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Meghan wins remainder of copyright claim against UK tabloid

LONDON – Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, on Wednesday won her remaining copyright claim against a British tabloid publisher over the publication of a personal letter she wrote to her estranged father.

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COVID toll projected to drop sharply in US by end of July

NEW YORK – Teams of experts are projecting COVID-19's toll on the U.S. will fall sharply by the end of July, according to research released by the government Wednesday.

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US services sector slows slightly in April after record high

WASHINGTON – Activity in the U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, slowed slightly in April after hitting an all-time high in March.

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Roche gets Indian regulator’s nod for antibody cocktail to treat covid-19

NEW DLEHI : Roche India today announced that the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) has given an emergency authorisation for the antibody cocktail developed by US-based Regeneron for treatment of covid-19.An antibody cocktail is mixture of two or more unique biological drugs that act like human antibodies in the immune system, and thereby fight the disease.The authorisation in India will allow Roche to import the manufactured batches of the antibody cocktail of casirivimab and imdevimab, which will be marketed and distributed in India through a strategic partnership with Cipla Ltd.

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Ted Nugent tested positive for coronavirus one week after maskless Florida performance

Ted Nugent tested positive for coronavirus last month one week after performing maskless at an event in Florida.The US guitarist and singer revealed his coronavirus diagnosis in a video message to his fans on April 19. He previously claimed in December that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is “not a real pandemic”.As reported by Naples Daily News (via Metal Injection), Nugent and his wife Shemane attended a live event at Oakes’ Seed to Table Market in Naples, Florida on April 12 – seven days before Nugent announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.During the event, Nugent addressed those in attendance from a balcony overlooking the store’s main floor and played a number of songs.

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Travel agents call for clarity on trading resumption

Travel agents have told an Oireachtas committee that they need clarity as to when they can restart trading, with a safe reopening of international corporate and leisure travel.

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2 Asian American women stabbed in San Francisco attack

SAN FRANCISCO – Police arrested a man who they say is suspected of stabbing two Asian American women without warning Tuesday afternoon in San Francisco’s Mid-Market area.

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Flood threats persist as storms continue to drench South

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Relentless wind and rain keeps pummeling much of the southeastern United States, spawning tornadoes, sparking a flash flood emergency in Alabama and damaging homes from Texas to Virginia. The storms have prompted boat rescues and toppled trees and power lines.

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Italy jury deliberates fate of 2 Americans in police slaying

ROME – A jury in Rome on Wednesday began deliberating the fates of two young American men who are charged with killing an Italian police officer near the hotel where they were staying while on summer vacation in 2019.

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Indian G7 delegation self-isolating over Covid cases

India's entire delegation to a G7 foreign ministers' meeting in London is self isolating after two members tested positive for Covid-19, a British government official has said.

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How the pandemic has changed our shopping habits

Leading ChangeIn each of the 17 markets surveyed, a plurality of consumers said that their grocery shopping habits have changed over the course of the coronavirus crisis. Consumers in Mexico reported the highest level of change in their shopping habits- at 83%.

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India posts record daily rise in coronavirus deaths

India's coronavirus deaths rose by a record 3,780 during the last 24 hours, a day after it became the second country to cross the milestone of 20 million infections after the United States.

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India reports nearly 3,800 COVID-19 deaths in single day, a new record amid crisis

India’s coronavirus deaths rose by a record 3,780 during the last 24 hours, a day after it became the second country to cross the grim milestone of 20 million infections after the United states.Daily infections rose by 382,315 on Wednesday, health ministry data showed. Government modelling had pointed to a peak by Wednesday, a few days earlier than thought, since the virus has spread faster than expected.The surge of the highly infectious Indian variant of the coronavirus has seen hospitals runs out of beds and oxygen and left morgues and crematoriums overflowing.

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Biden aims to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one shot to 70% of adult Americans by July Fourth as he tackles the vexing problem of winning over the “doubters” and those unmotivated to get inoculated.

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Jill Biden to visit Utah school as US moves toward reopening

SALT LAKE CITY – First lady Jill Biden plans to speak at a Salt Lake City school Wednesday as the U.S. makes uneven progress toward reopening classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Cease stars with arm and bat as White Sox roll past Reds 9-0

CINCINNATI – Dylan Cease pitched one-hit ball for six innings, struck out 11 and amazingly got three hits in his first pro plate appearances as the Chicago White Sox routed the Cincinnati Reds 9-0 Tuesday night.

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‘Don’t click the link!’: USPS warns of ‘smishing’ scam involving fake texts sent with phony links

LOS ANGELES - Have you recently received an unsolicited mobile text message claiming to be from the United States Postal Service? If so, USPS says you may have been the target of a "smishing," scam in which criminals send text messages with phony links claiming to be from the government. "If you never signed up for a USPS tracking request for a specific package, then don’t click the link!" USPS wrote in a press release on April 30. "Smishing is a form of phishing that involves a text message of phone number, according to the USPS.

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WHO: More COVID-19 cases reported globally in past 2 weeks than in 1st 6 months of pandemic

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Hyundai recall: Possible engine fires for over 390K vehicles

FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - 2019/10/11: A sign is seen at a Hyundai car dealership. Hyundai and Kia announced on October 11, 2019 that they have agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over engine fires by paying customers who purchased certain Hyundai DETROIT (AP) - Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S.

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US judge weighs if PG&E violated probation with 2019 fire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A federal judge is weighing whether Pacific Gas & Electric violated its criminal probation by sparking a wildfire north of San Francisco that destroyed more than 100 homes and injured six firefighters in October 2019.

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Pfizer sees Covid-19 as 'durable' revenue stream as profits rise

Covid-19 vaccine sales which are on track to provide a "durable" revenue stream in the wake of the pandemic.The drugmaker reported a jump in first-quarter profits based on surging revenues, with nearly one-fourth of sales coming from Covid-19 vaccines.With German partner BioNTech, the pharma giant is ramping up vaccine production and now estimates 2021 revenues of $26 billion from the vaccine, up from the $15 billion projected in February.But the surging profits have drawn criticism as governments face pressure to step in to ensure vaccines are provided to underserved countries.Pfizer, which says it is on the cusp of winning US approval for individuals 12 to 15 years old to receive its vaccine, is holding talks with "basically all

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Biden sets new COVID-19 vaccine goal, aims to have 70% U.S. adults inoculated by July 4

Joe Biden on Tuesday set a new COVID-19 vaccination goal to deliver at least one shot to 70 per cent of adult Americans by July Fourth as he tackles the vexing problem of winning over the “doubters” and those unmotivated to get inoculated.Demand for vaccines has dropped off markedly nationwide, with some states leaving more than half their available doses unordered. Aiming to make it easier to get shots, Biden called for states to make vaccines available on a walk-in basis and he will direct many pharmacies to do likewise.His administration for the first time also is moving to shift doses from states with weaker demand to areas with stronger interest in the shots.

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Biden sets new COVID-19 vaccine goal, aims to have 70% American adults inoculated by July 4

U.S. President Joe Biden set a new COVID-19 vaccine goal on Tuesday, stating he wants to see 70 per cent of adult Americans inoculated with at least one dose by July 4.

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NOAA climate data shows 'normal' US temperature hotter than 20 years ago

Cars drive along the Golden Gate Bridge under an orange smoke filled sky at midday in San Francisco, California on September 9, 2020.

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Data shows more than half of US travelers are considering visiting Orlando

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – More than 200 Orlando tourism industry leaders met for the first time in-person since the pandemic at the Orange County Convention Center with an update from VisitOrlando on their plan to take Orlando’s $75 billion tourism industry from recovery back to record-breaking.

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Biden's new COVID-19 goal: 70% vaccinated by July 4

In an update today, President Joe Biden said his administration would make it even easier for all Americans over the age of 16 to get vaccinated.

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India's COVID-19 surge pushes it over 20 million cases

India's COVID total topped 20 million yesterday, the only country besides the United States to do so, as more states ordered lockdowns and the country's premier cricket league postponed its season.

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Meteor shower, Mercury, total supermoon eclipse: May brings trio of celestial events

American Meteor Society, and will reach maximum activity the mornings of May 5-6."Viewing circumstances for the eta Aquariids are best for those located in the southern tropics where the source of these meteors rises highest in a dark sky. Most observers in the northern hemisphere have only a one to two-hour window prior to dawn to view these meteors," according to the organization.FILE - A View of the Super Blood Wolf Moon on Jan.

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US to vaccinate low-risk teens

US President Joe Biden wants 70% of American adults to have received at least one shot of a Covid-19 vaccine by the 4 July holiday and has made vaccinating adolescents a key part of the next phase of the country's immunisation campaign.

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Professor overcomes loss to craft COVID-19 student brochures

When the coronavirus pandemic struck New York City, LaGuardia Community College professor Lucia Fuentes assigned students in her honors biology class to compile all the information they could find about COVID-19.

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Deputy shooting becomes part of city's long history on race

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – The murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was wrapping up when Dakwon Gibbs told a friend that George Floyd’s killing — and others like it — would never happen in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

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Central Florida start-up companies in need of workers amid pandemic

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Two start-up companies are moving into Volusia County, bringing several hundred jobs with them. The move comes as many industries are having a tough time filling positions.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis, US Rep. Charlie Crist trade political jabs

Floridians are more than 18 months away from deciding who will inhabit the governor’s mansion in Tallahassee after 2022, but the politicking has already begun.

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COVID-19 Scan for May 04, 2021

In 2020, in-hospital mortality dropped from 19.1% in March and April to 10.8% in September through November in COVID-19 patients in the United States, according to a study yesterday in JAMA Network Open.While some associations with age, male sex, high body mass index (

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U.S. can, should do more to help Canada through COVID-19: vaccine expert

United States can and should do more to help Canadians get vaccinated against COVID-19, says a prominent Texas doctor, adding to the pressure on the White House to do more beyond America’s borders to end the pandemic.Dr. Peter Hotez, a vaccine expert and a familiar face to cable news viewers in both countries, says the U.S.

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Biden outlines updated U.S. COVID-19 vaccination plan, includes expanding rollout to children

U.S. President Joe Biden provided his updated plan on Tuesday for the country’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, which includes inoculating children once approved by the FDA, launching a website that helps Americans find their closest vaccination centre, tackling vaccine hesitancy and more.

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Santorum's comments on Native Americans don't quiet critics

NEW YORK – CNN analyst Rick Santorum's claim that he misspoke during a recent speech where he said there was “nothing here” when the United States was founded did little to diminish anger against him.

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Despite business warnings, GOP moves ahead with voting bills

AUSTIN, Texas – Republican lawmakers around the country are pressing ahead with efforts to tighten voting laws, despite growing warnings from business leaders that the measures could harm democracy and the economic climate.

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Income inequality tied to more COVID-19 cases, deaths

A study yesterday in JAMA Network Open identifies an association between US county-level income inequality and higher rates of COVID-19 infection and death in summer 2020.

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Canada facing legal action over COVID-19 policy that pushes asylum-seekers to U.S.

Quebec immigrant advocacy groups call for more pathways to permanent Canadian residence Between March 21, 2020, and April 20, 2021, Canada turned back 387 asylum-seekers trying to cross between ports of entry, according to the Canada Border Services Agency.Even though Canada said they could return at a later date to make refugee claims, the legal action argues Canada is not ensuring that the turning away of refugees is temporary.Canada has previously said the turn-back policy, which it has been renewing monthly, is a necessary public health measure.

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COVID-19 treatment: Hepatitis C drugs may enhance remdesivir

effective treatment for the disease continues. Researchers from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, NY, believe that a combination of drugs already approved for use in the United States could be the key in treating COVID-19.

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US to reallocate COVID-19 vaccine supply to states with greater demand

WASHINGTON - The U.S. government will begin shifting how it allocates COVID-19 vaccines to states, moving from a strict by-population allocation to a more use-it-or-lose-it strategy in an effort to speed up shots in areas with higher demand.The Biden administration will move doses from states with lower demand to those with a stronger interest in vaccines, the Associated Press reported Tuesday, citing an administration official. President Joe Biden is set to give remarks at 2:30 p.m.

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AP source: US to shift vaccines amid waning demand

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration will begin shifting how it allocates COVID-19 shots to states, moving doses from states with lower demand to those with stronger interest in vaccines, an administration official said Tuesday.

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America's new normal: A degree hotter than two decades ago

America’s new normal temperature is a degree hotter than it was just two decades ago.

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US companies that cheat workers out of pay unlikely to be fined or punished, Labor Department data found

The US Department of Labor Building on March 26, 2020, in Washington, DC. - The economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic sparked an explosion of Americans filing for unemployment benefits, surging to 3.3 million last week -- the highest n On top of that, the division often lets businesses avoid repaying their employees all the money they’re owed.

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VA program to help thousands of veterans learn new career after being unemployed due to COVID-19 pandemic

You can see a full list here.Dozens of schools around the country are participating in the program.The US Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP) (Photo credit should read ALASTAIR PIKE/AFP via Getty Images) AdvertisementThe program is funded thanks to President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, which approved $386 million in funds.

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José Mourinho returning to Serie A with Roma

ROME – José Mourinho was hired Tuesday to coach Italian club Roma starting next season.

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US trade deficit hits record $74.4 billion in March

WASHINGTON – The U.S. trade deficit surged to a record $74.4 billion in March as an improving U.S. economy drove purchases of imported foreign goods.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0