The government has been using the railroad, the air force and the navy to rush oxygen tankers to worst-hit areas.
2021
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EXPLAINER: Why India’s pandemic data is vastly undercounted
As daily coronavirus case counts in India soar far beyond what other countries have reported, experts caution the official COVID-19 numbers from the world’s second most populous country are likely a massive undercount.
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Caitlyn Jenner says transgender girls in girls’ sports is ‘unfair’
The former Olympian says it’s a ‘question of fairness.’
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Sports Digest: Hamilton beats Verstappen in Portuguese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton outpaces Max Verstappen and teammate Valtteri Bottas for his 97th career Formula One win.
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Two killed, 23 hurt when boat capsizes off San Diego coast
Authorities suspect the vessel was carrying undocumented immigrants.
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North Korea warns U.S. of ‘very grave situation’ over Biden speech
A foreign ministry official says the president’s statement reflects ‘intent to keep enforcing hostile policy.’
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Two dead in shooting at Wisconsin casino; gunman killed
The shooter was targeting a specific victim at the Green Bay establishment, a sheriff says.
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Windham correctional center revamp moves closer to completion
Modernizing a century-old prison by constructing new buildings and demolishing others is complicated when that prison is fully operating, but completion of the work at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham is expected be completed by August 2022, just off the original June 2022 target date. The $141 million state funded project, which began in […]
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Kyle Busch fittingly wins Buschy McBusch 400 on his birthday
Busch takes control after a late restart and holds off Kevin Harvick for his first Cup Series victory of the season.
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MLB roundup: Kluber helps Yankees reach .500
Corey Kluber earns his 100th career win, allowing two hits in eighth innings as New York shuts out Detroit and improves to 14-14.