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Former GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain dies of COVID-19

Former GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain dies of COVID-19

ATLANTA — Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of a major pizza chain who went on to become an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, died Thursday of complications from the coronavirus. He was 74.
John Lewis mourned as 'founding father' of better America

John Lewis mourned as 'founding father' of better America

ATLANTA — Hailed as a “founding father” of a fairer, better United States, John Lewis was eulogized Thursday by three former presidents and others who urged Americans to continue the work of the civil rights icon in fighting injustice during a moment
Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll

Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll

WASHINGTON — The coronavirus pandemic sent the U.S. economy plunging by a record-shattering 32.
In an upside-down summer, 'Jaws,' 'E.T.' are hits again

In an upside-down summer, 'Jaws,' 'E.T.' are hits again

NEW YORK — When historians look back on the top films at the box office in the summer of 2020, they may feel like they’ve slipped into a time warp, or maybe “Back to the Future.
'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life

'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life

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AstraZeneca: won't profit from COVID-19 vaccine in pandemic

AstraZeneca: won't profit from COVID-19 vaccine in pandemic

LONDON — Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca repeated its promise not to profit from a COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic as it reported it was on track with late-stage trials for the treatment.
Blake Bailey's 880-page Philip Roth bio to arrive in April

Blake Bailey's 880-page Philip Roth bio to arrive in April

NEW YORK — In the Fall 2012, as the willing subject of one of the most anticipated literary biographies in recent memory, Philip Roth joked that he had surrendered power over his own life to author Blake Bailey.
Italy: 6 youths convicted over deadly nightclub stampede

Italy: 6 youths convicted over deadly nightclub stampede

ROME — A court in the Italian coastal city of Ancona convicted six young men Thursday over a 2018 nightclub stampede that killed five teens aged 14-16 and a mother who had accompanied her daughter to a rap concert.
Italy: Senators vote to lift ex-minister Salvini's immunity

Italy: Senators vote to lift ex-minister Salvini's immunity

ROME — The Italian Senate voted Thursday to lift right-wing leader Matteo Salvini’s immunity from prosecution, clearing the way for possible charges against the former interior minister for refusing to allow 164 migrants to get off a ship in Sicily.
Criminal case opened against FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Criminal case opened against FIFA president Gianni Infantino

GENEVA — A criminal case against FIFA president Gianni Infantino was opened Thursday by a Swiss special prosecutor, plunging the soccer body into a new scandal. FIFA said it and Infantino will co-operate with Swiss authorities.