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Teddy turns into Category 4 hurricane
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 12:15:54 AM
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Jordan to jail organizers of social events due to coronavirus fears
Health Minister Saad Jaber blamed the surge in cases on "irresponsible" behavior at social gatherings where many mingle without masks and social distancing.
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 12:20:13 AM
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Moderna to expand operations outside North America into Switzerland
Moderna, which has never brought a vaccine to market, has received nearly $1 billion from the US government under its Operation Warp Speed program.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
9/18/2020 12:46:13 AM
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Reform movement leads in elections for WZC's new American delegates
The elections saw more than double the turnout than the last election in 2015 and the highest number of ballots cast since the US WZC election began thirty years ago.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 1:14:12 AM
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Former Pence aide who helped organize coronavirus response backs Biden
Pence described Troye as a disgruntled employee who was playing politics during an election year.
By REUTERS \
10/5/2020 2:01:22 PM
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Mosaic United donates $20 million to Jewish campus life across globe
To date, Mosaic United has contributed over NIS 400 million to this program, which builds Jewish campus centers and supporting Jewish students in their endeavors.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 2:06:40 AM
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Biden: Antisemitism in Charlottesville compelled me to run for president
“One of the things that got me involved in this race.. was when those folks came out of the fields down in Charlottesville chanting,” Biden recalled.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
9/20/2020 10:51:45 PM
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Hungarian Jews to celebrate Rosh Hashanah on a boat amid COVID-19
Shofar-blowing ceremonies are being organized in each of Budapest’s 23 districts at open-air and accessible locations.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
9/18/2020 2:26:18 AM
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Looking for an online High Holy Day service? Here are some options
The options can be overwhelming. But we’ve collected a non-exhaustive list of High Holidays offerings, arranged by the kind of experience you’re seeking.
By JTA \
9/18/2020 2:31:45 AM
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2 US senators warn Poland’s president on antisemitism and restitution
“We are alarmed by growing antisemitic discourse in Poland and scapegoating of the Jewish community, which run counter to our nations’ shared values.”
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
9/18/2020 2:46:17 AM
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26 Jewish schools unite to exhort families to play it safe amid COVID-19
The letter makes clear that the consequences of not complying could be steep.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
9/18/2020 2:42:01 AM
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Screenplay in works about rabbi who tortured men to get religious divorces
Brodesser-Akner, The New York Times journalist and author of the best-selling novel “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” said the subject matter “is extremely close to my heart.”
By CURT SCHLEIER/JTA \
9/18/2020 2:54:24 AM
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Polish parliament drops proposal to ban export of kosher, halal meat
Animal welfare activists oppose the slaughter of animals for kosher and halal meat because it precludes stunning before the animals’ throats are cut.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
9/18/2020 3:00:17 AM
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Brazilian Jewish schools raise $4 million in donations for scholarships
Brazil is home to a 120,000-strong Jewish community, half living in Sao Paulo. In 2019, a record-high 700 Brazilian Jews moved to Israel, according to the Jewish Agency.
By MARCUS GILBAN/JTA \
9/18/2020 3:00:41 AM
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Jewish philanthropist Susan Sandler donates $200 million to fight racism
Sandler said she was inspired to think about her legacy after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor four years ago with a median survival rate of 18 months.
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
9/18/2020 3:07:06 AM
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Miami Herald apologizes for running antisemitic, racist ads for months
“The fact that no one in leadership, beginning with us, had previously read this advertising insert until this issue was surfaced by a reader is distressing."
By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA \
9/18/2020 3:16:08 AM
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Angela Merkel vows to fight rising antisemitism in Germany
If “education and education and enlightenment are not enough” to curb such tendencies, “we must resort to … disciplinary action."
By TOBY AXELROD/JTA \
9/18/2020 3:24:24 AM
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New York state issues guidance for High Holy Day services
The Health Department recommends filling synagogues to no more than 33% capacity indoors and keeping 6 feet of distance between worshippers.
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
9/18/2020 4:10:01 AM
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Cities in Israel, Arizona link up to share desert tech, economic secrets
The two cities will collaborate in sectors such as desert agriculture and technologies, desert tourism, broadband, water usage and conservation, aerospace, education, border control, etc.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 5:13:46 AM
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Trump plans panel to promote 'patriotic education'
Trump said the commission would "encourage our educators to teach our children about the miracle of American history."
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 4:13:36 AM
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Jerusalem city entrance project will bring thousands of jobs to capital
"In these days of peace, the need to preserve and build Jerusalem is growing, making it attractive for the millions of people who will soon come to visit it."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 5:38:33 AM
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Members of Israel delegation to US did not enter quarantine on return
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 7:33:23 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: 5,238 new cases diagnosed on Thursday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 8:07:57 AM
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Disney Channel stars wish fans 'Shana Tova' for Rosh Hashanah in new video
They talk about Rosh Hashanah traditions, such as Tashlich, the practice of throwing bread crumbs into moving water, and many times the Jewish tradition of celebrating through food is mentioned.
By CELIA JEAN \
9/18/2020 9:16:32 AM
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Israeli law firm demands California uni. drop PLFP hijacker as speaker
Plane hijacker Leila Khaled is due to address San Francisco State University's Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas study program on September 23.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
9/18/2020 9:34:13 AM
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How Magen David Adom is protecting Israel's blood supply?
American donors to Magen David Adom are building a new blood center for Israel to ensure there’s blood for civilians and soldiers when it’s needed most.
By ROBIN OWENS \
9/18/2020 9:55:25 AM
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The Psychology Behind Receiving a Motivational Challenge Coin
Motivational challenge coins or honor coins have been in existence for thousands of years.
By Leo Giosuè \
9/18/2020 12:16:40 PM
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Gulf media: Israel-Gulf relations are an 'alliance of stability'
The goal of the Gulf states is to recreate a security framework that has been eroded since the 1990s.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
9/20/2020 3:41:03 PM
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Rosh Hashanah candle-lighting times for Israel and US
See Rosh Hashanah times for your area.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 11:43:56 AM
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Israel tech company OrCam wins German innovation prize
OrCam's MyEye attaches to the frame of any set of eyeglasses, and can read text gathered from both printed and digital surfaces into the ear of the wearer in real time.
By CELIA JEAN \
9/18/2020 12:09:29 PM
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Turkey and Iran are engaging in new operations in Africa - reports
It is important to understand that this is in the context of the US generally reducing its global role and comes around 60 years after European colonialism was rolled back.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
9/18/2020 11:57:42 AM
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British leaders extend their good wishes for a sweet Rosh Hashanah
Britain's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and leader of Her Majesty's Opposition, Kier Starmer, have both released Rosh Hashana messages.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
9/18/2020 12:44:27 PM
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Taiwan scrambles jets as 18 Chinese planes buzz island during US visit
China had promised a "necessary response" to a visit by US Undersecretary for Economic Affairs Keith Krach.
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 1:04:33 PM
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European officials, Putin, German FM, extend Rosh Hashanah wishes to Jews
"I wish you enjoyable festivities, despite all the restrictions the COVID‑19 pandemic brings. Stay healthy! May all your good resolutions and your wishes for the new year come to fruition."
By CELIA JEAN \
9/18/2020 3:20:35 PM
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IDF arrests three suspects in attempt to cross Gaza fence into Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 1:37:50 PM
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Ashkenazi, Bahraini and Emirati FM's exchange Rosh Hashanah greetings
"May it be a blessed year of realizing peace and stability in the region."
By CELIA JEAN \
9/18/2020 2:12:10 PM
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This Rosh Hashanah two countries will gather to hear one shofar at once
Rabbi Moishe Chanowitz will blow the shofar on the border between French St Martin and Dutch Sint Maarten in the Caribbean.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
9/18/2020 2:41:08 PM
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Breslov hassidim begin evacuating the Belarus-Ukraine border
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 3:05:47 PM
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Trump offered to pardon Assange if he provided source for Dem emails
During the 2016 US presidential campaign, Wikileaks published a series of Democratic National Committee emails damaging to Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 4:05:27 PM
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Ohana extends appointments of Police and Prison Services commissioners
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 3:42:05 PM
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Erdogan says Turkey withdrew survey vessel to allow for diplomacy
NATO members Turkey and Greece bitterly disagree over maritime jurisdiction and energy exploration rights in the eastern Mediterranean.
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 3:31:31 PM
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Trump to block US downloads of TikTok, WeChat on Sunday- officials
Commerce officials said the ban on new US downloads of TikTok could be still rescinded by President Donald Trump.
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 3:43:31 PM
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Dutch prepare case against Syria for 'gross human rights violations'
Syria has been informed of the legal step, which precedes a possible case at the International Court of Justice.
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 3:53:45 PM
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France's Macron calls Lebanese leaders over cabinet plans
France has been leaning on Lebanon's sectarian politicians to name a cabinet swiftly and embark on reforms to get the country out of the worst crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war.
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 3:57:31 PM
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Queen Elizabeth formally strips Harvey Weinstein of his British honor
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 3:59:56 PM
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Lebanese firm under US sanctions accuses Washington of choking economy
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 4:08:17 PM
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Settlers reportedly chop down Palestinian olive trees in the West Bank
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 4:18:19 PM
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Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid looks to future
Lapid: In December, elections will be initiated that will take place in March.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
9/18/2020 4:20:28 PM
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Happy Rosh Hashanah from President Donald Trump
Read Trump's full statment below:
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 4:32:59 PM
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40 South African rabbis unite to sing Rosh Hashanah prayer and go viral
The project included creating a video that showed 40 of South Africa's Rabbanim and Chazanim come together to sing the Jewish prayer of 'Avinu Malkeinu.'
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
9/18/2020 4:40:40 PM
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Is Trump looking for a pre-election fight with Iran? - analysis
Starting on Saturday, the US appears to not only be saying it will economically penalize countries worldwide who have any arms dealings with Iran, but that it may also actively intercept shipments.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
9/20/2020 8:44:51 PM
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One in 7 reported COVID-19 infections is among health workers, WHO says
The WHO called for frontline medical workers to be provided with protective equipment to prevent them from being infected.
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 4:53:56 PM
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Health Ministry publishes outline for holding protests during lockdown
"In these complicated days of dealing with a state of emergency that requires limiting the freedom of individuals, increased efforts need to be made in order to protect the freedom of speech."
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
9/20/2020 3:50:41 PM
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Pompeo tweets Rosh Hashanah wishes
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 5:18:27 PM
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New survey reveals tourism industry reached record highs before COVID-19
According to the survey, 94.4% of tourists ranked their visit to Israel as good to excellent.
By CODY LEVINE \
9/18/2020 5:41:03 PM
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UN approves EU resolution on monitoring Belarus human rights
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 5:38:18 PM
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Joint List MK Shihadeh enters quarantine, fear of other infections rises
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 5:49:34 PM
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40-year-old arrested after trying to breach police barricade near Modi'in
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 5:54:58 PM
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Vehicle intercepted breaching US ambassador's residence in Moscow
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 6:09:46 PM
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IDF reports 833 active coronavirus cases
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 6:13:47 PM
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Turkey's Halkbank urges dismissal of Iran sanctions criminal case in US
The US Department of Justice charged Halkbank last October with using money servicers and front companies in Iran, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates to evade sanctions.
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 6:15:54 PM
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Looking back at a crazy Jewish year of politics
Here are some takeaways and highlights in politics from the past Jewish year:
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
9/18/2020 6:30:05 PM
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Climate change: ‘Who by fire?’ isn’t just a metaphor this year
This year, we will recite the prayer amid unprecedented fires, destruction and toxic smoke in the West and flooding in the South, where a series of slow-moving storms have left communities underwater
By RABBI JENNIE ROSENN/JTA \
9/18/2020 6:59:04 PM
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Trump to award Kuwaiti emir US Legion of Merit -White House
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 7:02:08 PM
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Guatemalan president tests positive for coronavirus
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 7:03:28 PM
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This Jewish comedian is helping rabbis with their High Holidays services
Alex Edelman is among a crop of up-and-coming Jewish performers whose careers have been upended by the pandemic and who have made lemonade by applying their craft to building Jewish community.
By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA \
9/18/2020 7:10:44 PM
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Californian Jews launch campaign for Ethnic Studies program inclusion
The JCRC has stated that narratives should go beyond the four foundational groups of California.
By CODY LEVINE \
9/18/2020 7:20:17 PM
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Belarus accuses UN of meddling, says it would fight against EU sanctions
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 7:17:43 PM
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30-year-old woman from Mitzpe Ramon found in critical condition at home
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 8:00:25 PM
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Strong earthquake rattles Crete in southern Greece
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 8:00:37 PM
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Arizona State University adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
The passing of the resolution makes ASU the second university in the United States to adopt the IHRA definition.
By CODY LEVINE \
9/18/2020 8:39:43 PM
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As nation enters lockdown, fireworks in Abu Ghosh seen from a distance
Police officers who were stationed at the nearby Hemed Junction, outside of Jerusalem, soon realized that a wedding was taking place in clear violation of the lockdown restrictions.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
9/18/2020 8:37:36 PM
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Can DNA be used as circuits in electronic devices?
Previous known information on DNA molecules focused on its role in expressing heredity through genetic information.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
9/18/2020 9:30:18 PM
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UAE, Bahrain send out Rosh Hashanah wishes
Officials from both countries tweeted in English and Hebrew. Also, the UAE's leading English daily published a Rosh Hashanah section.
By RACHEL WOLF \
9/18/2020 9:12:44 PM
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Three arrested for allegedly assaulting police in Abu Ghosh
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 10:00:44 PM
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Diamonds transported directly from Israel to the UAE for the first time
Up until the peace agreement signed between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, the transportation of diamonds and foreign currency was only possible through a third party.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL \
9/18/2020 10:16:39 PM
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Netanyahu's economic adviser: Grants will be provided within three weeks
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 10:38:35 PM
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Major survey reveals Jewish Israeli attitudes on religion and state
The survey focused on religious freedom, conversion, religious status, transportation on Shabbat and pluralism among Israeli Jews.
By CODY LEVINE \
9/18/2020 10:57:39 PM
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Happy Rosh Hashanah from Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden
Read Biden's full statement below:
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 10:41:14 PM
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Turkey rejects UN human rights violation claims in Syria
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 10:42:08 PM
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Trump: There's a good chance Kuwait will normalize ties with Israel soon
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
9/18/2020 10:48:36 PM
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Trump says US, Canada border will open by year's end
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 11:30:07 PM
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House Democrats to file measure funding gov't through Dec 11
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 11:32:16 PM
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French Finance Minister tests positive for coronavirus
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 11:51:39 PM
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Trump to shut off TikTok, WeChat to new US users on Sunday
By REUTERS \
9/18/2020 11:59:43 PM