Good morning, good afternoon and good evening. I would like to begin today’s briefing with an update on the Ebola outbreak in the Equateur province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak continues to grow and spread geographically. Yesterday, the 100th case was reported, with 43 deaths in 11 …
Read More »NCAA votes to allow extra years to qualify for Division I fall athletes
The board of directors of NCAA Division I voted Friday to give all fallout student athletes an extra year of eligibility and an extra year to complete it through a low consideration. The move eliminates a cloud of uncertainty for athletes in the fall sports whose seasons have been delayed …
Read More »Russian doctors dissuade Alexei Navalny from flying to Germany
Russian doctors treating opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is in a coma after allegations that he was poisoned, have given him permission to go to Germany for treatment – after he initially refused to let him go. The doctors, in the Siberian city of Omsk, said Navalny – one of …
Read More »Coronavirus: ‘No socialization’ for parts of England, and bans on eviction extended
Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Friday night. We have another update for you tomorrow morning. Tougher measures for parts of northern England Coronavirus measures have been tightened in Oldham, Pendle and Blackburn in a bid to reduce the spread of cases. From …
Read More »Gov. Kate Brown discusses updates on COVID-19, news about schools in Oregon: Watch
THE LATEST: Schools in Oregon will not reopen until state sees substantial decay of coronavirus, says governor Gov. Kate Brown held a press conference Friday to discuss Oregon’s latest efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus. She was joined by representatives of the Oregon Health Authority. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown …
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