National Transportation Safety Board investigators were in the initial stages Monday of looking into the cause of an airplane crash outside of Aspen that claimed…
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U.S. begins shifting Afghan combat operations outside country
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has already begun conducting combat operations and surveillance in Afghanistan from outside the country’s borders, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told…
George Floyd trial begins: Derek Chauvin on murder, manslaughter charges
The former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd went on trial Monday, with prosecutors showing the jury video of Derek Chauvin pressing his…
Bluff oyster season begins: Boaties set-off on Foveaux Strait
An oysterman who has been harvesting the delicacy for 43 years has seen many changes in the industry. However, Bluff man John Edminstin said one…
COVID-19: Valneva begins clinical trials for new coronavirus vaccine in UK
Clinical trials have begun in the UK for a new COVID-19 vaccine being developed in Scotland. The UK government has pre-ordered 60 million doses of…
TikTok, WeChat begins Sunday in U.S.
WASHINGTON — The Commerce Department will roll out a ban of transactions in the U.S. using TikTok and WeChat starting Sunday. The order Friday was…
HS2 project work begins with pledge of 22,000 jobs
Construction work on HS2 officially begins on Friday, with companies behind the controversial high-speed rail project expecting to create 22,000 jobs in the next few…
Hong Kong begins coronavirus mass-testing amid calls for boycott
More than half a million people signed up for tests and at least 10,000 were tested in the first two hours on Tuesday. Hong Kong…
Early voting begins in Belarus for presidential election
Longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko seeks a sixth term after barring his main rivals from running. Early voting has begun in Belarus before a presidential election…
MLB season begins: Coronavirus revenue loss, player pay and other key facts to know
MLB returns during coronavirus with virtual fans The Washington Nationals will host the New York Yankees on opening day during the coronavirus pandemic without fans…