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USS Gerald R. Ford to train with NATO nations amid Russia-Ukraine war

The crew mans the rails as the ship is brought to life during commissioning ceremonies for the USS Gerald R. Ford on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

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C4's Laura Hamilton shares hidden health battle which caused APITS star's sister's death

A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton has opened up about her ongoing health battle.Many viewers of the travel show wouldn't even know that the host suffers from Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).It is a disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding.

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Crocs giving away thousands of free pairs of shoes in honor of 20th anniversary

Crocs shoes are pictured in a file image. (Photo by Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) BROOMFIELD, Colo. - Crocs is celebrating its 20th anniversary by giving away thousands of free pairs of shoes each day through Oct.

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Nobel Prize in physics awarded to 3 scientists for work on quantum information

STOCKHOLM - Three scientists jointly won this year's Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for their work on quantum information science that has significant applications, for example in the field of encryption.Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger were cited by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for "pioneering quantum information science.""Quantum information science is a vibrant and rapidly developing field," said Eva Olsson, a member of the Nobel committee.

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Police: 5 schools locked down after nearly 30 shots fired in deadly Kensington double shooting

Man shot 20 times in Kensington double shooting. PHILADELPHIA - A shooting erupted in Kensington Monday afternoon, leaving streets riddled with nearly 30 bullets and prompting several schools to go into lockdown.Police say a 21-year-old was pronounced dead after reportedly being struck 20 times by gunfire on the 1900 block of East Wishart Street around noon.A second victim, a man in his 20s, was shot seven times, and is said to be in critical condition.MORE HEADLINES:Police say five schools in the area were placed on lockdown at the time: Conwell Middle School, Frances E.

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Ukraine applies to NATO alliance. How easy will it be to become a member?

Ukraine is formally applying for a fast-track membership to the NATO military alliance, but experts say it will likely take years for the country to actually become a member.

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Hot air balloons fill New Mexico sky in annual festival

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Hundreds of hot air balloons lifted off Saturday morning, marking the start of an annual fiesta that has drawn pilots and spectators from across the globe to New Mexico’s high desert for 50 years now.As one of the most photographed events in the world, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has become an economic driver for the state’s largest city and a rare — and colorful — opportunity for enthusiasts to be within arm’s reach as the giant balloons are unpacked and inflated.Three of the original pilots who participated in the first fiesta in 1972 and the family members of others are among this year’s attendees.

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Proud to be an American: 76ers star Embiid now U.S. citizen

Joel Embiid attends Michael Rubin's MLBPA x Fanatics party at City Market Social House on July 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) ((Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images))CHARLESTON, S.C. - Joel Embiid is an American citizen.A native of Cameroon, Embiid said he was sworn in as a citizen two weeks ago in Philadelphia.

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News Scan for Sep 28, 2022

High-flow oxygen didn't significantly lower death rates beyond those of standard oxygen therapy in COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure, according to a multicenter randomized clinical trial published yesterday in JAMA.As part of an ongoing trial, researchers enrolled 711 patients who had

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Record-breaking: Man walks nearly 1.4 miles across highline 100 meters above ground

International Slackline Association (ISA). Nathan Paulin managed to walk a staggering 2,200 meters (nearly 1.4 miles) across a highline which was rigged at approximately 100 meters from the ground. He accomplished the feat at Mont-Saint-Michel, a tidal island located in France, and it took Paulin nearly two hours to get all the way across. (Insta360)"The feeling when I’m on the line… it’s almost impossible to describe it. Sometimes I feel really powerful when I do that, but sometimes I also feel really small and I feel like I’m nothing.

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COVID-19 Scan for Sep 26, 2022

A new study based on COVID-19 patients in France shows high reinfection rates among people with different Omicron subvariants, including BA.1, BA.2, and BA.5. The study is published as a research letter in Emerging Infectious Diseases.The research group conducting this stud

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ArriveCAN, mask mandates among changes as Canada drops COVID-19 border rules

After more than two years, Canada’s COVID-19 border rules are coming to an end, the federal government announced Monday.

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Energy, inflation crises risk pushing big economies into recession - OECD

Global economic growth is slowing more than was forecast a few months ago after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as energy and inflation crises risk snowballing into recessions in major economies, the OECD said today.

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Smoke seen in Paris after fire breaks out at world's biggest produce market

PARIS (AP) - A billowing column of dark smoke towered over Paris on Sunday from a warehouse blaze at a massive produce market that supplies the French capital and surrounding region with much of its fresh food and bills itself as the largest of its kind in the world.Firefighters urged people to stay away from the area in Paris' southern suburbs, as 100 officers and 30 fire engines battled the blaze at the Rungis International Market.Capt. Marc Le Moine, a spokesman for the Paris fire service, said no one was injured.

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Trudeau, Poilievre face off in first QP since Conservative leadership race

Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faced off over affordability and cost-of-living in question period on Thursday — their first direct confrontation since the new Conservative leader was crowned on Sept. 10.Poilievre, speaking in French, opened with a jab at Trudeau for missing the first two question periods of the session.

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Chain-smoking Queen Margrethe II who tested positive for Covid after Elizabeth's funeral

Her Majesty's funeral earlier this week.But the monarch, 82, is better known for her laid-back lifestyle that reportedly includes scoffing hot dogs and shopping at Lidl - not the usual behaviour you'd expect from royalty.One of her most famous attributes is her love of smoking - according to some reports she has even been known to light up as many as 60 a day.READ MORE: Royal tests positive for Covid days after attending Queen's funeralSeveral years ago the royal was snapped leaving a Lidl supermarket, sipping on a carton of apple juice and smoking, all the while clutching a hot dog.A tweet at the time read: "The Danish Queen: The only queen in the world who walks straight out of Lidl drinking an applejuice, eating a sausage while smoking at the same time. Yep, we love our queen Margrethe."The beloved Queen also had a bizarre passion for archaeology and speaks a whopping five languages - English, French, German, Danish and Swedish.Born in 1940, Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid is the great-great granddaughter of Queen Victoria - making her Queen Elizabeth II's third cousin.The two reportedly shared a tight bond for decades, both loving dogs and calling each other by the adorable nicknames "Daisy" and "Lilibet".Margrethe came to the throne in 1972 and her ascension was historic, as previously only men had been allowed to rule.As a princess she was extremely popular and married French diplomat Henri de Laborde de Monpezat in 1967.

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Travelling to Canada? COVID-19 vaccination may not be necessary

Also Read: US tourist visa waiting period goes over 2 years for India The removal of the vaccine requirement, according to infectious disease expert Dr. Andrew Morris, should have been done way back. According to him, there is no value to making sure individuals are immunised because it neither prevents cases nor variants from spreading.

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Christianity quickly diminishing in US, on pace to become minority religion in decades: study

FILE - The sun rises behind a stone cross atop the historic Cathedral Basilica of St. Frances of Assisi in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images) A recently released study suggests the number of Christians in the United States is diminishing quickly and being replaced by those who do not identify with any religion.A new report by Pew Research Center and the General Social Survey published Tuesday found a surge of adults leaving Christianity to become atheist, agnostic or "nothing in particular." It predicted that if the number of Christians under 30 abandoning their faith accelerates beyond the current pace, adherents of the historically dominant religion of the U.S.

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History of Balmoral: The castle where Queen Elizabeth II spent her last days

Queen Elizabeth II spent her final days in Aberdeenshire, Scotland at the Balmoral Estate, her private residence where she has been known to be “the most happy.”

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Police: Pennsylvania woman killed by bull shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas - A shark attacked and killed a U.S. cruise ship passenger who was snorkeling in waters around the Bahamas on Tuesday, according to authorities.The incident involved a 58-year-old woman from Pennsylvania and occurred at a popular snorkeling spot near Green Cay in the northern Bahamas, police spokeswoman Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings told The Associated Press."It’s unfortunate," she said.Skippings said the woman’s family identified it as a bull shark.Royal Caribbean International said in a statement to the AP that the person died after arriving at a local hospital for treatment and that the company is helping their loved ones.

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What happened to Franchesca Alvarado?

PHILADELPHIA - Franchesca Alvarado, known as Cheka, in many ways, started a brand-new chapter at age 22.She was a devoted single mom to her young daughter in Philadelphia and planning to take criminal justice classes at a local community college. She was trying to find her way after the death of her own mom, at only age nine, with the help of her two sisters: Tina, who took more of a motherly role and Frances, the closest to her in age."Her spirit was so bright. She was so beautiful.

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WWII remains positively identified as Ohio Army soldier

Army Pfc. Worley D. Jacks pictured in his uniform circa 1940's.

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US Open: Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of doubles

(L to R) Serena Williams and Venus Williams of the United States shake hands with Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova of Czech Republic after being defeated during the Women’s Doubles First Round match on Day Four of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean (Elsa/Getty Images)Serena and Venus Williams lost in the first round of doubles at the U.S. Open to the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova 7-6 (5), 6-4 in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night.Ashe had never hosted a first-round doubles match — for women or men, during the night or day — until this one featuring two American sisters who have combined to claim 14 Grand Slam titles in doubles but were partnering for the first time since the 2018 French Open.This was their fourth first-round doubles defeat at a Slam; the most recent had been at the 2013 French Open.As usual when playing together, they traded fist bumps or palm slaps and chatted between points; they smiled while conversing in their seats at changeovers.

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FIFA World Cup: Iran displays trophy for 1st time

Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh (R) and Mehdi Taj president of the Iranian Football Federation and Mehdi Chamran reveal the FIFA World Cup trophy during the Trophy Tour, at Milad Tower hall in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

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Infant abuse, domestic violence spiked amid COVID

JAMA Network Open published two studies yesterday on child abuse in France and domestic violence in Japan early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the former finding that the rate of abusive head trauma (AHT) in infants nearly doubled and the latter showing that calls to domestic-violence help centers rose significantly.

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News Scan for Aug 31, 2022

Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, of the World Health Organization (WHO) today said many European countries, including Germany and the Netherlands, were showing continued slowing of new monkeypox cases, while countries in the Americas (save for Canada) are still seeing increased case counts.Tedros said the slowing of cases in Europe, once the epicenter of the c

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Infant abuse, domestic violence spiked amid COVID in France, Japan

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Police: 3 people hospitalized after being shot on elementary school playground in Kensington

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after three people were shot near a playground at a Kensington elementary school. According to authorities, the shooting happened just before 1 a.m. Wednesday at the Frances E.

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Las Vegas named happiest travel destination in North America — See the top 10

FILE - The iconic "Welcome To Las Vegas" sign is pictured in a file image. (Photo by Chris Farina/Corbis via Getty Images) Where is the "happiest" place to travel in North America? Las Vegas, apparently. Club Med, a French hospitality group with all-inclusive resorts around the world, released a list of the top 10 happiest travel destinations for 2022, including those ranked in North America, Europe, and worldwide overall.The ranking was based on the 50 most visited tourist destinations globally and using nine metrics, which included crime, safety, pollution, cost of domestic beers in a restaurant, outdoor activities, day trips, spa and wellness centers, LGBTQ+ friendliness, and an overall happiness score on a scale of 0 to 100.After compiling a final average score for each city, "Sin City" came out on top as the most popular destination for vacationers in search of a happy getaway, according to Club Med. "Las Vegas had the edge thanks to a wide range of daytime activities, perfect for visitors planning to make the most of their stay," the group said in a statement. Kreskin Torres, a 33-year-old Army veteran, kicked off his adventure in Los Angeles, California, and since then, he has visited 49 states.

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Princess Diana's last moments: French doctor recalls 'tragic night'

Diana, Princess of Wales, at the Royal Brompton Hospital where she visited Cystic Fibrosis patients on Aug. 31, 1997. (Photo by Neil Munns - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images) PARIS - The woman was crumpled on the floor of a mangled Mercedes, unconscious and struggling to breathe.

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Dinosaur tracks from 113 million years ago revealed after severe drought in Texas

In a thrilling new paleontological find, ancient dinosaur footprints have been discovered in Texas as a result of severe drought conditions.

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e. Coli outbreak linked to Wendy’s romaine lettuce larger than initial CDC reports

e. Coli outbreak that has sickened people in at least four states is growing, and health officials expect more confirmed cases in coming days as they try to determine whether romaine lettuce used in Wendy’s sandwiches is the source.Wendy’s pulled the lettuce from sandwiches in its restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania on Sunday after people eating them there reported falling ill. The U.S.

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Study: Incubation times of SARS-CoV-2 variants fell over time

As the dominant circulating strain of SARS-CoV-2 evolved from Alpha to Omicron, the incubation period from infection to symptoms or first positive COVID-19 test result gradually decreased, from 5 to 3.4 days, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published today in JAMA Network Open.

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FCC: Scam robotexts 'increasingly' targeting Americans — how to avoid

FILE - A woman holds an iPhone on Dec. 8, 2021, in Paris, France.

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US streaming outpaces cable, broadcast TV for 1st time ever in July

In this photo illustration, the logos of media service providers, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney + and Hulu are displayed on the screen of a tablet on Nov. 20, 2019, in Paris, France.

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Quebec prepares to send kids back to class without public health restrictions

Quebec CEGEP students have ‘reduced ability to study’ amid COVID-19 pandemic: union head Drouin says CO2 detectors only measure the size of the problem. Instead, he says the government should reconsider purchasing air purifiers to keep COVID from spreading.“(There was) two to three times less number of outbreaks in the schools with purifiers versus no purifiers,” said DrouinMUHC Pediatric and Infectious Diseases Division Director Dr.

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Zimbabwe: 157 unvaccinated children died amid measles outbreak

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Kellogg's Rice Krispies gets 'spooky season' makeover with orange-colored cereal

New Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® Shocking Orange Colored Cereal makes seasonal treat making fun, festive and easier than ever. (Credit: Kellogg’s Rice Krispies) Orange in autumn represents the color of pumpkins, fallen leaves … and now Rice Krispies.Kellogg’s new Rice Krispies Shocking Orange Colored Cereal is hitting the supermarket shelves this August, according to a press release.In the spirit of the spooky season, Kellogg's is encouraging consumers to make the most of the new orange-colored cereal by creating fun and unique fall-themed treats.WENDY'S NEW FRENCH TOAST STICKS AIM TO SWEETEN BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASONSadie Garcia, director of brand marketing at Kellogg Company, said in a statement that the new product makes it "easier" for families to embrace the popular treat-making season of Halloween."We love seeing the scary-delicious treats families dream up with Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal for the Halloween season and beyond," she said in the same statement."Our new Shocking Orange cereal offers the classic flavor and crispy crunch of Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal, plus, the festive color of the fall.""From breakfast creations to treats and tricks, we cannot wait to see what kind of creativity this product will inspire."New Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® Shocking Orange Colored Cereal makes seasonal treat making fun, festive and easier than ever.

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Decorated WWII Delco veteran celebrates 104th birthday

FOLCROFT, Pa. - A World War II veteran from Delaware County celebrated his 104th birthday.Joseph Passaretti, a decorated World War II US Army veteran met with family, friends and Folcroft city officials Friday at his beloved Folcroft Diner to celebrate his 104th birthday.He was greeted with a cake and the crowd sang happy birthday to him.Mr. Passaretti is in good health, his family says, and frequents the diner once a week with friends for breakfast.His family also says he is very proud of his military service and still wears his uniform for special occasions."I was in the Army, the 36th Infantry Division," Mr.

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Sesame Place controversy: Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson set to meet with SeaWorld CEO

CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 20: Rev. Jesse Jackson attends the Cannes Lions Festival 2017 on June 20, 2017 in Cannes, France.

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Ferrari is recalling almost every vehicle sold since 2005 due to leaky brake fluid

multimillion-dollar cars, is recalling over 23,000 vehicles sold from 2005 to 2022. Nineteen of the company's models over the last seventeen years risk brake failure, according to a report filed in July with the National High Traffic Safety Administration. The report states that the vehicles are equipped with inefficient brake fluid reservoir caps that may not cause vent pressure efficiently.

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Latest Portugal travel rules including Covid requirements, passports and face masks

Portugal holidays this summer need to make sure their documents are in order or they risk being turned away, especially with post-Brexit passport rules. The good news is that the popular holiday hotspot has lifted all of its Covid restrictions for travellers coming from the UK.That means there are no Covid vaccination, testing or passenger locator form requirements for entry to mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores.

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Lyme disease vaccine: 1st potential shot in 20 years enters late-stage trial

FILE - In the backlight, the shadow of a tick can be seen on a leaf. (Photo by Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty Images) DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. - Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S.

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FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar: Everything you need to know

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: The Adidas Al Rihla official match ball of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar during the Pre-Season friendly match between Melbourne Victory and Manchester United at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 15, 2022 in Melbourne, Au A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title.One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory — as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it — is just around the corner in Qatar and excitement is building after the qualification period was wrapped.Thirty-two teams, 64 matches, 28 days.

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Despite pleas to lift Covid rules Spain keeps restrictions for Brits

Spain’s tourism industry is urging the country’s government to remove all entry requirements for UK visitors as the summer holiday season is underway. It comes as France was the most recent country to remove all Covid rules for Brits last week.

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Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research

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Lights out: Europe saves energy as Russian gas wanes

A glowing neon hotel sign as apartment lights remain off in residential buildings at night in Paris, France, on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Although economic expansion in France beat expectations by a distance, the European energy crisis is pushing up t PARIS (AP) - Fanning out like urban guerrillas through Paris' darkened streets well after midnight, the anti-waste activists shinny up walls and drain pipes, reaching for switches to turn off the lights.Click.

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Woman charged with snatching French Bulldog puppy, attempting to steal another dog

Police said Renae Tolbert is charged with robbery by sudden snatching and criminal attempt to robbery for allegedly trying to steal dogs from two different people. GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County police arrested a woman accused of stealing a French Bulldog puppy and attempting to steal another dog during sales.Police said Renae Tolbert is charged with robbery by sudden snatching and criminal attempt to robbery for allegedly trying to steal dogs from two different people. Police said Tolbert arranged online to meet with a seller on July 26 in a parking lot on the 3300 block of Centerville Highway in Snellville.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0