenya

Before it recorded a single case of the virus, Kenya witnessed a number of anti-Chinese incidents.




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Coronavirus: A visual guide to the economic impact

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.




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Is Hamilton already the greatest? The numbers behind a six-time champion

Lewis Hamilton is now one F1 world title away from Michael Schumacher's record - but dig deeper, and you could argue he's already there...




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The esports star beating F1 drivers at their own games

Dani Bereznay, one of the fastest esports Formula 1 drivers in the world, talks about taking on real-life F1 drivers.




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Formula 1: The hardest car liveries quiz ever

We all have a favourite F1 car livery - but can you name the team and the year of these classic colour schemes?




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Formula 1: Who said that? Guess the memorable quotes

A dressing-down by a team boss? Drivers who can't hide their frustration on team radio? How many memorable quotes do you remember?




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A Silverstone bonanza and desert double - how F1 wants to put the show back on the road

Formula 1 hopes to squeeze 16 races into a truncated season, but how could it all work?