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Iran reports 2 more deaths, 13 new cases of new coronavirus

Iran reports 2 more deaths, 13 new cases of new coronavirus

TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian health authorities Friday reported two more deaths from the new virus that emerged in China and said the fatalities were from among 13 new confirmed cases of the virus in Iran.
Roman Forum find could be shrine to Rome's founder, Romulus

Roman Forum find could be shrine to Rome's founder, Romulus

ROME — Italian archaeologists unveiled to the press Friday an exciting new find from the Roman Forum, which they say could be the lost shrine dedicated some 2,600 years ago to Romulus, Rome's legendary founder and first king.
Coroner finds evidence Hollywood therapist was strangled

Coroner finds evidence Hollywood therapist was strangled

LOS ANGELES — A prominent family therapist and former fiancee of comedian Drew Carey appears to have been strangled before she was thrown off the third-floor balcony of her Hollywood Hills apartment, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said Thurs
Cross-border S Korean drama overcomes political risks

Cross-border S Korean drama overcomes political risks

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — For the South Korean crew behind the latest hit drama “Crash Landing on You," recreating the life in North Korea was a painstakingly meticulous process with big political risks.
Tennessee man gets electric chair for killing fellow inmate

Tennessee man gets electric chair for killing fellow inmate

NASHVILLE — A convicted murderer was put to death in Tennessee's electric chair Thursday, becoming the state's fifth prisoner over 16 months to choose electrocution over the state's preferred method of lethal injection.
China suspends more penalties on US goods after trade truce

China suspends more penalties on US goods after trade truce

BEIJING — China on Friday suspended more punitive tariffs on imports of U.S. industrial goods in response to a truce in its trade war with Washington that threatened global economic growth.
Trump savoring scrambled Dem race, Bloomberg's debate debut

Trump savoring scrambled Dem race, Bloomberg's debate debut

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Relishing in Democrats' jumbled primary in the wake of a fractious debate, President Donald Trump offered stinging criticism of his rivals as he sought to take advantage of the moment.
China's leaders say nation yet to turn corner in virus fight

China's leaders say nation yet to turn corner in virus fight

BEIJING — China's leadership sounded a cautious note Friday about the country's progress in halting the spread of the new virus that has now killed more than 2,200 people, after several days of upbeat messages.
Flash flood kills 6 students on Indonesian school trip

Flash flood kills 6 students on Indonesian school trip

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia — A flash flood hit hundreds of students and teachers who were hiking along a river on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing at least six of the students, officials said. Five others were reported missing.
TV analyst? Spokesman? Freed ex-governor goes job hunting

TV analyst? Spokesman? Freed ex-governor goes job hunting

CHICAGO — Job wanted: Ex-governor and ex-con with strong speaking skills and good hair seeking employment. Fresh out of prison thanks to a commutation this week from President Donald Trump, former Illinois Gov.