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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
US FDA warns against taking Trump-touted malaria drug to treat COVID-19 outside of a hospital or formal study
WASHINGTON (AP) — US FDA warns against taking Trump-touted malaria drug to treat COVID-19 outside of a hospital or formal study.
Nations back UN plan to speed wide rollout of COVID response
GENEVA (AP) — World leaders rallied around the United Nations on Friday for an initiative to help the most vulnerable countries gain access to vaccines, diagnostics and treatment tools for the coronavirus as soon a…
Despite pandemic, global geopolitical currents stay strong
Pandemic or not, are there some global currents whose flows are too strong to stop? This week would suggest yes.
The Latest: Defense Secretary to meet about Capt. Crozier
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Georgia eases lockdown; US COVID-19 toll passes 50,000
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Barber shops, nail salons, gyms and a few other businesses reopened in Georgia on Friday as the Republican governor eased a month-long shutdown despite warnings from health experts of a potenti…
Canada mass shooting started with assault on girlfriend
TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s worst mass shooting erupted from an argument between the gunman and his girlfriend, who survived the attack, police confirmed Friday.
Swedish group: Imprisoned Saudi activist dies in custody
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The foundation behind a renowned Swedish prize known as the “Alternative Nobel" said that one of its 2018 award recipients, imprisoned Saudi activist Abdullah al-Hamid, died on Friday in …
Georgia businesses reopen cautiously amid coronavirus worry
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Four customers clutching masks were waiting outside David Huynh’s nail salon as he opened his Georgia business for the first time in four weeks Friday. Nearby, the lights were still off in clot…
US deaths surpass 50,000, according to JHU count
NEW YORK (AP) — US deaths surpass 50,000, according to JHU count.
The Latest: Britain reports nearly 20,000 deaths from virus
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Brazilian Justice Minister Sérgio Moro, famed anti-corruption crusader, announces resignation, claims interference
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian Justice Minister Sérgio Moro, famed anti-corruption crusader, announces resignation, claims interference.
One Good Thing: Inspirational messages bloom amid outbreak
CINCINNATI (AP) — Inspiration is contagious, too.
Even partial view of economic damage from virus is massive
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.
Ex-president of Georgia accepts top Cabinet job in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Georgia's former president on Friday accepted a top Cabinet job in Ukraine — a move that angered his home country.
The Latest: UN wants leaders to work together against virus
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