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US death toll from coronavirus surges past 100,000 people

Thursday, 28 May 2020, 07:08 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount. But it represents the stark...

California sues over sex misconduct on 'Criminal Minds' set

Wednesday, 27 May 2020, 06:49 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The state of California filed a lawsuit Tuesday against CBS, Disney and producers of the long-running series “Criminal Minds,” alleging that the show's cinematographer engaged in rampant...

WHO warns that first wave of pandemic not over; dampens hopes

Tuesday, 26 May 2020, 13:26 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still smack in the middle of the pandemic, dampening hopes for a speedy global economic...

UN: Libya coast guard intercepts, detains about 400 migrants

Tuesday, 26 May 2020, 12:04 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Libya’s coast guard intercepted about 400 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s Mediterranean coast over the past two days, and brought them to the capital of Tripoli from where they...

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks

Tuesday, 26 May 2020, 07:29 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Germany's federal government and state governors squared up Monday for a battle over plans to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country. The country has...

Americans and Europeans soak up the sun amid new rules

Sunday, 24 May 2020, 16:36 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Europeans and Americans soaked up the sun where they could Sunday, taking advantage of the first holiday weekend since coronavirus restrictions were eased, while European governments grappled with how...

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