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(CNN)Patience in lifting coronavirus restrictions is paying off all over the world, but lifting lockdowns too early can have deadly consequences. A CNN analysis of policies across 18 nations has sho…

TAIPEI — On the walls of the Protection Umbrella, a diner in Taipei, posters show protesters wearing gas masks and helmets battling police in Hong Kong.The restaurant was opened in April to provide jobs for protesters who fled to Taiwan to escape arrest during the demonstrations over the past year in the former British colony.Now…

As coronavirus cases continue to surge, officials across Southern California have opted to close the vast majority of beaches during the Fourth of July weekend over fears that holiday crowds could make the state’s already critical outbreak even worse.Los Angeles County was the first to decide to close its shores. Initially, many Orange County communities…

The Washington Redskins announced Friday it would undergo a “thorough review” of its name and possibly change it after nearly 90 years.Fans quickly pounced on the idea of changing the team's name. Early in the discussion, it appeared "Washington Red Tails" was among the favorite replacements.REDSKINS TO CONDUCT 'THOROUGH REVIEW' OF TEAM NAME AMID INTENSE SCRUTINY"Washington Warriors"…