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A New Political Force Emerges in Georgia: Asian-American Voters November 25, 2020
The Asian-American population in the state has doubled in two decades, and many live in the Atlanta suburbs, which voted for Joseph R. Biden Jr. by large margins.
U.S. Shutters Warehouse Where Migrants Were Kept in ‘Cages’ November 25, 2020
The chain-link pens that held thousands of children in overcrowded, dirty conditions are being removed as part of a facility upgrade.
Virus Surge, Once in the Nation’s Middle, Gains Steam All Around November 25, 2020
With cases and deaths rising fast, scientists say they worry about the virus’s course in the United States as Thanksgiving celebrations and cold weather arrive.
Scott Peterson Among Inmates Named in California Unemployment Fraud November 24, 2020
Investigators say the payment of benefits claimed with the names of prisoners, including many on death row, “appears to be the most significant fraud on taxpayer funds in California history.”
Gratitude in Six Words, From Our Readers November 26, 2020
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A Fight Over Agriculture Secretary Could Decide the Direction of Hunger Policy November 26, 2020
The delicate proxy clash has pitted Democrats eager to emphasize issues like hunger and nutrition against traditionalists who believe the department should represent rural America.
Travel Insurance During Coronavirus Pandemic: What To Know November 26, 2020
A spate of new travel insurance policies have begun covering Covid-19, just as many international destinations begin to require it. Here’s what to look for.
Patients of a Vermont Hospital Are Left ‘in the Dark’ After Cyberattack November 26, 2020
A wave of damaging attacks on hospitals upended the lives of patients with cancer and other ailments. “I have no idea what to do,” one said.

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Xi Jinping calls to congratulate Joe Biden on election win November 26, 2020
Chinese president told future counterpart he hoped two countries would ‘uphold sprit of non-conflict, focus on cooperation’The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the US election, leaving just a handful of world leaders, including Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who have not recognised Biden’s win.Chinese state media said that in a […]
Maine's lobstermen and women hope Biden can boost fortunes November 26, 2020
Like the state, fishers for crustaceans are politically split but all crave stability: ‘Chaos is the enemy of the lobster industry’This may be the week when most Americans are gobbling turkey at Thanksgiving, but Maine’s lobstermen and women are looking ahead to 2021 and figure they might get on a roll with Joe Biden.Donald Trump positioned himself as a frie […]
Indian country showed up to beat Trump. How can you show up for Indian country? November 26, 2020
Instead of celebrating a false Thanksgiving narrative, listen to and share the countless Native American stories that aren’t being toldThe day after the 2020 presidential election, a graphic from CNN dominated my Facebook newsfeed. Illustrating voter turnout, it included the phrase “something else” to refer to voters who are not white, Latinx, Black or Asian […]
Biden appeals for resilience and unity in Thanksgiving address to America November 25, 2020
President-elect urges shared sacrifice amid hardship of restricted holiday, and says: ‘We’re at war with the virus, not each other’In an eve-of-Thanksgiving address on Wednesday, Joe Biden drew on historic hardships and his deep personal loss to make a passionate appeal for resilience, asking Americans to endure a national holiday amid restrictions on travel […]
Ethiopia's military to begin 'final offensive' against Tigray capital November 26, 2020
PM Abiy Ahmed makes order after dissident local leaders reject ultimatum to surrenderEthiopia’s prime minister has ordered federal military forces to launch a “final offensive” on the capital of the restive Tigray region after his 72-hour ultimatum for dissident local leaders to surrender expired.In a statement posted on social media, Abiy Ahmed said great c […]
Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn November 25, 2020
Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to FBI over Russian contactsTrump expected to pardon several key aides before he departsDonald Trump has pardoned Michael Flynn, his first national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about contacts with a Russian official. Related: 'Conmen, grifters and criminals': why is Trump's circle so at […]
Coronavirus live news: Swedish royals self-isolating after positive test; Germany extends partial lockdown November 26, 2020
Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia ‘have light flu symptoms’; Merkel warns restrictions may last until next year; Ukraine reports record daily case riseUS cases, hospitalisations and deaths rise amid Thanksgiving rushSurge of Aids-related deaths feared as Covid pandemic puts gains at riskChristmas and Covid: is mixing households a good idea?See a […]
Four more students charged in France over Samuel Paty's beheading November 26, 2020
Three pupils charged for allegedly pointing out middle-school teacher to his murdererFour teenage students have been charged in France over the killing of Samuel Paty, including three for allegedly pointing out the teacher to his murderer, a source said.Three other pupils were charged with complicity earlier this month over the beheading last month of Paty, […]

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: PM declares assault on regional capital Mekelle November 26, 2020
PM Abiy Ahmed says the military will try not to harm civilians and urges people to stay at home.
Diego Maradona: Thousands bid farewell as Argentina grieves November 26, 2020
Fans pay their final respects to the late football legend at Argentina's presidential palace.
Covid-19: US Supreme Court backs religious groups over New York caps November 26, 2020
It is one of the first major rulings since conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the court.
Turkey court jails hundreds for life for 2016 coup plot against Erdogan November 26, 2020
Air force pilots, other officers and civilians are jailed for trying to oust President Erdogan.
'Please forgive me!': US tourist returns block of stolen Roman marble November 26, 2020
In a letter, the traveller asks to be forgiven for taking a marble fragment from Rome in 2017.
Cho Ju-bin: 40 years jail for South Korean chatroom sex abuse group leader November 26, 2020
South Korean Cho Ju-bin ran a group which blackmailed girls into sharing sexual videos.
Michael Flynn: Trump pardons ex-national security adviser November 26, 2020
Michael Flynn was among former aides convicted in an investigation into Russian election interference.
North Korea defectors: Loose screws at border blamed for gymnast crossing November 26, 2020
A former gymnast is thought to have jumped across the border fence undetected to flee to the South.

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