Xi’s Early Involvement in Virus Outbreak Raises Questions
A recent speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping that has been published by state media indicates for the first time that he was leading the response to a new virus outbreak from early on in the crisis...
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Rockets Strike Near US Embassy in Baghdad; No Injuries
U.S. and Iraqi officials say at least four rockets hit near the sprawling U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and a Iraqi base hosting American troops inside the Green Zone
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Here’s Why the White House Doesn’t Trust China’s Coronavirus Numbers
The coronavirus that emerged from China’s Hubei province over a month ago and has spread to two dozen countries is already fueling mistrust from the U.S. government on whether China can provide accura... -
Trump Pushed CIA to Find, Kill Osama Bin Laden’s Son Over Higher Priority Targets
When intelligence officials briefed President Donald Trump on the most worrisome terrorist threats during the first two years of his tenure, they regularly mentioned the names of the senior terror fig... -
As Sea Levels Rise, Venice Fights to Stay Above the Waterline
While scientists around the world warn about the threat posed by rising seas, Venice has had the tide literally at its doorstep since its foundation — it has been adapting to it for centuries, NBC New...
