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Asia Today: Shanghai airport worker gets virus; 8,000 tested

Asia Today: Shanghai airport worker gets virus; 8,000 tested

BEIJING — Authorities in China’s financial hub of Shanghai have quarantined 186 people and conducted coronavirus tests on more than 8,000 after a freight handler at the city’s main international airport tested positive for the virus.
Asian stocks rise for 2nd day on coronavirus vaccine hopes

Asian stocks rise for 2nd day on coronavirus vaccine hopes

BEIJING — Asian stock markets rose for second day Tuesday on hopes for progress toward a possible coronavirus vaccine that might allow the world to revive manufacturing, shopping and normal life.
Tropical Storm Eta floods already drenched Florida cities

Tropical Storm Eta floods already drenched Florida cities

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Forecasters: Theta forms, record 29th named Atlantic storm

Forecasters: Theta forms, record 29th named Atlantic storm

MIAMI — Forecasters say a record-breaking 29th named storm has formed in the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. The U.S.
The Latest: Shanghai quarantines 186 after case at airport

The Latest: Shanghai quarantines 186 after case at airport

BEIJING — Authorities in China’s financial hub of Shanghai have quarantined 186 people and conducted virus tests on more than 8,000 after a freight handler at the city’s main international airport tested positive for the coronavirus.
Suu Kyi's party claims to have won majority in Myanmar polls

Suu Kyi's party claims to have won majority in Myanmar polls

YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's ruling National League for Democracy claimed Monday it had won a clear parliamentary majority and would retain power, even though the state election body has named just a few of the winners in Sunday's elections.
Trump election party draws scrutiny as guests test positive

Trump election party draws scrutiny as guests test positive

WASHINGTON — At least three top Trump administration or campaign officials have tested positive for COVID-19 after attending an election night watch party in the White House East Room.
Trump fires Esper as Pentagon chief after election defeat

Trump fires Esper as Pentagon chief after election defeat

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Monday, an unprecedented move by a president struggling to accept election defeat and angry at a Pentagon leader he believes wasn't loyal enough.
Biden eyes Washington veterans for key administration posts

Biden eyes Washington veterans for key administration posts

WILMINGTON, Del.
Minnesota deer hunter gets bang for buck with alligator haul

Minnesota deer hunter gets bang for buck with alligator haul

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota man who was tracking a large buck on the opening weekend of deer hunting season wound up finding another prize for his collection when he came across a 3-foot alligator.
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