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New COVID-19 cases plummet to lowest levels since last June
May 23, 2021
New COVID-19 cases plummet to lowest levels since last June
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism…
The poor, the rich: In a sick India, all are on their own
May 23, 2021
The poor, the rich: In a sick India, all are on their own
NEW DELHI (AP) — For the family of the retired diplomat, the terror struck as they tried desperately to get…
Floyd legislation reveals divide in police-reform movement
May 22, 2021
Floyd legislation reveals divide in police-reform movement
NEW YORK (AP) — Monifa Bandele became a community organizer in the late 1990s, after New York City police fatally…
Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi will soon appear
May 22, 2021
Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi will soon appear
Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing said deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was healthy at home and would appear…
Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Everest
May 22, 2021
Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Everest
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at…
China’s Mars rover touches ground on red planet
May 22, 2021
China’s Mars rover touches ground on red planet
BEIJING (AP) — China’s first Mars rover has driven down from its landing platform and is now roaming the surface…
Shock of Jan. 6 insurrection devolves into political fight
May 22, 2021
Shock of Jan. 6 insurrection devolves into political fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — In one of the most chilling scenes from the Jan. 6 insurrection, a violent mob surged through…
EXPLAINER: Why ‘world’s pharmacy’ India is short on shots
May 22, 2021
EXPLAINER: Why ‘world’s pharmacy’ India is short on shots
NEW DELHI (AP) — Last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the United Nations his country would make enough…
Argentina announces ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown as pandemic rages
May 21, 2021
Argentina announces ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown as pandemic rages
Argentina will tighten pandemic lockdown measures to combat a severe second COVID-19 wave, President Alberto Fernandez said on Thursday, underscoring…
Pope Francis to get first electric popemobile from US firm Fisker
May 21, 2021
Pope Francis to get first electric popemobile from US firm Fisker
Los Angeles-based Fisker Inc (FSR.N) plans to supply the first pure electric vehicle for Pope Francis next year, it said on Friday,…