The programs are taking off, thanks to communications technology, portable medical equipment and teams of doctors, nurses, X-ray techs and paramedics.
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Greenland lost a record 586 billion tons of ice in 2019
Last year’s Greenland melt added an amount to global sea level rise that a NASA ice scientist called ‘huge’ and ‘astounding.’
The Latest: Virus spike in South Korea capital may be spreading
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 324 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest single day total since early March as the recent surge of COVID-19 in the greater capital area now appears to be spreading nationwide. Friday was the eighth consecutive day that South Korea has reported a triple-digit daily increase, for […]
Rise in jobless claims reflects still-struggling U.S. economy
The number of American workers applying for unemployment compensation climbed back over 1 million last week after two weeks of declines.
Putin’s chief political critic in coma, allegedly poisoned by toxic tea
Other opposition figures are quick to suggest Kremlin involvement in the sudden critical illness of Alexei Navalny.
The Latest: Mayor authorizes utility shutoff at Hollywood Hills party house
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday that he authorized shutting off utility services at a home in the Hollywood Hills that’s been the site of raucous parties despite a ban on large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. “Despite […]
The Latest: CDC asks 4 states, 1 city to draft coronavirus vaccine distribution plans
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. WASHINGTON — The federal government is asking four states and one city to draft plans for how they would distribute a coronavirus vaccine when limited doses become available, possibly as early as this fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Defense […]
Federal appeals court rules that a male-only military draft is constitutional
Earlier this year, a federal commission recommended including women in the military draft system.
U.S. Supreme Court says R.I. may suspend witness requirement for absentee ballots
Republicans had attempted to roll back the suspension of a law that requires two witnesses or a notary to vote by mail.
Trump says he’s blocking postal service funding to stifle expanded mail-in voting
Democrats have pushed for $10 billion for the Postal Service in talks with Republicans on a huge COVID-19 response bill.