(Reuters) – The United States reported more than 55,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, the largest daily increase by any country, according to a Reuters count. FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians in masks walk down the sidewalk in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, USA, July 1, 2020. REUTERS / …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. The US Secret Service was forced to urge Mike Pence’s office to delay a trip to Arizona, as agents were falling ill with coronavirus amid a nationwide surge in cases, …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump made his way to the golf course on Friday, kicking off the long weekend of Independence Day hitting the links even after the country set a one-day record …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump has returned to one of his main lines of attack against Joe Biden, sharing an article that accused his opponent of hiding signs of cognitive decline and challenging …
Read More »Canada suspends its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, contemplates increased immigration
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