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Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
July 14, 2020
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
On one side are parents saying, let kids be kids. They object to masks and social distancing in classrooms this…
Asia ramps up coronavirus curbs as new clusters erupt
July 14, 2020
Asia ramps up coronavirus curbs as new clusters erupt
SYDNEY/TOKYO (Reuters) – Australian states tightened borders and restricted pub visits on Tuesday, while Disney prepared to close its Hong…
Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more
July 14, 2020
Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more
LONDON (AP) — Politicians and public health leaders have publicly committed to equitably sharing any coronavirus vaccine that works, but…
Global coronavirus cases rise above 13 million
July 13, 2020
Global coronavirus cases rise above 13 million
(Reuters) – Global coronavirus infections passed 13 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, marking another milestone in the…
New Zealand mosque gunman to represent himself at sentencing
July 13, 2020
New Zealand mosque gunman to represent himself at sentencing
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Australian white supremacist who admitting killing 51 worshippers in a mass shooting at two…
2020 Watch: How many more Americans will die from COVID-19?
July 13, 2020
2020 Watch: How many more Americans will die from COVID-19?
Presidential politics move fast. What we’re watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign: Days to general election:…
China reports 141 dead or missing in flooding since June
July 13, 2020
China reports 141 dead or missing in flooding since June
BEIJING (AP) — The Yangtze River region has seen its second highest rainfall in more than a half-century so far…
Japan, US discuss jump in coronavirus cases at US military bases
July 13, 2020
Japan, US discuss jump in coronavirus cases at US military bases
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan and the United States are sharing information about coronavirus infections at US military bases after an…
As US grapples with virus, Florida hits record case increase
July 13, 2020
As US grapples with virus, Florida hits record case increase
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — With the United States grappling with the worst coronavirus outbreak in the world, Florida hit a…
Families of Italy’s virus dead seek answers, solace, justice
July 13, 2020
Families of Italy’s virus dead seek answers, solace, justice
ROME (AP) — It started out as way for grief-struck families to mourn their coronavirus dead online: a Facebook group…