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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
'Recovery' search for Kennedy Townsend's daughter, grandson
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Authorities were conducting a “recovery" search for the daughter and a grandson of former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, after a canoe they were paddling in the Chesapeake Bay di…
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
As the number of infections from the new coronavirus has grown to more than 1.1 million worldwide, health care systems are straining under the surge of patients and lack of medical equipment like ventilators, prote…
Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly fired the inspector general of the intelligence community, sidelining an independent watchdog who played a pivotal role in his impeachment even as his White House s…
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New York gets Chinese ventilators; Trump wants more thanks
UN to decide in a month on holding world leaders' meeting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The president of the U.N. General Assembly says the 193-member world body will take a decision in the coming month on whether to delay the annual gathering of world leaders in New York in late…
Medics at Egypt's main cancer center test positive for virus
CAIRO (AP) — At least 17 medics in Egypt’s main cancer hospital have been quarantined after testing positive for the coronavirus, officials said Saturday, raising fears the pandemic could prey on health facilities …
The Latest: UN to decide in month whether to delay meeting
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UN to decide in a month on holding world leaders' meeting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The president of the U.N. General Assembly says the 193-member world body will take a decision in the coming month on whether to delay the annual gathering of world leaders in New York in late…
Competition for supplies sharpening as pandemic worsens
NEW YORK (AP) — Scarce supplies of medical equipment are leading to growing competition within the U.S. and among nations, in what one French politician called a “worldwide treasure hunt.”
Military recruiting struggles as enlistment stations close
WASHINGTON (AP) — Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Meyer does his best recruiting face-to-face. He can look people in the eye, read their body language and get insight into whether they would make a good Marine.
Saudi Arabia sharply rebukes Russia over oil price collapse
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia sharply criticized Russia on Saturday over what it described as Moscow blaming the kingdom for the collapse in global energy prices, showing the tensions ahead of an …
The Latest: Pakistan receives $200 million from World Bank
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Pandemic hurts ability of nations to face natural disasters
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Before New Zealand began its four-week lockdown to fight the coronavirus, a reporter asked Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern what would happen if an earthquake struck while everybody was …
2nd deported Guatemalan tests positive for coronavirus
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A second Guatemalan man has tested positive for the new coronavirus after being deported from the United States, Guatemala's Health Ministry said Friday.
President Trump fires intelligence watchdog who handled complaint that triggered his impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump fires intelligence watchdog who handled complaint that triggered his impeachment.