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Half a million Oregonians evacuate as death toll in West wildfires rises to 16 11 Sep 2020 - 06:24 pm
A sign warning of impending fire danger is posted on September 10, 2020 in Estacada, Oregon. Multiple wildfires grew by hundreds of thousands of acres Thursday, prompting large-scale evacuations throughout the state. Nathan Howard/Getty Images/AFP
Trump won’t extend deadline for TikTok to arrange US sale 11 Sep 2020 - 01:04 pm
(FILES) In this file photo illustration, the social media application logo, TikTok is displayed on the screen of an iPhone on an American flag background on August 3, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. / AFP / Olivier DOULIERY
Trump, Biden to try to outshine each other at 9/11 memorials 11 Sep 2020 - 11:43 am
(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on September 10, 2020 shows US President Donald Trump (L) speaking as he makes his way to board Air Force One before departing from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on September 10, 2020, and Democratic presi
At least eight killed as wildfires scorch US West Coast 11 Sep 2020 - 12:02 am
Local residents look at smoke and fire over a hill during wildfires near the town of Medford, Oregon, U.S. September 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Microsoft believes Russian hackers 'Fancy Bear' targeted Biden campaign firm - sources 10 Sep 2020 - 11:47 pm
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COVID-19 vaccine doses could arrive in Canada early in 2021 -minister 10 Sep 2020 - 11:18 pm
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US Senate defeat of 'skinny' coronavirus aid bill puts it on 'dead-end street' 10 Sep 2020 - 09:52 pm
FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner
New Yorkers face fines for not wearing masks on public transit 10 Sep 2020 - 08:30 pm
FILE PHOTO: A man with a face mask rides the subway in the Queens borough of New York City, U.S. February 2, 2020. REUTERS/Nick ZieminskiREUTERS
Wind causes more fires in California; Oregon at risk 10 Sep 2020 - 03:58 pm
A NASA MODIS satellite image shows wildfires in Oregon, U.S. September 8, 2020. Picture taken September 8, 2020.
China slams US decision to cancel 1,000 student visas 10 Sep 2020 - 02:18 pm
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Trump admitted playing down coronavirus danger 10 Sep 2020 - 02:13 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on judicial appointments during a brief appearance in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 9, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
US election: Two candidates, two polar opposite campaigns 10 Sep 2020 - 11:08 am
Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden speaks CJ Brown (R), the owner's son, as he shops for his grandkids at the Three Thirteen store in Detroit, Michigan, on September 9, 2020. AFP / Jim Watson
Oregon fires destroy five towns, governor says many deaths feared 10 Sep 2020 - 12:14 am
Thick smoke is seen above Salem City, Oregon, U.S., September 8, 2020, in this picture obtained from social media. Picture taken September 8, 2020. ZAK STONE/via REUTERS
Brazil trials of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine show promising results - governor 09 Sep 2020 - 11:54 pm
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Ominous orange sky gives San Francisco apocalytic tint 09 Sep 2020 - 11:46 pm
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: An orange glow fills the sky above the Embarcadero as smoke from various wildfires burning across Northern California mixes with the marine layer, blanketing San Francisco in darkness, on September 9, 2020 in San Francisc
Brazil lab DASA to do tests for COVID-19 vaccine being developed by COVAXX 09 Sep 2020 - 11:01 pm
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NIH Chief says no way to know when safe vaccine will be ready 09 Sep 2020 - 09:38 pm
Dr Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), holding up a model of COVID-19, during a US Senate hearing on Operation Warp Speed in Washington, DC. Saul Loeb/Pool via Reuters.
Trump and Republicans raised $210 mln in August, far short of Biden 09 Sep 2020 - 09:23 pm
A combination photo shows Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. President Donald Trump/REUTERS