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New virus has infected over 78,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 78,000 people globally. The…
Turkey closes borders with Iran over coronavirus concerns
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s health minister said the border with Iran would be closed from…
2 migrants killed in car crash in Albania, 7 injured
TIRANA, Albania – Two migrants were killed in a car crash and seven others were…
Who is No. 1? Whoever gets to fill out 2020 Census form
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s a question spouses, domestic partners and roommates are going to be…
Indiana Beach amusement park closes, residents look ahead
MONTICELLO, Ind. – Officials are hoping to find a new buyer after the popular Indiana…
For Virginia Tech parents, new gun laws a long struggle
RICHMOND, Va. – When Virginia lawmakers pass sweeping new gun control laws in the coming…
Hampton and Norfolk State unravel history together
NORFOLK, Va. – As a historically black institution of higher learning, Norfolk State University teaches…
Armani to hold runway show in empty theatre due to new virus
MILAN – In a last-minute change, Giorgio Armani is holding his Milan Fashion Week runway…
Brazilian transgender dancer shatters Carnival parade taboo
SAO PAULO – When dancer Camila Prins entered Sao Paulo’s Carnival parade grounds, a costume…
Singer Pharrell is making music on Miami’s restaurant scene
MIAMI – Grammy award-winning singer Pharrell may have been fired from three different McDonald’s as…
Lizzo, ‘Just Mercy’ win top honours at NAACP Image Awards
PASADENA, Calif. – Lizzo was named entertainer of the year and “Just Mercy” won best…
Moscow targets Chinese with raids amid virus fears
MOSCOW – Bus drivers in Moscow kept their WhatsApp group chat buzzing with questions this…
Victims of 2 African embassy bombings await US court case
WASHINGTON – Doreen Oport was pulled from the rubble of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi,…
Pope cautions against ‘unfair’ Middle East peace plans
ROME – Pope Francis has cautioned against “unfair” solutions aimed at ending the conflict between…
Amy, chasing: Klobuchar, already beating odds, faces uphill climb
WASHINGTON – It’s been a running gag ever since she launched her bid to become…
More Russian weapons for Serbia despite US sanction threats
BELGRADE, Serbia – Serbia has received a sophisticated anti-aircraft system from Russia, despite possible U.S.…
Egypt upholds sentence of top customs official on corruption
CAIRO – Egypt’s top appeals court on Sunday upheld a 10-year jail term for the…
Berlin starts controversial rent freeze on 1.5 million homes
Berlin is freezing the rents of 1.5 million apartments for the next five years starting…
List of sports events affected by the new virus from China
ATHLETICS World indoor championships in Nanjing from March 13-15 postponed to March 2021. Hong Kong…
Russian spy case documents missing or destroyed, Canada’s info watchdog finds
OTTAWA – Federal officials lost or possibly destroyed sensitive records about the case of a…
B.C. ticket holder claims Saturday night’s $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot
TORONTO – The $5 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw was won by…
Indian authorities scramble to give Trump a mega-rally
AHMEDABAD, India – The sun-baked city of Ahmedabad was jostling with activity Sunday as workers…
Germany’s Hamburg city in elections marked by climate issues
BERLIN – Voters in Hamburg, Germany’s second-biggest city, go to the polls Sunday to pick…
Tyler Toffoli scores twice, Canucks beat Bruins 9-3
VANCOUVER – Less than a week after the first trade of his career, Tyler Toffoli…