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The Latest: Trump’s national security adviser has COVID-19
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien has tested positive for the coronavirus - the highest-ranking U.S. official to test positive...
The Latest: Dozens infected after Alabama church revival
STRAWBERRY, Ala. - An Alabama pastor says more than 40 people have been infected with the coronavirus after attending a multi-day revival event at...
The Latest: Azar credits masks for ‘plateauing’ of cases
WASHINGTON - Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says people “stepping up to the plate†is the reason for some of the “plateauingâ€...
Woman accused of joining IS arrested on return to Germany
BERLIN (AP) - German prosecutors said Monday a German woman who allegedly joined the Islamic State group in Syria was arrested upon her return...
The Latest: Hong Kong increases virus rules as cases grow
HONG KONG - Hong Kong will ban dining at restaurants completely and mandate masks in all public places, as the city battles a worsening...
Asia Today: Australian outbreak attributed to sick workers
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Australia’s hard-hit Victoria state on Monday posted a new daily record of 532 new COVID-19 cases, and the government leader...
Spain takes aim at nightclubs and beaches as virus rebounds
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Nightclubs, bars and beaches - some of Spain's most beloved summer venues - are facing new lockdown restrictions after turning...
The Latest: India begins 1st human trials of potential drug
NEW DELHI - India began its first human trials of a novel coronavirus vaccine candidate as the world’s second-most populous country recorded nearly 49,000...
Obama blasts Trump, praises Biden in new 2020 campaign video
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama stepped up their attacks on President Donald Trump and defended their...
The Latest: Iran says 138 medical professionals among dead
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran says 138 health care professionals have died so far while battling the coronavirus pandemic. The semiofficial ISNA news agency on...