Biden uses sarcastic Arabic phrase to mock Trump during debate
Muslim Americans and others immediately began their own debate on whether the former vice president had used one of the most widespread phrases in the Arab world.
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Parrots at zoo separated after swearing profusely at visitors
"If they teach the others bad language and I end up with 250 swearing birds, I don't know what we'll do," said the wildlife sanctuary's chief executive.
5,000 pets found dead in boxes at Chinese shipping depot
A local rescue group says only about 250 rabbits, guinea pigs, cats and dogs were saved from the huge shipment, likely victims of the online pet trade.
U.S. intel "not sufficiently adapted" to address China threat, report says
The U.S. must shift areas of focus and realign the resources it has dedicated to addressing the strategic threat from China, a House report concluded.
Japanese researchers say "no reason" to keep doing painful COVID tests
Large-scale study by Hokkaido University finds simple saliva test just as reliable as gold-standard, more complicated and expensive PCR nasal swab method.
India tightens laws on NGOs, freezes Amnesty International's funds
Human rights group says government freeze on bank accounts forced it to stop work and lay people off, as civil society organizations come under mounting pressure.
3 scientists' advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19
In contrast to early thinking about the importance of transmission by contact with large respiratory droplets, it turns out that a major way people become infected is by breathing in the virus.
Meghan Markle loses court decision in battle with tabloid
The Duchess of Sussex is suing the publisher over articles that published portions of a handwritten letter she wrote to her estranged father.
How to reduce food waste during the coronavirus pandemic
During the pandemic, food meant for restaurants is piling up in landfills, while lines at food banks are growing every day. But, there are things individuals can do to help.
Teenager dies after gang rape, sparking outrage in India
India's low-caste Dalits have long faced abuse, and advocates say attacks have increased during the coronavirus pandemic.
Kuwait's ruler Sheikh Sabah has died at 91
Prior to becoming the ruler of the small, oil-rich Gulf state, Sheikh Sabah spent decades as a foreign minister and has been credited with shaping Kuwait's foreign policy.
Kindergarten teacher gets death sentence for poisoning students
Wang Yun accused of putting sodium nitrite into porridge being prepared for her colleague's students, sickening 25 and killing one.
Coronavirus death toll surpasses 1 million worldwide
As the global coronavirus death toll hits a grim milestone, the medical community has at least learned lessons from the losses.
Mexico asks U.S. to "clarify" alleged hysterectomies on migrant women
A former nurse at a privately run detention center in Georgia said women in ICE custody were sterilized without understanding why.
Trump-Biden race to dictate fate of U.S. immigration for generations
Biden has pledged to dismantle the president's restrictive immigration policies. But former DHS officials say that could be a long and arduous effort.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
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