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In Trumpworld, the Grown-Ups in the Room All Left, and Got Book Deals
The list of ex-staffers of President Donald Trump’s administration who have written tell-alls includes James Comey, former FBI director; Omarosa Manigault Newman, former assistant to the president; and John Bolton, former national security adviser.
Covid-19 is Once-in-a-century Health Crisis, its Effects Will be Felt for Decades, Says WHO
The novel coronavirus has killed at least 680,000 people and infected at least 17.6 million since the outbreak emerged in China last December.
Congressional Democrats, White House still at impasse over coronavirus bill
The top Democrats in Congress are not close to a deal with the White House to pump more money into the U.S. economy to ease the coronavirus' heavy toll, both sides said on Saturday, after an essential lifeline for millions of unemployed Americans expired.
Thousands march in Berlin to protest coronavirus curbs
Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Berlin on Saturday to protest against measures imposed in Germany to stem the coronavirus pandemic, saying they violated people's rights and freedoms.
Seven Marines, one Navy sailor remain missing after mishap off California coast
Seven U.S. Marines and a Navy sailor were missing on Friday, a day after their amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) sank off the Southern California coast during a training mission, Marine Corps officials said.
China embassy criticises Germany's suspension of extradition treaty with Hong Kong
China's embassy in Germany condemned Berlin's suspension of its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, a move Germany said was a response to the postponement of an election in the Chinese city.
Judge orders man to pay $85K in deaths of 2 whooping cranes
A man who admitted that he and a juvenile shot and killed two whooping cranes in 2016 must pay $85,000 and cannot hunt until he completes 360 hours of public service.
Portland has no fires, arrests as feds withdraw
Portland had its first night in weeks without tear gas after state police took over from federal agents guarding a courthouse that has been the focal point of violence between protesters and tactical officers.
German restaurants object after police use COVID data for crime-fighting
German restaurants and bars and their customers are expressing concern at reports that the contact data that guests must supply as part of coronavirus prevention rules has been used for police investigations.
Four crew members on Norway cruise ship hospitalised with COVID-19
Four crew members on a Norwegian cruise vessel were diagnosed with COVID19 after it arrived at the Arctic port of Tromsoe early on Friday, said the University Hospital of North Norway where they are being treated.
Exclusive: U.S. proposes house arrest for 'most dreaded' Taliban prisoners, to end stalemate
The United States has proposed that hundreds of Taliban prisoners be transferred to house arrest in a supervised facility when they are freed from Afghan jails, three senior official sources said, a proposed solution for a deadlock that is holding up peac...
Tropical Storm Isaias Strengthens to Category 1 Hurricane as it Moves Towards Florida, Bahamas: US Forecaster
The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour (130 kilometers per hour), the NHC said in a 12:00 am (0400 GMT) advisory.
Anti-quarantine protest erupts in Paraguayan border city
Paraguay eased plans for tighter quarantine in a city on the Brazilian border on Thursday after roughly 60 people were arrested in a violent protest that included the looting of food, jewelry and electronics.
UK former Conservative lawmaker found guilty of sexual assault
A former lawmaker from Britain's governing Conservative Party has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women.
Heatwave adds to health alert as Europe masks up to prevent COVID
A heatwave hit Europe on Thursday just as Madrid made wearing masks compulsory to prevent a surge in coronavirus infections, and Julian Martinez said his beard wasn't making it any easier to keep his face covered in the heat. But the 60yearold Spanish civ...