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Despite virus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
August 2, 2020
Despite virus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
DETROIT (AP) — Despite fears that the coronavirus pandemic will worsen, Victor Gibson said he’s not planning to take advantage…
Isaias nears virus-hit Florida after lashing the Bahamas
August 2, 2020
Isaias nears virus-hit Florida after lashing the Bahamas
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Early bands of heavy rain from Isaias lashed Florida’s east coast before dawn Sunday as…
In Africa, stigma surrounding coronavirus hinders response
August 2, 2020
In Africa, stigma surrounding coronavirus hinders response
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — After 23 days in quarantine in Uganda — far longer than required — Jimmy Spire Ssentongo…
Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest surge in July, worst in recent days
August 1, 2020
Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest surge in July, worst in recent days
BRASILIA (Reuters) – The number of fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest jumped 28 percent in July from a year ago,…
Hurricane Isaias lashes Bahamas while Florida battens down
August 1, 2020
Hurricane Isaias lashes Bahamas while Florida battens down
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Isaias ripped shingles off roofs and blew over trees as it carved its…
Trump says will ban TikTok amid pressure on Chinese owner to sell
August 1, 2020
Trump says will ban TikTok amid pressure on Chinese owner to sell
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday he would sign an executive order as soon as Saturday…
Oregon hopes for changes from ongoing Portland protests
August 1, 2020
Oregon hopes for changes from ongoing Portland protests
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Hundreds peacefully protested in downtown Portland Friday, two days after the announcement that the presence of…
Mexico 3rd in global pandemic deaths, Vietnam struggles anew
August 1, 2020
Mexico 3rd in global pandemic deaths, Vietnam struggles anew
PARIS (AP) — Mexico now has the third most COVID-19 deaths in the world, behind the United States and Brazil,…
Hong Kong postpones elections by a year, citing coronavirus
July 31, 2020
Hong Kong postpones elections by a year, citing coronavirus
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced Friday that the government will postpone highly anticipated legislative elections…
Twitter says hackers used phone to fool staff, gain access
July 31, 2020
Twitter says hackers used phone to fool staff, gain access
LONDON (AP) — Twitter says the hackers responsible for a recent high-profile breach used the phone to fool the social…