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Jordan goes on virus lockdown as Iran’s death toll mounts
AMMAN, Jordan – Air raid sirens echoed across Jordan’s capital Saturday to mark the start…
Road crash in Bangladesh kills at least 13
DHAKA, Bangladesh – A speeding truck rammed a passenger vehicle in southeastern Bangladesh, leaving at…
Paratrooper exercise is all about preparation – and the jump
TOLEMAIDA AIR BASE, Colombia – Under a covered pavilion near a steaming runway at Colombia’s…
Coronavirus rekindles oil spill memories along Gulf Coast
The spring of the coronavirus feels a lot like the summer of oil to residents…
Walter the dinosaur: An economic saviour for a Colorado town?
CRAIG, Colo. – Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson works on Walter The Dinosaur with a student at…
Coronavirus complicates Appalachian Trail hikers’ plans
WASHINGTON – In some respects, people starting the nearly 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail this month couldn’t…
Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond closes for deep cleaning
HAMMOND, Ind. – The Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond is closing for a deep cleaning…
17 Indian policemen killed in attack by Maoist rebels
PATNA, India – Seventeen policemen were killed and 14 others injured in an attack by…
Asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico rarely find lawyers
SAN DIEGO – One by one, asylum-seekers from El Salvador and Honduras who are waiting…
Syrian president issues amnesty, reduces sentences
DAMASCUS, Syria – Syrian President Bashar Assad granted amnesty and reduced sentences for all crimes…
Merkel in quarantine after doctor tests positive for virus
BERLIN – German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a…
Belgian with 20% lung capacity starts home mask sewing army
ANTWERP, Belgium – With only 20% of normal lung capacity, Sien Lagae was extremely wary…
Virus now in Gaza, Syria, raising fears in vulnerable areas
GAZA, Palestinian Territory – The arrival of the coronavirus in the Gaza Strip, an impoverished…
23 inmates dead after protest over virus fears in Colombia
BOGOTA – A deadly riot broke out in a prison in Colombia’s capital, leaving 23…
Guam reports 1st death related to COVID-19 outbreak
HAGATNA, Guam – Health officials in Guam reported the U.S. territory’s first death related to…
New York quiets as it becomes next virus hot spot
NEW YORK – No more play dates, no more picnics in the park with friends,…
Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for virus, forcing quarantines
WASHINGTON – Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, becoming…
Canada says no athletes at Tokyo Games if not postponed
TORONTO – The Canadian Olympic Committee says it won’t send athletes to the Tokyo Games…
The Latest: Australian Olympians advised to prepare for 2021
The Latest on the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___…
Grieving and saying goodbye in the time of coronavirus
CHICAGO – Tucked deep in the obituary for Charles Recka was an announcement that a…
Israeli forces open fire, killing Palestinian throwing rocks
JERUSALEM – Israeli forces shot and killed a 32-year-old Palestinian man early on Monday who…
2020 Watch: Can President Donald Trump reclaim control?
ATLANTA – The coronavirus outbreak has grounded the 2020 presidential race — but not ended…
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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked…
‘I can do it.’ Couple braves pandemic to help NYC’s homeless
NEW YORK – Fearful glances from masked faces. Shuttered storefronts and silent bars. As confirmed…