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Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast
August 25, 2020
Fierce storm surge feared as Laura bears down on Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, gathering…
As uncertainty threatens US growth, Fed seeks more firepower
August 25, 2020
As uncertainty threatens US growth, Fed seeks more firepower
(Reuters) – A year ago, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned fellow central bankers of the significant risks posed by…
New Zealand survivor to mosque gunman: ‘You are the loser’
August 25, 2020
New Zealand survivor to mosque gunman: ‘You are the loser’
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — A man who was shot and wounded in the New Zealand mosque attacks had a…
Kenosha protesters, police clash again after Black man shot
August 25, 2020
Kenosha protesters, police clash again after Black man shot
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Anger over the shooting of a Black man by police spilled into the streets of Kenosha…
WHO says 172 countries engaging with global COVID-19 vaccine plan
August 24, 2020
WHO says 172 countries engaging with global COVID-19 vaccine plan
GENEVA/LONDON (Reuters) – Some 172 countries are engaging with the COVAX facility designed to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines,…
Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes
August 24, 2020
Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Gulf Coast braced Sunday for a potentially devastating hit from twin hurricanes as two dangerous…
Fire set at police precinct as protesters gather in Portland
August 24, 2020
Fire set at police precinct as protesters gather in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A police precinct was set on fire during a protest in Portland, Oregon, prompting authorities to…
Factbox: China’s coronavirus vaccine development efforts
August 24, 2020
Factbox: China’s coronavirus vaccine development efforts
Reuters) – China has several novel coronavirus vaccine candidates in the late stage of development. Below is a summary of…
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
August 24, 2020
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday announced emergency authorization to treat COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma — a…
California ‘dream house,’ decades in the making, is in ashes
August 23, 2020
California ‘dream house,’ decades in the making, is in ashes
VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — When he closes his eyes at night, Hank Hanson hears sirens in his dreams — a…