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FBI chief pledges to find answers on ex-agent Levinson

FBI chief pledges to find answers on ex-agent Levinson

WASHINGTON — The FBI won't give up on “finding out what happened" to former agent Robert Levinson, who the U.S.
World leaders vow to co-ordinate virus response in video call

World leaders vow to co-ordinate virus response in video call

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of the United Nations told leaders of the world’s 20 major industrialized nations during an emergency virtual summit Thursday that "we are at war with a virus — and not winning it” despite dramatic measures by c
US could get stake in airlines in exchange for virus grants

US could get stake in airlines in exchange for virus grants

The Trump administration is raising the possibility of the government getting ownership stakes in U.S.
None of the 'Big Five' publishers will attend BookExpo

None of the 'Big Five' publishers will attend BookExpo

NEW YORK — All of the so-called “Big Five” publishers have dropped out of BookExpo, the industry's annual national convention.
3.3 million seek US jobless aid, nearly 5 times earlier high

3.3 million seek US jobless aid, nearly 5 times earlier high

WASHINGTON — Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — almost five times the previous record set in 1982 — amid a widespread economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus.
Meghan to narrate Disney nature film in first post-royal job

Meghan to narrate Disney nature film in first post-royal job

LONDON — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has her first post-royal job: narrating a Disney documentary about elephants.
Golden Globes amend eligibility rules due to virus

Golden Globes amend eligibility rules due to virus

NEW YORK — The Golden Globes will accept movies submissions without a theatrical release for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Thursday.
US economy grew at 2.1% rate in fourth quarter

US economy grew at 2.1% rate in fourth quarter

WASHINGTON — The economy grew by a moderate 2.1% in the fourth quarter of last year, but many economists believe that will be the last positive growth seen for some time as the country endures a sharp contraction due to the coronavirus.
China bars most foreigners to curb imported virus cases

China bars most foreigners to curb imported virus cases

BEIJING — China says it is temporarily barring most foreigners from entering the country as it seeks to curb the number of imported coronavirus cases.
Whiting Awards bestow $50K prizes to 10 emerging writers

Whiting Awards bestow $50K prizes to 10 emerging writers

NEW YORK — Essayist and New Yorker staff writer Jia Tolentino and novelist Ling Ma are among this year's 10 winners of the Whiting Awards, which give $50,000 prizes for promising literary talent.