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Sanz: The Olympics Are Magic That The World Was Missing
Alejandro Sanz just earned another accolade to go with his 29 Grammys: Olympic performer.
Biden Picks Caroline Kennedy As U.S. Ambassador To Australia, CNN Reports
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, as U.S. ambassador to Australia, CNN reported on Friday, citing three unidentified people familiar with the process.
Plans For Largest US Solar Field North Of Vegas Scrapped
The push to transition from carbonemitting fuel sources to renewable energy is hitting a roadblock in Nevada, where solar power developers are abandoning plans to build what would have been the United States' largest array of solar panels in the desert no...
Ex-airman: Guilt Over Drone Strikes Prompted To Leak Secrets
A former Air Force intelligence analyst said his guilt over participating in lethal drone strikes in Afghanistan led him to leak government secrets about the drone program to a reporter.
Judge Tosses Suit By Candace Owens Over Facebook Fact Checks
A Delaware judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by conservative political commentator Candace Owens against USA Today and another media organization over factchecking coronavirus posts she made on Facebook.
Italy To Require COVID-19 'Pass' For Many Activities
With daily COVID19 cases sharply rising again, Italy will soon require people to have passes reflecting their health status to access gyms, museums, movie theaters, the inside of restaurants and other venues.
France Rolls Out Controversial Vaccine Pass for Visits to Public Places as 4th Wave Hits
France's so-called 'health pass' is required for all events or places with more than 50 people before being extended to restaurants, cafes and shopping centres in August.
'Disregards Common Sense, Defies Science': China No to WHO for Phase 2 of Probe Into Covid Origins
The head of the WHO said earlier in July that investigations into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic in China were being hampered by the lack of raw data on the first days of spread there.
Top US Catholic Priest Quits Over Claims of Frequenting Gay Bars, Using Hookup App Grindr
The organization released a statement on Tuesday acknowledging accusations of misconduct against its general secretary, Jeffrey Burrill, by Catholic outlet The Pillar.
Sheriff: Deputy Kills Man During A 911 Domestic Dispute Call
A Florida deputy fatally shot a man who charged at the deputy with a knife, officials said.
Strong Quake Hits Offshore Near Panama, No Damage Reported
A strong earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Wednesday near the border with Costa Rica, although there were no immediate reports of damage and authorities said a tsunami was not expected.
Powerful Magnitude-6.8 Quake Shakes Panama And Costa Rica
A powerful magnitude6.8 earthquake shook Panama and Costa Rica on Wednesday afternoon, but it was relatively far from the largest population centers and there were no immediate reports of damage.
Biden Nominates Victoria Kennedy For Austria Ambassadorship
President Joe Biden is nominating Victoria Kennedy, an attorney and the widow of Sen. Ted Kennedy, to serve as his ambassador to Austria. He's naming a top political fundraiser Comcast CEO David Cohen to serve as his ambassador to Canada, the White Hous...
Despite Canadian Easing, US Extends Land Border Restrictions
The United States Government on Wednesday extended the closure of the land borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travelers until at least Aug. 21.
Baltimore Awards Payment To Man Arrested By Rogue Police
Baltimores spending board Wednesday approved over half a million dollars for a man who served four years behind bars after two members of a rogue police unit arrested him on a firearm charge following a traffic stop.
Belarus Opposition Leader Seeks New US Sanctions On Country
The main leader of Belarus embattled opposition on Tuesday sought and apparently won U.S. support for increasing pressure on the countrys authoritarian leader.
