The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. The coronavirus pandemic appears to be leveling off in most of the United States, with new cases, deaths and hospitalizations all down over the past week, but the plateau leaves the country with high and persistent infection numbers and worries of a […]
Katherine Lee
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Russia publishes virus vaccine results, weeks after approval
The experimental Sputnik V vaccine received government approval last month and drew considerable criticism from experts, as the shots have only been tested on several dozen people.
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Online bans fail to silence U.S. extremists drawn to protests
The nationwide protests against racial injustice and COVID-19 lockdown orders have attracted all kinds of extremists using online platforms to plan, coordinate and drum up support for their activities.
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COVID-19 hits Gotham: Filming of ‘The Batman’ shut down after Robert Pattinson tests positive
The action movie is one of the biggest productions to get back to filming since a global shutdown of the industry in March.
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Biden, in Kenosha, says U.S. confronting ‘original sin’
The Democratic nominee seeks to draw a sharp contrast with President Trump amid a racial reckoning that has galvanized the nation.
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Top stars at Venice Film Fest praise gender-neutral prizes
The best actor and actress Silver Bear prizes will now be replaced by best leading performance and best supporting performance awards.
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Trump and top aides ditch masks after saying patriots wear them
Trump’s rejection of masks mirrors his broader rebuke of public health practices to fight the virus, which has killed more than 183,000 Americans.
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Fox, C-SPAN, NBC moderators named for upcoming Trump-Biden debates
USA Today’s Susan Page will moderate the vice presidential debate on Oct. 7.
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Prince Harry and Meghan sign production deal with Netflix
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have signed a multiyear deal to produce nature series, documentaries and children’s programming for the streaming service.
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In Kenosha, Biden to test his promise to unify the nation
The Democratic presidential nominee’s approach always has been an intentional contrast with President Trump, who thrives on conflict.