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Mental Confusion in Elderly Patients Could Be an Early Sign of Covid-19, Study Says
The review found that there are growing indications that the novel coronavirus also affects the central nervous system, and produces neurocognitive alterations, such as headaches and delirium, as well as psychotic episodes.
With Another Florida Loss, Democrats Begin Second Guessing
Perhaps only in Florida is a loss by fewer than 4 percentages points considered a public drubbing.
Analysis: U.S. States Votes Legalizing Marijuana To Drive Growth Despite Election Uncertainty
Votes to legalize marijuana on Tuesday by a handful more U.S. states should spur further development of the industry and possibly bring changes at a federal level, even if prodecriminalization candidate Joe Biden loses his bid for the White House, accordi...
Storm Eta Dumps Heavy Rain On Central America, Sets Path To Florida
Storm Eta pummeled Nicaragua and Honduras with torrential rain on Wednesday after triggering major floods and landslides in Central America, reportedly killing at least three people and stranding dozens of fishermen in the Atlantic.
Trump's Election Day Surge Powered By Small-town America
President Donald Trump's reelection campaign long maintained there were thousands of new supporters tucked into rural, red pockets of the country who would come out and vote for the president when asked.
Oil Rises 4% After Trump Falsely Claims Victory In Tight US Election
A victory by Trump is viewed as bullish for oil because of sanctions on Iran and his support for Saudi-led oil production cuts to support prices.
Republican Senator Susan Collins Wins Reelection from Maine in Nail-biting Contest
Collins long touted herself in the fiercely independent state as a bipartisan centrist who's willing to work with both parties to get things done.
U.S. Election Night Draws Estimated 22.8 Million TV Viewers, Below Early Figures For 2016
An estimated 22.8 million people watched U.S. election returns on television on Tuesday night, according to preliminary ratings cited by Hollywood outlets The Wrap and the Hollywood Reporter, suggesting viewership may be down from election night in 2016.
Brazil President Bolsonaro Says He Favours Trump Victory, Refrains from Calling Winner
Bolsonaro suggested that Joe Biden would interfere on issues like protecting the Amazon rainforest if elected.
Lithuania To Enter Three-week COVID Lockdown On Saturday
Lithuania's government on Wednesday declared a threeweek lockdown starting on Nov.7, to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus which has accelerated in recent weeks in the Baltic nation.
Sports Venues Across Country In Play On Election Day
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson cast her vote at the Detroit Pistons training facility. About 12 hours later, she saw metal boxes on wheels with ballots inside roll into Ford Field for double checking.
Luke Ronchi Appointed New Zealand Batting Coach
Dual international wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi has been appointed batting coach of the New Zealand cricket team, starting with its imminent home series against the West Indies.
Trump Takes Five States, Biden Six Plus DC: US media
The first results are trickling in, with US media projecting wins for the Republican incumbent so far in Indiana, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee and West Virginia -- all states he won in 2016.
EXPLAINING RACE CALLS: Kentucky To Trump, Vermont For Biden
Here is a statebystate look at how and why The Associated Press is calling U.S. states in the 2020 presidential election. States will be added throughout Election Night.
2 Former EBay Employees Indicted In Harassment Campaign
Two former eBay Inc. employees were indicted Tuesday by a grand jury on charges that they participated in a campaign to terrorize a Massachusetts couple that included threats and disturbing deliveries of things like live spiders sent to their home.
'Lives and Dreams Shattered': Kabul University Students Recall Horror as Gunmen Went on Killing Spree on Campus
As Mohammad clambered out of a secondfloor window at Kabul University on Monday to escape gunmen rampaging across the campus, he was sure death was close.