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Sudden Supreme Court vacancy a new 'wild card' in US presidential race 19 Sep 2020 - 06:54 pm
People leave flowers outside of the US Supreme Court in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in Washington, DC, on September 19, 2020. Ginsburg died September 18, opening a crucial vacancy on the high court expected to set off a pitched political battle
How Ginsburg's death could reshape the US presidential campaign 19 Sep 2020 - 06:42 pm
People place flowers outside of the US Supreme Court in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in Washington, DC, on September 19, 2020.   AFP / Jose Luis Magana
Dentist jailed after extracting tooth while on hoverboard 19 Sep 2020 - 02:42 pm
(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 10, 2015 Michael Tran uses his hoverboard on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. AFP / Frederic J. BROWN
Two killed, 14 injured in shooting in Rochester, New York 19 Sep 2020 - 01:57 pm
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TikTok files complaint against Trump administration to try to block US ban 19 Sep 2020 - 11:28 am
A reflection of the US flag is seen on the signs of the WeChat and TikTok apps in this illustration picture taken on September 19, 2020. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration
In California, Wi-fi minivans help disadvantaged students 19 Sep 2020 - 10:54 am
Roman Reyna (L) owner of JFK transportation and Kevin Watson (R), president of JFK transportation, pose with one of their company vans equipped as a mobile Wifi Hotspot to help students access internet to remotely attend their classes, September 16, 2020,
How Ginsburg's death could reshape the presidential campaign 19 Sep 2020 - 09:25 am
A sign is displayed as US President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally at Bemidji Regional Airport in Bemidji, Minnesota, US, September 18, 2020. Reuters/Tom Brenner
US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg dies at 87 19 Sep 2020 - 09:20 am
The national flag flies at half staff as people gather to mourn the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the steps in front of the Supreme Court on September 18, 2020 in Washington, DC. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images/AFP
Alabama reports 2nd death from Hurricane Sally; Alpha forms 18 Sep 2020 - 08:28 pm
A house surrounded by flood waters is pictured after Hurricane Sally in Gulf Shores, Alabama. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman/File Photo
Guatemalan president tests positive for new coronavirus 18 Sep 2020 - 07:16 pm
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei attends the celebrations for the 199th anniversary of the Guatemalan independence in Guatemala City on September 14, 2020. / AFP / Johan ORDONEZ
US bans WeChat, TikTok citing national security 18 Sep 2020 - 06:11 pm
In this file photo illustration taken on August 07, 2020, the WeChat app is displayed in the App Store on an Apple iPhone in Washington, DC. US officials on September 18, 2020, ordered a ban on downloads of the popular Chinese-owned mobile applications We
Firefighter dies battling wildfire sparked by gender reveal 18 Sep 2020 - 03:21 pm
A wildfire burns in the Angeles National Forest during the Bobcat Fire in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 17, 2020. REUTERS/Ringo Chiu
US CDC testing guidance was published against scientists' objections -NYT 18 Sep 2020 - 01:39 pm
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Biden rejects Trump claim that COVID-19 vaccine is imminent 18 Sep 2020 - 01:15 pm
Democratic U.S. presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a televised town hall in Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 17, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Man 'asleep' in speeding self-driving car charged in Canada 18 Sep 2020 - 12:35 pm
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Trump's son agrees to sit for questioning in New York probe, after the election 18 Sep 2020 - 12:21 am
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Moderna shares Covid-19 vaccine trial blueprints, will others follow? 17 Sep 2020 - 11:19 pm
(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 13, 2020, Biotechnology company Moderna protocol files for Covid-19 vaccinations are kept at the Research Centers of America in Hollywood, Florida. / AFP / CHANDAN KHANNA
Canada could lose ability to manage COVID-19 cases, says chief medical officer 17 Sep 2020 - 08:24 pm
People sit on the grounds of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 9, 2020. Picture taken September 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio