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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
New Zealand marks one year since volcanic eruption killed 22
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A woman whose son was killed in a volcanic eruption in New Zealand a year ago said that as she stood crying, wailing and calling out his name on a beach soon afterward, a stranger cam…
UN urges Iran to address nuclear, ballistic missile concerns
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is urging Iran to address concerns raised about its nuclear and ballistic missile programs and return to “full implementation” of its 2015 nuclear deal with …
India says it may approve vaccine in weeks, outlines plan
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Health Ministry has announced that some COVID-19 vaccines are likely to receive licenses in the next few weeks and outlined an initial plan to immunize 300 million people.
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California's hospitals filling up as virus cases skyrocket
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Some California hospitals are close to reaching their breaking point, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to bring in hundreds of hospital staff from outside the state and to prepare to re-start e…
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US govt, states sue Facebook for 'predatory' conduct
'We messed up': Ex-state senator warns of virus before death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Before his death from COVID-19 former Alabama state senator Larry Dixon spoke to his wife of 53 years from his hospital bed and asked her to relay a warning.
UN divided on timing to end UN-AU peacekeeping in Darfur
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Security Council members have affirmed their commitment to end the joint U.N.-African Union peacekeeping force in Sudan’s western Darfur region, but were divided on the timing, with Russi…
UAE says Chinese vaccine 86% effective, offers few details
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, in a statement that provided few details but mar…
Former teachers union chief vying for education secretary
The former president of the nation’s largest teachers union has received endorsements from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and dozens of national Hispanic organizations as she pursues the top job at the U.S. Educ…
UAE says Chinese vaccine 86% effective, offers few details
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, in a statement that provided few details but marked …
High court takes on Fannie, Freddie presidential power case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is hearing a case Wednesday that could make it easier for the president to fire the head of the agency that oversees government-controlled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie …