Scientists in the U.K. believe the variant is more contagious than previously identified strains.
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EU, China to sign investment deal amid unease over human rights
The agreement will need to be ratified by the European Parliament.
Major rail safety technology installed before deadline
Federal regulators say the industry has put an automatic braking system on nearly 58,000 miles of track where it is required.
U.S. stocks fall as investors turn cautious
The market’s pullback follows a strong, record-shattering run on Wall Street in recent weeks.
Child labor in palm oil industry tied to Girl Scout cookies
An army of children are toiling in Indonesia and Malaysia, the main suppliers of the world’s most consumed vegetable oil.
Brexit ends Britons’ right to live and work in EU
On Jan. 1, Britain embarks on its new, more distant relationship with the EU after nearly five decades of closer economic, cultural and social integration.
Boeing Max returns to U.S. skies with 1st passenger flight
The company has lost billions during the grounding because it has been unable to deliver new planes to airline customers.
Lawyer: Soldier charged in Illinois shooting may have PTSD
Duke Webb, 37, faces three counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder in the bowling alley attack.
Shooting at Illinois bowling alley leaves 3 dead, 3 injured
Police say a gunman opened fire in what authorities believe was a random attack.
Japan delays gender equality goals in new 5-year plan
The earlier goal was set by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s predecessor, Shinzo Abe, under his ‘womenomics’ policy.