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Soccer-More positive tests in Copa America as four of 10 teams hit
ASUNCION (Reuters) - The Bolivian and Chilean football teams announced more positive COVID-19 tests among players or staff on Thursday, meaning four out of 10 competing teams have been hit only days i...
Jun 17, 2021
New U.S. House bill would speed special immigration visas for Afghans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday would speed up the processing of special immigration visas (SIVs) for Afghans at risk of Taliban re...
Jun 17, 2021
NHC: Potential tropical cyclone Three to hit Gulf coast on Friday
(Reuters) - Potential tropical cyclone Three located over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico is forecast to approach the north-central Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday, the U.S. National Hurrican...
Jun 17, 2021
U.S. Senate panel to hold hearing on Biden NTSB chair nominee – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee plans to hold a confirmation hearing for President Joe Biden's nominee to chair the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on June 24, so...
Jun 17, 2021
U.S. SEC to close its offices Friday to observe the new Juneteenth federal holiday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will close its offices on Friday in observance of the newly implemented Juneteenth federal holiday, the agency said in a statem...
Jun 17, 2021
Motorcycling-Rins reveals injury was caused by mobile phone distraction
(Reuters) - Suzuki's Spanish MotoGP rider Alex Rins revealed on Thursday the injury that ruled him out of his home Catalan grand prix this month was caused by riding his bicycle into a van while messa...
Jun 17, 2021
U.S. issues new guidance to ease COVID-19 assistance to countries hit by sanctions
By Daphne Psaledakis and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday issued guidance easing the way for delivery of products such as face masks, ventilators and vaccines to com...
Jun 17, 2021
Illinois announces “All in to Win” vaccine sweepstakes
CHICAGO - As Illinois continues to lead the Midwest in vaccinating its residents, Gov. J-B Pritzker has announced a new $10 million “All In for the Win” promotion that will reward vaccinat...
Jun 17, 2021
Healthcare industry prepares for Obamacare expansion after court ruling
(Reuters) - The U.S. healthcare industry and analysts praised a U.S. Supreme Court decision that preserved the Obamacare health plan, with insurer CVS reaffirming that it will rejoin the individual in...
Jun 17, 2021
Rugby-U.S. name experienced Kelter, Doyle in women’s Olympic sevens squad
(Reuters) - USA Rugby named its squad for the women's Olympic rugby sevens on Thursday, with two veterans from the Rio Games among those hoping to bring home the Stars and Stripes' first-ever Olympic ...
Jun 17, 2021
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