George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial

Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest.

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Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident

The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings.

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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.

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Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend

The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain.

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40 Years After Reagan, a Bet Big Government Can Get Something Done

President Biden feels a burning sense of competition, his aides say, to prove that democratic capitalism can work.

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Witnesses in Chauvin Trial Agonize Over Floyd's Death

During the third day of Derek Chauvin’s trial, witness after witness agonized over whether they could have done anything to stop what would eventually happen to George Floyd.

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Takeaways from the third day of the Derek Chauvin trial.

A witness broke down in sobs as he recounted his memory of George Floyd’s arrest. Jurors watched the fatal incident from the perspective of the police officers’ body cameras.

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Fauci defends AstraZeneca's 'good' vaccine as concerns persist in Europe

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Matt Gaetz blew up FBI extortion case to distract from underage sex report, ex-DOJ official and NYT reporter suggest

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Feds: Owners must get helicopter wreckage off Alaska slope

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Swiss hostage in Mali: Remains of missionary identified

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Democratic lawmakers seek to halt USPS delivery vehicle contract

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Woman killed after shooting gun in Indonesia's police HQ

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Brazil's military chiefs resign in dispute with Bolsonaro

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Investigation into how large cargo ship got stuck in Suez Canal has begun

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Australian MP resigns after sending lewd messages to sex worker from parliament floor

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Why Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths

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China's Huawei says 2020 sales rose despite US sanctions

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Brazil: Political crisis and Covid surge rock Bolsonaro

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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

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Biden Tax Plan Charts New Path to Economic Growth

The president sees public spending, rather than relying on businesses to turn tax cuts into investment, as the key to competitiveness.

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As Cuomo Sought $4 Million Book Deal, Aides Hid Damaging Death Toll

Gov. Andrew Cuomo boasted, “I am not a superhero,” in early versions of his book, drafted as his aides scrubbed a politically damaging Health Department report.

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Biden and His Trillions

Trojan horse or supreme commander?

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Florida man guilty of setting store on fire during unrest

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The cost of speaking up against China

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Matt Gaetz reportedly might leave Congress early to go work for Newsmax

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Serial killer, convicted of murdering 2 young boys, dies on death row at Indiana hospital

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Channel migrant crossings have more than doubled as UK crackdown looms

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2 ex-Texas sheriff deputies indicted in Black man's death

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Manipur: India state reverses order turning away Myanmar refugees

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NC Medicaid paid out nearly $214,000 to business owner for made-up therapy, feds say

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A look at President Biden's first 11 judicial nominees

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Miami-Dade man charged with attempted murder of officers in Everglades Park standoff

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Court lets woman's defamation suit vs. Trump proceed again

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George Floyd: Teenage witness 'stays up apologising for not doing more'

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Japan, Indonesia sign arms transfer pact amid China concerns

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Palau president visits Taiwan despite Chinese pressure

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Amid spring break uproar, Miami Beach mayor proposes 2 a.m. South Beach alcohol cutoff

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SC Democrats urge Republicans to expand Medicaid with help of new federal stimulus law

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

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Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting boy arrested in Miami

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Here’s why Lockheed’s F-35 program remains vital to U.S. security, Fort Worth economy

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

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Getting One Vaccine Is Good. How About Mix-and-Match?

Researchers are exploring the possible benefits of pairing doses from two different Covid-19 vaccines.

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Biden to Pay for Infrastructure Plan With 15 Years of Corporate Taxes

The president will propose using the revenue from increasing corporate taxes to pay for eight years of ambitious spending on roads, bridges, utilities and other needs.

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Democrats Splinter Over Strategy for Pushing Through Voting Rights Bill

President Biden and leading congressional Democrats have made the far-reaching bill a top priority, but some proponents believe it needs major changes.

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13-year-old buys car for $80, then causes fatal high-speed wreck, Tennessee cops say

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Protected birds are pecking livestock to death. Now Missouri farmers can fight back

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Ex-CEO ordered to respond to McDonald's information requests

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Republicans flip flop on an NC voting rule, then mock critics of their new position. Really?

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Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms

The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent.

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Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?

Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office.

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Biden Pushes Mask Mandate as C.D.C. Director Warns of ‘Impending Doom’

The administration is stepping up the pace of vaccinations and expanding access to shots, but it remains in a race against a virus on the upswing.

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Coronavirus Origins Remain Unclear in W.H.O.-China Inquiry

Far more work is needed to understand how the pandemic began, the report says, but it is not clear that Beijing will cooperate. “We may never find the true origins,” an expert said.

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‘Believe Your Eyes,’ Prosecutor Tells Jury on First Day of Derek Chauvin Trial

The lawyer for Mr. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer charged in the killing of George Floyd, suggested that jurors should look beyond the video.

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Democrats Look to Smooth the Way for Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

House Democrats face hurdles to pushing through the president’s big spending plans, including Republican opposition and resistance from their own ranks.

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First witness in Chauvin trial testifies she thought police camera froze because of how long he kneeled on George Floyd's neck

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Galápagos tortoises: 185 babies seized from smugglers

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Oklahoma pastor’s wife and her lover arrested in shooting death of husband

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Chuck Schumer floats 'magical parliamentary trick' to give Democrats more 51-vote victories

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Teacher’s racist rant after Zoom call with Black family in California sparks outrage

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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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Biden Administration Announces a Major Offshore Wind Plan

The White House said the program could create tens of thousands of new jobs while moving the country toward clean energy

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With an Eye on 2024, a Rarely Bashful Pompeo Grows More Combative

Criticized for partisan activity even when he was the secretary of state, Mike Pompeo is taking aim at the Biden administration and talking like a candidate.

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Why Can’t Republicans Be Populists?

The establishment has been routed, but its economic orthodoxy rules.

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How Will We Win the Second Cold War?

Biden has a chance to turn China’s strengths into weaknesses.

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Officials’ Missteps on Covid, Then and Now

Readers chastise health officials for not speaking out earlier, urge a slower reopening for New York City and propose a national day of mourning.

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Trans woman accuses TSA of targeting her at airport security

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‘They are bragging about donating the money to people who want to take my guns’: MTG rages after losing lawsuit

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2 tugboats speed to Egypt's Suez Canal

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Three weeks before George Floyd killing, accused officers violently detained another Black man

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Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery

Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety at the blaze in West Java province.

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A Nursing Home’s Mission to Vaccinate Its Hesitant Staff

Almost all of the residents at Forest Hills of D.C. got their initial Covid-19 shots in January. But nearly half of the staff there had declined. Would an effort to change their minds succeed?

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Restaurants are 'up against a wall,' using DoorDash to survive. The commissions are brutal.

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Pa. mom of 6 killed in North Carolina road rage shooting: Police

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2 tugboats deploy to Egypt's Suez Canal as shippers avoid it

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Kenyan DJs sacked after blaming woman for being pushed off building

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China's growing firepower casts doubt on whether U.S. could defend Taiwan

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Graham slammed for touting 'straight NRA propaganda,' 'survivalist' AR-15 fantasy in interview

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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

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Inside America’s Most Interesting Magazine, and Media’s Oddest Workplace

The publication of the “Harper’s letter” attracted huge attention. Most people had stopped reading the magazine, which is stranger and better than you might expect.

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U.S. Men Fail to Qualify for Olympic Soccer Tournament

Goals by Honduras on either side of halftime dashed the Americans’ hopes of a trip to Tokyo.

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2 killed, 1 wounded in shooting at convenience store

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Infant found alive after Egypt building collapse

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House Democrats introduce ‘DeJoy Act’ in mocking attempt to protect USPS from service cuts

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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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Getting to Yes: A Nursing Home’s Mission to Vaccinate Its Hesitant Staff

Almost all of the residents at Forest Hills of D.C. got their initial Covid-19 shots in January. But nearly half of the staff there had declined. Would an effort to change their minds succeed?

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As Militants Seize Mozambique Gas Hub, a Dash for Safety Turns Deadly

An agonizing choice for nearly 200 people holed up in a hotel as gunmen roamed unchecked: Wait overnight for rescue? Or make a run for it?

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On Hallowed Ground

The spot in Minneapolis where George Floyd was killed speaks to those who visit.

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‘Why don’t you do your job?’: Lindsey Graham hits out after being asked what Republicans would do to fix border crisis

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Modi's party seeks big win as 2 key Indian states vote

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Dominic Raab vows to bring justice after children among 100 killed in Myanmar

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Georgia GOP election official who debunked Trump's fraud claims defends state's new voting restrictions

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Myanmar forces said to kill more than 100 in deadliest day since coup

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Three weeks before George Floyd killing, accused officers violently detained another Black man

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Exclusive: Over-70s to get booster Covid vaccines from September

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Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup.

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Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor

Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes.

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Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'

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7 people shot in Fishtown section of Philadelphia; 4 in critical condition

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Georgia governor reportedly signs voting restrictions into law under portrait of slave plantation

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Who is Derek Chauvin, the officer charged with murdering George Floyd?

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Biden would beat Trump again if they both run in 2024, poll suggests

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Cuomo aides subpoenaed by New York AG in sexual harassment investigation, report says

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Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".

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India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs

Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

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Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes

A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac.

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Project 17: The photograph that united a family

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

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Insurgents Seize Mozambique Town, Killing Several People; Fate of Hundreds Unknown

The attack by hundreds of suspected Islamist insurgents trapped nearly 200 people, including foreign workers, in a hotel in Palma, Mozambique, site of a major gas project.

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NCAA Arena, Once a Movie Star, Is Again Ready for Its Closeup

The aging movie star in Indianapolis, which was featured in the film “Hoosiers,” is too small to host national tournament games these days, but the pandemic has put it back in the spotlight.

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Politics latest news: EU will not be 'blackmailed' over UK vaccine supplies, says French minister

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'Ice-cream toothache': Cold food and drinks pain explained

Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks.

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The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France

Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism.

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German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image

Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures.

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Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?

Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts

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Georgia Law Kicks Off Partisan Battle Over Voting Rights

Civil rights groups quickly challenged a new law placing restrictions on voting, while President Biden denounced it as “Jim Crow.” Republicans in other states are determined to follow suit with their own measures.

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Bus Driver, Kind Stranger Attacked After Stopping Assault on Elderly Asians in NYC

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Egypt train crash: 32 people killed and scores injured after serious head-on collision

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Ethiopia says Eritrea agrees to withdraw troops from Tigray

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Biden responds to North Korean missile test

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Ted Cruz mocked for midnight visit to Rio Grande

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Biden says as VP he slowed down number of migrant children crossing the border

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Ruling denying adoption by same-sex Nebraska couple reversed

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‘We will leave – the question is when’: Biden says 1 May withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan now unlikely

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Big Dan Rodimer goes full cowboy ahead of Texan congress run

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Russia trolls Suez Canal with northern 'alternative'

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Trump says he slashed federal funds for Latin American countries to ‘punish’ them for border crossings

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Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104

The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby.

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The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border

Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action?

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Olivia Rodrigo's Hit 'Drivers License' Has the Best Part of a Song

Jenna and Wesley search for the best part of the song.

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Anti-Asian Activity Online, Walking Down the Aisle Alone and Your Brain on Peloton: The Week in Narrated Articles

Five articles from around The Times, narrated just for you.

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Stop the Executions, President Biden

Virginia’s move to end the death penalty was a welcome step. The administration can do more.

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How to Protect Massage Workers

Policing and criminalization of sex work hurts massage workers, even when they aren’t sex workers.

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Exclusive: Lorry drivers entering UK face compulsory Covid test

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‘We will leave – the question is when’: Biden says 1 May withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan now unlikely

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Biden’s first press conference: A return to the pre-Trump normal

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Senator suggests voting on Sunday will offend God: ‘Remember the sabbath’

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VP Harris tells the GOP to 'stop pushing the false choice' that 'everybody's trying to come after your guns' after series of mass shootings

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Pro-Trump youth group illegally shielded donors while targeting Biden’s candidacy, watchdog says

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‘Designed to incite’: Tucker Carlson accused of stirring race hate by comparing Tammy Duckworth to the KKK

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The glaring omission in Biden's first press conference

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Biden: 'My plan is to run for reelection' in 2024

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Biden press conference: President stirs controversy on border, China and Trump and vows to run in 2024

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Coronavirus: India temporarily halts Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine exports

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Biden readies for 1st news conference, White House tradition

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Final voting results show major setback for Israel's Netanyahu

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US could have avoided almost 400,000 Covid deaths with better response, report claims

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'My brother died fighting for Senegal’s youth'

Thousands of young people took to the streets earlier this month, in anti-government protests.

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US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey

Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US.

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Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change

As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country.

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Minimum wage fight: 'There's no recovery without raising it'

Can Joe Biden deliver on his promise to double America's minimum wage?

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Timing Is Everything, Biden Says, and ‘Politics Is the Art of the Possible’

In his first formal news conference since taking office, President Biden offered an early glimpse of the man who inhabits the Oval Office and his approach to the presidency.

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AstraZeneca, After Rebuke, Releases New Data Supporting Its Vaccine

The company reiterated that its vaccine was very effective, based on more complete data than was previously included. Here’s the latest pandemic news.

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The Biden Revolution Rolls On

The president has epic plans to shift our system and our values.

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The Decline of Republican Demonization

Why has opposition to Biden’s plans been so low energy?

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Trump May Start a Social Network. Here’s My Advice.

Recast your past failures at successes, engage in meaningless optics, and other tips from the Silicon Valley playbook.

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Trump supporters allegedly involved in Capitol insurrection sent surge in donations after his electoral defeat

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Biden taps Kamala Harris to lead White House immigration and border efforts

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Biden: President and Jill meet with women’s soccer team for Equal Pay Day

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Officer who fired pepper bullets at reporters nominated for an award

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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan

Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan.

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'My father, the killer'

Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against their fathers.

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Somalia photography: 'I want it to be normal for women to take photos'

A photography exhibition in Somalia by two women challenges the way the country is seen.

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Tigray conflict: The fake UN diplomat and other misleading stories

An information war has been raging over the Tigray conflict with both sides sharing misleading claims.

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'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'

The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting.

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Cuomo’s Family Is Said to Have Received Special Access to Virus Tests

Top health officials tested Chris Cuomo, the governor’s brother, when testing was not widely available, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

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After Boulder Mass Shooting, a City Grapples With Gun Control

Cities across the country have tried to adopt their own regulations. Boulder’s ordinance was blocked in court shortly before a mass shooting left 10 people dead.

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Secret until now, records reveal clash over the Trump DOJ’s demand for NC voter data

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As the For the People Act voting bill is debated, Republicans in dozens of states push restrictions

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Lawmakers frustrated over delay in Census redistricting data

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GOP senator defends blocking voters from casting ballots on Sundays: ‘Remember the sabbath’

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Biden froze border wall funding — now a government watchdog will decide if that was legal

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Child migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era detention centres

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Latino survivor of Atlanta shootings says he was detained for hours while wife lay dead

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Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'

A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church

The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war.

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Addison Rae and the Beauty of 78.5 Million Followers

How social media stars like Addison Rae gave the cosmetics industry a makeover.

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Mass Shootings and Our Depraved Political Stagnation

I want more gun regulation, the kind that scares the gun cult.

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Why Your Ballots Are Boring

Politicians love to divide and conquer.

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Boulder: Six mass shootings have occurred within 40 miles of recent attack

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Australia floods: 'Kicked in the guts' by fire, drought and floods

Thousands of people in flooded Australia are struggling to deal with back-to-back natural disasters.

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Covid: The clarinettist who took on Lebanon's vaccine scandal

When Joseph al-Hajj learned politicians were jumping the queue, he took action into his owns hands.

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Boulder Shooting Survivors Describe ‘Listening to Him Kill Everyone You Know’

A deadly shooting at a Boulder supermarket left 10 people dead and a state full of grief and fury that it had happened again.

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Biden Seeks Assault Weapons Ban and Background Checks

After the second mass shooting in a week, the president said tighter gun laws should not be a partisan issue, but Republicans in Congress showed little interest in Democratic proposals.

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‘Beyond Comprehension:’ 10 Lives Lost in Boulder

Ten people were shot to death at a Colorado grocery store on Monday. The victims included a police officer who was among the first to arrive on the scene.

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E.U. Set to Curb Covid Vaccine Exports for 6 Weeks

The European Union has drafted new emergency rules that will most likely severely cut exports to Britain and other countries to ease supply shortages at home.

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NRA bragged about blocking Boulder AR-15 ban a week before Boulder mass shooting

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Biden Calls on Congress to Ban ‘Assault Weapons’ in Wake of Colorado Shooting

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A senior citizen was sexually assaulted in Miami Beach, cops say. Photos of suspect released.

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Polish writer facing prison for calling president 'moron'

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Asian Mom Punched in Front of Child on Way to Anti-Asian Violence Protest in NYC

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China is leaving a huge economic void in Latin America. The U.S. should step in and fill it | Opinion

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Trump accuses media of ignoring Biden fall on Air Force One: ‘The whole thing is incredible’

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Half a stimulus check? Some confused after receiving only part of $1,400 payment

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Biden news - live: President readies $3 trillion ‘build back better’ plan as Jill Biden border role questioned

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Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'

Amid nationwide rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it is like to be an Asian woman in the US.

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Russia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received

In an interview with the BBC, Russia’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has spoken of the hatred she’s received.

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Duckworth and Hirono Refuse to Back Nominees Until Biden Taps More Asian-Americans

Senators Tammy Duckworth and Mazie Hirono said they would support only “diversity candidates” until President Biden addressed the dearth of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in his administration.

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Postal Service Plans Price Increases and Service Cuts to Shore Up Finances

The 10-year plan, which would lengthen promised delivery times and reduce post office hours, among other provisions, drew immediate condemnation from Democrats in Congress.

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China Doesn’t Respect Us Anymore — for Good Reason

We’ve stopped following our formula for success.

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Politicians Behaving Badly

At least Tom Reed knows how to face up to his mistakes.

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Are Hate Crime Laws Really the Answer to Anti-Asian Violence?

President Biden urged Congress to pass a new one. But many are skeptical that the criminal justice system can offer a solution.

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Making honey without bees and milk without cows

Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing.

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Woman of Asian descent assaulted in NYC on her way to protest anti-Asian violence

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Elderly Man Left in Critical Condition After Unprovoked Attack on NYC Subway

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Half a stimulus check? Some confused after receiving only part of $1,400 payment

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Spring breakers accused of drugging, raping woman who later died in Miami Beach

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Judge rules front page Mail on Sunday apology can be smaller than Duchess of Sussex demanded

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Obama-era officials return to White House under Biden after getting very rich in the interim

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Democratic Party fundraising for February is highest ever for non-presidential year

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Biden fills out Cabinet faster than both Trump and Obama as Senate confirms Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary

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Afternoon Observer | Candlelight vigil honors Asian lives + billboard campaign targets Charlotte homicides, violent crime

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Trump attacks Biden on Mexico border, claiming his policies should have been continued ‘on autopilot’

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Biden news: DHS chief blames Trump for border situation as president to announce new vaccine targets

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Their attack on a Florida Popeye’s was caught on camera. Now come the arrests, cops say

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Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations

Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport.

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How Iceland clamped down to conquer coronavirus

It may be a remote island, but there is a reason why Iceland is proud of its success in tackling the pandemic.

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Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station.

A television station in Afghanistan has sent all of its female employees home after four were killed by extremists.

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Infrastructure Plan Seeks to Address Climate and Equality as Well as Roads

The proposal being prepared by the White House is intended to begin grappling with a number of big issues that President Biden focused on during the campaign.

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Police Respond to Shooting Reports at Colorado Grocery Store

Dozens of police officers surrounded the store in a residential neighborhood of Boulder. Here’s the latest on the shooting.

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How People Are Dealing with Distorted Smell

Parosmia, a condition that causes phantom odors and a lingering symptom of Covid-19 for some people, has been affecting relationships.

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After Capitol Riot, Senate Taps Intelligence Official to Lead Security

Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson held top intelligence posts in the military before she joined a post-Jan. 6 security review of the Capitol. She will have an all-female leadership team.

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The Johnson & Johnson Shot Was My Ticket Out of Hell

Some people are balking at the one-shot vaccine, but I was thrilled to get it.

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How Not to Panic About Inflation

Remember the lessons of the 2010-2011 scare.

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The Atlanta Massacre and the Media’s Morality Plays

Journalists should give readers the facts, not play to fears.

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Democratic Party fundraising for February is highest ever for non-presidential year

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Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser

The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says.

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Covid: Brazil's Bolsonaro calls governors 'tyrants' over lockdowns

The Brazilian president says it is now time to reopen the economy, despite a surge in infections.

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Postal Service Struggles to Speed Up Delivery, Compounding Its Troubles

Months after the election highlighted the agency’s problems, delivery times are still falling short of its standards, and a plan to try to shore up its finances could further slow some mail.

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Evidence indicates sedition charges likely over Capitol riots, prosecutor says

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Two hikers found dead in Maine's Acadia National Park after apparent 100-foot fall

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‘Deep grief and rage and sorrow’: Georgia rallies against anti-Asian hate as US mourns Atlanta victims

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How to Clean a Ceiling Fan in 3 Simple Steps

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Biden news: Migrant families to be housed in hotels as White House under scrutiny over border access

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United States-China talks sink to war of words

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Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town

For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday's poll means keeping or casting out Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them

A year into the pandemic, we look at countries that have had some success in tackling the virus.

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Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees

Thousands of women are sharing their photos in ripped jeans on social media - but why?

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Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy

Simona Camosci wrote the song in the first Covid wave, and now she and her colleagues have released it.

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The former fighters embracing peace in the Philippines Mindanao region

Former fighters are embracing peace in Mindanao in the Philippines, in the hope of ending decades of killing.

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How can I stop my houseplants dying?

With houseplant sales booming, expert Giacomo Plazzotta offers tips for keeping them healthy.

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Covid in Sweden: Elderly people deserve more

More than half of those who have died with Covid-19 in Sweden have been care home residents.

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Evidence in Capitol Attack Most Likely Supports Sedition Charges, Prosecutor Says

“I personally believe the evidence is trending toward that, and probably meets those elements,” said Michael Sherwin, who had led the Justice Department’s inquiry into the riot.

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U.K. Police Bill Protesters Turn Violent at Bristol Rally

A “kill the bill” rally deteriorated into chaos as protesters attacked the police in a southwest Britain city.

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He Redefined ‘Racist.’ Now He’s Trying to Build a Newsroom.

The author Ibram Kendi and The Boston Globe team up to cover racism, inspired by Boston’s 19th century abolitionist newspapers.

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San Antonio Is Quiet at Outset of Women’s Basketball Tournament

With fans not allowed in games until the round of 16, players walking to virus tests made up most of the people wearing basketball merchandise in public.

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Exploiting Black Fears of False Persecution

Politicians facing accusations seek to take advantage of Black support.

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Why Do British Uber Drivers Deserve Better Benefits?

Gig work doesn’t have to be a race to the bottom.

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ICE Books Hotel Rooms for Six Months to House Migrant Families at Border

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US House condemns Myanmar coup, urges freeing of detainees

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The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past

How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims.

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Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear

Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories?

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Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?

Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

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Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab

There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them.

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North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love

Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend.

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Indonesian Muslim body clears AstraZeneca use in emergency

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Feds want to fix canal, but Nevada town lives off the leaks

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3 killed, 1 injured in mass shooting at SW Houston apartments

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Arlington officer shot sex crime suspect to death when he pointed handgun, police say

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Party’s over: Miami Beach closing causeways, imposing spring break South Beach curfew

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Man killed by Arlington police was accused of raping 2 young girls, authorities say

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Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute

One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand.

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The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards

Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market.

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The dogs helping endangered Tasmanian devils find a mate

A world-first trial in Australia is using dogs to help the endangered species procreate.

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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.

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Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China

The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology.

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Infertility: 'Women need to hear ‘you are not alone’

In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone.

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China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern

Observers say the social media trends stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin.

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N.C.A.A.’s Fear of a Canceled Tournament Game Arrives

Virginia Commonwealth was bounced from the men’s basketball tournament after what its coach described as “multiple positive tests.”

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N.C.A.A. Tournament: Same Courts, Same Game, New Emptiness

The coronavirus pandemic means that some of the spirit of March Madness is notably missing from the self-contained tournament in Indiana.

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The Victims of Agent Orange the U.S. Has Never Acknowledged

America has never taken responsibility for spraying the herbicide over Laos during the Vietnam War. But generations of ethnic minorities have endured the consequences.

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Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space

Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die.

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Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll

The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates.

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Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence

Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in.

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China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war

Taiwan fights back against Chinese curbs on the export of their fruit - with plenty of support.

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What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine?

Ros Atkins looks at how a vaccine hailed as a ‘game-changer’ has seen its reputation tarnished.

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'This child was alive again'

The journey from Africa to the Canary Islands is one of the deadliest migration routes in Europe.

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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.

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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.

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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.

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Atlanta Shooting Victims Are Remembered for Love and Hard Work

Among the eight people killed at Atlanta-area spas this week was a wife going for a massage with her husband, and immigrant mothers working long hours to support their children.

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In a Boost to Reopening Schools, C.D.C. Says Students Can Be 3 Feet Apart

The previous recommendation of six feet of distancing was a major obstacle to bringing students back for in-person learning.

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Virus Partially Shuts Trump's Florida Club

The club is set to play host to events during the Republican National Committee spring retreat in Florida next month. It has been Mr. Trump’s post-presidency base of operations.

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The Deep American Roots of the Atlanta Shootings

The victims lived at the nexus of race, gender and class.

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Professor who’s predicted presidential winners since ’80s says Trump won’t be a candidate in 2024. He’s probably right | Opinion

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Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Reed accused of sexual misconduct

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Biden falls walking up the stairs to board Air Force One

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Taliban expect US withdrawal, vow to restore Islamic rule

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Cuomo Administration Leaked Sexual Harassment Accuser’s Personnel File to Press: Report

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Democratic congressman moves to expel Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress

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Man Forced to Get Leg Amputated After Injuries From Hit-And-Run in San Diego

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Mexico launches crackdown on migrant smuggling

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Suspect’s Church Calls Atlanta Spa Attacks ‘the Result of a Sinful Heart’

The church said the killing of eight people at Atlanta spas was “an extreme and wicked act.” Police records show prostitution-related arrests at one of the targeted businesses between 2011 and 2014.

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Migrant Families at U.S.-Mexico Border Deported by Surprise

When 149 migrants were escorted onto a bridge by U.S. Border Patrol agents, they had no idea where they were being taken. Many collapsed, crying, when they learned they were back in Mexico.

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Georgia Secretary of State Criticizes House Democrats’ Attempt to Reverse GOP Win in Iowa

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Storms send TV anchors scrambling off set in N Carolina

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Jack in the Box manager stabbed after telling customer to wear mask, Texas police say

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Man seriously injured in apparent road rage incident in NJ

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Senator Jeff Merkley warns of "election Armageddon" if Democrats don't end filibuster

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Two more Proud Boys leaders arrested by the FBI over Capitol riot

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Biden to send 4 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Canada and Mexico

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Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy

At least 13 officers died in the attack by a suspected criminal gang in the State of Mexico.

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Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government

Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision?

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Accused Gunman Had Visited Massage Parlors He Targeted, Police Say

The suspect, who was a customer at two of the spas in the Atlanta area that were attacked this week, spent time in a rehab clinic for a self-described sexual addiction.

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Asian-Americans Are Scared for a Reason

Bigotry and demagoguing have pushed communities to a “crisis point.”

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Vaccines: A Very European Disaster

When policymakers are averse to the wrong risks.

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A Christian Vision of Social Justice

Social change can be pursued with mercy and hope.

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Stop Letting Rich People Buy Ambassadorships

President Biden could score a quick win by dismantling the donor-to-ambassador pipeline.

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Migrant Children Deserve Better

To simply return to the failed model of child detention is a missed opportunity to meaningfully reimagine our immigration system.

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What is happening with migrant children at the southern US border?

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Why Joe Biden’s press conference reluctance has been a blessing, despite a nagging press

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Who deserves credit? Biden leans into pandemic politics

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Cuomo scandal: sexual harassment rife in New York state capitol, female reporters say

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Woman who led rally ahead of Capitol insurrection hosting new major summit featuring Marjorie Taylor Greene

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The Atlanta-area shooting suspect was kicked out of his house because of a sex addiction, CNN report says

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Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'

Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury.

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House Votes to Give Millions of Dreamers and Farmworkers a Path to Citizenship

Democrats vowed the votes would be the first step toward enacting President Biden’s immigration agenda. But Republicans galvanized by border politics promised to stop even the most popular measures.

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Mexico is about to legalize marijuana, which will put pressure on Biden to do the same | Opinion

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Looking for Johnson & Johnson vaccine? South Florida FEMA sites will no longer have them

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Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India

An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed.

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Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout

People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid.

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'Stingy men' take on Nigeria's dating etiquette

Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.

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Paris Commune: The revolt dividing France 150 years on

Passions flare over how to remember the city's brief, much-romanticised experiment in power to the people.

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US-China relations: Adversary or partner?

Three young Americans and three young Chinese people spoke to the BBC about the bilateral relationship

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Suspect in Atlanta Spa Attacks Is Charged With 8 Counts of Murder

Six of the eight people killed were women of Asian descent, setting off a new wave of outrage and fear.

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The Growing Power of Asian-Americans in Georgia Now Comes With Fear

The killing of eight people in Atlanta and suburban Cherokee County has come amid a rising tide of anti-Asian incidents nationwide.

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As Biden and Xi Begin a Careful Dance, a New American Policy Takes Shape

Top administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts for the first time on Thursday as the United States shifts to a more competitive posture with Beijing.

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Taking Stock of James Levine’s Tarnished Legacy

His career ended with allegations of sexual abuse and harassment. But the Metropolitan Opera’s longtime conductor, who has died at 77, changed that company in ways that will outlive him.

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Poverty as a Proxy for Race in Voter Suppression

Because Black people vote overwhelmingly for Democrats, Republicans don’t want as many Black people to vote.

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When the Filibuster Turns Deadly

Stop talking and just pass the gun bills.

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How is the AstraZeneca vaccine different, and is it safe? Yahoo News Explains

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Biden Admin Restricts Border Patrol Contact with Media during Migrant Surge

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'We are hungry': Lebanese protest worsening economic crisis

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Trump called former press secretary ‘weak’ and ‘worthless’ for refusing to ban Kaitlan Collins from briefings

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Dog named ‘Jake from State Farm’ may be world’s most unlucky pet, NC shelter reveals

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Canadians held in China on spying charges face trial within days

Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were arrested two years ago in a row that soured China-Canada ties.

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Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies

Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates.

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US Border: Risking everything for an American dream

Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border.

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Dutch election: Turnout high for election despite Covid

In an election dominated by Covid, many people have still taken to the polls.

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White House to Spend Billions to Increase Virus Testing and Ease Reopening

As coronavirus infection rates decline, fewer are getting tested for the virus. The Biden administration wants to reverse that to ensure that schools and workplaces can reopen safely.

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Hundreds arrested in Miami as spring breakers ignore COVID protocols

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Brazil Sao Paulo health chief urges lockdown as Covid deaths surge

President Bolsonaro and his new health chief are resisting calls for a lockdown despite record deaths.

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US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche

A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska.

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LGBT rights: New threat for Poland's 'rainbow families'

A new law aims to close a loophole that is the only remaining way for LGBT people to adopt children.

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China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern

Observers say online skinny fads stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin.

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Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China

The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology.

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8 People Killed in Atlanta-Area Massage Parlor Shootings

Four people were killed in the Buckhead neighborhood hours after four were killed in the suburb of Acworth. It is not clear whether the shootings are connected.

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Biden tells Central American migrants: "Don't come over"

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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says FBI's Brett Kavanaugh investigation may have been 'fake'

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DHS Secretary Predicts Migrant Surge Will Break 20-Year Record, Blames Trump Policies

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Children found shivering in rain after mom locks them out of house, Kentucky cops say

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Biden Planning First Major Tax Hike Since 1993: Report

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A Broward school mourns after plane crashes into teacher aide’s SUV and kills her son

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Kentucky House passes new rules for filling Senate vacancies

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Tlaib calls out hypocrite GOP taking credit for stimulus bill

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17 Best Linen Sheets of 2021: Brooklinen, Linoto, Parachute and More

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Syria: The scars left by a school bombing

BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013.

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'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation

Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message.

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Feinstein’s Future Could Swing on Husband’s Potential Posting Overseas

Senator Dianne Feinstein’s husband, Richard Blum, is seeking an overseas posting, which could pave the way for her to leave the Senate. She said she would “absolutely’’ serve out her term.

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Europe’s Vaccine Suspension May Be Driven as Much by Politics as Science

Once it became clear Germany was pausing, the pressure mounted on other governments to hold off as well, out of fear of seeming incautious and for the sake of a united front.

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One Year Later, We Still Have No Plan to Prevent the Next Pandemic

And yes, there could soon be another pandemic.

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Why Cuomo’s #MeToo Moment Hasn’t Brought Him Down

Top Democrats want him to resign. A lot of voters don’t.

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I Was an E.M.T. While Covid-19 Devastated New York

The losses emergency responders witnessed are beyond what human minds can grasp.

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Your $1,400 stimulus check could be taken by private debt collectors before you see it

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CDC review: Trump administration's COVID-19 guidance downplayed certain risks

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France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era

A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938.

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AstraZeneca Concerns Throw Europe’s Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Into Deeper Disarray

Germany, France, Italy and Spain became the latest countries to suspend use of the vaccine even as a third wave of the pandemic threatens the continent.

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As Biden Confronts Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Republicans Are a Particular Challenge

The administration is seeking help in urging Republicans to get inoculated. But the president said he was not sure how much value there was in enlisting his predecessor.

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The AstraZeneca Vaccine: Should You Be Concerned?

There is no evidence so far of a link between the AstraZeneca shots and a few new cases in Europe of serious illness and deaths. But investigations are underway.

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Children Are Sleeping on Mats in Overcrowded Border Facilities

The Biden administration is struggling to find space for a surge of migrant children and teenagers that is almost three times the level seen early last year.

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House Tackles Biden’s Immigration Plans Amid Migrant Influx

Democrats are preparing to push the first pieces of President Biden’s immigration plan through the House this week as a migrant surge threatens to unravel an already delicate coalition.

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Ben Carson compares criticism of Black conservatives to ‘runaway’ slaves

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Parts of Grand Canyon will be visible for first time in decades. Experts explain why

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Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google.

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South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military

Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military.

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Myanmar coup: What protesters can learn from the '1988 generation'

Student activists fight to end a hated military government in Myanmar. 2021? Or 1988?

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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.

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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.

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How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people

The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families.

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AstraZeneca Concerns Throw Europe’s Vaccine Rollout Into Deeper Disarray

Germany, France, Italy and Spain became the latest countries to suspend use of the vaccine even as a third wave of the pandemic threatens the continent.

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As Biden Confronts Vaccine Hesitancy, Republicans Are a Particular Challenge

The administration is seeking help in urging Republicans to get inoculated. But the president said he was not sure how much value there was in enlisting his predecessor.

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Can Biden Stay on the Sidelines of the Andrew Cuomo Saga?

The New York governor has been abandoned by top Democrats in his state, but the president is asking for investigations to proceed before passing judgment.

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Stanford Earns the Top Seed in Women’s N.C.A.A. Tournament

The Cardinal were joined by UConn, South Carolina and North Carolina State as No. 1 seeds in the tournament that begins Sunday.

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America Could Use a Liberal Party

The new division in politics isn’t between liberals and conservatives. It’s between liberals and illiberals.

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How the Left Made Cuomo Vulnerable

The governor tried to ruin the Working Families Party. It helped ruin him instead.

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The Pandemic and the Future City

Lessons from Alexander Hamilton and the book trade.

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The latest from the British press on the royal kerfuffle

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Airline passenger faces federal charge with a possible $250,000 fine for refusing to wear mask, urinating in cabin

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Andrew Cuomo: Biden declines to join calls for Cuomo to resign

The US president is awaiting the outcome of a misconduct probe into NY Governor Andrew Cuomo.

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Avatar reclaims title as highest-grossing film

Disney said the blockbuster film regained top spot over the weekend knocking off Avengers: End Game.

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Woman arrested at bank in Galveston for refusing to wear a mask

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Biden news: Trump says Meghan ‘no good’ after interview, as North Korea silent on US approaches

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Miami reporter is the latest woman to accuse N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment

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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.

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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that.

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What Macron doesn't get about colonialism

The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi.

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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.

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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.

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Turkey plans to be first country to accept British holidaymakers without Covid checks

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Axios' Jonathan Swan on Biden's silence on Gov. Cuomo scandal

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Winter storm closes roads in Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska

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Readers write: Unexpected connections, and an excellent issue

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Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world'

Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia.

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Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees

More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war

How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting.

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On Mexico’s Border With U.S.,Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up

Mexico is struggling to deal with a new wave of migrants expelled from the U.S. while even more come north hoping to cross. Shelters that were empty four months ago are now having to turn many away.

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President Biden Faces Challenge From Surge of Migrants at the Border

The president’s promise of a more humane policy is being tested as more unaccompanied children seek to enter the United States from Mexico.

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2021 Grammys Winners: Megan Thee Stallion Wins Best New Artist

Here are the winners of the 63rd annual awards.

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Democrats Repent for Bill Clinton

In the last decade, the party and the former president himself have been forced to admit the failures of his administration.

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Conservative stars like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens keep claiming George Floyd wasn't killed by police

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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time

The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high.

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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

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Greg Abbott is right in Republicans’ squabble over hate-spewing Gab social network

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Marjorie Taylor Greene to get some ‘cookie diplomacy’ after failing to realise Guam is American

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Learning English is a given in China. Now the next generation is turning to Spanish.

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French actor strips for culture during Cesar Awards ceremony

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Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue 'revolution'

Mahn Win Khaing Than leads a group of politicians seeking recognition as Myanmar's government.

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'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66

Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66.

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Live music is back... behind a New York shop window

Musicians have been able to serenade New Yorkers from the inside of empty shops.

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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

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The algorithm for the perfect biryani

A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.

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Is fighting a pandemic like fighting a war?

Two Vietnam War veterans on the similarities between the struggle against Covid and fighting a war.

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Fox News airs 'live Tucker reaction' shot during Biden's speech

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2,000 flights canceled in Denver as heavy snowstorm arrives

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The latest recording of Trump calling Georgia election officials was found in the official's trash folder

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‘Lie for profit alert’: Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed by fellow Republican over ‘gun registry’ claims

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Former QAnon follower compares movement to drug and alcohol addiction

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Marjorie Taylor Greene falsely claims 'all those illegals' are celebrating with 'big barbacoas' on the border while thousands of migrant children are being detained

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Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction

The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama.

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Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'

Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion.

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Can Andrew Cuomo Continue to Lead?

The governor has lost his political allies and the public’s confidence.

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Learning to Love Daylight Saving Time

Springing forward and falling back is disruptive, and maybe even deadly, but our current system of time-keeping still can’t be beat.

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Green leader faces backlash after claiming Royal scandals mean Scotland should ditch The Queen

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez break up, confirming love is dead

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Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony

Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus dominated César Awards.

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Covid: US and allies promise one billion jabs for South East Asia

The leaders of the US, Australia, India and Japan agree to deliver the vaccines by the end of 2022.

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Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home

Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative.

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Why the GameStop story is far from over

Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street.

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I Was an E.M.T. While Covid-19 Devastated New York

The losses emergency responders witnessed are beyond what human minds can grasp.

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Mexico spurns endangered porpoise, may seek to blame US

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Myanmar coup: The 'battle tactics' used in crackdowns on protests

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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for all immigration to stop under Biden and border wall funding in sweeping legislation

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Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique

A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants.

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After Capitol Riot, Lawmakers Chafe at Security Measures

There is bipartisan interest in removing fencing around the Capitol and dismissing the National Guard troops deployed there, but law enforcement officials fear new threats.

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Refugee Flights Canceled as Biden Fails to Lift Trump Cutback

More than 715 refugees have postponed travel to the United States after waiting for years in camps. President Biden has pledged to welcome more but has left thousands in limbo.

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The 6 Best Oven Ranges Designers Often Choose for Kitchen Renovations

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US jobless claims fall to 712,000 as pace of layoffs eases

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GOP congressman blames Biden for the surge of migrants at the border: ‘Disorder at the border by executive order’

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Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike

Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday.

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Bolivia: Prosecutors order arrest of former interim leader

Prosecutors say Jeanine Áñez and former ministers took part in a coup against leader Evo Morales.

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India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom

Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent.

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A Last-Minute Add to Stimulus Bill Could Restrict State Tax Cuts

Republicans say Congress is infringing on state sovereignty by trying to limit the ability of local governments to control their finances.

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Biden’s Goals Are Clear. Now He Has to Achieve Them.

The president has raised expectations regarding vaccine supply and his complex, sprawling $1.9 trillion stimulus bill.

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The $69 Million Beeple NFT Was Bought With Cryptocurrency

“It feel like I got a steal,” the buyer, who calls himself Metakovan, said in an interview about the “nonfungible token,” or NFT, he bought at an online auction.

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Israel's Netanyahu cancels UAE trip in pre-election setback

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Australians to be offered half-price flights to boost local tourism

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Beth Moore, famed Bible teacher quits Southern Baptists

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Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?

The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months.

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Etna: Life beneath the volcanic dust of repeated eruptions

Three weeks of spectacular blasts have amazed onlookers - but caused untold damage for Sicilians.

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Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?

Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt.

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Why has the Syrian war lasted 10 years?

What sparked the fighting - and why it is still going on after so long.

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Stimulus checks could hit some bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says

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Metal detecting kids dig up cool find in Virginia — and then their parents call 911

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Republicans locked arms against Biden's massive COVID-19 relief bill. Now they plan to make it a top election issue

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Chicago suburb to become first city to provide reparations to Black residents for housing

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Trump is starting to fade from view

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The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar

How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man.

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A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’

Phuntsog Tsering lives a tough life, herding yaks at 5,000m in the Himalayas and is one of the last shepherds left in his village.

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Man May Face Hate Crime Charges After Assaulting Filipino American Woman at Train Stop in SJ

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Emaciated and entangled humpback whale gets help off Hawaii

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Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine

The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening.

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Running from terror in north-east Mozambique

A militant Islamist insurgency in north-east Mozambique has forced half a million people to flee for fear of beheadings and abductions.

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The drone's-eye view of a bowling alley that went viral

A one-shot drone tour of a Minneapolis establishment has been celebrated for its production genius.

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The Lessons of One of the Worst Years in American Life

President Donald J. Trump lost his job in large part for mishandling a crisis he at first denied. President Biden knows his legacy depends on bringing the catastrophe to a swift conclusion.

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Cuomo Faces New Threat: Impeachment Inquiry Led by Democrats

The move by the State Assembly sets the stage for what could be the state’s first impeachment effort in more than a century.

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The U.S. Is Sitting on Tens of Millions of Vaccine Doses the World Needs

Those tens of millions of doses from AstraZeneca are waiting for trial results, while countries that authorized the vaccine beg to have them.

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Should Biden Cancel Student Debt?

Economics offers only part of the answer. The rest depends on whether you think higher education is an investment or a public good.

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Covid: The man with "super antibodies"

John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed.

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Thirty years of BBC World News

BBC World News looks back at the last three decades as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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Mexico Passes Bill to Legalize Cannabis

Lawmakers in Mexico have approved a bill to legalize recreational cannabis, but in a country still marred by a deadly drug war, the proposal has proved divisive.

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Despite GOP opposition, polls show Biden's COVID relief plan retains broad popularity

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Timeline of Japan's triple disasters 10 years ago

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Report: Police chief violated bias policy by mocking Asians

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Another Oath Keeper seen with Roger Stone at ‘Stop the Steal’ rally facing charges for Capitol riot

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Mauritius pumps fuel from Chinese ship that ran aground

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Nigeria kidnappings: The Chibok captive who defied Boko Haram

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Biden won't put his name on relief checks, unlike Trump

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Newly FDA-approved T-cell test could be big improvement over COVID-19 antibody screens

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Former Hong Kong anti-Beijing lawmaker moves to Australia

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Lauren Boebert under fire after releasing Pelosi attack ad with gunshot sound effect

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Covid-19: Brazil experts issue warning as hospitals 'close to collapse'

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US expands sanctions to family of Myanmar's coup leader

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2 brothers arrested in the Capitol insurrection were identified after giving an interview about the riot to a Finnish newspaper, FBI says

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Biden’s dogs sent back to family home in Delaware after 'biting incident'

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