‘The virus doesn’t know whether you’re a Democrat, a Republican or an independent,’ the nation’s top infectious-disease expert said Sunday.
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China vows retaliation after U.S. blacklists companies
The U.S. has stepped up financial and trade penalties over China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities, along with its crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong.
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Yellen: U.S. regulators to assess risk posed by climate change
The Financial Stability Oversight Council will examine what should be done to improve current regulations on climate-related financial disclosures.
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Fires rage in several states as heat wave broils U.S. West
As one fire grows in northern California another knocks out power lines in southern Oregon, prompting calls to reduce power consumption. Meanwhile, two firefighters are dead in Arizona.
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Bonus pay for essential workers varied widely across states
About one-third of the states have used federal coronavirus relief aid to provide extra pay to workers who were considered essential during the coronavirus pandemic
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Leaders of North Korea, China vow to strengthen ties
Under a 1961 treaty, the two countries are committed to providing military assistance and other aid in the event of an attack.
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Red Sox fall to Phillies, but head into break with AL East lead
Philadelphia holds off Boston despite putting its scheduled starting pitcher on the COVID-19 IL earlier in the day.
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State budget includes huge boost for land preservation
Lawmakers included $40 million for the state-run Land for Maine’s Future, the second-highest injection of cash in the history of the popular conservation program.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope Francis makes first appearance since intestinal surgery
The pontiff, who had a portion of his colon removed last week, thanked well-wishers from his hospital balcony.
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MLB roundup: Acuna has torn ACL, won’t return this season
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. injured his right knee Saturday night against the Miami Marlins.