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The projection came as the US notched a record number of coronavirus cases in 24 hours for the third day running. A tally by Johns Hopkins University showed the world’s worst-hit country witnessed nearly 230,000 new infections and 2,527 Covid-related deaths on Saturday alone. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2JTqHXN

Joe Biden plans to nominate California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as secretary of health and human services, two sources said, placing the Latino former congressman in a critical role battling the pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3lNbC7h

Matthew McConaughey makes a centrist bid in a political world where Hollywood "absolutely" condescends and both sides are getting further apart.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3a0Eozp

IRAN is sending its largest ever fleet of oil tankers to assist fuel-starved Venezuela in a move that defies US sanctions, according to reports. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://ift.tt/346x3un

In a letter, Oli has reiterated his previous stance that Dahal should withdraw his political proposal tabled in the Secretariat without any pre-conditions. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3qsFmtM

Moon said testing sites should operate longer hours to allow people working to get tested at their convenience and more drive-through testing facilities should be set up, presidential Blue House spokesman Chung Man-ho told a briefing. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3mVXHNW

Sunday's games provided plenty of movement for the postseason picture, including a swap for the final wild-card spot in the NFC.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VHLEI1

This year's holiday celebrations could mean empty seats at family gatherings for years to come. It doesn't have to be that way, experts say.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lLcoSk

DONALD TRUMP's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani has been admitted to hospital after testing positive for Covid-19, according to reports. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://ift.tt/3gk4e2i

THE US has seen a major spike in coronavirus cases with the country reaching nearly 228,000 infections on Friday, prompting the state of California to enforce a new stay-at-home order. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://ift.tt/39NmTCv

CHINA has built at least three villages on a disputed boundary with India - and experts believe it shows efforts to "fortify claims" to the region. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://ift.tt/3mQrgQR

ARTIFICIAL islands built in the South China Sea by China are vulnerable to attack and may be too small to effectively launch military planes, military experts have said. from Daily Express :: News Feed https://ift.tt/3gguvi3

The Haines Borough Government has warned residents to pack essential belongings and be prepared to "quickly" evacuate in the event of new mudslides.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lRnSnr

Floyd Mayweather and social media star Logan Paul announced an exhibition boxing match set for February.             from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lJtLmA