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Pandemic Leaves American Samoa Residents Stranded, Homesick
Makerita Iosefo Vaa hasn't been home for nearly eight months the longest she's ever been away from American Samoa.
Anchorage Mayor Resigns Over Texting Scandal With TV Reporter
Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz, one of Alaska's most prominent Democrats, resigned on Tuesday, days after he was accused of texting sexual messages to an underage girl and a local television anchor.
Oil Steady As Rising Coronavirus Cases Stokes Demand Concerns
Oil prices were steady on Wednesday on concerns that fuel demand will continue to falter as rising coronavirus cases across Europe and in the United States, the world's biggest oil consumer, could impede economic growth.
Cuomo Book On NY Pandemic Outbreak Short On State Missteps
Gov. Andrew Cuomo condemned the federal government's coronavirus response and lauded his own leadership efforts in a new book released Tuesday that offers a few new details but not many about New Yorks battle against the pandemic.
Supreme Court Halts Census In Latest Twist Of 2020 Count
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.
Report: Social Media Influencers Push Voting Misinformation
Social media influencers, partisan news outlets and even President Donald Trump's son are driving the spread of online misinformation swirling around the U.S. vote, casting doubt on this years election and prematurely raising suspicions about the accuracy...
Royal Caribbean, AMC Fall; Ethan Allen, Walt Disney Rise
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Army: No Requests Made For Use Of Troops Around Election
Army leaders said Tuesday that they have not received any requests to use active-duty or National Guard troops for possible civil unrest surrounding the presidential election next month, but are ready to do so if called on.
Mozambique's Health Minister Says Test Shows He Has COVID-19
Mozambiques health minister says he has tested positive for COVID19, in a routine test conducted ahead of a planned trip abroad.
Parliament In Kyrgyzstan Endorses State Of Emergency
Kyrgyzstan's president on Tuesday won parliamentary endorsement for his decree to introduce a state of emergency in the capital of the Central Asian nation, which has been rocked by unrest triggered by a disputed parliamentary election.
iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro and Pro Max Launched: All Specs and India Prices Here
Apple has finally taken curtains off of the iPhone 12 series. The iPhone 12 series starts at Rs. 69,900 for the iPhone 12 Mini, and goes up to Rs. 1,29,900 onwards for the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Apple Unveils New IPhones For Faster 5G Wireless Networks
Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks.
Minnesota Supreme Court Weighs Fate Of PolyMet Mine Permits
Lawyers for the proposed PolyMet coppernickel mine and state regulators urged the Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday to defer to the judgment of the state Department of Natural Resources and reinstate three critical permits for the project.
Dutch Order Bars, Restaurants Closed Over Pandemic Fears
The Dutch government decided to close bars and restaurants as of Wednesday to counter the sustained surge in coronavirus cases across the nation.
COVID-19: Delhi Govt Urges CBSE To Extend Payment Deadline For Exam Fee For Class 10, 12 Students
The Delhi government has written to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) requesting for an extension of the deadline for payment of examination fees for the 2021 board exams from October 15 to November 14. The government had earlier writte...
Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti, in Detention Since August 5 Last Year, Released
Mufti was among hundreds of people and political leaders in the state who were taken into preventive custody hours ahead of the Centre revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 last year.