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Mississippi begins process to remove Confederate flag symbol

Mississippi formally began the process to remove the Confederate symbol from its state flag on Saturday. The state House and Senate voted to suspend legislative deadlines and present a bill to change the flag amid intense criticism and weeks of pressure during protests over racial injustices. Observers at the Mississippi …

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Coronavirus cases in India skyrocket to more than 500,000

Coronavirus cases in India have increased more than 500,000, with the capital of New Delhi and other major cities reporting sharp increases. In the past 24 hours, for example, more than 17,000 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, Reuters reported Saturday, citing federal data. The increase places India in fourth …

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