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On Jan. 16, 1942, screen star Carole Lombard, her mother and 20 other people were killed in a plane crash near Las Vegas.

On Jan. 16, 1942, screen star Carole Lombard, her mother and 20 other people were killed in a plane crash near Las Vegas.

The U.N. body's chief pleaded through tears for international unity in the face of the coronavirus, stating the WHO will launch an independent panel to investigate its response to the pandemic.

George Weah, international soccer star turned politician, took the oath of office as Liberia's new president on Monday.

Liberian President-elect George Weah on Saturday said the nation is "open for business" and called for Liberians living abroad to return home.

With the majority of ballots counted in Liberia's presidential election, George Weah has a large enough lead to defeat Joseph Boakai, elections officials said.

Liberia's Supreme Court halted next week's second round of presidential elections on Wednesday, agreeing to look into allegations of first-round fraud.

Liberia voters head to the polls Tuesday to vote in the country's third election since becoming a democracy, and to replace Africa's first female president.

On Jan. 16, 1919, the United States went legally "dry" as prohibition of alcoholic beverages took effect under the 18th Amendment to the Constitution.

Gambian President-elect Adama Barrow flew out of the country after talks to persuade President Yahya Jammeh to step down failed.