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Southern California 'Apple Fire' forces nearly 8,000 to evacuate
Nearly 8,000 residents of Riverside County in Southern California were forced to evacuate their homes on Saturday as a wildfire spread uncontained across more than 4,000 acres, the County fire department said.
Covid-19 is Once-in-a-century Health Crisis, its Effects Will be Felt for Decades, Says WHO
The novel coronavirus has killed at least 680,000 people and infected at least 17.6 million since the outbreak emerged in China last December.
Arizona Congressman Tests Positive for Virus Days After Sitting Near Infected Member
Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., said in a statement that he has the virus but, like Louie Gohmert, has no symptoms. He is at least the 11th member of Congress to test positive for virus.
Trump's Own Intelligence Officials Contradict His Repeated Claims of Mail-in Voting Fraud
On Friday at the White House, Trump specifically claimed that foreign countries will be able to forge ballots.
Egypt reports lowest coronavirus daily figure since May 3
Egypt reported 321 new COVID19 infections on Friday, the health ministry said, the lowest figure since May 3.
Canada extends travel ban to August 31, launches COVID-19 contact tracing app
Canada on Friday extended a measure barring most foreign travelers from entering the country and launched a new contact tracing app as part of its fight to control the "gatecrashing" coronavirus pandemic.
South Korea sect leader arrested over coronavirus outbreak
South Korean authorities arrested the founder of a secretive Christian sect at the centre of the country's largest outbreak of COVID19 infections on Saturday for allegedly hiding crucial information from contacttracers and other offences.
As Democrat Biden's running mate search nears end, contenders jockey for position
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is expected to interview the finalists to be his running mate in the coming days, according to a person familiar with the process, as allies of the top contenders redoubled their efforts to push Biden toward the...
11th Hour Racing heads back across Atlantic to Rhode Island
With the coronavirus pandemic affecting sailing as much as it has other sports, an Americanbased team planning to compete in the next Ocean Race will relocate from France back to Rhode Island.
Change laws that shield police, Missouri prosecutor says
After a third review failed to uncover enough evidence to charge the officer who fatally shot Black 18yearold Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, some prosecutors and civil rights leaders agree its time to focus on changing the laws that shield police.
Plug it in: Electric car charging station numbers are rising
When the electric car revolution arrives, will there be enough places to plug in?
Top US Health Expert Says Over 2.5 Lakh Have Signed up for Coronavirus Vaccine Trials So Far
The study of the first vaccine involving 30,000 people began this week. The US government plans to launch studies of additional vaccines every month through the fall.
Slovakia reports first COVID-19 death since mid-May
Slovakia reported on Friday its first coronavirus death since the middle of May, bringing its toll to 29, one of the lowest in Europe.
Romania's new coronavirus cases surpass 50,000- government
The number of coronavirus infections in Romania rose by 1,295 new cases on the day taking the cumulative total to 50,886 cases, the government said on Friday, as the country is under a state of alert that is due to end in two weeks.
'Great Embarrassment’: Trump Says US Election Should be Delayed, Republicans Challenge His Tweet
It was the latest example of Donald Trump making incendiary comments on Twitter -- and putting Republicans in an awkward spot to deal with the fallout.
Election Results May be Delayed But Not Because of Fraud, Trump Suggests
Trump, seeking to already undermine the results of an election he could lose, demanded that the winner of the November 3 contest be known that night.
