The first group of translators and interpreters who helped US soldiers and diplomats in Afghanistan are set to arrive in the US on Friday, even as thousands more wait in Afghanistan in increasing fear of Taliban reprisals.The first group of translators and interpreters who helped US soldiers and diplomats in Afghanistan are set to arrive […]
Monthly Archives: July 2021
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With strict rules in place, Chicago hopes Lollapalooza will be remembered for the great music and not Covid-19 cases
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The start of Chicago’s famed music festival, Lollapalooza, has stirred fears of a rise in Covid-19 cases as thousands gather for four days of performances.The start of Chicago’s famed music festival, Lollapalooza, has stirred fears of a rise in Covid-19 cases as thousands gather for four days of performances.
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Security separates Providence mayor and Rhode Island governor during a tense confrontation
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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was confronted Wednesday evening by the mayor of Providence, prompting security to separate the two politicians.Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was confronted Wednesday evening by the mayor of Providence, prompting security to separate the two politicians.
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The Philippines is restoring a military agreement with the United States that makes it easier for US forces to move in and out the country and signals to China a renewed commitment to the 70-year-old US-Philippine alliance.The Philippines is restoring a military agreement with the United States that makes it easier for US forces to […]
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It was October 2012 and Mae Edilyn Lumba Fortuna had temporarily left behind her busy life in Manila to vacation on the Filipino island of Boracay.It was October 2012 and Mae Edilyn Lumba Fortuna had temporarily left behind her busy life in Manila to vacation on the Filipino island of Boracay.
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Drought worsens in California as region faces more triple-digit heat, making it tougher to control the wildfires
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The dire drought that has been smothering much of the West for months got even worse this week, with areas in California and the Pacific Northwest seeing an expansion of drier conditions, which have fueled menacing wildfires across the region.The dire drought that has been smothering much of the West for months got even worse […]
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Connor Fields ‘is awake’ after BMX semifinals crash at the Olympics as Niek Kimmann storms to historic gold
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Former Olympic champion Connor Fields “is awake and awaiting further medical evaluation” after crashing in the BMX Racing event at Tokyo 2020, said USA Cycling BMX, citing the team doctor.Former Olympic champion Connor Fields “is awake and awaiting further medical evaluation” after crashing in the BMX Racing event at Tokyo 2020, said USA Cycling BMX, […]
