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World Mar 12
Childhood mental health issues rise globally amid pandemicFor doctors who treat them, the pandemic's impact on the mental health of children is increasingly alarming.
Politics Nov 07
World leaders celebrate Biden-Harris winCascading around the globe on social media and live news broadcasts, word of the victory in Pennsylvania that pushed former Vice President Joe Biden past the threshold of 270 Electoral College votes needed to take over the Oval Office brought…
World Oct 11
Nadal ties Federer at 20 Slams by beating Djokovic in ParisRafael Nadal tied Roger Federer with 20 Grand Slam titles by producing a nearly perfect performance against Novak Djokovic in the French Open final.
World Aug 01
Mexico no. 3 in virus deaths; storm could hinder U.S. responseMexico now has the third most COVID-19 deaths in the world, behind Brazil and the United States, where a hurricane bearing down on the East Coast on Saturday is threatening to complicate efforts to contain the virus.
Economy Jul 31
Eurozone economy suffers record drop during lockdown monthsThe economy of the 19-country eurozone shrank by a devastating 12.1% during the second quarter from the quarter before as coronavirus lockdowns shut businesses and hampered consumer spending.
Nation Jul 07
Study shows virus hit African immigrants hardest in FranceA new study from the French government's statistics agency shows that death rates doubled among immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa and tripled in the Paris region at the height of the country's coronavirus outbreak.
Nation Jun 06
Mourners hold memorial for Floyd as more protests gatherMourners are holding a private memorial service in George Floyd’s North Carolina hometown while the nation’s capital prepares for what is expected to be the city’s largest demonstration against police brutality yet.
Arts May 21
Italian woman wins Picasso valued at 1 million eurosAn Italian accountant whose son bought her the raffle ticket as a Christmas present has won a 1-million euro ($1.1 million) painting by Pablo Picasso in a charity draw.
Health Apr 03
Cuomo to sign order allowing for ventilators to be taken from private companiesWith coronavirus deaths climbing rapidly in New York, the governor announced Friday he will use his authority to take ventilators and protective gear from private hospitals and companies that aren’t using them.
Economy Apr 03
Novel coronavirus ends 50-year-low jobless rate in U.S.The U.S. government figures do not include the last two weeks, when nearly 10 million thrown-out-of-work Americans applied for unemployment benefits.