5 injured as rockets hit Iraqi base for second time in a week
A military base in Iraq has been hit by a second rocket attack in a week, injuring three coalition troops and two Iraqi troops, a US army official…
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An American woman in Italy has advice for life under countrywide quarantine: Follow the rules
In northern Italy, life is very difficult right now. In a country where there have been more than 17,000 cases of the novel coronavirus, staying at…
Continue Reading The great shutdown 2020: What churches, mosques and temples are doing to fight the spread of coronavirus
First, many religious leaders modified their rituals, hoping to contain the spread of coronavirus. Now, some are taking more drastic measures,…
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This is what friends are for
If there were ever a time to be reminded that we are all in this together, it would be now. It’s never been more important to look out for your…
Continue Reading Coronavirus is threatening America’s blood supply and food banks. Here’s how you can help
The national blood supply is low, empty shelves signal foreboding at food banks and vulnerable communities are at risk. As coronavirus spreads across…
Continue Reading You don’t need to be a mathematician to enjoy these Pi Day food deals
If you like to save money, then you’ll love today — It’s Pi Day. Pi, or 3.14159265 and so on, is the ratio of the circumference of…
Continue Reading What it’s like on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus
In ordinary times, the University of Nebraska Medical Center — a sprawling campus situated in the middle of Omaha — is an ordinary…
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U.S. House passes bi-partisan virus relief bill: Free testing, paid sick leave
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Democratic-controlled U.S. House, with President Donald Trump’s support, early Saturday passed a bill to provide free…
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Mexico may restrict border crossings due to growing U.S. cases of coronavirus
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican health officials, worried about how the coronavirus could spread from the U.S. to Mexico, are considering border…
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Chinese diplomat promotes conspiracy theory that US military brought coronavirus to Wuhan
A prominent Chinese official has promoted a conspiracy theory that the United States military could have brought the novel coronavirus to China…
Continue Reading Chinese diplomat promotes conspiracy theory that US military brought coronavirus to Wuhan
A prominent Chinese official has promoted a conspiracy theory that the United States military could have brought the novel coronavirus to China…
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U.S. coronavirus deaths now hit 50, with confirmed cases in virtually every state
SAN FRANCISCO, California — The U.S. now has 50 coronavirus deaths, and cases in all but one state. California’s sixth death from the disease,…
Continue Reading R. Kelly faces new charges in federal indictment in New York
The accusations keep growing against R. Kelly. An updated indictment adds five acts of racketeering and charges the singer and entertainer with four…
Continue Reading UFC is the only major sporting league still in play this weekend despite coronavirus fears
As major sports leagues across the US and around the world cancel or postpone events, there is one league that’s still in play. The Ultimate…
Continue Reading A man found a stack of portraits in a closed down studio. Now he’s searching for the rightful owners
Architect Brian Bononi entered a defunct photo studio in Northland, Missouri, ready to take some measurements for the space’s next business.…
Continue Reading U-Haul offers 30-day storage free for college students who must suddenly move out
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing colleges and universities to cancel classes, U-Haul is stepping in to help students who suddenly have to move…
Continue Reading Wyoming is exploring a deal to buy several hundred thousand acres of land in Utah
A large portion of land in Utah may soon belong to Wyoming if a proposed deal is approved. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is considering purchasing the…
Continue Reading Confined to their homes, Italian neighbors sing together to boost morale
Even in the most desperate times, music can lift the spirits — as some Italian neighbors have proven by singing together in harmony from behind…
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President Trump declares national emergency due to coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, as Washington struggles with providing…
Continue Reading No, Dean Koontz did not predict the coronavirus in a 1981 novel
The coronavirus is officially a global pandemic, so naturally, people are feeding their anxieties by voraciously consuming movies and books about…
Continue Reading Man awaiting result of coronavirus test at Washington quarantine motel ignored security guard and left
A man staying at a quarantine motel in the Washington county at the center of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the United States left early Friday…
Continue Reading Trudeau urges Canadians to curtail travel as he self-isolates due to his wife’s positive coronavirus test
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that Canadians should curtail all non-essential international travel due to the coronavirus…
Continue Reading All of Italy is in lockdown as coronavirus cases rise
Italy has been put under a dramatic total lockdown, as the coronavirus spreads in the country. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that he is…
Continue Reading Students at Olin College held a ‘fauxmencement’ ceremony with garbage bags gowns, paper ‘origami’ caps and tassels made of yarn
For seniors, the decisions by colleges to shut down campus because of the coronavirus and have students finish the rest of their semester online…
Continue Reading Coronavirus leaves students in limbo as campuses scramble to contain pandemic
Emory University sophomore Alex Ceballos was 1,600 miles away from campus when he found out that he was going to have to move out of his dorm because…
Continue Reading Outbreak of coronavirus adds to the risk of miscalculation between global enemies
COVID-19 presents a once-in-a-generation challenge. But this painfully unpredictable new world conjures a risk of miscalculation between global…
Continue Reading The coronavirus has officials running the world from home
More and more of the world is working from home as the novel coronavirus spreads — and so is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canada’s…
Continue Reading With Italians in lockdown, sex toy company sees sales surge and Pornhub spots an opportunity
With millions of Italians in lockdown as the government takes measures to halt the spread of coronavirus, some companies have spotted a growth…
Continue Reading Confusion over the availability and criteria for coronavirus testing is leaving sick people wondering if they’re infected
A group of first responders in Washington state, a scientist in California, a woman at an assisted living facility in Florida — all worried…
Continue Reading If you’re a college student affected by coronavirus or the parent of one, here’s what you need to know
For some students in the US, school’s already out for the summer — sort of. A growing number of colleges and universities around the country…
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