Lebanon Fast Facts
Here is a look at Lebanon, a Middle Eastern country bordering Syria, Israel and the Mediterranean Sea. About Lebanon (from the CIA World…
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These high schoolers turned their tough experiences during the pandemic into powerful memoirs
A teenager left to care for his family. One who found his faith, and another who watched his father relapse into addiction. They are the firsthand…
Continue ReadingAir pollution is linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, study finds
Increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, according to a new study. Researchers from University College…
Continue Reading Vaccine rollouts lay bare the Middle East’s deep inequalities
Around the world, the vaccine rollout has shone a harsh light on global income disparities. Rich countries take the lion’s share of…
Continue Reading Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte tenders resignation, in calculated move amid coronavirus crisis
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte handed in his resignation on Tuesday, in a tactical political maneuver that he hopes will allow him to build a…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 26: Covid, White House, impeachment, India, Puerto Rico
It’s been a year since Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash, and teammates and loved ones are…
Continue Reading Dogs likely migrated to the Americas with humans over 15,000 years ago, study says
Dogs have been following humans for thousands of years. Archaeological and genetic data has revealed that dogs accompanied humans when they were…
Continue Reading8 myths about the Covid-19 vaccine — Dr. Wen explains
The United States crossed the terrible milestone of 400,000 deaths from coronavirus early last week, and there are currently over 2.1 million…
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Senators to be sworn in for Trump impeachment trial
On Monday, the House impeachment managers, a group of Democratic lawmakers who will act as prosecutors presenting the case against Trump during the…
Continue Reading Uganda security forces withdraw from Bobi Wine’s home ending 11 days of house arrest
Security forces have withdrawn from Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine’s residence after he spent 11 days under house arrest, his lawyer…
Continue Reading Arizona law enforcement agents are searching for two escaped inmates facing dozens of years in prison
Law enforcement agents are on a manhunt for two inmates who escaped an Arizona prison Saturday night. The two men used a large air conditioning unit…
Continue Reading Portland mayor tells police he pepper-sprayed a man who harassed him over mask policies
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler told police Sunday night that he used pepper spray on a man who had been harassing him about Covid-19 mask policies…
Continue Reading A judge has approved a $17 million settlement plan for sexual misconduct victims of Harvey Weinstein
A US bankruptcy judge has approved a Weinstein Company liquidation plan that allocates over $17 million for Harvey Weinstein’s sexual…
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Weather Alert: More snow Tuesday morning
Weather Alert: Bands of snow will continue to push east of Colorado Springs and Pueblo Tuesday morning.…
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In the nearly 232-year history of the US Senate there have only been 11 Black senators
Congress set a new diversity record this year with its highest-ever number of women and racial minorities, including 60 Black lawmakers. But…
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11 of 22 Chinese miners trapped in gold mine rescued, ten others dead
Eleven miners who were trapped in a gold mine for more than two weeks in eastern China have been rescued, while ten so far have died, Chinese state…
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Man in custody after Portland vehicle killed one pedestrian and injured at least five others
A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people — killing one — in…
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Coronavirus variant first spotted in Brazil found in the US for the first time
Even with the number of Covid-19 cases coming down, scientists are worrying about variants of the novel coronavirus — one of which has been…
Continue Reading The viral meme of Bernie Sanders has been made into a crocheted doll, and it’s now being auctioned for charity
The image from President Joe Biden’s inauguration of Sen. Bernie Sanders sitting with his legs crossed wearing brown and white gloves made a…
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