Most were rural counties in Montana, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Wisconsin – the kinds of areas that often have lower rates of adherence to social distancing, mask-wearing and other public health measures.
2020
Posted inNation & World
Ethiopia says forced into ‘aimless war’ as bombings alleged
Ethiopia’s well-armed Tigray region asserts that fighter jets have bombed locations around its capital, aiming to force the region ‘into submission,’ while Ethiopia’s army says it has been forced into an ‘unexpected and aimless war.’
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Posted inNation & World
Weakened Eta drenches Central America; at least 57 dead
Aid organizations warned the flooding and mudslides were creating a slow-moving humanitarian disaster across the region.
Posted inMaine, News
Man’s body found in water near overturned skiff in Northport
The Maine Marine Patrol is investigating the death of the man, whose body was found Thursday morning.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump emerges to make false claims of tainted election, and networks pull the plug
The president delivers remarks at the White House in which he renews his unfounded claims that Democrats are trying to ‘steal’ the election from him.
Posted inSports
Snedeker grabs lead in final tune-up for Masters
Brandt Snedeker shoots a 5-under 65 for a two-stroke lead at the Houston Open.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
AstraZeneca to deliver vaccine trial data by year’s end
The drugmaker is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses starting in January if approved.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Republicans break with Trump over his claims of victory and his push to halt count
The comments by the Republican lawmakers and other party leaders are rare, public rebukes as Trump attempts to falsely declare victory in the presidential race.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Election officials in last key states grow worried by threats and protesters
While the pro-Trump protests have not been violent or very large, local officials were distressed and concerned by the relentless accusations and they fear for their staffers’ safety.
Posted inFood & Dining, Nation & World
Study: Fix to food climate problem doesn’t require veganism
A new study says how we grow, eat and waste food is a big climate change problem that may keep the world from reaching its temperature-limiting goals.