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Disputing Trump, Barr says no widespread election fraud
December 2, 2020
Disputing Trump, Barr says no widespread election fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — Disputing President Donald Trump’s persistent, baseless claims, Attorney General William Barr declared the US Justice Department has…
European regulator to decide Dec. 29 on 1st virus vaccine
December 1, 2020
European regulator to decide Dec. 29 on 1st virus vaccine
BERLIN (AP) — The European Medicines Agency will convene a meeting on Dec. 29 to decide if there is enough…
Glimmers of hope for world economy, but dangers lurk
December 1, 2020
Glimmers of hope for world economy, but dangers lurk
PARIS (AP) — Vendors broke out in applause in the flagship Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris as eager shoppers…
Study: Students falling behind in math during pandemic
December 1, 2020
Study: Students falling behind in math during pandemic
A disproportionately large number of poor and minority students were not in schools for assessments this fall, complicating efforts to…
COVID-19 drives 40% spike in number of people needing humanitarian aid, UN says
December 1, 2020
COVID-19 drives 40% spike in number of people needing humanitarian aid, UN says
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a 40% increase in the number of people needing humanitarian assistance…
As the virus resurges, mental health woes batter France
December 1, 2020
As the virus resurges, mental health woes batter France
ROUEN, France (AP) — The panicked 22-year-old is led to Consultation Room No. 2, with its easy-mop floor and honeycombed…
Biden names liberal econ team as pandemic threatens workers
December 1, 2020
Biden names liberal econ team as pandemic threatens workers
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — With unemployment still high and the pandemic threatening yet another economic slump, President-elect Joe Biden is…
Americans face new COVID-19 restrictions after Thanksgiving
December 1, 2020
Americans face new COVID-19 restrictions after Thanksgiving
Americans returning from Thanksgiving break faced strict new coronavirus measures around the country Monday as health officials brace for a…
Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
November 30, 2020
Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Moderna Inc. said it would ask US and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as…
‘Stop the madness,’ Tigray leader urges Ethiopia’s PM
November 30, 2020
‘Stop the madness,’ Tigray leader urges Ethiopia’s PM
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The fugitive leader of Ethiopia’s defiant Tigray region on Monday called on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…