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Certain masks have sold out on Amazon and demand sparked a surge in prices, but experts warned wearing a mask could actually increase your chances of getting the virus.
Immigrants Will Make Up One in 10 Americans Eligible to Vote in 2020 Election
The majority of eligible immigrant voters are Hispanic or Asian.
Opioid-Related Deaths in the U.S. Could Be Higher Than Previously Thought
The opioid overdose epidemic kills 130 Americans every day on average, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Nurses - The Real Medical Heroes of 2020
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Meet Adam Lambert in New York City!
Enter the sweepstake for your chance to meet music sensation Adam Lambert and attend the live taping of his appearance on Newsweek Conversations.
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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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Sanders vs. Trump: What Polls Are Saying About Potential 2020 Matchup
The 2020 polls show Senator Bernie Sanders leading President Donald Trump nationally, but how reliable are they months out from an election?
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U.S. Coronavirus Response and Testing Problems Present 'Colossal Failure'
Concerns have been raised about capabilities in the U.S. to test suspected cases of COVID-19.
What Previous South Carolina Primary Winners Mean for 2020
"If you look at recent history, the winner of South Carolina has been able to use that as momentum to go on and win the nomination," a political scientist told Newsweek.
U.S. Should Threaten Russia to Secure Idlib Cease-Fire, Former Envoy Says
The conflict in northwestern Syria is in danger of spilling over after a Syrian airstrike killed 33 Turkish soldiers on Thursday.
'8,400 Plus' Monitored for Coronavirus, Says California Governor
Governor Gavin Newsom said Thursday that "8,400 plus" from both repatriation flights and "more traditional commercial flights which came in from points of concern and potential points of contact, particularly in Asia" are being monitored for coronavirus.
Hillary Clinton Will Start Podcast Inspired by Comedian Conan O'Brien: Report
Clinton reportedly plans to use her show to have in-depth talks with newsmakers.
Boomers? OK, Says Poll Showing Americans Don't Blame Them for All Problems
The survey by Ipsos found that a plurality of boomers felt their generation had a positive impact on modern American society.
Russia and Turkey's Conflict in Syria Escalates Amid New Troop Deaths
Turkish Hatay province Governor Rahmi Dogan said that at least 33 Turkish troops were killed in airstrikes blamed on the Syrian government against their positions in the country's northwestern province of Idlib.
Bloomberg Says President Doesn't Need to Be 'College Debater-in-Chief'
"I believe we need a leader who's ready to be commander-in-chief, not the college debater-in-chief," said former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg during a campaign rally speech on Thursday in Houston, Texas.
Video Shows What Happens if You Evade Coronavirus Checkpoint in China
The video shows a training exercise of officers stopping a person, detaining them and spraying disinfectant on the scene.
Sharpshooters Kill Dozens of Mountain Goats in Wyoming National Park
As part of a highly controversial program, the sharpshooters were called to remove the park's invasive population.
Facebook Bans Ads Seeking to Profit Off Coronavirus Fears
Facebook announced that unscrupulous advertisers who hope to profit off panic over a possible coronavirus pandemic are banned from the platform, after earlier promising to nix other types of disinformation about the emerging health threat.
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Female Entrepreneur Active in Tokyo and Uganda
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What Can A Private Education Do For Your Child?
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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.
America's Most Socially Responsible Companies 2020
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Trump Administration Sued for Failing to Protect 241 Vulnerable Species
"The extinction crisis gets worse by the day, but Trump officials are twiddling their thumbs as plants and animals fade away," said Noah Greenwald from the Center for Biological Diversity.
Prince Harry Joins Bon Jovi in the Studio After Striking Out on His Own
He teased a special project he's working on with the singer for his Invictus Games in an Instagram post.
Astronomers Spot Biggest Explosion in Universe Since Big Bang
"We've seen outbursts in the centers of galaxies before, but this one is really, really massive," researcher Melanie Johnston-Hollitt said.
Saudi Arabia Suspends Travel to Mecca and Medina Over Coronavirus Fears
The move is the latest drastic precautionary measure taken by countries in the Middle East in a bid to curb the spread of the deadly virus.
Sir John Tenniel: Google Doodle Honors 'Alice in Wonderland' Illustrator
Sir John Tenniel brought Lewis Carroll characters like Alice and the Cheshire Cat to life in "Alice in Wonderland."
Mike Bloomberg's Height Might Actually Hurt His Election Chances, History Shows
President Donald Trump is seven inches taller than the former New York mayor he frequently disparages.
Plague Inc. Disappears from China App Store for Having 'Illegal Content'
"It's not clear if this removal is linked to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak that China is facing. However, Plague Inc.'s educational importance has been repeatedly recognised," the team said.
Warren Wants to Use Money for Trump's 'Racist' Wall to Fight Coronavirus
The presidential hopeful said the Trump administration's response to the crisis is "all about politics."
