NEW YORK – A German shepherd in New York who had the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a dog in the United States died. Robert and Allison Mahoney of Staten Island told National Geographic that their pastor Buddy, 7, developed respiratory problems in mid-April after Robert had been sick …
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How a historian introduced the sound of Hagia Sophia in a studio
Turquoise rugs covered the marble floor with their geometric designs. The white curtains hid the mosaic of the Virgin and Christ. Scaffolding concealed crosses and other Christian symbols. Images broadcast around the world last week captured some of these surprising changes at Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine cathedral in Istanbul, which …
Read More »Two pilots killed when their tanker planes collide in midair
Two pilots died Thursday when their tanker planes collided in midair while helping to fight a major fire in southern Nevada, federal officials said. The United States Office of Land Administration suggested in a statement that the deceased were “contract pilots.” “Recovery operations are currently underway and initial notifications are …
Read More »Pennsylvania to spend up to $ 27 million and hire thousands of workers for contact search efforts – CBS Pittsburgh
HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Pennsylvania will spend tens of millions of dollars and hire thousands of workers to search for contacts during the Coronavirus pandemic. This and more was revealed at a meeting of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Committee in Harrisburg this morning. Tracking contacts is one of the ways we …
Read More »Indians need to rethink Brad Hand as their closer
Brad Hand is a three-time All-Star. He has 44 saves in just 91 appearances with Cleveland. His FIP since coming from San Diego is 2.95. In any measure, it has been a fantastic addition to the Tribe. What happened Wednesday night against the White Sox is an aberration, the exception …
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