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“I don’t have the immune system I used to have,” the 37-year-old told the BBC through a Spanish translator. “Hearing about this, it’s definitely worrisome.” There is reason for concer ...

Using the resources and reach of BBC News, this nightly news program is tailored to serve American audiences, focusing on international news as well as covering stories from around the United States.

The Great Depression was the worst economic crisis in America’s history. It was a period of mass unemployment, hardship and increased poverty. This video explores the Wall Street Crash and Great ...

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