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[ad_1] Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. Photo / AP America’s leading infectious disease expert has shed some light on the “frustrating” reason why Covid-19 infections continue to grow and the only thing that could help turn …

[ad_1] Gunmen shot and killed a television host in eastern Afghanistan early Thursday morning (local time), authorities said. The attackers opened fire on Malala Maiwand’s car shortly after she left her home in eastern Nangarhar province, said Attaullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the governor. No one has claimed responsibility, but …

[ad_1] World Dec. 9, 2020, 9:39 p.m.3 minutes to read President Donald Trump is pinning his election hopes on a long-term lawsuit from the Texas attorney general. Photo / AP US President Donald Trump says a new Texas election lawsuit is “the biggest” in his fight to reverse his loss …

[ad_1] World Dec 10, 2020, 12:49 PM5 minutes to read Richard DeLisi is released from prison after serving more than 30 years for a non-violent cannabis conviction in Palm Beach County. Photo / AP While serving a 90-year prison sentence for selling marijuana, Richard DeLisi’s wife died, as did their …

[ad_1] Black Caps captain Kane Williamson is out of the second cricket test against the West Indies, having flown from Tauranga to Wellington and then rushed home on Thursday to be with his pregnant wife. Just four hours after his spot was confirmed, Black Caps coach Gary Stead warned Williamson …

[ad_1] Deal Dec 10, 2020, 7:44 a.m.2 minutes to read A man wearing a face mask compares two bottles of Australian wine at a supermarket in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province. Photo / AP On Thursday, the Chinese government imposed more taxes on Australian wine, increasing pressure on a bitter …

[ad_1] World Dec 10, 2020, 7:48 a.m.4 minutes to read ‘Operation Warp Speed’ takes a victory lap in a new video praising the president’s “amazing” efforts. Video / Donald Trump via Facebook There is a lot of noise, but there is no cause for confusion, as President Donald Trump blurts …

[ad_1] On Thursday, the Chinese government imposed more taxes on Australian wine, increasing pressure on a bitter diplomatic conflict over the coronavirus, land disputes and other irritants. China, Australia’s largest export market, has already blocked imports of its wine, barley, beef and other products since the Australian government expressed support …

[ad_1] Hayden Marshall-Inman was on Whakaari / White Island when it blew up. Photo / Supplied • Originally Posted by Māori Television Whakaari should be reopened to tourists, according to Mark Inman, brother of Hayden Marshal-Inman who died in Whakaari last year. Marshall-Inman, a 40-year-old tour guide from Whakatāne, was …

[ad_1] Sport|Navigation Dec 10, 2020, 7:10 a.m.3 minutes to read America’s Cup 2021: The New Zealand team impresses in the second round of official training. The New Zealand team continued their promising form in the America’s Cup practice races on Thursday, while two of the rivals failed to get in …