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Iran surpasses 20,000 confirmed deaths from the coronavirus

By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press

The announcement came as the Islamic Republic, which has been struggling with both the region's largest outbreak and the highest number of fatalities, went ahead with university entrance exams for over 1 million students.

Oleandrin is a deadly plant poison, not a COVID-19 cure

By Cassandra Quave, The Conversation

Consuming the plant can be lethal to animals and humans.

Coin shortage hits retailers, laundromats and even the tooth fairy

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Associated Press

The national coin shortage has been an unusual side effect of the pandemic. Among its victims: retailers, laundromats and even the tooth fairy.

U.S. home construction surges after pandemic low to 22.6%

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Construction of new U.S. homes surged 22.6% last month as homebuilders continued to bounceback from the coronavirus pandemic.

WHO says COVID-19 herd immunity 'not a solution we should be looking to'

By Associated Press

Most studies conducted to date have suggested only about 10 percent to 20 percent of people have antibodies.

WATCH: Gov. Cuomo addresses the coronavirus during the Democratic National Convention

By Associated Press

Cuomo addressed the opening night of the virtual Democratic National Convention late Monday, saying New York was “ground zero” for the early outbreak in the U.S.

WATCH: Democratic National Convention plays a message from woman who lost dad to virus

By Associated Press

The coronavirus pandemic upended both parties’ traditional conventions. Instead, the program each night features a number of speakers and musical performances virtually across the country.

Indigenous protesters in Brazil demand COVID-19 protection

By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

Dozens of Indigenous people have blocked a major highway in Brazil's Amazon to pressure the government for help in protecting them from COVID-19.

News Wrap: UNC-Chapel Hill returns to remote learning due to outbreak

In our news wrap Monday, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has returned to all-remote learning after an outbreak of the novel coronavirus. It was one of the largest schools in the country to bring students back to…

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How COVID-19 is affecting the British music scene

By Taryn Siegel, Associated Press

But the music scene some Brits know and love may soon be unrecognizable because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has plunged the U.K. economy into its worst recession on record.