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Newly appointed Peruvian interim President Francisco Sagasti is scorted by a military attache upon his arrival at the Congress building in Lima on November 17, 2020, for his swearing-in ceremony

Francisco Sagasti Sworn In As Peru President

Francisco Sagasti sworn in as Peru president

87-Year-Old 'High Risk' GOP Senator Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is third in the presidential line of succession, after Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

China To Push Trade Agenda At APEC Summit As US Retreats

China is expected to dominate this week's APEC summit, with the US set to take a back seat

China to push trade agenda at APEC summit as US retreats

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Walmart Reports Strong US Sales As It Retreats From Some Overseas Markets

Walmart reports strong US sales as it retreats from some overseas markets

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Dolly Parton Net Worth: Country Music Star, Actress Donates $1 Million For COVID Vaccine

In April, Dolly Parton donated $1 million to coronavirus research at Vanderbilt University. More than seven months later, it's been revealed that Parton's donation helped fund Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had rocky ties with former president Barack Obama, greets then vice president Joe Biden in Jerusalem in 2016

Biden Speaks To Trump Allies Netanyahu, Modi

Biden speaks to Trump allies Netanyahu, Modi

An advert asking President Alberto Fernandez to present a new bill to legalize abortion, pictured outside the Argentine Congress building in Buenos Aires, in October 2020

Argentine President Bringing New Abortion Bill To Congress

Argentine president bringing new abortion bill to Congress

A new Amazon Pharmacy service will allow US consumers to order prescriptions directly from the e-commerce giant's website or mobile application

After Books And Streaming, Amazon Launches Online Pharmacy

After books and streaming, Amazon launches online pharmacy

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Does Listerine Kill Coronavirus? A Look At The ‘Promising’ Results

A new UK study revealed that mouthwash can kill COVID-19 within 30 seconds.

US motor vehicle sales in October saw a small increase as consumers continued to spend on cars to reduce their exposure to Covid-19

Amid Pandemic, Big US Retailers Cash In As Small Business Suffers

Amid pandemic, big US retailers cash in as small business suffers

Large numbers of police were deployed in central Athens throughout Tuesday

Greek Protesters Clash With Police After Defying Virus Ban

Greek protesters clash with police after defying virus ban

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Home Depot To Increase Employee Wages After Earnings Spike

The company will invest $1 billion but did not provide specifics on how the average hourly wage will increase.

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Why New Orleans Can't Cancel Mardi Gras 2021

Bourbon Street and Frenchman Street will be open but the city will be adhering to local and state COVID guidelines.

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Amazon Pharmacy: What Prime Members Need To Know About Buying Prescriptions Online

Prime members will also save up to 80% on generic medications and up to 40% off brand name medications without insurance.

The Research Centers of America in Hollywood, Florida helped conduct clinical trials of coronavirus vaccines for both Pfizer and Moderna

What Is It Like To Take Part In A Vaccine Trial?

What is it like to take part in a vaccine trial?

PastryStar is known for making high-end baking components but is now focused on producing hand sanitizer, which is in high demand during the coronavirus crisis

Cinnabon Sells Signature Cream Cheese Frosting On Apps

Ahead of the holidays, Cinnabon announced they will sell pints of their frosting in stores and through food delivery apps.

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's planned Tesla factory is the next vast construction site outside Berlin

Elon Musk Just Got $15 Billion Dollars Richer; Here’s How

Along with positive news for Tesla and SpaceX accompanied a Twitter gaffe that saw him labeled "Space Karen."

The CEO of biotech company Moderna, Stephane Bancel, is seen in this video frame grab as he speaks during an interview with AFP on November 17, 2020

Moderna CEO Says Europe's Delayed Vaccine Contract Will Slow Delivery

Moderna CEO says Europe's delayed vaccine contract will slow delivery

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A Kevin Hart Lookalike Is Tearing Up TikTok And Fans Are Shocked

A TikTok user is being called Kevin Hart's twin after users find uncanny similarities between the two.

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Why Walmart Is In Better Position To Take On The Rest The Year

Walmart's online sales spiked in Q3.

The Estacao Primeira de Mangueira samba school, pictured in February 2020, says it is still in wait-and-see mode

Rio Eyes Moving Virus-hit Carnival To July

Rio eyes moving virus-hit carnival to July

Hawaii holds off tourism reopening until September

Lobbying Event In Maui; The Wrong Thing At Wrong Time?

The event’s organizer said attendees need to follow strict guidelines and prove a negative test for COVID-19.

Tightened restictions took effect Tuesday in Austria, with schools and shops shut until December 6

US, Europe Plan Vaccination Schemes As Second Virus Wave Builds

US, Europe plan vaccination schemes as second virus wave builds

US motor vehicles sales in October saw a small increase as consumers continued to spend on cars to reduce their exposure to Covid-19

Pandemic Spending Patterns Reemerge In October US Retail Data

Pandemic spending patterns reemerge in October US retail data

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Japanese Shop Ensures Social Distancing By Hiring 'Robot Clerk'

A newly designed Robot, Robovie, ensures that people wear a mask and issues warning when they fail to obey COVID-19 protocol inside a shop.

Walmart has been a winner during the coronavirus, as more shoppers continue to pick the retailer behemoth after non-essential rivals were shuttered during spring coronavirus lockdowns

Walmart Scores Another Strong Quarter Amid Coronavirus Upheaval

Walmart scores another strong quarter amid coronavirus upheaval

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