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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
EU blasts Trump's WHO funding cut, fears it worsens pandemic
GENEVA (AP) — Nations around the world reacted with alarm Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a halt to the sizable funding the United States sends to the World Health Organization. Health experts warn…
Deputies: Florida doctors who took down Trump flag arrested
GULF BREEZE, Fla. (AP) — Deputies in Florida said two doctors stole a campaign flag supporting President Donald Trump from their neighbor’s property.
Post-pandemic PTSD? Lessons from a marathon bombing survivor
BOSTON (AP) — Seven years ago Wednesday, the unthinkable happened to Bobby O'Donnell: He was nearing the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon, where his family was gathered to cheer for him, when terrorist bombs…
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European, African leaders call for massive help for Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nearly 20 European and African leaders have made a joint appeal for a massive international effort to boost Africa’s coronavirus response, saying that “only a global victory that fully includes …
The Latest: Amazon threatens to halt all activity in France
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
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China didn't warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days
The Latest: Trump criticized by EU for freezing WHO funding
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
The Latest: US ambassador to China: Wait to address concerns
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
Germany offers to help rebuild fire-damaged Notre Dame
BERLIN (AP) — Germany is offering to help rebuild parts of Notre Dame in Paris, a year after the famous cathedral was heavily damaged by fire.
Global stocks, oil prices sink after grim IMF forecast
Global stocks and oil prices tumbled Wednesday after the International Monetary Fund said the world's economy will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Germany arrests 4 IS suspects planning attack on US bases
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say police have arrested four suspected members of the Islamic State group alleged to be planning an attack on American military facilities.
EU to unveil virus exit plan, hoping to avoid more chaos
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union moved Wednesday to head off a chaotic and potentially disastrous easing of restrictions that are limiting the spread of the coronavirus, warning its 27 nations to move very cautio…
The Latest: Britain promises more nursing home virus tests
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
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