Face Masks Sell Out Over Coronavirus Fears, But Experts Say They Don't Help
A total of five cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed in the U.S. since the outbreak started in China in late 2019.
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China Coronavirus Outbreak Updates Can Now Be Tracked Live Online
The virus is thought to have originated in a central Chinese city.
Americans Crossing Border To Mexico For Cheap Medical Care Offered New Plan
In 2019, nearly two million Americans traveled overseas for "just about every imaginable type of medical treatment," according to Patients Beyond Borders.
Holocaust Survivor Warns Western Leaders Have Adopted 'Hate' as a 'Slogan'
Sidney Zoltak, 89, said he is worried about global indifference towards hateful politics and modern genocides.
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Saudi Arabia Accelerates Ahead
With interest from international investors up 70 percent in 2019, Saudi Arabia is becoming an investment powerhouse—a transformation supported by its flourishing financial services industry and rapidly expanding private sector. Read more.
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Nurses - The Real Medical Heroes of 2020
We’re used to doctors bustling in and out when in hospital, but it’s the reassuring presence and professionalism of the nursing staff that we rely on. What sets the best ones apart?
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If You or a Loved One Has Been Injured, Who Can Champion Your Cause?
Logic dictates that when you need a good personal injury attorney, you’re going to be in a stressful, vulnerable and overwhelming situation. It is vital that you speak to an attorney who can ensure that you are not taken advantage of. We look at some of the leaders in the field.
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Embark on a Career in Teaching With a Leading School
Teachers are more in demand than ever, and the rewards for a career as an educator are numerous and generous. Find out how to get involved.
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Why the Trump White House Is Right to Fear Meticulous Note-Taker John Bolton
No one should doubt Bolton's attention to detail—and his appetite for bureaucratic score-keeping.
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Palestinian Leader Brands Trump 'A Dog' As Region Braces for U.S. Deal
Trump is expected to unveil his peace plan alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C.
Coronavirus Now Spread to Over a Dozen Countries
The death toll has hit over 100, according to health officials.
Nike Pulls Kobe Bryant-branded Products from Its Website
A search for Kobe Bryant's products on the company's website returns only one result: a gift card bearing the Lakers logo.
John Bolton Was 'Regularly Appalled' by Trump: Report
Bolton left the administration under a cloud in September, but fresh details from his forthcoming book are now undermining Trump's impeachment defense.
Sanders Vows to Reverse Trump Policies as Poll Shows Him Surging in Primary
Senator Bernie Sanders vowed to erase President Donald Trump's immigration policies, while a poll released Monday showed him leading the field of Democratic nominee hopefuls in New Hampshire.
Ship That Mysteriously Vanished in Bermuda Triangle 95 Years Ago Found
The SS Cotopaxi's disappearance has become one of the famous stories associated with the legend of the Bermuda Triangle.
GOP Lawmaker Compares Nazi Experiments to Gender Confirmation Surgery
Fred Deutsch, who represents South Dakota's 4th District in the state House, is trying to pass a bill banning surgery on transgender children under the age of 16.
Plane Crash in Afghanistan Near Taliban Territory Raises Questions
State-owned carrier Ariana Airlines denied initial reports that one of their aircraft crashed in Afghanistan's Ghazni province.
Ocasio-Cortez Condemns Trump's 'Wealth Test' For Immigrants
The American Dream is about "the possibility of remaking your future," said New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Jimmy Fallon Pays Tearful Tribute to Kobe Bryant and His Daughter Gianna
Fallon first met Bryant over two decades ago, when the duo had first moved to Los Angeles, and had remained friends since.
Anti-Semitism Worse Now Than in Hitler's Rise: Anti-Nazi Diarist's Grandson
The diaries of Friedrich Kellner were translated and published by his grandson Robert Scott Kellner, detailing his opposition to the Nazi regime. January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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In honor of the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women's right to vote in the U.S., we look at other impressive female advancements over the past 100 years.
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Ukraine: Bursting With Optimism
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government has been given the largest mandate in modern Ukrainian history, ensuring the passing of long-awaited judicial and land market reforms. Find out more.
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Greece: Leaping Into The New Decade
Discover how a new pro-business government has acted quickly to introduce reforms that are stimulating economic growth, fast track large-scale developments and attract investments to both traditional and emerging sectors.
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Have You Thought About A Career In Law? If So, Where Should You Get Qualified?
The rewards for a career in the legal profession are many and varied, and demand for lawyers is high. So which schools produce the best lawyers?
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Good Journalists Are More Important Than Ever in 2020
The world desperately needs sharp, incisive and capable journalists to cut through the noise with measured and nuanced takes on today's pressing issues. For these looking to find their voices, an education at a leading journalism school is invaluable.
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Think All International Schools are the Same? Think Again.
International schools are not created equal and each one possesses a unique blend of qualities and educational specializations. Find out which one is best for your child.
America's Most Socially Responsible Companies 2020
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Americans Don't Trust Congress to Contain Coronavirus Outbreak: Poll
The Morning Consult poll found Congress to be the least-trusted of U.S. institutions to contain the deadly coronavirus.
Rare 'Glass Frogs' Found in Bolivia for the First time in 18 Years
Conservationists say they rediscovered a rare species of glass frog, the Bolivian Cochran frog, during a rescue mission in Carrasco National Park. The frog has not been seen in Bolivia for 18 years.
Auschwitz Was Liberated 75 Years Ago. Today, Anti-Semitism Is Reviving
Decades after the end of the Holocaust with the closure of Nazi concentration camps U.S. forces helped liberate, the number of hate crimes against Jews in America hits a record high.
Remembering Kobe Bryant—The Five Best Moments of His Extraordinary Career
In 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant won five NBA titles, two NBA Finals MVP crowns and was named to the All-Star team 18 times.
Franklin Graham Condemns UK Venues For Barring Talks Over Anti-LGBT Views
"Some people have said I am going to bring hateful speech to the UK, but this couldn't be further from the truth," preacher Franklin Graham said.
Auschwitz Survivor Has Kept Death Camp Tattoo As Warning Against Deniers
Agi Geva, 88, survived concentration camps, slave labor and death marches after being taken from her home in Hungary.
This Planet Is so Hot the Molecules in Its Own Atmosphere Get Ripped Apart
Surface temperatures on KELT-9b can reach up to 7,800 degrees Fahrenheit, making it the hottest known exoplanet.
Britons Vow to Donate Government's Special Brexit Coins to Refugees
"These will not be legal tender in our household," said King's College London Prof. Jonathan Grant about the Brexit coin.
