Vera Lynn, voice of hope in wartime Britain, dies at 103
LONDON (Reuters) – Vera Lynn, the singer who became a symbol of hope in Britain during World War Two and again during the coronavirus pandemic with her song “We’ll Meet …
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Fauci casts doubt on football this fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is seen in a frame grab from a video feed as he testifies remotely from his home …
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S&P 500 muted as virus cases rise, jobless claims weigh
(Reuters) – The S&P 500 was little changed on Thursday as coronavirus infections picked up again in parts of the United States and data showed an elevated level of weekly …
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From Asia to Africa, ‘Sesame Street’ special tackles coronavirus pandemic
(Reuters) – Elmo, Cookie Monster and Muppets from Asia and the Middle East are joining forces for a special episode of “Sesame Street” aimed at helping kids cope with a …
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Soccer: Players take a knee as Premier League restarts
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Premier League players, including champions Manchester City, took a knee before kickoff in support of the “Black Lives Matter” movement as the English season restarted on …
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Kim Kardashian West to host criminal justice podcast for Spotify
FILE PHOTO: Television personality Kim Kardashian attends a panel for the documentary “Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project” during the Winter TCA (Television Critics Association) Press Tour in Pasadena, California, …
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Sprint star Coleman facing ban after another whereabouts failure
(Reuters) – World 100 meters champion Christian Coleman, who narrowly escaped a ban last year for missing three doping tests, was provisionally suspended on Wednesday and could miss next year’s …
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Google, Fitbit deal may hamper competition: Australian regulator
FILE PHOTO: Fitbit Blaze watch is seen in front of a displayed Alphabet logo in this illustration picture taken November 8, 2019. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic (Reuters) – Australia’s consumer watchdog said …
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Trump signs bill pressuring China over Uighur Muslim crackdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed legislation on Wednesday calling for sanctions over the repression of China’s Uighur Muslims, as excerpts from a book by his former national …
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Strong anti-racism message at re-start of Premier League
Football: Premier League – Aston Villa v Sheffield United – Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain – June 17, 2020 Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish in action with Sheffield United’s John Lundstram as …
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