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As Pandemic Imperils Elections, Democrats Clash With Trump on Voting Changes

WASHINGTON — A showdown is taking shape in Congress over how far Washington should go in expanding voting access to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, with Democrats pressing to add new options for voters and President Trump and Republicans resisting changes they say could harm their election prospects in November. Democrats are determined to add […]

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Asian shares mostly higher, lockdown feud drags Tokyo lower

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BANGKOK — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday though Japan’s benchmark fell as local leaders sparred with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government over measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak. After a 3.4% overnight rally on Wall Street, markets advanced in Hong Kong, Sydney and Shanghai. Investors seem reassured by signs that deaths and

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As outbreaks flatten in places, Japan, India see more cases

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

NEW YORK — Coronavirus infections are spiking in Japan and creating hot spots in India’s congested cities just as the U.S. and some of the hardest-hit European countries are considering when to start easing restrictions that have helped curb their outbreaks of the disease. Japan reported more than 500 new cases for the first time

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Jimmy Fallon And Adam Sandler Want You To Stay The Hell Away From Grandma

Entertainment / En Sound Media

The celebrity pals joined forces in a video call for Monday night’s episode of “The Tonight Show” to debut their new social distancing song: “Don’t Touch Grandma.” “Thanks to this stupid virus, there are some new grandma rules,” Sandler sings. “Don’t touch Grandma, leave her alone, you can spend a quarter to call her on

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Coronavirus crisis forces farmers to throw milk away

Business / En Sound Media

Some dairy farmers are having to throw away thousands of litres of fresh milk due to disruption to the supply chain caused by coronavirus. There is concern that some dairy farms may go out of a business, which could result in a milk shortage when demand returns after the pandemic. The National Farmers’ Union has

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Apollo 13’s most famous quotes originated in Hollywood

Technology / En Sound Media

Apollo 13’s best known quotes originated not in space or Mission Control, but in Hollywood By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer April 9, 2020, 5:10 AM 2 min read CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Apollo 13′s best known quotes originated not in space or Mission Control, but in Hollywood. Their moon-bound spacecraft wrecked by an oxygen

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Fan sues Woods, caddie, claiming he was pushed 2 years ago

Sports / En Sound Media

A Florida man is suing Tiger Woods and his caddie, claiming Joe LaCava pushed him during the Valspar Championship two years ago By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer April 8, 2020, 8:35 PM 2 min read A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Tiger Woods and his caddie, claiming he suffered injuries from the

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Joe Biden’s 2020 Presidential Campaign: How He Got Here

Politics / En Sound Media

For much of 2019, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. was a steady and certain presence near the front of the Democratic presidential race. No amount of speed bumps — verbal gaffes, criticism of his long record as a Washington politician, even attacks from Republicans over his son’s dealings in Ukraine — could dislodge

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Coronavirus pressures ‘put organ transplants at risk’

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

Image caption Ana-Rose has lived with hepatitis almost her entire life and is waiting for a liver transplant The UK’s organ transplant network could be forced to shut down as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the body that runs the scheme is warning. One factor is the pressure on intensive care beds, according to

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Stephen Colbert Reaches His Limit Of Trump Hissy Fits: ‘Y’Know What? Who Gives A S**t!’

Entertainment / En Sound Media

Stephen Colbert has just about reached his limit for watching President Donald Trump’s daily news briefings on the coronavirus pandemic. Or, as the “Late Show” host described it, the president’s daily “hissy fits” given that Trump routinely hurls insults at reporters who ask him basic questions. Earlier this week, Trump lost it with ABC News reporter Jonathan

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