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3. Daily COVID-19 cases in Florida, Mississippi drop 50% in 2 weeks: 9 things to know  Full story

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8. Philadelphia hospital president praises staff response, vows security review in wake of fatal shooting  Full story

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12. Striking Saint Vincent nurses should no longer receive unemployment benefits, state rules  Full story

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