When Esperance Nzavaki heard she was cured of Ebola after three weeks of cutting-edge care at a medical centre in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, she raised her arms to …
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Survey: Number of Americans Getting News on Social Media Slows
About two-thirds of American adults say they occasionally get their news from social media, according to a survey released Monday by the Pew Research Center. The number is 1 percent …
your ads here!Creditors Warn Greece on Debt Relief as Inspectors Return
Greece’s lead creditor warned the country on Monday not to stray from reforms agreed upon before the end of its international bailout, as European monitors arrived to check the nation’s …
your ads here!Records: Understaffing Causes Assisted Living Facility Snags
Complaints filed with a West Virginia state agency say assisted living ResCare Agency facilities are struggling with staff shortages, causing problems such as missed doctors’ appointments and incorrectly administered medication. …
your ads here!Zimbabwe Finance Minister: Reviving Economy is ‘Herculean’ Task
Zimbabwe’s new finance minister has described his task of reviving the country’s moribund economy as extraordinarily difficult, but he is hopeful of success. “It’s enormous, it is Herculean. I am …
your ads here!Libya Oil Company Offices Attacked, Causing Fire, Casualties
Security forces of Libya’s U.N.-backed government on Monday stormed the headquarters of the country’s national oil company in the capital Tripoli shortly after gunmen had gone into the building, shooting …
your ads here!Despite Trump Tweet, Ford says it Won’t Make Hatchback in US
Ford won’t be moving production of a hatchback wagon to the United States from China — despite President Donald Trump’s claim Sunday that his taxes on Chinese imports mean the …
your ads here!New Miss America Glad She Didn’t have to Don Swimsuit to Win
The first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit says she’s glad she didn’t have to. Nia Imani Franklin, who won the title Sunday …
your ads here!Tiwa the Talking Monkey Uses Tech to Help Revive Nigerian Folk Tales
A stuffed toy monkey called Tiwa holds some of Nigeria’s oldest folk tales and is helping to revive the traditional practice of storytelling by appealing to a younger generation. Faith …
your ads here!Djokovic Tops del Potro for 3rd Title at US Open, 14th Slam
The U.S. Open final suddenly appeared to be slipping away from Novak Djokovic. He dropped three consecutive games. He was angered by a crowd roaring for his popular opponent, Juan …
your ads here!Ford Says It Will Not Move Small Car Production from China to US
Ford says it has no plans to move production of a small car from China to the United States despite President Donald Trump’s enthusiastic tweet Sunday. “It would not be …
your ads here!NFL Season Quietly Opens with Minimal Player Protests
The 2018 football season quietly kicked off across the U.S. Sunday without the widespread player protests over alleged police brutality against African-Americans. Only two players both on the Miami Dolphins …
your ads here!CBS Chief Les Moonves Resigns Over Sex Assault Charges
The top executive of broadcasting and media giant CBS, Les Moonves, resigned late Sunday after six more women accused him of sexual assault. CBS says his resignation is effective immediately. …
your ads here!Serena Williams Fined $17,000 For Violations During US Open Final
The U.S. Tennis Association fined 2018 U.S. Open runner-up Serena Williams $17,000 Sunday for violations during the women’s final the day before. Williams will pay for three violations made during …
your ads here!Can Controversy Fill Swimsuit Void at Miss America Pageant?
The swimsuits are gone, but there has been plenty of controversy surrounding this year’s Miss America competition that could keep viewers tuning in. The next Miss America will …
your ads here!Q&A: With Severe Storms Approaching US, What to Expect?
Emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for severe storms that are forecast to hit the East Coast and Hawaii over the next week at what is the peak of …
your ads here!Tiffany Haddish Leads African-American Emmys Sweep
Tiffany Haddish led an African-American sweep of Emmy Awards for TV series guest actors, a milestone in the entertainment industry’s effort to reflect a diverse society. Haddish was …
your ads here!Some Congolese Artists Focus on Preserving Traditional Dance
The Democratic Republic of Congo is known across the continent for its high-energy dance culture. The contemporary local pop dances that feature winding waist movements and stiff leg kicks have …
your ads here!New California Bridge Designed to Provide Earthquake Data
A replacement bridge being built near a busy U.S. port is being fitted with seismic sensors that will measure earthquake activity in one of the country’s most earthquake-prone regions. The …
your ads here!A Controversial Comeback for a Highly Prized Fish
A highly prized species of tuna appears to be making a slow but noticeable comeback in the Atlantic Ocean. But as sushi lovers rejoice, conservationists are concerned about the future …
your ads here!Spike in Halal Meat Industry in US Shows Non-Muslims Are Also Buying
American companies are producing a growing range of “Halal products” — food prepared to conform to strict Islamic law as prescribed by the Koran. That includes strict adherence to how …
your ads here!Osaka Claims Women’s US Open Title After Williams’ Meltdown
Naomi Osaka became Japan’s first Grand Slam singles champion after she thumped Serena Williams 6-2 6-4 in a controversial U.S. Open final on Saturday, with the American suffering a mesmerizing …
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