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The United States embassy in Libya reports that the Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Khalifa Haftar, has committed itself to end months-long blockade of

The United States embassy in Libya reports that the Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Khalifa Haftar, has committed itself to end months-long blockade of oil facilities, saying that "the LNA had conveyed personal commitment from General Haftar to allow the full reopening of the energy sector no later than September 12". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 12, 2020

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China–United States relations The Embassy of the United States, Beijing says Terry Branstad is expected to leave his post as U.S.

China–United States relations The Embassy of the United States, Beijing says Terry Branstad is expected to leave his post as U.S. Ambassador to China in early October. No reason is given for the move and no replacement has been announced. China says it was not notified. (SCMP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 14, 2020

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The Embassy of the United States, Beijing says Terry Branstad is expected to leave his post as U.S.

The Embassy of the United States, Beijing says Terry Branstad is expected to leave his post as U.S. Ambassador to China in early October. No reason is given for the move and no replacement has been announced. China says it was not notified. (SCMP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 14, 2020

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

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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Part of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Pensacola, Florida, collapses due to a crane falling on it.

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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Texas Governor Greg Abbott eases restrictions on retail stores, gyms, and restaurants.

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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Rochester shooting Two people are killed and 14 others injured in a mass shooting at a home in Rochester, New York.

Rochester shooting Two people are killed and 14 others injured in a mass shooting at a home in Rochester, New York. It is the largest mass shooting in the city's history. (USA Today) (The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases a statement that a screening facility for White House mail intercepted a package containing ricin poison that

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases a statement that a screening facility for White House mail intercepted a package containing ricin poison that was addressed to Donald Trump earlier this week. The FBI and the Secret Service are investigating where the package came from and whether others have been sent through the postal service. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020

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Two people are killed and 14 others injured in a mass shooting at a home in Rochester, New York.

Two people are killed and 14 others injured in a mass shooting at a home in Rochester, New York. It is the largest mass shooting in the city's history. (USA Today) (The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2020

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A federal judge blocks the Commerce Department from requiring U.S.

A federal judge blocks the Commerce Department from requiring U.S. app stores to remove WeChat downloads. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 20, 2020

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Internet censorship in the United States, China–United States relations A federal judge blocks the Commerce Department from requiring U.S.

Internet censorship in the United States, China–United States relations A federal judge blocks the Commerce Department from requiring U.S. app stores to remove WeChat downloads. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 20, 2020

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Arctic sea ice decline The National Snow and Ice Data Center of the United States reports that the Arctic sea ice in 2020 has melted to an area of 3.74 million

Arctic sea ice decline The National Snow and Ice Data Center of the United States reports that the Arctic sea ice in 2020 has melted to an area of 3.74 million square kilometers, its second smallest area since records began in 1979. (AFP via Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 21, 2020

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The National Snow and Ice Data Center of the United States reports that the Arctic sea ice in 2020 has melted to an area of 3.74 million square kilometers, its

The National Snow and Ice Data Center of the United States reports that the Arctic sea ice in 2020 has melted to an area of 3.74 million square kilometers, its second smallest area since records began in 1979. (AFP via Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 21, 2020

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

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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German vehicle company BMW is fined $18 million by the U.S.

German vehicle company BMW is fined $18 million by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve allegations that it inflated sales figures between 2015 and 2019. The fine amounts to less than 0.3% of the company's yearly income. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2020

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2020 Major League Baseball season The Miami Marlins advance to the playoffs for the first time since 2003 after their 4-3 win against the New York Yankees.

2020 Major League Baseball season The Miami Marlins advance to the playoffs for the first time since 2003 after their 4-3 win against the New York Yankees. (CBS Sports) (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 25, 2020

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Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in state in the United States Capitol Building.

Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in state in the United States Capitol Building. She is both the first woman and the first Jewish American to receive such an honor. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 25, 2020

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Death and funeral of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in state in the United States Capitol Building.

Death and funeral of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in state in the United States Capitol Building. She is both the first woman and the first Jewish American to receive such an honor. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 25, 2020

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The Miami Marlins advance to the playoffs for the first time since 2003 after their 4-3 win against the New York Yankees.

The Miami Marlins advance to the playoffs for the first time since 2003 after their 4-3 win against the New York Yankees. (CBS Sports) (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 25, 2020

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

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

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 25, 2020

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2020 NBA playoffs The Miami Heat advance to the NBA Finals with a 125–113 victory against the Boston Celtics in game 6.

2020 NBA playoffs The Miami Heat advance to the NBA Finals with a 125–113 victory against the Boston Celtics in game 6. (Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 27, 2020

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The Miami Heat advance to the NBA Finals with a 125–113 victory against the Boston Celtics in game 6.

The Miami Heat advance to the NBA Finals with a 125–113 victory against the Boston Celtics in game 6. (Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 27, 2020

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

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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The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 exceeds one million.

The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 exceeds one million. The United States remains the largest contributor, accounting for 21% of the total deaths. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 29, 2020

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

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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Taliban insurgents kill a police officer and wound another two in Farang District, Baghlan Province.

Taliban insurgents kill a police officer and wound another two in Farang District, Baghlan Province. (TOLOnews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 30, 2020

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2017 Las Vegas shooting Amidst the third anniversary of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department backtracks on an ea

2017 Las Vegas shooting Amidst the third anniversary of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department backtracks on an earlier decision and has included, in the official death toll, two women who died from gunshot wound complications over the past year, thereby increasing it from 58 to 60. (AP) (The Las-Vegas Review Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020

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2020 Beirut explosion The state-run National News Agency says that Lebanon's state prosecution has asked Interpol to detain two Russian citizens, the captain an

2020 Beirut explosion The state-run National News Agency says that Lebanon's state prosecution has asked Interpol to detain two Russian citizens, the captain and owner of the MV Rhosus, a ship that carried thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate to Beirut in 2013. (Reuters via U.S. News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020

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Amidst the third anniversary of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department backtracks on an earlier decision and has i

Amidst the third anniversary of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department backtracks on an earlier decision and has included, in the official death toll, two women who died from gunshot wound complications over the past year, thereby increasing it from 58 to 60. (AP) (The Las-Vegas Review Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020

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The Armenian ambassador to the United States, Varuzhan Nersesyan, says, "Right now, what is necessary is an intervention of the highest levels, together with ot

The Armenian ambassador to the United States, Varuzhan Nersesyan, says, "Right now, what is necessary is an intervention of the highest levels, together with other mediators, Russia and France, to stop the violence." (Newsweek)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020

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The state-run National News Agency says that Lebanon's state prosecution has asked Interpol to detain two Russian citizens, the captain and owner of the MV Rhos

The state-run National News Agency says that Lebanon's state prosecution has asked Interpol to detain two Russian citizens, the captain and owner of the MV Rhosus, a ship that carried thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate to Beirut in 2013. (Reuters via U.S. News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 1, 2020

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Azerbaijani forces shell the Artsakh capital of Stepanakert, wounding ten civilians and partially destroying several buildings, including the Artsakh Rescue Ser

Azerbaijani forces shell the Artsakh capital of Stepanakert, wounding ten civilians and partially destroying several buildings, including the Artsakh Rescue Service headquarters, according to Armenian officials. (Arab News) (Sputnik)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 2, 2020

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

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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A multiple-vehicle collision on a main road in Fuyu, Jilin, China, kills 18 people.

A multiple-vehicle collision on a main road in Fuyu, Jilin, China, kills 18 people. Police say an inquiry is under way into the cause of the accident. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 4, 2020

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

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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Ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged in George Floyd's death, is released on bail.

Ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged in George Floyd's death, is released on bail. (WCCO-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 7, 2020

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Iran–United States relations, Internet censorship in the United States The U.S.

Iran–United States relations, Internet censorship in the United States The U.S. Department of Justice announces the seizure of 92 domain names believed to be used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to "spread pro-Iranian disinformation". (Middle East Eye)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 7, 2020

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Demonstrators are suspected of burning a number of public facilities in the Pasar Senen area.

Demonstrators are suspected of burning a number of public facilities in the Pasar Senen area. The police post, Transjakarta bus stop, and the Grand Theater cinema around the area were burned. (CNN Indonesia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 8, 2020

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New York governor Andrew Cuomo announces that 826 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19, the highest number since July 15.

New York governor Andrew Cuomo announces that 826 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19, the highest number since July 15. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 10, 2020

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Over 700,000 power outages are reported in the U.S.

Over 700,000 power outages are reported in the U.S. states of Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 10, 2020

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California reports 2,209 hospitalizations, the lowest in the state since April.

California reports 2,209 hospitalizations, the lowest in the state since April. (Los Angeles Times) (Mercury News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 11, 2020

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India surpasses seven million COVID-19 cumulative cases, becoming the second country to reach that milestone after the United States.

India surpasses seven million COVID-19 cumulative cases, becoming the second country to reach that milestone after the United States. (AP via ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 11, 2020

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Montpellier and Toulouse both announce maximum alert status for the city and their respective surrounding towns effective October 13, joining Paris, Marseille a

Montpellier and Toulouse both announce maximum alert status for the city and their respective surrounding towns effective October 13, joining Paris, Marseille and four other cities due to soaring cases and hospitalization in France. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 11, 2020

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The COVID-19 infection rate in New York drops to its lowest in two weeks for the first time since September 24.

The COVID-19 infection rate in New York drops to its lowest in two weeks for the first time since September 24. However, the state continues to battle COVID-19 clusters in Hasidic Jewish communities in Orange County, Rockland County, Brooklyn, and several areas in the Queens borough. (NNY360.com) (Newsday)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 11, 2020

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The Interior Ministry ordered the closure of pubs, bars, nightclubs and amusement parks until further notice in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The Interior Ministry ordered the closure of pubs, bars, nightclubs and amusement parks until further notice in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19. In addition, 169 towns and village across Lebanon were put into a local lockdown, which will begin tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. local time. (The Daily Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 11, 2020

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Pfizer announces that it has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for vaccine trials on children at least 12 years old.

Pfizer announces that it has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for vaccine trials on children at least 12 years old. The trials are expected to begin at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Ohio. (NPR) (New York Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020

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The Zogg Fire, which killed four people and scorched more than 50,000 acres in Shasta County, California, is fully contained.

The Zogg Fire, which killed four people and scorched more than 50,000 acres in Shasta County, California, is fully contained. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020

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End SARS Over ten people are killed during a demonstration against the police force of Nigeria.

End SARS Over ten people are killed during a demonstration against the police force of Nigeria. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 15, 2020

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Over ten people are killed during a demonstration against the police force of Nigeria.

Over ten people are killed during a demonstration against the police force of Nigeria. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 15, 2020

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The United States surpasses eight million cases of COVID-19.

The United States surpasses eight million cases of COVID-19. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 16, 2020

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The United States reports 70,450 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest number since July 24.

The United States reports 70,450 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest number since July 24. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 17, 2020

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2020 in archaeology The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry of Egypt states that they have discovered ancient coffins at the necropolis in Saqqara.

2020 in archaeology The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry of Egypt states that they have discovered ancient coffins at the necropolis in Saqqara. (The Washington Post)