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Building Wave of Ransomware Attacks Strike U.S. Hospitals
Science & Technology

Building Wave of Ransomware Attacks Strike U.S. Hospitals

Three Dead as Woman Beheaded in France, Gunman Killed in Other Incident
Terrorism & Security

Three Dead as Woman Beheaded in France, Gunman Killed in Other Incident

Snakes and Sewage: Housing Troubles Grow in South Africa’s Soweto
Africa

Snakes and Sewage: Housing Troubles Grow in South Africa’s Soweto

Poll: Four in Ten Supporters of Biden, Trump Would Not Accept Election Defeat
Politics

Poll: Four in Ten Supporters of Biden, Trump Would Not Accept Election Defeat

In His Comeback as Lebanon’s PM, Mr. Hariri Vows to Halt Collapse
Middle East

In His Comeback as Lebanon’s PM, Mr. Hariri Vows to Halt Collapse

Nigerians Protesting Brutality, Corruption, Break 24-hour Curfew amid Gunfire
Africa

Nigerians Protesting Brutality, Corruption, Break 24-hour Curfew amid Gunfire

After Two Lost Decades, Weakest Local U.S. Economies May Face Worse from Pandemic
Economy & Personal Finance

After Two Lost Decades, Weakest Local U.S. Economies May Face Worse from Pandemic

Brexit Brinkmanship: PM Johnson Says Prepare for No-Deal, Cancels Trade Talks
Europe

Brexit Brinkmanship: PM Johnson Says Prepare for No-Deal, Cancels Trade Talks

World Food Program Says Needs $6.8 Billion over Next 6 Months to Avert Famine
International

World Food Program Says Needs $6.8 Billion over Next 6 Months to Avert Famine

After Summer of Protests, U.S. National Guard Puts Troops on Standby for Coming Months
Americas

After Summer of Protests, U.S. National Guard Puts Troops on Standby for Coming Months

President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for Coronavirus
Health Issues

President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for Coronavirus

Poll: Virginians About Evenly Divided on Confederate Statues
Politics

Poll: Virginians About Evenly Divided on Confederate Statues

Military Suicides up as much as 20% in COVID Era
Health Issues

Military Suicides up as much as 20% in COVID Era

‘Historic’ Labor Law Raises Fear Indian Workers Will Pay Price
Asia

‘Historic’ Labor Law Raises Fear Indian Workers Will Pay Price

U.S. Justice Department Weighs Stripping Federal Funds from Cities Allowing ‘Anarchy’
Politics

U.S. Justice Department Weighs Stripping Federal Funds from Cities Allowing ‘Anarchy’

Australia Says Majority Dead in Country’s Biggest Whale Beaching
Australia & South Pacific

Australia Says Majority Dead in Country’s Biggest Whale Beaching

U.S. Says UN Sanctions on Iran Have Been Reimposed. What Does That Mean?
Geopolitics

U.S. Says UN Sanctions on Iran Have Been Reimposed. What Does That Mean?

On 75th Anniversary of UN, Its Chief Appeals for Peace
International

On 75th Anniversary of UN, Its Chief Appeals for Peace

UN Investigator on Belarus Warns of ‘Another Iron Curtain’
Europe

UN Investigator on Belarus Warns of ‘Another Iron Curtain’

Taiwan Scrambles Jets as 18 Chinese Planes Buzz During U.S. Visit
Asia

Taiwan Scrambles Jets as 18 Chinese Planes Buzz During U.S. Visit