Month: November 2020
At Thanksgiving, Biden Seeks Unity as Trump Stokes Fading Embers of a Campaign
WILMINGTON, Del. — On a day of grace and grievance, President-elect Joe Biden summoned Americans to join in common purpose against the coronavirus pandemic and their political divisions while the man he will replace stoked the fading embers of his
Read MoreSplitting 5 to 4, Supreme Court Backs Religious Challenge to Cuomo’s Virus Shutdown Order
Justice Amy Coney Barrett played a decisive role in the decision, which took the opposite approach of earlier court rulings related to coronavirus restrictions in California and Nevada.
Read MoreSudan’s Former Prime Minister Sadiq Al-Mahdi Dies Of COVID-19
The former premier’s political party confirmed his death on Thursday. He was 84 and died in the United Arab Emirates, where he was receiving treatment. (Image credit: Marwan Ali/AP)
Read MoreSudan’s Former Prime Minister Sadiq Al-Mahdi Dies Of COVID-19
The former premier’s political party confirmed his death on Thursday. He was 84 and died in the United Arab Emirates, where he was receiving treatment. (Image credit: Marwan Ali/AP)
Read MoreArgentines mourn Maradona, ‘the most human of gods’
Three days of national mourning called for star soccer player, a national icon who struggled with drugs throughout his career
Read MoreAn AstraZeneca Manufacturing Error Is Clouding Vaccine Study Results
LONDON — AstraZeneca and Oxford University on Wednesday acknowledged a manufacturing error that is raising questions about preliminary results of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine. A statement describing the error came days after the company and the university described the shots
Read MoreSupreme Court Says New York Can’t Limit Attendance In Houses of Worship Due To COVID
Justices said the Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order limiting attendance in places of worship violates the First Amendment. (Image credit: Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreJames Wolfensohn, former World Bank president and philanthropist, dies at 86
During his time as World Bank president, Wolfensohn was notable for his strategy of partnering with developing nations; helped shepherd Israel’s exit from Gaza
Read MoreAs Hospitals Strain Under Influx Of COVID-19 Patients, Deaths Are Climbing : Shots – Health News – NPR
As Hospitals Strain Under Influx Of COVID-19 Patients, Deaths Are Climbing : Shots – Health News NPR Louisville hospitals pen open letter plea to community: ‘We ask that you stand with us’ WLKY Louisville COVID-19: Washington state officials sound new warning about
Read MoreAs L.A. COVID-19 cases rise, alarming new metrics emerge – Los Angeles Times
As L.A. COVID-19 cases rise, alarming new metrics emerge Los Angeles Times LA County Officials Close To Issuing Safer-At-Home Lockdown CBS Los Angeles California officials issue dire warnings about virus spread KHQ Right Now L.A. stay-at-home rules take shape as COVID-19 spike worsens Los
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