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Minnesota National Guard deployed to Minneapolis amid unrest
- August 28, 2020
The woman was taken into custody a short time later. Police were making arrests and trying to clear downtown, Schnell told reporters. As police drew near, suspect Eddie Frank Sole Jr., 38, quickly ducked into a Nicollet Mall doorway and killed himself with a shot to his chin as bystanders scrambled for cover. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
The woman was taken into custody a short time later. Police were making arrests and trying to clear downtown, Schnell told reporters. As police drew near, suspect Eddie Frank Sole Jr., 38, quickly ducked into a Nicollet Mall doorway and killed himself with a shot to his chin as bystanders scrambled for cover. (more...)
S.Korea extends COVID-19 restrictions as virus spikes
- August 28, 2020
The South Korean authorities have tightened restriction measures across the country on August 23 over the increasing number of infected people, which is primarily associated with the activities of various religious groups, especially the Shincheonji Church of Jesus. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
The South Korean authorities have tightened restriction measures across the country on August 23 over the increasing number of infected people, which is primarily associated with the activities of various religious groups, especially the Shincheonji Church of Jesus. (more...)
India reports record daily jump of 77266 Covid-19 infections
- August 28, 2020
The addition of 1,057 new deaths has brought the record of the total death count to 61,529. On the global front, India still remains third worst-hit nation, while the United States and Brazil lead with a total of 58,21,602 and 37,17,156 cases, respectively. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
The addition of 1,057 new deaths has brought the record of the total death count to 61,529. On the global front, India still remains third worst-hit nation, while the United States and Brazil lead with a total of 58,21,602 and 37,17,156 cases, respectively. (more...)
Rain chances increase Friday as Laura passes north of Middle Georgia
- August 28, 2020
Thunderstorms are expected across Upstate South Carolina and the western N.C. Piedmont, according to the alert. It packed 30 miles per hour maximum sustained winds as it moved across the Southeast, according to the National Hurricane Center . (more...)
- August 28, 2020
Thunderstorms are expected across Upstate South Carolina and the western N.C. Piedmont, according to the alert. It packed 30 miles per hour maximum sustained winds as it moved across the Southeast, according to the National Hurricane Center . (more...)
NM records 5 new virus deaths, 205 new cases
- August 28, 2020
Large group COVID-19 outbreaks remain a concern in Minnesota ahead of school reopenings that could accelerate the spread of the infectious disease, but state health officials warned that Thursday's one-day high of 1,158 confirmed cases was an anomaly due to delays by one lab. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
Large group COVID-19 outbreaks remain a concern in Minnesota ahead of school reopenings that could accelerate the spread of the infectious disease, but state health officials warned that Thursday's one-day high of 1,158 confirmed cases was an anomaly due to delays by one lab. (more...)
Liberty University Accepts Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Resignation Amid Scandal
- August 28, 2020
On Tuesday, Mrs. Falwell admitted to her affair with Granda, which she described as embarrassing and humbling. Granda said Falwell would watch when he had sex with his wife and that he would do so in person and on video. The Reuters report on Monday was the latest in a string of personal embarrassments for Falwell. "And I did have second thoughts after we talked". (more...)
- August 28, 2020
On Tuesday, Mrs. Falwell admitted to her affair with Granda, which she described as embarrassing and humbling. Granda said Falwell would watch when he had sex with his wife and that he would do so in person and on video. The Reuters report on Monday was the latest in a string of personal embarrassments for Falwell. "And I did have second thoughts after we talked". (more...)
KCNA: Kim calls for prevention efforts against coronavirus, looming typhoon
- August 28, 2020
Days after rumors steered - once more - that the North Korean chief was in a coma , Kim Jong-un chaired a key politburo occasion, handing out directions on persevering with his nation's "anti-epidemic" effort. He said a "fierce power struggle is inevitable" and "if the party and the army need someone to give them legitimacy to rule the DPRK, they might look for a softer (and weaker) figure in the family, such as Mr Kim's uncle, Kim Pyong-il, or Mr Kim's younger brother, Kim Jong-Chol". (more...)
- August 28, 2020
Days after rumors steered - once more - that the North Korean chief was in a coma , Kim Jong-un chaired a key politburo occasion, handing out directions on persevering with his nation's "anti-epidemic" effort. He said a "fierce power struggle is inevitable" and "if the party and the army need someone to give them legitimacy to rule the DPRK, they might look for a softer (and weaker) figure in the family, such as Mr Kim's uncle, Kim Pyong-il, or Mr Kim's younger brother, Kim Jong-Chol". (more...)
Vaccine: Bangladesh approves Sinovac's final-stage human trial
- August 28, 2020
According to scientists, the two-component vaccine provides immunity against the coronavirus for at least two years. United States biotechnology company Moderna 's mRNA-1273 vaccine is also undergoing the third phase of clinical trials. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
According to scientists, the two-component vaccine provides immunity against the coronavirus for at least two years. United States biotechnology company Moderna 's mRNA-1273 vaccine is also undergoing the third phase of clinical trials. (more...)
Pictures show the damage of Hurricane Laura
- August 28, 2020
Laura could spawn tornadoes on Thursday (local time) over Louisiana , Arkansas and western MS, and was expected to drop 15 to 30 centimetres of rain over the region, the NHC said. She died when a tree fell on her home, officials said. "It ain't going to be easy". "I don't know how long that will hold up, but that's a blessing", Edwards said. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
Laura could spawn tornadoes on Thursday (local time) over Louisiana , Arkansas and western MS, and was expected to drop 15 to 30 centimetres of rain over the region, the NHC said. She died when a tree fell on her home, officials said. "It ain't going to be easy". "I don't know how long that will hold up, but that's a blessing", Edwards said. (more...)
Abe's health status remains "unchanged": top gov't spokesman
- August 28, 2020
The Liberal Democratic Party spokesman did not answer the phone. The prime minister has sparked speculation around his health in the last two weeks with two visits to the hospital . In the second quarter, Japan was hit by its biggest economic slump on record as the pandemic emptied shopping malls and crushed demand for cars and other exports, bolstering the case for bolder policy action to avert a deeper recession. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
The Liberal Democratic Party spokesman did not answer the phone. The prime minister has sparked speculation around his health in the last two weeks with two visits to the hospital . In the second quarter, Japan was hit by its biggest economic slump on record as the pandemic emptied shopping malls and crushed demand for cars and other exports, bolstering the case for bolder policy action to avert a deeper recession. (more...)
Seoul schools go back online over virus fears
- August 28, 2020
The Ministry of Education ordered all 7,826 kindergartens, elementary, middle and high schools in the metropolitan area - Seoul , Incheon and Gyeonggi Province - on Tuesday to hold online classes only, until September 11, to tame the highly infectious coronavirus . (more...)
- August 28, 2020
The Ministry of Education ordered all 7,826 kindergartens, elementary, middle and high schools in the metropolitan area - Seoul , Incheon and Gyeonggi Province - on Tuesday to hold online classes only, until September 11, to tame the highly infectious coronavirus . (more...)
COVID-19: SLO County reports 23 new cases on Wednesday
- August 28, 2020
At the peak of the virus in the spring, the state regularly reported well over 1,000 new cases on a daily basis. While an official for Valley Medical said all patients with positive tests were informed directly within 24 hours, the Minnesota Department of Health said this delayed notification to the state hurts its ability to combat the broader pandemic. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
At the peak of the virus in the spring, the state regularly reported well over 1,000 new cases on a daily basis. While an official for Valley Medical said all patients with positive tests were informed directly within 24 hours, the Minnesota Department of Health said this delayed notification to the state hurts its ability to combat the broader pandemic. (more...)
Hurricane Laura smashes into southern US coast
- August 28, 2020
Laura was tied with five other storms for fifth most powerful US hurricane, behind the 1935's Labor Day storm, 1969's Camille, 1992's Andrew and 2004's Charley, Klotzbach said. "Catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding continues in portions of Louisiana", the NHC said in an early Thursday bulletin. BATON ROUGE, La. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
Laura was tied with five other storms for fifth most powerful US hurricane, behind the 1935's Labor Day storm, 1969's Camille, 1992's Andrew and 2004's Charley, Klotzbach said. "Catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding continues in portions of Louisiana", the NHC said in an early Thursday bulletin. BATON ROUGE, La. (more...)
Coast Guard Watch Opens Fire After 8-Foot Shark Crashes Swim Call
- August 28, 2020
The crew said in the Facebook post a shark sighting during a swim call is rare and something none of the crew members had ever experienced before. Throughout the event, the crew "stayed focused and worked on the problem". ME1 Cintron fired a well-aimed burst right at/on top of the shark to protect shipmates just feet away. They even managed to save the inflatable unicorn. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
The crew said in the Facebook post a shark sighting during a swim call is rare and something none of the crew members had ever experienced before. Throughout the event, the crew "stayed focused and worked on the problem". ME1 Cintron fired a well-aimed burst right at/on top of the shark to protect shipmates just feet away. They even managed to save the inflatable unicorn. (more...)
Wife of Miami officer dies after getting trapped in his police SUV
- August 28, 2020
USA media outlets reported that the deceased was trapped in this section for several hours before her body was discovered by her family members. Investigators did not immediately say what Paulino had been looking for. "It's very preliminary", a police spokesman, Lt. Carlos Rosario, told the Herald . "But right now, it's an unclassified death". Their son, also named Aristides Paulino , said Monday that the family was in too much pain to discuss the death. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
USA media outlets reported that the deceased was trapped in this section for several hours before her body was discovered by her family members. Investigators did not immediately say what Paulino had been looking for. "It's very preliminary", a police spokesman, Lt. Carlos Rosario, told the Herald . "But right now, it's an unclassified death". Their son, also named Aristides Paulino , said Monday that the family was in too much pain to discuss the death. (more...)
US House debates changes in postal law in run-up to polls
- August 28, 2020
Veterans are experiencing delays in receiving their medication from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Its importance only grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering necessities such as food and clothing to people's doorstep when it was unsafe to leave home. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
Veterans are experiencing delays in receiving their medication from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Its importance only grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering necessities such as food and clothing to people's doorstep when it was unsafe to leave home. (more...)
Kanye West fails to make November ballot in Missouri
- August 28, 2020
Republican operatives have been publicly linked to efforts to get West on the ballot in other states, raising concerns that his campaign is part of an effort to help President Donald Trump's reelection campaign. West has been running into a similar problem in multiple states, from West Virginia to IL. He has also qualified for the ballot in states such as Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Tennessee. (more...)
- August 28, 2020
Republican operatives have been publicly linked to efforts to get West on the ballot in other states, raising concerns that his campaign is part of an effort to help President Donald Trump's reelection campaign. West has been running into a similar problem in multiple states, from West Virginia to IL. He has also qualified for the ballot in states such as Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Tennessee. (more...)
Mali Coup: Military junta says ousted president freed
- August 27, 2020
The ECOWAS negotiating team met with Keita during their visit to Mali's capital last week. Keita's whereabouts could not immediately be confirmed. Prime Minister Boubou Cisse and President Keita were arrested by some mutinying soldiers before they were later taken to a key base in Kati, a town close to Bamako. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
The ECOWAS negotiating team met with Keita during their visit to Mali's capital last week. Keita's whereabouts could not immediately be confirmed. Prime Minister Boubou Cisse and President Keita were arrested by some mutinying soldiers before they were later taken to a key base in Kati, a town close to Bamako. (more...)
COVID-19 crisis: Moderna's vaccine offers hope to people at high-risk
- August 27, 2020
UC and New Horizons are among approximately 90 sites across the USA selected for the study. In August, Russia claimed to have developed the first vaccine of COVID-19, named Sputnik. All volunteers received two 100 microgram doses of the inoculation, which were administered 28 days apart. According to Politico , Moderna presented their research findings to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a meeting Wednesday. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
UC and New Horizons are among approximately 90 sites across the USA selected for the study. In August, Russia claimed to have developed the first vaccine of COVID-19, named Sputnik. All volunteers received two 100 microgram doses of the inoculation, which were administered 28 days apart. According to Politico , Moderna presented their research findings to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a meeting Wednesday. (more...)
Putin Says He Has Reserve Officers Ready to Send to Belarus
- August 27, 2020
Just what force, and how bad, Mr Putin hasn't fully defined. The government, meanwhile, has maintained pressure on the opposition with threats and selective jailing of its leaders. The scale of the demonstrations in the Belarusian capital Minsk is unprecedented. Belarus has been was plunged into turmoil following an August 9 election, which the opposition says was rigged to extend Lukashenko's 26-year rule. (more...)
- August 27, 2020
Just what force, and how bad, Mr Putin hasn't fully defined. The government, meanwhile, has maintained pressure on the opposition with threats and selective jailing of its leaders. The scale of the demonstrations in the Belarusian capital Minsk is unprecedented. Belarus has been was plunged into turmoil following an August 9 election, which the opposition says was rigged to extend Lukashenko's 26-year rule. (more...)
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