NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply in early trading Monday, following a broad sell-off in overseas markets, as a surge in virus cases and a worrisome spread of the disease outside the epicenter in China sent investors running for safety. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped 840 points, or 2.9%, to 28,146 and […]
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US President Donald Trump was greeted with great pomp and festivities when he landed in Ahmedabad city in Gujarat, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state. PM Modi put on a grand show for his “good friend”, complete with songs, dances and a mega reception at a brand new cricket stadium. Around 100,000 people are
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Firefighters are battling a forest fire for a second day on the New Jersey side of a popular hiking area that straddles the state’s border with Pennsylvania February 24, 2020, 3:29 PM 2 min read HARDWICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters from federal and New Jersey agencies battled a forest fire for a second day early
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NASA’s newest Mars lander has confirmed that quakes and even aftershocks are regularly jolting the red planet By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer February 24, 2020, 4:07 PM 4 min read CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s newest Mars lander has confirmed that quakes and even aftershocks are regularly jolting the red planet. Scientists reported Monday
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Fans are arriving hours early for the public memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna that will be held in downtown Los Angeles February 24, 2020, 3:48 PM 2 min read LOS ANGELES — The Latest on the public memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in downtown Los Angeles (all times local):
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The Speaker has welcomed his new chaplain in the Commons. Reverend Canon Patricia Hillas is the 80th person to hold the role, replacing the Rev Prebendary Rose Hudson-Wilkin, who became the Bishop of Dover in 2019. Addressing the smiling chaplain in the under gallery, Sir Lindsay Hoyle said: “All honorable members and others in the
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is rolling out an advertising campaign to let people know they can file claims against the company over the toll of its opioids By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press February 24, 2020, 3:06 PM 3 min read OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launched an ad campaign Monday to tell people harmed by their
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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week (Feb. 15-21) | HuffPost Life Part of HuffPost Parenting. ©2020 Verizon Media. All rights reserved. Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So, each week we round up the most hilarious 280-character quips from moms and dads to spread the
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The band are set to go to number one this weekend with their latest album, Map Of The Soul: 7 Pop group BTS have asked fans to stay away from their upcoming shows to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The South Korean band are due to film several TV
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Even the most casual visitor to Vienna can’t help but be bombarded by the city’s Mozart-industrial complex. Mozart’s face peers out from the wrappers of ubiquitous chocolate-covered candies called Mozart Kugeln, grand cafes offer Mozart tortes, and souvenir shops sell Mozart key chains, stuffed Mozarts, and even Mozart rubber duckies. Hawkers outside major sights aren’t
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