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Denver Zoo Reports World's First Coronavirus Cases In Hyenas
Two hyenas at the Denver Zoo have tested positive for the coronavirus, the first confirmed cases among the animals worldwide, a national veterinary lab announced Friday.
Jury Convicts Chinese National In Aviation Espionage Case
A jury on Friday convicted a Chinese national of trying to steal trade secrets from multiple U.S. aviation and aerospace companies, including the theft of proprietary airplane engine fan technology.
Election Officials Say Youngkin's Underage Son Tried To Vote
A juvenile son of Virginia Gov.elect Glenn Youngkin tried twice to cast a ballot in Tuesday's election, election officials said Friday.
Rival Drug Dealers Clash on Mexican Beach, People Post Videos of Dramatic Shootout That Killed 2
The two suspected drug dealers killed on Thursday had apparently arrived at the beach in front of the Azul Beach Resort claiming it was now their territory.
Japan To Provide $880 Cash Payout To Minors As Part Of Stimulus -Yomiuri
The Japanese government and ruling coalition have agreed to provide a cash payout of 100,000 yen ($878.73) to all children as part of an economic stimulus package to weather the pain of COVID19 pandemic, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Friday.
Several Ethiopian Armed Opposition Groups To Form Alliance
Ethiopias Tigray forces are joining with other armed and opposition groups in an alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to seek a political transition after a year of devastating war, organizers said Thursday evening.
Former Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner Dead At 86
Ruth Ann Minner, a sharecroppers daughter who became the only woman to serve as Delawares governor, has died. She was 86.
U.S. Embassy In Mexico Looking Into Reports Of Shots Fired At Cancun Hotel
The U.S. embassy in Mexico said on Thursday consulate officials were looking into social media reports of shots being fired at a hotel in the beach resort of Cancun.
Sixty-nine Killed In Attack In Southwest Niger, Says Government
Gunmen killed 69 people including a mayor in an attack in a remote area of southwest Niger, the interior minister said on Thursday, part of a wave of violence against civilians that has swept the country this year.
Groups Join To Support New Jersey Offshore Wind Power
A coalition of environmental and faithbased groups in New Jersey began an effort to drum up support for offshore wind projects on Thursday, particularly in coastal towns where there's been vocal opposition to the projects.
U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward In Hunt For DarkSide Cybercrime Group
The U.S. State Department on Thursday announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of anyone with a key leadership position in DarkSide, a cybercrime organization the FBI has said is based in Russia.
EU Says Talks On 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal To Resume Nov. 29
The European Union announced on Wednesday that talks between world powers and Iran to revive the troubled 2015 Iran nuclear deal will resume in Vienna on Nov. 29.
Republicans Win At Least 50 House Seats In Virginia
Republicans have won at least 50 seats in the Virginia House, ensuring at least a tie with Democrats who had fought to retain control.
Election Director In Georgia's Fulton County Resigning
The elections director in Georgia's most populous county, which has been under intense scrutiny for its handling of elections, will step down at the end of the year, county officials said Wednesday.
Dollar Dips After Fed Confirms Beginning Of Taper
The dollar eased on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would begin unwinding its pandemicera stimulus, but held to its belief that high inflation would prove "transitory" and likely not require a rapid rise in interest rates.
Explainer-What Is Causing The Political Crisis In Bosnia?
Bosnia is going through its worst political crisis since its 1990s war, with a peace envoy warning this week that the U.S.sponsored peace deal that ended the conflict is at risk of unravelling https://www.reuters.com/world/bosniaspeacedealriskunravellinge...