His journey to the United States began on the battlefield in his native Afghanistan. Shinwari, 42, served nine years as a translator for the US forces, knowing that he was risking his life and endangering his family. During that time, Shinwari saved the lives of several American soldiers, including one …
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Vehicle hits multiple protesters in Washington, 2 people sent to hospital
The suspect is in custody. July 4, 2020 10:33 AM 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article One person has life-threatening injuries and another is in serious condition after a vehicle passed protesters walking on a closed interstate highway in Washington state overnight, according to the Washington …
Read More »Coronavirus in Pennsylvania: 25% of the 667 state news cases in Allegheny County as a whole creep to 89K | Map of Coronavirus Pa. (03/07/2020)
Coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania rose to 89,000 with 667 new cases reported on Friday. A quarter of the new cases were in Allegheny County, which has seen an increase of 808 cases in the past week. Pennsylvania saw the most new cases, 832, on a day since May on Thursday. …
Read More »Floods in Japan: Fears for nursing homes amid torrential rains
Image copyright AFP Screenshot The Kuma River erupts at Yatsushiro, in Kumamoto Prefecture. At least 14 people are feared dead in a nursing home on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan, as unprecedented rain caused landslides and massive flooding. Tens of thousands of people have been told to evacuate …
Read More »As the holiday begins, the Oregon Governor will send inspectors to check for masks.
As Oregon’s COVID cases continued to reach a rate well in excess of 300 per day before Independence Day weekend, Governor Kate Brown pledged to send workplace safety and liquor inspectors to companies to verify if customers wear masks. The Oregon Health Authority announced yesterday that 344 other people tested …
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