Daniel CleryOn Earth, deep time is an open book. By measuring trace radioactive compounds in rocks that decay with metronomic regularity, dating experts have learned when oceans opened, volcanoes erupted, and mass extinctions struck.

But the story is muddled elsewhere in the Solar System because records are sparse. Scientists estimate ages on the Moon and the rocky planets from the number of craters that pock their surfaces.

They have fixed dates from just nine places, all on the Moon: the six Apollo and three Soviet Luna sites from which samples were returned to laboratories on Earth.China’s Chang’e-5 mission, set to launch on 24 November, aims to make it 10, by returning the first Moon rocks since the last Luna mission in 1976.

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Belgium approves more money for care homes hit by pandemic

BRUSSELS – Belgium’s northern region of Flanders approved 575 million euros ($680 million) Tuesday to support staff at nursing home and welfare facilities that has come under intense pressure during the coronavirus crisis. During the first wave of the pandemic during the spring and again now, care homes have been centers of infections and deaths.

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Americans urged to 'hold on' as hospitals pushed to brink

US Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome Adams appealed to Americans to grasp "the severity of the moment" and remain vigilant against the coronavirus pandemic, as record hospitalisations pushed healthcare professionals to the brink.

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Coronavirus death toll rises again in Greater Manchester as 39 more die in hospital

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Tuesday, November 24, are:Nationally, a further 353 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths in hospitals in England to 38,865.A 10-year-old patient was among the deaths published in today's figures. The eldest patient was aged 100.All except 9 (aged 31 to 90 years old) had known underlying health conditions, NHS England said.Date of death ranges from October 24 to November 23 with the majority being on or after November 21.

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Coronavirus: Enough was known about Covid-19 in January to act then, expert claims

Enough was known about coronavirus in January to act straight away, but the response was delayed, a leading scientist has said.

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Child, 10, becomes one of latest coronavirus victims as 422 more die in UK hospitals

The number of lives lost to the coronavirus pandemic in UK hospitals has risen by 422 - with a ten-year-old among the latest casualties.

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Off-duty Florida police officer fatally shoots man breaking into home, police say

MIAMI – An off-duty Miami police officer fatally shot a man who was attempting to break into a home while his 13-year-old son was inside, investigators said.The shooting happened Monday afternoon in a West Miami-Dade County neighborhood where the officer's ex-wife lives, news outlets reported.The teen called his parents and told them someone was trying to break into the back of the house, Miami-Dade police detective Kristopher Welch told WSVN.“His father, a City of Miami Police officer, responded on scene, confronted the subject, shots were fired," Welch said.Neighbor Raul Artiles told the television station he heard loud booms.

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Who will get the coronavirus vaccine first? The priority list in full

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Explainer: All that you need to know about India’s first covid-19 vaccine

Everyone seems delighted about the news about the vaccine. What’s the good news?AstraZeneca and Oxford experimented with two different dosing regimens.

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Hundreds line up in Orlando amid coronavirus pandemic for free frozen turkeys

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Pendas Law Firm kicked off its annual Thanksgiving tradition on Tuesday by giving away hundreds of frozen turkeys to families in need.For the 12th straight year, the firm’s staff was on hand to personally distribute a truckload of turkeys at 625 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando.The firm also held distribution events at its offices in Miami, Fort Myers, Jacksonville and Tampa.[TRENDING: COVID-19 vaccine FAQs | 11 things to be thankful for during pandemic]The owner of the firm, Lou Pendas, said he expects the need to be greater this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.“We’ve decided to continue our annual turkey giveaway, with a feeling that the need is now greater than ever.

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With Ethiopia on brink of escalation, diplomacy in doubt

NAIROBI – Alarm spiraled Tuesday over Ethiopia's imminent tank attack on the capital of the defiant Tigray region, with a rush of warnings about protecting civilians three weeks after the war began.Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's 72-hour ultimatum for the region's leaders to surrender ends on Wednesday. His military has warned civilians of “no mercy” if they don’t move away in time – which some human rights groups and diplomats say could violate international law.“The highly aggressive rhetoric on both sides regarding the fight for Mekele is dangerously provocative and risks placing already vulnerable and frightened civilians in grave danger,” United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said.

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Hamilton mayor urges retailers to avoid Black Friday in-person sales

province’s four-week lockdown to avoid holding large in-person Black Friday sales.Following a virtual meeting on Monday, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) mayors issued a statement suggesting such events would “produce crowd scenes which would only serve to undermine the fight against COVID-19.”“The Mayors and Chairs urge people to shop online and to support local retailers through internet shopping and the curbside pickup option,” the statement said.

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Everything we know about Christmas Covid rules as lockdown set to be eased

Lockdown rules for Christmas could be announced as soon as today after a UK-wide coronavirus summit.

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UK telecom companies face big fines under new security law

LONDON – Telecom companies in Britain face hefty fines if they don't comply with strict new security rules under a new law proposed in Parliament on Tuesday that is aimed at blocking high-risk equipment suppliers like China's Huawei. The Telecommunications (Security) Bill tightens security requirements for new high speed 5G wireless and fiber optic networks, with the threat of fines of up to either 10% of sales or 100,000 pounds ($134,000) a day for companies that don't follow the rules.

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Covid vaccine: PM asks CMs to prep cold storage facilities, set up task force at district or block level

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a virtual conference with Chief Ministers of all states and union territories to review the status and preparedness of COVID-19 response and management, with special emphasis on eight high focus States.

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PM asks CMs to bring Covid positivity rate below 5%, calls for more RT-PCR tests

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting with Chief Ministers of all States and UTs, via video conferencing, to review the status and preparedness of Covid-19 response and management, with special emphasis on eight states with higher caseload. These states were Haryana, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat and West Bengal.

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49p minimum wage rise for 2million poorest workers 'won't happen' due to Covid

A mooted 49p minimum wage rise for 2million of Britain’s poorest workers looks set not to happen in tomorrow’s spending review.

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Six women caught having 'Come Dine With Me' dinner party in coronavirus hotspot city

A group of women were found by police having a 'Come Dine with Me' party in a coronavirus hotspot.

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Asia Today: China reports 2 virus cases after mass testing

BEIJING – China on Tuesday reported two new coronavirus cases in the cities of Shanghai and Tianjin as it seeks to prevent small outbreaks from becoming larger ones.The National Health Commission said that there were two new locally spread cases in the previous 24-hour period, one in each city. It also reported 20 cases among people who had arrived from overseas.In Shanghai, the mass testing of 17,719 workers at the city’s Pudong aiport found one infection, a Fedex employee.

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Lunar mission is latest milestone in China's space ambitions

WENCHANG – China’s latest trip to the moon is another milestone in the Asian powerhouse’s slow but steady ascent to the stars.China became the third country to put a person into orbit a generation ago and the first to land on the far side of the moon in 2019. Future ambitions include a permanent space station and putting people back on the moon more than 50 years after the U.S.

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Coronavirus vaccine boss says 'dosing error' led to 90% success rate discovery

A dosing error during late-stage trials allowed Oxford coronavirus scientists to realise they had created a 90 percent-effective vaccine.

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NYC's first African-American mayor, David Dinkins, has died

NEW YORK – David Dinkins, who broke barriers as New York City’s first African-American mayor, but was doomed to a single term by a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment and his mishandling of a race riot in Brooklyn, has died. He was 93.

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Covid-19: One crore frontline healthcare workers identified to receive vaccine in first phase

NEW DELHI : An estimated one crore frontline health workers will received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine whenever it becomes available, with around 92 per cent of government hospitals and 55 per cent of private hospitals across all states and UTs providing data identifying the workers, official sources said.Five vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which four are in Phase II/III and one is in Phase-I/II trials.States have been asked to accelerate the process of identifying frontline healthcare workers including doctors, MBBS students, nurses and ASHA workers etc, so that the exercise gets completed in another one week.It has asked states to do planning and mapping of vaccination sessions where

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The Latest: Philippines targets 60 million for vaccination

Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings— States impose new rules, plead with public to stop spread— Los Angeles on the brink of a stay-home order as coronavirus cases rise— Washington, D.C., boosts limits on restaurants, gatherings amid virus spike— Australia airline boss wants vaccine passport for travelers— Virus restrictions lead Norwegian champ to drop Iditarod___Follow AP’s coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak___HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:BEIJING — China has reported new coronavirus cases in the cities of Shanghai and Tianjin as it seeks to prevent small outbreaks from becoming larger ones.The National Health Commission said Tuesday that there were two new locally

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Biden set to formally introduce his national security team

WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden is set to formally introduce his national security team to the nation, building out a team of Obama administration alumni that signals his shift away from the Trump administration’s “America First” policies and a return to U.S. engagement on the global stage.The picks for national security and foreign-policy posts include former Secretary of State John Kerry to take the lead on combating climate change.

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Jupiter and Saturn are about to do something not seen for nearly 800 years

Jupiter and Saturn, have fascinated astronomers for hundreds of years. But the two gas giants will do something next month not seen since the Middle Ages -- they will look like a double planet.The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec.

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Study: COVID-19 rare in children, but more severe in kids of color

PHILADELPHIA - A study lead by CHOP confirms that COVID-19 is rare in children, but more severe among children of color. The study found only 4% of those tested were infected and most were mild cases or asymptomatic. As the second wave of COVID-19 surges, schools are being shut down everywhere you look. Most recently the City of Burlington made the switch to all-remote learning."What I’m seeing in my own practice is a dramatic increase in numbers and that’s what we’re seeing across the country," Dr.

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Man dead after argument with family member leads to shooting, Daytona Beach police say

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A man is dead after an argument with a family member turned into a fatal shooting, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.[TRENDING: Another vaccine ‘highly effective’ | Man wrestles gator to save dog | Box installed at fire station for abandoned babies]Police said officers are conducting a homicide investigation on North Caroline Street.This is about a half-mile north of International Speedway Boulevard and a one mile west of Ridgewood Avenue.@DaytonaBchPD are currently conducting a homicide investigation at 412 North Caroline Street. Two male relatives were engaged in an argument inside the residence that lead to one shot being fired, striking and killing the victim.

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WATCH: NY business owners demand warrant when health inspector barges inside over Cuomo COVID restriction

A group of New York business owners on Friday could be seen having a tense confrontation with sheriff’s deputies and a county health inspector over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s coronavirus restrictions, in a viral video that made the rounds online over the weekend.

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Disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases in north east Calgary has doctors calling for more resources

Calgary doctors and a local community group say more action needs to be taken to deal with the huge number of COVID-19 cases in some parts of the city. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, the north east is being disproportionately affected.

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Central Florida families meet for first time after paired kidney donation

ORLANDO, Fla. – The AdventHealth Transplant Institute is celebrating its first paired transplant involving a child.“She has more than kidney disease. She has unfortunately, like, some other underlying issues as well,” Jamie McKenzie said.Her 4-year-old daughter, Emery Bock, underwent a kidney transplant almost three months ago.

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For the first time, Kingston restaurant patios remain open through the winter months

Kingston restaurants prepare for winter patio season as COVID-19 pandemic continues Last week, Kingston city council unanimously approved a motion put forward by Councillor Jim Neill to extend the patio season.It is an idea that was rejected back in 2016, but these are different times, according to Neill.“I think council has made the right decision,” Neill says.The concern four years ago was snow removal around the patios, which Fortier said is a weak argument.“Pandemic, no pandemic, we want the streets to be cleaned,” says Fortier.

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Disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases in NE Calgary has doctors calling for more resources

16 local geographic areas.While most of the rest of the city has cases per 100,000 in the 100 and 200 range, Calgary Upper NE has 728 cases per 100,000.Lower NE sat at 320 per 100,000 people and Calgary Centre had 352 as of Monday evening.“These are incredibly high numbers,” Dr. Joe Vipond, an ER physician, said on Monday.He said a number of factors are at play.

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SEC shuffles games, pushing back Arkansas-Missouri, UT-Vandy

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference has shuffled its schedule, including pushing back the Arkansas-Missouri and Tennessee-Vanderbilt games which had been set for Saturday.The league announced Monday that it has postponed the Arkansas-Missouri game because of combination of positive tests, contact tracing and the resulting quarantining within the Arkansas program.Vanderbilt and Missouri will now meet Saturday to make up a game that was postponed on Oct. 17.The SEC is still trying to get in 10 games for all 14 teams, and last week reserved the right to revise the schedule up until 8 p.m.

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Coronavirus hospitalizations in Maine surpass 100 for the first time

Coronavirus hospitalizations in Maine have surpassed 100 for the first time, according to state health data. As of Monday, at least 103 people in the state were hospitalized due to COVID-19, an increase of eight from the day before. Nearly a month ago, just 13 people in Maine were hospitalized because of the virus. The news comes as a third of parents who responded to a recent survey said they plan to see their families in person this year despite the risk of COVID-19.

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Orange County CARES Act portal set to reopen Tuesday

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County’s portal for residents to apply for federal CARES Act money will reopen on Tuesday, according to Mayor Jerry Demings.Demings said during a news conference on Monday that the portal will reopen at 8 a.m.

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Atlantic bubble bursts as P.E.I., N.L. step back from border deal

The Atlantic bubble has burst for the first time since created in July as P.E.I. and N.L. provincial governments said they are reinstating strict border measures to keep the virus out. Alicia Draus reports.

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Germany marks 75 years since prosecuting Nazis in Nuremburg Trials

Visitors are seen near the gate with its inscription "Work sets you free" as the memorial site of the former German Nazi death camp Auschwitz in Oswiecim. (Photo by BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP via Getty Images)BERLIN - Seventy-five years ago, the dock of Courtroom 600 of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice was packed with some of the most nefarious figures of the 20th Century: Hermann Goering, Rudolf Hess, Joachim von Ribbentrop and 18 other high-ranking Nazis.They weren’t yet known as war criminals — it was a charge that didn’t exist until the Nuremberg trials began on Nov.

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Viral Grandma & Teen Celebrated First Thanksgiving Since Her Husband Died Of COVID

Let’s face it — this Thanksgiving is going to be a rough one.

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Coronavirus: New Brunswick reports 15 new cases, 1 new death

New Brunswick’s chief medical officer Dr. Jennifer Russell reported 15 news COVID-19 cases and one new death in the province on Monday.

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Californians 'rightfully' angry over the state’s new coronavirus restrictions: San Diego mayor

Californians are “rightfully” angry over the state’s new coronavirus restrictions, San Diego's Republican Mayor Kevin Faulconer told “America’s Newsroom” on Monday. Faulconer made the comments following weekend protests in California over the curfew that went into effect on Saturday for the majority of the state.

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More charges filed in deadly attack at Nebraska restaurant

BELLEVUE, Neb. – Authorities filed additional charges Monday against a 23-year-old man in a shooting at a Nebraska fast food restaurant in which two employees were killed and two others were wounded.Roberto Carlos Silva Jr. faces two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, arson and four gun charges in Saturday's attack at a Sonic Drive-in restaurant in the Omaha suburb of Bellevue.

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Orlando area holds more than $359 million in unclaimed property

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s top financial official is on a treasure hunt to find the owners of millions of dollars worth of unclaimed property.Jimmy Patronis, the state’s chief financial officer, announced Monday that the Orlando area currently has more than $359 million in unclaimed funds. Overall, Florida has $2 billion in unclaimed property.Patronis is encouraging Floridians to join what he’s deemed his Holiday Money Hunt to help connect people and businesses with property that’s rightfully theirs.[TRENDING: Another vaccine ‘highly effective’ | Man wrestles gator to save dog | Box installed at fire station for abandoned babies]“Now is the perfect time to search to see if you or your business has unclaimed property in Florida.

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Is a deep fried turkey on your Thanksgiving menu? Follow these safety tips

PHILADELPHIA - Are you planning to deep fry a turkey for your Thanksgiving feast? It is vital to exercise caution and follow recommended guidelines in deep frying a bird, so as to avoid including the fire department as emergency responders to a house fire.Members of the Philadelphia Firefighters’ and Paramedics’ Union, Local 22 of the International Association of Fire Fighters stopped by Good Day with tips and advice for serving that perfect, deep fried turkey at Thanksgiving dinner.A firefighter told FOX 29’s Jenn Frederick Thanksgiving is their busiest day; the day they receive the most number of calls.

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More positive COVID-19 vaccine trial results announced

The bright light at the end of the tunnel is growing a little stronger. For the third Monday in a row we are hearing positive news about a COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Morganne Campbell has more.

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Mayor’s annual toy drive kicks off in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Leaders in Orange County are calling on residents to donate toys to families in need during the Orange County Mayor’s Toy Drive.During a kickoff on Monday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings launched the 10th annual toy drive with a contact-free drive-thru event at Downey Park.[TRENDING: Another vaccine ‘highly effective’ | Man wrestles gator to save dog | Box installed at fire station for abandoned babies]Free face masks and hand sanitizer were distributed to participating vehicles.Carlos Febry was one of the first to donate toys during Monday’s event.“We’re blessed, so we’ve got to share it with others and just make it better,” Febry said.With families struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic, Demings said this

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3 men shot during fight in Daytona Beach, police say

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Three men were injured early Saturday morning when a fight escalated into a shooting, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.Police said Alshane Bailey, 29, pulled into an area on Martin Luther King Boulevard Jr. around 1 a.m.

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Cuomo accepts Emmy for coronavirus briefings as critics blast nursing home policy

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo received the Founders Award "in recognition of his leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic and his masterful use of television to inform and calm people around the world" at Monday's International Emmy Awards ceremony. The ceremony was broadcast virtually on Monday morning. Cuomo held a coronavirus media briefing on Monday morning as well.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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