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Biden’s DIY transition proceeds without Trump assistance
World
November 18, 2020
Biden’s DIY transition proceeds without Trump assistance
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s refusal to cooperate with his successor is forcing President-elect Joe Biden to seek…
States tightening anti-virus restrictions amid case surge
World
November 18, 2020
States tightening anti-virus restrictions amid case surge
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The deadly rise in COVID-19 cases across the US is forcing state and local officials…
Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
World
November 17, 2020
Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
From California to Pennsylvania, governors and mayors across the US are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions amid the record-shattering resurgence of…
The Latest: South Korea tightens social distancing rules
World
November 17, 2020
The Latest: South Korea tightens social distancing rules
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some…
‘More people may die’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition
World
November 17, 2020
‘More people may die’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden warned of dire consequences if President Donald Trump and his administration continue to…
2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in US tests
World
November 16, 2020
2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in US tests
For the second time this month, there’s promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide…
US COVID-19 cases cross 11 million as pandemic intensifies
World
November 16, 2020
US COVID-19 cases cross 11 million as pandemic intensifies
(Reuters) – The number of coronavirus cases in the United States crossed the 11-million mark on Sunday reaching yet another…
Women crucial to Biden’s win, even as gender gap held steady
World
November 16, 2020
Women crucial to Biden’s win, even as gender gap held steady
Ask Virginia voter Mary Hayes why Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump, and she does not hesitate. “Women won this election!”…
Trump tweets words ‘he won;’ says vote rigged, not conceding
World
November 16, 2020
Trump tweets words ‘he won;’ says vote rigged, not conceding
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump worked Sunday to take back an apparent acknowledgement that Joe Biden won the White…
Israel promotes settlement plan for sensitive East Jerusalem area
Middle East
November 15, 2020
Israel promotes settlement plan for sensitive East Jerusalem area
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel moved ahead on Sunday with a settler housing plan in a sensitive area near East Jerusalem,…