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UK scientists urge more restrictions to fight omicron surge
December 12, 2021
UK scientists urge more restrictions to fight omicron surge
LONDON (AP) — The British government may need to introduce tougher restrictions to slow the growth of the omicron variant…
In storm’s aftermath, Kentucky residents struggle with loss
December 12, 2021
In storm’s aftermath, Kentucky residents struggle with loss
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Jarred Holmes was supposed to have been working inside a candle factory when it was ripped…
Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on COVID’s animal origins
December 11, 2021
Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on COVID’s animal origins
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery. Most…
Japan’s Nintendo game console pioneer Uemura dies at 78
December 11, 2021
Japan’s Nintendo game console pioneer Uemura dies at 78
TOKYO (AP) — Masayuki Uemura, a Japanese home computer game pioneer whose Nintendo consoles sold millions of units worldwide, has…
National Guard helping virus-sapped states, hospitals
December 11, 2021
National Guard helping virus-sapped states, hospitals
More U.S. states desperate to defend against COVID-19 are calling on the National Guard and other military personnel to assist…
4 dead in US tornadoes, storms; roof collapse at Amazon
December 11, 2021
4 dead in US tornadoes, storms; roof collapse at Amazon
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Three people died in severe weather in Tennessee, one person died and several were injured in…
Stay French, or not? New Caledonia holds independence vote
December 11, 2021
Stay French, or not? New Caledonia holds independence vote
NOUMEA, New Caledonia (AP) — The South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia decides Sunday whether to break away from France,…
South African doctors see signs omicron is milder than delta
December 11, 2021
South African doctors see signs omicron is milder than delta
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As the omicron variant sweeps through South Africa, Dr. Unben Pillay is seeing dozens of sick patients…
Royal Dutch Shell shareholders back plan to shift to London
December 10, 2021
Royal Dutch Shell shareholders back plan to shift to London
ROTTERDAM/LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSa.L) shareholders voted overwhelmingly on Friday in favour of a plan to end…
Court rejects Trump’s efforts to keep records from 1/6 panel
December 10, 2021
Court rejects Trump’s efforts to keep records from 1/6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Thursday against an effort by former President Donald Trump to shield documents…