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Scenes from a pandemic: World copes with COVID-19

The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, a pandemic, reaching around the globe. The virus, which surfaced in December in Wuhan, China, has killed thousands. Streets and tourist attractions are empty, as large gatherings are canceled and people are quarantined. Here's a look at the effects around the world.

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S. Carolina to end federal pandemic-related unemployment programs

U.S. News // 1 week ago

S. Carolina to end federal pandemic-related unemployment programs

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday ordered all of the state's federal pandemic-related unemployment programs to be terminated, citing them as responsible for the state's labor shortage.

Cardona: All schools expected to be open full time by September

U.S. News // 1 week ago

Cardona: All schools expected to be open full time by September

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Thursday morning he expects all schools to be fully open by the fall for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started more than a year ago.

Russia says slimmed-down 'Sputnik Light' COVID-19 vaccine 79% effective

World News // 1 week ago

Russia says slimmed-down 'Sputnik Light' COVID-19 vaccine 79% effective

Russian health officials said Thursday the country's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized as a single-dose shot, known as "Sputnik Light."

Pfizer, BioNTech to donate vaccines to Olympic athletes

Sports News // 1 week ago

Pfizer, BioNTech to donate vaccines to Olympic athletes

Pfizer and German partner BioNTech will donate doses of their COVID-19 vaccine for athletes and delegations in this Summer's Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Olympic Committee said Thursday.

500K U.S. workers file new unemployment claims, beating expectations

U.S. News // 1 week ago

500K U.S. workers file new unemployment claims, beating expectations

Another 500,000 workers in the United States have filed new unemployment claims, the Labor Department said in its weekly report Thursday -- a decline of almost 100,000 from the previous week.

India sees record COVID-19 rise -- 412,000 new cases in single day

World News // 1 week ago

India sees record COVID-19 rise -- 412,000 new cases in single day

India on Thursday reported another daily record of new COVID-19 cases -- more than 412,000 -- and almost 4,000 new deaths.

Broadway tickets go on sale in NYC as theaters aim to reopen in 4 months

U.S. News // 1 week ago

Broadway tickets go on sale in NYC as theaters aim to reopen in 4 months

Tickets for Broadway shows go on sale Thursday as New York City continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions and theaters on the Great White Way prepare to reopen to full capacity four months from now.

South Korean dairy firm chairman resigns over false COVID-19 claims

World News // 1 week ago

South Korean dairy firm chairman resigns over false COVID-19 claims

The chairman of one of South Korea's largest dairy manufacturers is resigning after the company falsely claimed its yogurt drink could help prevent COVID-19 infection.

Channing Tatum says he became a 'completely new person' during pandemic

TV // 1 week ago

Channing Tatum says he became a 'completely new person' during pandemic

Channing Tatum discussed how he got into shape during the COVID-19 pandemic and his experience working with Sandra Bullock on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

India's COVID-19 strategy failed on distancing, masks, vaccinations

Voices // 1 week ago

India's COVID-19 strategy failed on distancing, masks, vaccinations

India is reporting the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world, with failures on social distancing, mask wearing and vaccinations.

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