Category Archives: (Sandbox) National News
WHO cautious on COVID-19 plasma as U.S. issues emergency authorization
(Reuters) - The World Health Organization on Monday was cautious about endorsing the use of recovered COVID-19 patients' plasma to treat people who are ill, saying evidence it works remains "low quali...
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Exclusive: Foxconn, other Asian firms consider Mexico factories as China risks grow
By Sumeet Chatterjee, Yimou Lee and Anthony Esposito HONG KONG/TAIPEI/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Taiwan-based electronics manufacturers Foxconn and Pegatron are among companies eyeing new factories in Me...
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Italy begins testing potential COVID-19 vaccine on volunteers
ROME (Reuters) - Italy kicked off human trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, joining a global effort to develop a response to the virus which has shown signs of resurging in Europe. Rome'...
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Wall Street futures rise on approval of plasma treatment for COVID-19 patients
By Medha Singh (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday as the country's top drug regulator's approval for emergency use of antibody-rich blood plasma on COVID-19 patients lifted treatment ...
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WHO says 172 countries engaging with global COVID-19 vaccine plan
GENEVA/LONDON (Reuters) - Some 172 countries are engaging with the WHO-led COVAX plan designed to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but more f...
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Pompeo says U.S. will preserve Israel’s military edge
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday the United States would continue to ensure Israel enjoyed a military edge in the Middle East under any future U.S. arms deals w...
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Small but growing Russian support for QAnon conspiracies seen online
By Joseph Menn SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Russian government-supported organizations are playing a small but increasing role amplifying conspiracy theories promoted by QAnon, raising concerns of interf...
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Factbox: Why North Carolina and Wisconsin, U.S. political convention hosts, matter for Trump and Biden
By Michael Martina (Reuters) - Democrats and Republicans chose Wisconsin and North Carolina, two battleground states that will help decide the Nov. 3 presidential election, to host their nominating co...
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Explainer: Trump’s diplomatic legacy: lost trust, scarred ties and sanctions
By Humeyra Pamuk and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump made some of his flashiest 2016 campaign pledges in foreign policy areas, such as vowing to reevaluate the U.S. rela...
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Delta doubles cabin cleaners in ‘pit stop’ revamp, buys kits to test for germs
By Tracy Rucinski CHICAGO (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines has doubled its staffing to handle revamped pre-flight "pit stops" for deeper cleaning and wants to ensure that tray tables and restroom door hand...
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