Russia voters agree to extend Putin's rule to 2036

A majority of Russians approved amendments to Russia’s constitution in a weeklong vote ending Wednesday, allowing President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036, although the balloting was tarnished by widespread reports of pressure on voters and other irregularities.

Groom dies of coronavirus, 100 others infected after wedding

More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.

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Dr. Chris Colbert from the University of Chicago elaborates on the dangers of traveling across the country as COVID-19 resurges in some areas.

EU reopens its borders to 14 countries but not to US tourists

The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.

Worldwide coronavirus deaths top 500,000, with 10 million confirmed cases

On Sunday, the world passed two grim milestones: More than half a million people have now died from coronavirus-related causes, and more than 10 million people have been confirmed to have it.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases hit 10 million; Pence skips campaign rallies

Worldwide confirmed coronavirus infections hit the 10 million mark Sunday as voters in Poland and France went to the polls for virus-delayed elections.

Formula One boss claims 'Black people are more racist' than white people

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says that "in lots of cases, Black people are more racist than white people." Lewis Hamilton, the only Black driver in F1, calls that "ignorant and uneducated."

114-year-old man survives coronavirus after being treated with dexamethasone steroid

The 114-year-old man spent almost three weeks in the hospital, but recovered after being treated with dexamethasone, a cheap and widely available steroid that researchers in England have said reduces COVID-19 deaths by up to one third.

Who hasn't heard of COVID-19 by now? More than you think

The findings are a reminder of the huge challenges in reaching everyone in the world with information about the pandemic, much less getting them to wear face masks.

On hottest day of year, thousands cram onto English beaches

A “major incident” has been declared Thursday for the largely rural area that can only be navigated in most places by car on narrow lanes.