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A 3-mile-wide comet named Neowise is passing Earth on a journey that will not happen again for another 6,800 years. Experts say the best time to see it is about an hour after sunset, under the Big Dipper constellation. The closest the comet will be to Earth is on July 22. (Courtesy: Santiago Andrés Triana / Royal Observatory of Belgium, ... Read More »
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Nelson Mandela’s youngest daughter Zindzi dies in South Africa at 59
Like her parents, Zindzi Mandela was involved in the fight against apartheid. The cause of her death was not immediately revealed. Source Read More »
U.S. carries out the first federal execution in 17 years
The execution of Daniel Lewis Lee came over the objection of the victims’ family. Source Read More »
Naya Rivera’s body found in Lake Piru, where she was last pictured boating with her 4-year-old son
After several days, 33-year-old actress Naya Rivera’s body was found Monday, according to the Ventura County sheriff. The former “Glee” actress is believed to have saved her son before disappearing into the water. Carter Evans reports. Source Read More »
Trump downplays surge in COVID-19 cases, says he “personally” likes Dr. Fauci amid rift
President Trump on Monday claimed that increases in testing were behind the recent surge in coronavirus cases across the country, despite evidence that some states are struggling with testing shortages and delays. He also said he “personally” liked Dr. Anthony Fauci, despite his administration’s recent push to discredit the nation’s top infectious disease doctor. Weijia Jiang reports. Source Read More »
Possible breakthrough in Arizona COVID-19 testing efficiency could turn the tide
Testing wait times have hampered Arizona’s battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. But a new, easier and faster method may allow the state to test enough people to mitigate and suppress the virus. Mola Lenghi reports. Source Read More »
With hospitalizations rising, Florida governor calls in 3,000 nurses to help manage COVID-19 cases
Florida’s governor is calling in 3,000 nurses to help hospitals and nursing homes manage rising coronavirus cases statewide. In Miami, one health expert says the city is now the epicenter of the pandemic. David Begnaud reports. Source Read More »
Iran executes man who purportedly sold missile info to CIA
Reza Asgari was the second spy alleged to have sold information to the U.S. or Israel that Iran has put to death in one month. Source Read More »
Nearly 60 hand sanitizers potentially toxic, FDA warns
Disinfectant products that contain wood alcohol are linked to blindness and fatalities, federal safety watchdog says. Source Read More »
Search resumes for 1921 Tulsa race massacre victims
99 years ago, white residents and civil society leaders looted and burned Tulsa’s Black Greenwood district, known as Black Wall Street, Source Read More »
