U.S. crosses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths as vaccine rollout begins
By Anurag Maan
(Reuters) – The number of coronavirus deaths in the United States crossed 300,000 on Monday, according to (More…)
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Officials in Japan warn of potential earthquake, that could be worse than Fukushima, is overdue
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The Japanese government warns of an 80% chance of a magnitude 9 Nankai Trough earthquake in 30 years, (More...)Health & Science
New York nurse given COVID-19 vaccine as U.S. rollout begins
By Jonathan Allen and Gabriella Borter
NEW YORK (Reuters) -An intensive care unit nurse became the first person in New (More…)
Gunman shot dead by police at NYC church after concert; no one else wounded
By Jeenah Moon and Peter Szekely
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A gunman shouting “Kill me!” opened fire from the steps (More…)
U.S. Congress in sprint to fund government, approve COVID-19 emergency aid
By Richard Cowan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress will try this week to end months of indecision and infighting (More…)
Explainer-What happens when the U.S. Electoral College meets on Monday?
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The winner of the U.S. presidential election is determined not by the popular vote but (More…)
Ohio city braces for demonstrations over police shooting
By Rich McKay
(Reuters) – Protesters were expected to gather on Friday evening in downtown Columbus, Ohio, to demand transparency (More…)
Drug combination improves COVID-19 pneumonia outcomes; five genes linked to severe disease
By Nancy Lapid
(Reuters) -The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus (More…)
U.S. Senate backs massive defense bill, despite Trump veto threat
By Patricia Zengerle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Friday threw its weight behind the annual National Defense Authorization (More…)
U.S. Senate passes, sends to Trump, one-week extension of government funding
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Friday unanimously approved a one-week extension of federal funding to avoid a government (More…)
Parsley Energy lays off most workers as part of sale to Pioneer Natural Resources-government notice
(Reuters) – Parsley Energy will lay off most of its Austin, Texas workforce as part of its sale to Pioneer (More…)
