The anesthesiologist won the role through a fund-raising challenge.
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Coronavirus masks a boon for crooks who hide their faces
There’s a troubling new reality for law enforcement in the age of the coronavirus
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No special favors: New Zealand leader turned away from cafe
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern found out there are no exceptions when it comes to social distancing.
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Trump backs ‘great people’ who harassed New York TV reporter at reopen rally
He retweeted a video the reporter made of the Long Island, N.Y., protesters ridiculing him.
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Summer weather could stem but not halt spread of virus
Expert caution, however, that Americans should not embrace a sense of false confidence and abandon practices that limit infections.
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WHO head urges global unity to help make Tokyo Olympics safe
WHO’s director general says it will not be easy, but that it is possible to make the Olympics safe.
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Lost Season: Drew LaCerda, Patriots were poised for more success
After scoring 64 goals and helping the Gray-New Gloucester boys lacrosse team reach the state semifinals, Drew LaCerda was hoping for more this season from the team and himself.
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AP Exclusive: MLB projects $640K per game loss with no fans
A document from the commissioner’s office to the union says even if the season starts, the pandemic could cause a $4 billion loss.
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Barack Obama criticizes virus response in online graduation speech
Former president criticized some officials overseeing the coronavirus response as he delivered an online commencement speech for graduates of historically black colleges and universities.
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Seized Maine animals caught in legal pandemic limbo
The fate of animals seized by the state have long been drawn out in courts, but it’s been made worse by the coronavirus pandemic, animal caregivers say.