More than 100 Americans cannot return home for at least two more weeks, after having been on a cruise ship in Japan that is a hot spot for the coronavirus.
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Cruise Ship Passengers, Some Infected, Flown Back to U.S.
As passengers were evacuated from one ship in Japan, health officials scrambled to test people on another, in Cambodia.
U.S. Passengers Evacuate Quarantined Cruise Ship in Japan
Americans boarded two flights chartered by the State Department and headed to the United States after the number of coronavirus cases aboard the Diamond Princess grew to 355.
Coronavirus ‘Hits All the Hot Buttons’ for How We Misjudge Risk
Psychologists say that differing responses to coronavirus and the flu illustrate our shortcomings when it comes to evaluating danger.
U.S. Charges Huawei With Racketeering, Adding Pressure on China
The indictment is the Trump administration’s latest move in its fight against the Chinese tech giant, which it deems a security threat.
A U.S.-Taliban Deal Hinges on Reducing Violence. It Might Work Like This.
As a start, all sides are supposed to halt attacks for one week — mostly. It’s not a full cease-fire, and even then it may be difficult to do.
Huge Shelters for Coronavirus Patients Pose New Risks, Experts Fear
It’s not clear how patients are screened or treated in China’s makeshift wards, nor even how long they are to remain.
More Than 100 Troops Have Brain Injuries From Iran Missile Strike, Pentagon Says
The number of troops injured has steadily increased since the Jan. 8 attack.
Why Ranked-Choice Voting Is Having a Moment
A few states will use it in their 2020 primaries, and some cities have been using it for years. Proponents say it could make politics more civil. Critics say it could hurt turnout.
U.S. Warns of Sexual Assault Risk in Spain
A security alert issued by the American Embassy in Madrid also warned about the challenge of dealing with the Spanish legal system.