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How novel coronavirus outbreak has disrupted life across China

China continues to struggle with novel coronavirus and is only now starting to allow scientists and public health officials from outside to assist in its efforts. While the majority of infections and fatalities are centered in Hubei province, the illness…

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Report highlights dangers for asylum seekers in Mexican city

By María Verza, Associated Press

A new report says the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo continues to be a dangerous place for asylum seekers waiting to cross into the United States after being sent back to await the outcome of their petitions.

How a competitive swimmer is helping perfect a new amputation procedure

By Cristina Quinn

Bionic limbs, long the stuff of science fiction fantasy, are becoming reality. An extremely rare vascular disease caused New Hampshire’s Morgan Stickney, a pre-med student and elite swimmer, to have both legs amputated. But she underwent an experimental amputation surgery…

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Actor Jussie Smollett faces new charges

By Associated Press

Smollett was originally charged the following month with disorderly conduct for allegedly staging the attack and lying about it to investigators.

Virginia lawmakers approve Confederate statue removal bills

By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

After a violent 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Republican lawmakers had rejected renewed calls for the controversial statues to be removed from public places. …

U.S. regulators expand antitrust probe into 5 giant tech companies

By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

Federal regulators are ramping up their investigation of the market dominance of five giant tech companies.

Defense rests without Weinstein testifying at rape trial

By Michael Sisak, Tom Hays, Associated Press

As expected, Weinstein chose not to tell his own story at the risk of having prosecutors grill him on cross-examination about disturbing allegations that six of his accusers detailed for a Manhattan jury of seven men and five women.

Oil from federal lands tops 1 billion barrels as Trump eases industry rules

By Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Oil production from federally-managed lands and waters topped a record 1 billion barrels last year, federal officials said Tuesday, as technological advances helped drive development in new areas and the Trump administration eases rules on the industry.

Federal judge clears way for T-Mobile’s takeover of Sprint

By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

Once that happens, the number of major U.S. wireless companies would shrink from four to three.

WATCH: NCAA head testifies on compensating college athletes

By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press

The NCAA has turned to Congress to step in as more and more states follow the lead of California, where a law set to take effect in 2023 clears the way for athletes to earn endorsement money.