Putin says if Russia wanted to kill opposition leader Navalny, it would have ‘finished’ the job
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Thursday that opposition politician Alexey Navalny “is enjoying the support of the US special…
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France’s Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19, sending other European leaders into quarantine
French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19 after experiencing symptoms and will self-isolate for a week, his office said…
Continue ReadingProspects dim for Capitol Hill approval by Friday shutdown deadline as leaders continue to negotiate relief deal
As congressional leaders scramble to finalize a $900 billion Covid relief deal, it’s growing increasingly unlikely that Congress will be able…
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Former Trump appointee encouraged herd immunity strategy for Covid-19, internal emails reveal
A former top Trump appointee urged health officials to adopt a “herd immunity” approach to Covid-19, according to internal emails…
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When check hit her bank account, golfer Sophia Popov first thought ‘illegal activity’ after $675,000 win
It had got to the point in her career that golfer Sophia Popov was contemplating trying her hand at something else. She had played in eight LPGA…
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The Robinhood trading boom is under the microscope
It’s been a big year for Robinhood. The free trading app has seen an explosion in popularity as people stuck at home try their luck buying and…
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Movie theaters and casinos shut down in SLRC as COVID-19 cases climb
Movie theatres and casinos once again close their doors to the public as COVID-19 cases remain on the rise in San Luis Rio Colorado,…
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Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents seize drugs and weapon
Agents found three vacuum-sealed packages of cocaine worth nearly…
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Pence to publicly receive Covid vaccine on Friday, Biden as soon as next week
“I don’t want to get ahead of the line, but I want to make sure we demonstrate to the American people that it is safe to take,” Biden said earlier…
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California sets teachers, first responders for next vaccines
Teachers, first responders, and grocery and restaurant workers were among those recommended Wednesday to get the next round of scarce vaccines in…
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Liverpool defeats Tottenham as Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho disagree on the touchline
Roberto Firmino scored a wonderful bullet-header in the dying moments of Wednesday’s match to stun Tottenham Hotspur and move Liverpool to the…
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Why hasn’t Biden or Trump gotten vaccinated for Covid?
Neither President Donald Trump nor President-elect Joe Biden has gotten vaccinated for Covid-19, a fact that’s beginning to draw some attention…
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French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19, will self-isolate for a week
French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19 after experiencing symptoms and will self-isolate for a week, his office said…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 17: Covid-19, White House, Big Tech, pollution, France
More than 60 million people are under a winter storm warning or advisory from north Georgia to Maine, and those in areas like New York City could get…
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Pandemic diaries: Why journaling now is the best time to start or restart
You are living in an extraordinary time. So much is happening in the world, in your country, in your life. Making sense of it, processing, coping and…
Continue Reading Alan Alda really wants to talk to you about science
In order for the incredible array of discoveries made by scientists each year to be shared with the rest of the world, they must be communicated in…
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French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19 after experiencing symptoms
French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19 after experiencing symptoms, his office said Thursday. “The President of the…
Continue Reading Rio Tinto’s new CEO pledges to ‘restore trust’ after destruction of sacred Indigenous site
Rio Tinto has found a new chief after a crisis this year led to the ouster of its top executive. On Thursday, the mining giant named Chief Financial…
Continue Reading Barcelona defeats high-flying Real Sociedad as Lionel Messi records 300th Nou Camp victory
Barcelona came from behind to defeat La Liga leader Real Socieded in what was Lionel Messi’s 300th victory at the Nou Camp. After a testing…
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