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More than 1,000 U.S. coronavirus deaths, near 70,000 cases: JHU

The number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus rose to 1,041 in the United States as of Wednesday, with 68,960 confirmed cases nationwide, according to the latest data from the Johns Hopkins Un

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U.S. push to include 'Wuhan virus' in G7 statement rejected

A push by Washington to refer to the coronavirus as the "Wuhan virus" in a joint statement of G7 foreign ministers was rejected on Wednesday, according to reports by Der Spiegel and CNN.A 12-paragrap

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Coronavirus cases in the U.S hits over 60,000 on Wednesday

U.S. President Donald Trump in a past event.Coronavirus cases have risen to over 60,000 in the United States according to the latest reports./Reuters The U.S. has confirmed 60,115 COVID-19 cas

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Senate, White House reach deal on $2 trillion stimulus package to lessen COVID-19’s economic impact

After five days of negotiations, Senate leaders and the Trump administration the White House said early Wednesday morning that Senate leaders and the Trump administration have reached a deal on a $2 t

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U.S. Washington governor announces statewide stay-home order

The U.S. state of Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Monday night announced a statewide order that requires residents to stay home and close down all non-essential businesses due to the spread of the

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U.S. capital city to close nonessential businesses due to COVID-19: mayor

Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital, will order all nonessential businesses to close so as to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the city's mayor said Tuesday. Muriel Bowser said during a press confe

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Russian FM emphasizes inhumane nature of U.S. sanctions against Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, during a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, said that Moscow urges Washington to immediately

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Chinese student in U.S. wonders whether it's safer in Wuhan

02:07 As the coronavirus spreads in the U.S.,some international students in the United States are worried the pandemic will get worse, andthey areconsideringgoing tobackto China.Someof

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First responders vulnerable to COVID-19

01:10 First responders around the world are on the front lines to help fight COVID-19, making them vulnerable to catching the virus.In Washington, D.C., at least seven firefighters hav

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Global economy to contract 1.5 pct in 2020 amid COVID-19 outbreak: IIF

File Photo: Canary Wharf financial district and the City of London are seen from Royal Victoria Dock, in London, Britain, on March 4, 2020. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua) The global economy is expec

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Cherry blossoms bloom in D.C., but people can't see them

01:23 The iconic cherry blossoms are blooming in Washington D.C., but given the outbreak of COVID-19, it's getting harder for people to see them up close.Officials have closed roads to

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313,000 COVID-19 tests done in U.S., 41,000 tested positive

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday that 313,000 coronavirus tests have been completed in the United States, and more than 41,000 tests were positive. During a White House press briefing

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National Guard activated to combat coronavirus in 3 hardest-hit U.S. states: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has activated the National Guard in three states that are hit the hardest by the coronavirus outbreak to combat infections, he said Sunday. The governors of the states

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White House advisor Kudlow says COVID-19 stimulus package could worth 2 tln USD

Photo taken on March 16, 2020 shows the White House in Washington D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)The COVID-19 stimulus package proposed by the White House could total about 2 trillion U.S. d

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Moscow Blasts US Statements About Russia's Alleged 'Energy Weapons' as Insinuation

The US recently reiterated its criticism of Russia's sale of energy resources, calling its actions "malign" amid the ongoing dive in oil prices caused by the collapse o

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Washington D.C. mayor extends social distancing period till April 27

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Friday extended the social distancing period for the U.S. capital from March 31 to April 27 due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. As a result, schools i

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Trump shuts U.S.-Mexico border as COVID-19 cases approach 20, 000

The U.S. announced restrictions on Friday to non-essential travel across the U.S.- Mexico border, except for trade, to curb the spread of COVID-19 as the number of cases in the United States topped 1