Nigerian economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, 66, says her first priority is to address the health and economic consequences of the pandemic.
Lynley Price
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Guinea confirms 3 dead from Ebola, first cases since 2016
Health experts say it could be a major setback for the impoverished nation, already battling COVID-19 and still recovering from the previous Ebola outbreak.
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Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal
The former president isn’t in the clear yet though, as he’s still facing multiple, ongoing criminal investigations.
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‘Obamacare’ sign-ups reopen as Democrats push for more aid
Application are being accepted until May 15, a period about twice as long as annual open enrollment.
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Average new U.S. virus cases below 100,000 for 1st time in months
The last time it was this low was Nov. 4.
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Archaeologists unearth ancient beer factory in Egypt
Experts say it was built at an ancient burial ground to provide royal rituals with beer.
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Capitol Police officer who died after riot lies in honor
Brian Sicknick died Jan. 7, after ‘physically engaging with protesters,’ though his final cause of death has yet to be determined.
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McCarthy meets with Rep. Greene as Republicans faces decision on Cheney
Republican House leaders have a meeting planned Wednesday that could decide Cheney’s fate, while a vote by Democrats to strip Greene of her committee assignments could happen the same day.
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Marilyn Manson denies abuse allegations as actors rally behind Evan Rachel Wood
Eight others have accused the musician of misconduct.
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U.S. billionaire buys SpaceX flight to orbit with 3 others
Jared Isaacman says the money raised from the trips will be donated to St. Jude’s Research Hospital.