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$30 Million in Illegal Drugs Seized From Cross-Border Tunnel in San Diego, U.S. Says

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2UyBfhU

Mexico president ramps up rich vs poor rhetoric in coronavirus fight

As the outlook for Mexico's economy gets gloomier during the coronavirus crisis, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has driven home the message that his government is ready to help the poor to weather the storm - but that the rich can forget it. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2wT7uiH

Australian authorities take cluster approach to contain coronavirus

Australian authorities will open a pop-up coronavirus testing clinic next to Sydney's Bondi Beach on Wednesday as health workers try to contain clusters of infections across the country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ymlXEh

Paris Club creditors agree to cancel $1.4 billion of Somali debt

The Paris Club of creditor nations agreed on Tuesday to restructure Somalia's debt, including immediately canceling $1.4 billion owed by the impoverished Horn of Africa country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QXBLDN

Tokyo may keep city-run schools closed through early May: media

Tokyo is considering keeping city-operated schools closed through early May, public broadcaster NHK and other local media reported on Wednesday, a day after coronavirus infections in the Japanese capital hit a daily record of 78. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QYL8TK

‘Never Thought I Would Need It’: Americans Put Pride Aside to Seek Aid

By BY CARA BUCKLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Uygm6p

Human Rights Group Says Two U.S. Strikes Killed Somali Civilians

By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3dFYDSa

Hellmut Stern, 91, Dies; Violinist Returned to Germany After Fleeing

By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2R0fBku

FOX NEWS: USNS Comfort will provide 1,000 beds, 1,200 medical staff to alleviate stress on NYC hospitals

USNS Comfort will provide 1,000 beds, 1,200 medical staff to alleviate stress on NYC hospitals Director of nursing services Captain Charles Cather on how the Navy ship will help NYC hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.

FOX NEWS: New York man hid coronavirus symptoms to visit wife in maternity ward: hospital

New York man hid coronavirus symptoms to visit wife in maternity ward: hospital A New York man with coronavirus symptoms hid them so he could get into the maternity ward as his wife gave birth last week, Fox News has confirmed.

FOX NEWS: Face masks in focus as US death toll from coronavirus pandemic rises

Face masks in focus as US death toll from coronavirus pandemic rises CDC reportedly weighs advising Americans to wear face masks; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'

FOX NEWS: MIT researcher: Droplets carrying coronavirus can travel up to 27 feet in the air

MIT researcher: Droplets carrying coronavirus can travel up to 27 feet in the air Is 6 feet enough for social distancing? Reaction from otolaryngologist Dr. Linda Dahl.

FOX NEWS: Dr. Jeff Colyer says combination treatment shows promise in COVID-19 patients

Dr. Jeff Colyer says combination treatment shows promise in COVID-19 patients FDA approves hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus patients; insight from Dr. Jeff Colyer, former governor of Kansas.

FOX NEWS: Samaritan's Purse sets up field hospital in Central Park as coronavirus cases rise in NYC

Samaritan's Purse sets up field hospital in Central Park as coronavirus cases rise in NYC Samaritan's Purse president Franklin Graham on how his organization is responding to the crisis around the world.

FOX NEWS: New Jersey taps Mike 'The Situation' for coronavirus PSA

New Jersey taps Mike 'The Situation' for coronavirus PSA 'Jersey Shore' star Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino on doing his part to make sure people stay home and social distance during the pandemic.