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South Asian And Sikh Groups Congratulate Biden And Harris On Historic Win
A number of South Asian and Sikh groups on Monday congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their historic election. In particular, as the first woman, South Asian and Black woman to win the Vice Presidency, the el...
Virginia Gynecologist Convicted Of Fraud, Unneeded Surgeries
A Virginia gynecologist has been found guilty of submitting false insurance claims after performing what authorities described as unnecessary surgeries on women, including hysterectomies and tubal ligations.
New York Governor Expects Rising Coronavirus Rates Into Winter
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday he expected the rate of positive tests for the novel coronavirus to continue rising in the state into winter.
Rush Of Visitors At Red River Gorge Sparks Call For Changes
One of the Appalachia's most beloved natural attractions is becoming a victim of its own popularity.
New York Governor Expects Coronavirus Rates To Continue Rising Into Winter
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday that he expected the rate of positive tests for the novel coronavirus to continue rising in the state into winter.
Hospitals Under Pressure As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Swedish Capital
Hospitals in the Swedish capital are struggling to cope with a surge in new cases of COVID19 after seeing an increase of around 75 patients requiring hospital care since the end of last week, the local authority said on Monday.
EXPLAINER: States Still In Play And What Makes Them That Way
The Associated Press declared Democrat Joe Biden the winner of his native Pennsylvania on Saturday, and by extension of the tightly contested U.S. presidential race against President Donald Trump. The outcome of contests in Georgia and North Carolina rema...
Islamist Meeting Underscores Austrian Intelligence Failure Over Attack
The scale of Austria's intelligence failure before last week's deadly jihadist attack in Vienna became clearer on Monday as the Interior Ministry confirmed the attacker had taken part in a large meeting in the summer that included Islamists from abroad.
Human Rights Watch Urges G20 To Press Saudis To Free Illegally Detained Activists
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday urged Group of 20 member states to press Saudi Arabia to free activists detained unlawfully and provide accountability for past abuses ahead of the virtual G20 summit in the kingdom this month.
Out! NZ Batter Blundell Dismissed For Obstructing The Field
Batsman Tom Blundell has become only the second player in New Zealand firstclass cricket to be given out for obstructing the field.
Former Obama Officials Morell, Haines Likely Candidates For Biden Spy Jobs
Two former senior U.S. intelligence officials Michael Morell and Avril Haines have emerged as leading contenders to serve as Director of National Intelligence or run the CIA in Presidentelect Joe Biden's administration, several current and former intell...
Can Trump Pardon Himself or His Family During Final Days in Power? Well, He Can Try
U.S. President Donald Trump could issue a flurry of pardons during his final days in power.
Trump To Biden Transition Could Be Rockier Than Most, Some Experts Worry
U.S. law maps out clear instructions for an orderly transfer of power from one president to the next, but Joe Biden's path is expected to be rockier than most of his modernday predecessors.
Putin, Macron Discuss Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict - Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the conflict in NagornoKarabakh in a telephone call with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Joe Biden Wins US Presidency after Long Race, Ending Four Tumultuous Years Under Donald Trump
Biden’s victory amounted to a repudiation of Trump by millions of voters exhausted with his divisive conduct and chaotic administration, and was delivered by an unlikely alliance of women, people of color, old and young voters and a sliver of disaffected...
Wallabies Edge New Zealand 24-22 To Lift Tri-Nations Spirits
The Wallabies rebounded from a record loss with a 2422 win over New Zealand on Saturday in a socalled dead rubber match that contained two reds cards, two yellow cards and two late tries.