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2020 Oregon wildfires Governor Kate Brown orders mass evacuations across the state after reporting that a series of wildfires have "substantially destroyed" the

2020 Oregon wildfires Governor Kate Brown orders mass evacuations across the state after reporting that a series of wildfires have "substantially destroyed" the cities and towns of Blue River, Detroit, Phoenix, Talent, and Vida. Brown also enacts an emergency fire act to grant "immediate powers" to the state's fire officials. (AFP via Deccan Herald) Smoke impacts a wide swath of California and Oregon. San Francisco is particularly affected by the smoke floating south from the Oregon fires. (SF Chronicle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 9, 2020

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2020 California wildfires The death toll in the North Complex Fire in Northern California rises to ten, while 16 people are missing, according to the Butte Coun

2020 California wildfires The death toll in the North Complex Fire in Northern California rises to ten, while 16 people are missing, according to the Butte County Sheriff's Department. (Reno Gazette Journal) The town of Berry Creek in Butte County is reported as being "mostly destroyed". (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 10, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in California It is announced that schools in Los Angeles County will remain closed until the winter.

COVID-19 pandemic in California It is announced that schools in Los Angeles County will remain closed until the winter. (Patch.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 11, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in Florida It is announced that bars in South Florida counties such as Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County will remain closed.

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida It is announced that bars in South Florida counties such as Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County will remain closed. However, bars in the rest of the state will be allowed to reopen at a 50% capacity. (The Sun-Sentinel) (New York Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 11, 2020

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida It is announced that bars in South Florida counties

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida It is announced that bars in South Florida counties such as Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County will remain closed. However, bars in the rest of the state will be allowed to reopen at a 50% capacity. (The Sun-Sentinel) (New York Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 11, 2020

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2020 Western United States wildfire season The death toll from the wildfires reaches 33 in California, Oregon, and Washington after nearly a dozen people report

2020 Western United States wildfire season The death toll from the wildfires reaches 33 in California, Oregon, and Washington after nearly a dozen people reported missing in southern Oregon are accounted for, authorities say. (The Columbian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 13, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal After twice in a single week reporting the biggest daily increases in new cases since the national lockdown was lifted in May, wit

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal After twice in a single week reporting the biggest daily increases in new cases since the national lockdown was lifted in May, with 646 on Wednesday and then 687 on Friday, Portugal reports another high increase of 673 new cases and seven deaths, bringing the cumulative totals to 63,983 confirmed cases and 1,867 deaths since the first infections were detected in the country on March 2. The 2020/2021 school year is set to start in-person classes between September 14 and September 17 nationwide. (DGS) (DGEstE)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 13, 2020

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The death toll from the wildfires reaches 33 in California, Oregon, and Washington after nearly a dozen people reported missing in southern Oregon are accounted

The death toll from the wildfires reaches 33 in California, Oregon, and Washington after nearly a dozen people reported missing in southern Oregon are accounted for, authorities say. (The Columbian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 13, 2020

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A man is in a coma after he was hit by a police car and kicked in the head by an officer during an arrest in Melbourne, Australia.

A man is in a coma after he was hit by a police car and kicked in the head by an officer during an arrest in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to the incident, the victim was being treated at a hospital for mental health issues. (BBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 14, 2020

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2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Sally Hurricane Sally strengthens into a Category 2 hurricane.

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Sally Hurricane Sally strengthens into a Category 2 hurricane. The storm has forced evacuations and left more than 150,000 people without electricity. It is now expected to make landfall near southeastern Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle. (CNN) Hurricane Sally makes landfall in Gulf Shores, Alabama, at 5:45 a.m. ET as a Category 2 hurricane. (USA Today) Part of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Pensacola, Florida, collapses due to a crane falling on it. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 16, 2020

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A United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure report blames a "horrific culmination of a series of faulty technical assumptions by Boeing

A United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure report blames a "horrific culmination of a series of faulty technical assumptions by Boeing's engineers, a lack of transparency on the part of Boeing's management, and grossly insufficient oversight" by the Federal Aviation Administration for two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes, resulting in the airliner being grounded worldwide. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 16, 2020

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Boeing 737 MAX groundings A United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure report blames a "horrific culmination of a series of faulty techn

Boeing 737 MAX groundings A United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure report blames a "horrific culmination of a series of faulty technical assumptions by Boeing's engineers, a lack of transparency on the part of Boeing's management, and grossly insufficient oversight" by the Federal Aviation Administration for two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes, resulting in the airliner being grounded worldwide. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 16, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia Georgia reports 196 new cases, its highest single-day increase.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia Georgia reports 196 new cases, its highest single-day increase. (Xinhua) COVID-19 pandemic in India India's cases top five million to become the second country in the world after the United States to record that many cases. (Al Jazeera) COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports 3,963 new cases in the past 24 hours, which takes the nationwide total at 228,993, a new all-time high since the pandemic began in the country. (detikNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 16, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in India India's cases top five million to become the second country in the world after the United States to record that many cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in India India's cases top five million to become the second country in the world after the United States to record that many cases. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 16, 2020

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Hurricane Sally Hurricane Sally strengthens into a Category 2 hurricane.

Hurricane Sally Hurricane Sally strengthens into a Category 2 hurricane. The storm has forced evacuations and left more than 150,000 people without electricity. It is now expected to make landfall near southeastern Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle. (CNN) Hurricane Sally makes landfall in Gulf Shores, Alabama, at 5:45 a.m. ET as a Category 2 hurricane. (USA Today) Part of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Pensacola, Florida, collapses due to a crane falling on it. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 16, 2020

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Hurricane Sally strengthens into a Category 2 hurricane.

Hurricane Sally strengthens into a Category 2 hurricane. The storm has forced evacuations and left more than 150,000 people without electricity. It is now expected to make landfall near southeastern Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 16, 2020

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2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Teddy strengthens into a Category 3 hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean and heads to Bermuda, which is recovering from Hu

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Teddy strengthens into a Category 3 hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean and heads to Bermuda, which is recovering from Hurricane Paulette. (The Washington Post) (The Weather Channel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 17, 2020

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2020 California wildfires A firefighter dies in the El Dorado Fire while battling blazes in the San Bernardino National Forest.

2020 California wildfires A firefighter dies in the El Dorado Fire while battling blazes in the San Bernardino National Forest. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 17, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Governor Greg Abbott eases restrictions on retail stores, gyms, and restaurants.

COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Governor Greg Abbott eases restrictions on retail stores, gyms, and restaurants. Bars, however, remain closed. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 17, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan A two-month-old baby dies of COVID-19 in Michigan, the youngest known fatality in the state

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan A two-month-old baby dies of COVID-19 in Michigan, the youngest known fatality in the state thus far. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Governor Greg Abbott eases restrictions on retail stores, gyms, and restaurants. Bars, however, remain closed. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 17, 2020

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Hurricane Teddy strengthens into a Category 3 hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean and heads to Bermuda, which is recovering from Hurricane Paulette.

Hurricane Teddy strengthens into a Category 3 hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean and heads to Bermuda, which is recovering from Hurricane Paulette. (The Washington Post) (The Weather Channel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 17, 2020

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2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Sally Nearly 400,000 homes in the U.S.

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Sally Nearly 400,000 homes in the U.S. are left without power after Hurricane Sally made landfall. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 18, 2020

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Hurricane Sally Nearly 400,000 homes in the U.S.

Hurricane Sally Nearly 400,000 homes in the U.S. are left without power after Hurricane Sally made landfall. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 18, 2020

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Nearly 400,000 homes in the U.S.

Nearly 400,000 homes in the U.S. are left without power after Hurricane Sally made landfall. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 18, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The Netherlands posts a record weekly number of new confirmed cases.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The Netherlands posts a record weekly number of new confirmed cases. In the week ending today, cases hit 13,471, an increase of 60% on the 8,265 cases reported the week prior. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States exceeds 200,000. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 22, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States exceeds 200,000.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States exceeds 200,000. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 22, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses seven million cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses seven million cases of COVID-19. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 25, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses six million cases of COVID-19, becoming the second country after the United States to reach that milestone.

COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses six million cases of COVID-19, becoming the second country after the United States to reach that milestone. Meanwhile, 82.5% or more than five million people have recovered. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 28, 2020

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on airlines, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States Department of the Treasury reaches

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on airlines, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States Department of the Treasury reaches a deal with seven of the major U.S. airlines to allocate around $25 billion in loans from the $2.2 trillion budget approved under the CARES Act to assist in their financial recovery amid the pandemic. (AFP via Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 29, 2020

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The United States Department of the Treasury reaches a deal with seven of the major U.S.

The United States Department of the Treasury reaches a deal with seven of the major U.S. airlines to allocate around $25 billion in loans from the $2.2 trillion budget approved under the CARES Act to assist in their financial recovery amid the pandemic. (AFP via Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 29, 2020

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2020 California wildfires A fourth person is found dead in Northern California as a result of the Zogg Fire.

2020 California wildfires A fourth person is found dead in Northern California as a result of the Zogg Fire. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 30, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state), 2020 Washington wildfires A family of seven people who lost their homes during the Labor Day fires in the state tests p

COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state), 2020 Washington wildfires A family of seven people who lost their homes during the Labor Day fires in the state tests positive for COVID-19. (Fox13news) (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, becoming the third country to reach that milestone behind the United States and Brazil.

COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, becoming the third country to reach that milestone behind the United States and Brazil. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 3, 2020

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey, 2020 NHL entry draft The NHL entry draft, originally postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is held remo

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey, 2020 NHL entry draft The NHL entry draft, originally postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is held remotely with the New York Rangers selecting winger Alexis Lafrenière with the first overall pick. (New York Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 6, 2020

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey, 2020 NHL entry draft The NHL entry draft, originally postponed due to t

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey, 2020 NHL entry draft The NHL entry draft, originally postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is held remotely with the New York Rangers selecting winger Alexis Lafrenière with the first overall pick. (New York Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 6, 2020

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The NHL entry draft, originally postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is held remotely with the New York Rangers selecting winger Alexis Lafrenière wi

The NHL entry draft, originally postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is held remotely with the New York Rangers selecting winger Alexis Lafrenière with the first overall pick. (New York Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 6, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses five million COVID-19 cases, becoming the third country to reach that milestone after the United States and India.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses five million COVID-19 cases, becoming the third country to reach that milestone after the United States and India. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 7, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announces that the state will open a field hospital at the state fairg

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announces that the state will open a field hospital at the state fairgrounds near Milwaukee. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 7, 2020

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2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Delta Hurricane Delta restrengthens to a category 3 hurricane and is expected to hit areas in Louisiana, including area

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Delta Hurricane Delta restrengthens to a category 3 hurricane and is expected to hit areas in Louisiana, including areas that were affected by Hurricane Laura. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 8, 2020

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Austria reports 1,209 new cases in the past 24 hours, clearly surpassing the previous record set in March during the first wave of pandemic, according to data s

Austria reports 1,209 new cases in the past 24 hours, clearly surpassing the previous record set in March during the first wave of pandemic, according to data sent by the Interior Ministry. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 8, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in Austria Austria reports 1,209 new cases in the past 24 hours, clearly surpassing the previous record set in March during the first wave of

COVID-19 pandemic in Austria Austria reports 1,209 new cases in the past 24 hours, clearly surpassing the previous record set in March during the first wave of pandemic, according to data sent by the Interior Ministry. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 8, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that the city will close an additional 61 schools to com

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that the city will close an additional 61 schools to combat COVID-19 hotspots. (Patch.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 8, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that the city will close an additional 61 schools to combat COVID-19 hotspots.

COVID-19 pandemic in New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that the city will close an additional 61 schools to combat COVID-19 hotspots. (Patch.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 8, 2020

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Hurricane Delta Hurricane Delta restrengthens to a category 3 hurricane and is expected to hit areas in Louisiana, including areas that were affected by Hurrica

Hurricane Delta Hurricane Delta restrengthens to a category 3 hurricane and is expected to hit areas in Louisiana, including areas that were affected by Hurricane Laura. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 8, 2020

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Hurricane Delta restrengthens to a category 3 hurricane and is expected to hit areas in Louisiana, including areas that were affected by Hurricane Laura.

Hurricane Delta restrengthens to a category 3 hurricane and is expected to hit areas in Louisiana, including areas that were affected by Hurricane Laura. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 8, 2020

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2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Delta Hurricane Delta makes landfall in the U.S.

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Delta Hurricane Delta makes landfall in the U.S. state of Louisiana. During its time in Louisiana, it downgraded to a Category 2 Hurricane. (CBS News)