Tag: Infectious diseases
South Africa returns to stricter lockdown, virus ‘surging’
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Sunday that his country will return to stricter lockdown measures in the face...
Oldest American, fastest woman on Everest return safely
KATHMANDU, Nepal — A retired attorney from Chicago who became the oldest American to scale Mount Everest, and a Hong Kong teacher who is...
Indiana reports 360 new COVID-19 cases and 5 more deaths
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana reported 360 new and confirmed COVID-19 cases and five more deaths, according to the Indiana Department of Health on Sunday.
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Egypt bets on ancient finds to pull tourism out of pandemic
CAIRO — Workers dig and ferry wheelbarrows laden with sand to open a new shaft at a bustling archaeological site outside of Cairo, while...
Risky, impatient climbers bring danger to US highest peak
Rangers who keep an eye on North America's highest mountain peak say impatient and inexperienced climbers are taking more risks and endangering themselves and...
As pandemic wanes, Florida’s DeSantis seizes national stage
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis struggled to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Democrats readied to pounce. The state's economy was in tatters,...
Pope invites Lebanese Christians to Vatican for peace prayer
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has invited representatives of Lebanon’s Christian community to the Vatican on July 1 for a day of prayer and...
Vets return to Memorial Day traditions as pandemic eases
BOSTON — A pair of military vets navigate the hilly, meandering paths in a historic cemetery in Boston, searching out soldiers' graves and planting...
After win, Osaka skips news conference in Paris, as promised
PARIS — Naomi Osaka skipped her post-match news conference at the French Open on Sunday, as promised.
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Wieters dropped from US Olympic qualifying roster
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Catcher Matt Wieters has been dropped from the U.S. roster for Olympic baseball qualifying that starts Monday.
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