Scott Neuman
Stories
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Health
China Reports Nearly 100 Deaths In A Single Day From Coronavirus
The new figures come as the head of the World Health Organization warns that a few cases of the virus that have been spread by people who never traveled to China could be "the tip of the iceberg."
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World
White House Says Al-Qaida Leader Qassim Al-Rimi Killed In U.S. Operation
In a statement late Thursday, President Trump said he ordered the counterterrorism operation in Yemen "that successfully eliminated" the leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.
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Health
Hong Kong Mandates Quarantine For Mainland Arrivals; Coronavirus Cases Surpass 28,000
Hong Kong authorities say that beginning Saturday they are mandating that anyone entering the city from mainland China "self-quarantine" for the 14-day incubation period of the virus.
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Health
Hong Kong Reports Its 1st Coronavirus Death
A 39-year-old man is only the second person to have died from the infection outside of China. Hong Kong health workers are striking to demand the border with mainland China be sealed.
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World
White House To Unveil Mideast Peace Plan — Despite Palestinian Rejection
President Trump said Monday that the Palestinians "probably won't want [the plan] initially," but "I think in the end they're going to want it."
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World
U.S. Won't Hand Over American Diplomat's Wife Wanted In Fatal U.K. Car Crash
The State Department says Anne Sacoolas has diplomatic immunity and will not be returned to face dangerous driving charges related to the Aug. 27 death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn.
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Environment
Trump Administration Is Rolling Back Obama-Era Protections For Smaller Waterways
The controversial rule change will dramatically reduce federal pollution protections for many streams and wetlands. Farmers and builders welcome that, but environmental groups plan to challenge it.
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World
After Volcano Quiets, Philippine Officials At Odds Over Residents' Return
The vice mayor of a town located near Taal volcano, which began spewing ash and steam last week, has urged people to defy warnings from authorities and to "come back and clean up."
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Business
In China, Birth Rate Falls To Lowest Level In 70 Years
Last year, there were 10.48 births per 1,000 people — the lowest since the People's Republic of China was founded. Beijing also said its economy cooled to the slowest pace in nearly three decades.
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Arts & Life
Recording Academy CEO Suspended Amid Misconduct Allegations Ahead Of Grammy Awards
The organization that puts on the annual Grammy Awards says Deborah Dugan has been placed on administrative leave after an allegation of misconduct by a senior female member of the organization.