US Reports 1,442 Covid-19 Deaths, 69,000 New Cases in 24 Hours

The US has now tallied a total of 153,268 deaths from COVID-19, making it the hardest-hit country in the world.
August 01, 2020 at 07:59AM
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Study Points to Race, Equipment Access for Higher Coronavirus Risk in Health Staff

The study looked at some 2.1 million app users, mainly from Britain, of which 99,795 people identified themselves as frontline healthcare workers.
August 01, 2020 at 07:53AM
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Smaller Carbon Footprint, Less Waste: Coronavirus Restrictions at Mecca Open Up Prospect of ‘Green Hajj'

This year's hajj, limited to a maximum of 10,000 attendees, was by all accounts literally a breath of fresh air.
August 01, 2020 at 07:53AM
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Mexico eclipses Britain with third highest coronavirus death toll

Mexico surpassed Britain as the country with the thirdhighest coronavirus death toll on Friday, as the pandemic reaches new milestones in Latin America and threatens to disrupt efforts to reopen the region's reeling economies.
August 01, 2020 at 07:48AM
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Record Economic Slumps Hit Europe as Fresh Covid-19 Spikes Keep Countries From Returning to Normalcy

Six months after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global emergency, the novel coronavirus has infected more than 17 million people and killed nearly 674,000.
August 01, 2020 at 07:44AM
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Mainland China reports 45 new coronavirus cases for July 31

China reported 45 cases of the new coronavirus in the mainland for July 31, down sharply from 127 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Saturday.
August 01, 2020 at 07:44AM
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It’s Not Dreaming, Any American Who Needs Covid-19 Vaccine Will Get it in 2021: Anthony Fauci

Officials testifying with Fauci at the House hearing acknowledged that the U.S. remains unable to deliver all COVID-19 test results within two or three days, and they jointly pleaded with Americans to comply with basic precautions.
August 01, 2020 at 07:54AM
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U.S. coronavirus deaths rise by 1,453, biggest increase since May 27 - Reuters tally

U.S. deaths from the novel coronavirus rose by at least 1,453 on Friday, the biggest oneday increase since May 27, to reach a total of 153,882, according to a Reuters tally.
August 01, 2020 at 07:34AM
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NASA's Big Move to Search for Life on Mars – And to Bring Rocks Home

NASA launched its most sophisticated and ambitious spacecraft to Mars: the aptly named Perseverance rover. This will be the third launch to Mars this month.
August 01, 2020 at 07:27AM
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Bipartisan Support In US Grows For India Against Chinese Aggression

August 01, 2020 at 07:55AMIndia has received a strong bipartisan support from members of the US Congress against the recent Chinese military aggression in Ladakh.

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Freedom Fighter Who Said, "Swaraj Is My Birth Right"

August 01, 2020 at 07:35AMBal Gangadhar Tilak Death Anniversary: Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak's 100th death anniversary is being observed today. Lokmanya Tilak's slogan 'Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it' caught the...

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U.S. records over 25,000 coronavirus deaths in July

U.S. coronavirus deaths rose by over 25,000 in July and cases doubled in 19 states during the month, according to a Reuters tally, dealing a crushing blow to hopes of quickly reopening the economy.
August 01, 2020 at 07:18AM
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California, Florida report record increases in COVID-19 deaths

California and Florida, two of the most populous U.S. states, reported record increases in COVID19 deaths on Friday, according to a Reuters tally.
August 01, 2020 at 06:48AM
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Portland protesters put out fires as feds withdraw

Portland had its first day without tear gas in weeks after state police took over from federal agents guarding a courthouse that had become a battleground for agitators and tactical units.
August 01, 2020 at 06:20AM
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Justice Department schedules 2 additional federal executions

The Justice Department scheduled two additional federal executions on Friday, an announcement that comes weeks after it fought off lastminute legal challenges and successfully resumed federal executions following a 17year pause.
August 01, 2020 at 05:35AM
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Trail Blazers rally to force OT, beat Grizzlies 140-135

CJ McCollum scored 33 points, teaming with Damian Lillard for 11 of Portlands 16 in overtime, and the Trail Blazers pulled out a desperately needed victory to resume their season by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 140135 on Friday.
August 01, 2020 at 05:27AM
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India COVID-19 Cases Cross 16-Lakh Mark, Fifth-Highest Deaths In World

August 01, 2020 at 05:26AMIndia reported a new record surge on Friday morning in coronavirus cases with more than 55,000 fresh infections, the Union Health Ministry said, adding that over 6.42 lakh samples were tested on...

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Mets' Rojas not saying if Diaz losing hold on closer's role

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas wants to get Edwin Diaz back on the mound quickly.
August 01, 2020 at 05:12AM
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Fitch lowers its outlook on US credit rating to 'negative'

Fitch has lowered the outlook for its U.S. government credit rating to negative from stable due to soaring budget deficits, but the agency is keeping its overall rating at the highest AAA level.
August 01, 2020 at 04:50AM
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Truck smashes into bus in north Sudan, killing at least 13

A speeding truck trying to overtake a car crashed into a passenger bus on a highway in northern Sudan on Friday, killing 13 people and injuring 15, authorities.
August 01, 2020 at 04:38AM
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LPGA returns with Kang posting 66 at Inverness for the lead

Danielle Kang went more than six months without competing and looked as though she had never been away, playing bogeyfree at Inverness Club for a 6under 66 and a oneshot lead in the LPGA Drive On Championship.
August 01, 2020 at 04:36AM
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MATCHDAY: Arsenal, Chelsea meet in FA Cup final with no fans

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August 01, 2020 at 04:33AM
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Puerto Rico extends anti-coronavirus measures for 2 weeks

Puerto Ricos governor announced Friday that she would extend for two more weeks measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
August 01, 2020 at 04:31AM
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Transcript: Barack Obama's address at John Lewis' funeral

A transcript of former President Barack Obama's address to those present at the funeral service for John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday.
July 31, 2020 at 05:28AM
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Trump global media chief probes pro-Biden VOA content

The head of U.S.funded global media has ordered an investigation into the posting of a video package featuring former Vice President Joe Biden on a Voice of America website and affiliated social media accounts.
July 31, 2020 at 05:28AM
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Vikings place LB Barr on COVID reserve; 8th player on list

The Minnesota Vikings placed linebacker Anthony Barr on the reserve list for COVID19 on Thursday, the eighth player they've designated since training camp began.
July 31, 2020 at 05:27AM
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Jets put Flacco, Williamson and Griffin on PUP list

The New York Jets placed quarterback Joe Flacco, linebacker Avery Williamson and tight end Ryan Griffin on the physically unable to perform list Thursday.
July 31, 2020 at 05:27AM
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Stefanski preaches patience as Browns ramp up in unique camp

Instead of a whistle dangling from his neck, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski wears a sensor that blinks and beeps whenever he's within 6 feet of someone in the team's facility.
July 31, 2020 at 05:26AM
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Pelicans place Zion Williamson in starting lineup vs. Utah

Zion Williamson was in the New Orleans Pelicans' starting lineup against Utah on Thursday night, just two days after practicing for the first time in two weeks.
July 31, 2020 at 05:26AM
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Packers put Crosby, two others on COVID-19 reserve list

The Green Bay Packers placed veteran kicker Mason Crosby, tight end Jace Sternberger and defensive tackle Trevyon Hester on their COVID19 reserve list.
July 31, 2020 at 05:25AM
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Raiders balance Las Vegas move with pandemic

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July 31, 2020 at 05:25AM
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Kraken hire Dave Baseggio as pro scouting director

The Seattle Kraken added to their hockey operations staff by hiring Dave Baseggio as director of pro scouting Thursday.
July 31, 2020 at 05:24AM
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Rights group: Egypt's new laws entrench el-Sissi's rule

Egypts president has approved new legal amendments that further exclude any serious competitors from elections and give the military greater control over civilian affairs, a leading rights group said on Thursday.
July 31, 2020 at 05:24AM
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Rights group: Egypt's new laws entrench el-Sissi's rule

Egypts president has approved new legal amendments that further exclude any serious competitors from elections and give the military greater control over civilian affairs, a leading rights group said on Thursday.
July 31, 2020 at 05:23AM
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Rangers' Leclerc joins sidelined Kluber with shoulder injury

The Texas Rangers will be without closer Jose Leclerc for most of the pandemicshortened season with a shoulder injury similar to the one that sidelined starter Corey Kluber earlier this week.
July 31, 2020 at 05:23AM
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Jamal Adams leaves stress behind with new start in Seattle

The day before he became the newest member of the Seattle Seahawks, it was apparent to those around Jamal Adams that the AllPro safety was stressed.
July 31, 2020 at 05:23AM
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Jamal Adams leaves stress behind with new start in Seattle

The day before he became the newest member of the Seattle Seahawks, it was apparent to those around Jamal Adams that the AllPro safety was stressed.
July 31, 2020 at 05:23AM
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MATCHDAY: PSG can do the treble with League Cup win vs. Lyon

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July 31, 2020 at 05:22AM
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MATCHDAY: PSG can do the treble with League Cup win vs. Lyon

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July 31, 2020 at 05:22AM
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Koepka cards best round of year for lead at WGC in Memphis

Defending champion Brooks Koepka matched his career best with an 8under 62 on Thursday to take a onestroke lead over Rickie Fowler in the FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
July 31, 2020 at 05:22AM
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Koepka cards best round of year for lead at WGC in Memphis

Defending champion Brooks Koepka matched his career best with an 8under 62 on Thursday to take a onestroke lead over Rickie Fowler in the FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
July 31, 2020 at 05:22AM
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Final game of Cubs at Reds postponed because of rain

The finale of a fourgame series between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds was postponed Thursday because of rain.
July 31, 2020 at 05:21AM
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Final game of Cubs at Reds postponed because of rain

The finale of a fourgame series between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds was postponed Thursday because of rain.
July 31, 2020 at 05:21AM
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Taylor, Suzuki lift Nats past Jays 6-4 before 4-day break

Michael A. Taylors second homer of the season helped the visiting Nationals knock around struggling HyunJin Ryu and beat the homeawayfromhome Toronto Blue Jays 64 Thursday before both teams head into a coronaviruscaused mini AllStar break, as Washington manager Dave Martinez called it.
July 31, 2020 at 05:21AM
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Ex high-ranking Mexican officers charged in drug scheme

Two former highranking Mexican law enforcement officials have been accused of taking millions of dollars in bribes to protect Joaquin El Chapo Guzmans notorious Sinaloa cartel, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
July 31, 2020 at 05:21AM
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Tripura Doctor Harassment: High Court Orders Test Identification Parade

July 31, 2020 at 04:28AMTripura High Court on Thursday ordered the state police to conduct test identification parade to identify persons who had attacked West Tripura district surveillance officer Sangita Chakraborty and...

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Virginia Tech star CB Farley to skip college football season

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July 30, 2020 at 05:57AM
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Attorney: 1 victim may be removed from Hard Rock rubble soon

Contractors believe they may be able to remove one of the two victims still in the debris of the partly collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans by next week, developer attorneys said.
July 30, 2020 at 05:53AM
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New CCHA men's hockey league adds D1 newbie St. Thomas

The newly formed Central Collegiate Hockey Association added the University of St. Thomas on Wednesday, giving the upstart conference eight teams for its inaugural 202122 season.
July 30, 2020 at 05:45AM
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Astros obtain RHP Hector Velázquez from Orioles

The pitchingstrapped Houston Astros have acquired righthander Hector Velzquez from the Baltimore Orioles for a player to named.
July 30, 2020 at 05:41AM
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Press groups condemn threats against Nicaragua journalists

International press organizations and the United States government have condemned intimidation and threats against Nicaraguan journalists.
July 30, 2020 at 05:40AM
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Panthers coach stays positive in 'less than ideal' situation

The Carolina Panthers have a new head coach, two new coordinators, a different starting quarterback and a roster with more turnover from last season than any team in the NFL.
July 30, 2020 at 05:37AM
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Gallo homers in 5-run 8th for Rangers in 7-4 win over Dbacks

Joey Gallo hit a tying, tworun homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers scored three more runs after that to snap a threegame losing streak with a 74 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
July 30, 2020 at 05:29AM
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Virginia teen gets 35 years in neighbor's hammer bludgeoning

A Virginia teenager convicted of murder in the claw hammer bludgeoning death of his elderly neighbor has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
July 30, 2020 at 05:27AM
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