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LAMPEDUSA – The tiny Mediterranean island of Lampedusa is in the throes of yet another season of migrants arriving by sea, and Ibrahima Mbaye and Waly Sarr can only watch from shore as their fellow Africans risk their lives to get here via unsafe smugglers’ boats.

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Lam defends freezing of publisher's assets as safety measure

HONG KONG – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday defended the freezing of pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai's assets as a necessary move under the city's new national security law to protect the safety of all Chinese people.

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Russia's northernmost base projects its power across Arctic

NAGURSKOYE – During the Cold War, Russia's Nagurskoye airbase was little more than a runway, a weather station and a communications outpost in the Franz Josef Land archipelago.

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Energy agency: End new fossil fuel supply investments

BERLIN – A report by the International Energy Agency says immediate action is needed to reshape the world's energy sector in order to meet ambitious climate goals by 2050, including ending investments in new coal mines, oil and gas wells.

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Asia shares gain despite worsening pandemic, inflation fears

TOKYO – Asian shares advanced Tuesday as investors snapped up bargains after recent sell-offs spurred by a worsening of the pandemic in some countries.

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India reports record day of virus deaths as cases level off

NEW DELHI – India’s total virus cases since the pandemic began swept past 25 million on Tuesday as the country registered more than 260,000 new cases and a record 4,329 fatalities in the past 24 hours.

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LEADING OFF: Trout strains calf, New York teams hurting

A look at what's happening around the majors today:

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Ransomware hits AXA units in Asia, Irish healthcare

BANGKOK – The Thai affiliate of Paris-based insurance company AXA said Tuesday it is investigating a ransomware attack by Russian-speaking cybercriminals that has affected operations in Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Philippines.

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Colts change offseason schedule by cutting deal with players

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich is always considering new approaches to finish the job.

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India scours sea after barge sinks, 2nd adrift after cyclone

NEW DELHI – The Indian navy is working to rescue crew members from a sunken barge and a second cargo vessel that was adrift Tuesday off the coast of Mumbai after a deadly cyclone struck the western coast.

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Israel, Hamas trade fire in Gaza as war rages on

GAZA – Israel carried out a wave of airstrikes on what it said were militant targets in Gaza, leveling a six-story building in downtown Gaza City, and Palestinian militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel early Tuesday, the latest in the fourth war between the two sides, now in its second week.

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Former jailer seeks clemency for one death row inmate

COLUMBIA, S.C. – If Richard Moore is executed, he will have some say in how he goes — the electric chair or the firing squad.

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Bangladesh arrests journalist known for unearthing graft

DHAKA – Police in Bangladesh's capital have arrested a journalist known for her strong reporting against official corruption in the South Asian country where journalists are often threatened with dire consequences for professional work.

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EXPLAINER: Are Israel, Hamas committing war crimes in Gaza?

JERUSALEM – A week into their fourth war, Israel and the Hamas militant group already face allegations of possible war crimes in Gaza. Israel says Hamas is using Palestinian civilians as human shields, while critics say Israel is using disproportionate force.

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The Latest: India reports record for single-day virus deaths

NEW DELHI — India's total virus cases since the pandemic began swept past 25 million as the country registered more than 260,000 new cases and a record 4,329 fatalities in the last 24 hours.

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Pujols delivers RBI in debut, Dodgers top Diamondbacks 3-1

LOS ANGELES – Albert Pujols delivered an RBI single in his Dodgers debut, and Walker Buehler pitched seven scoreless innings of one-hit ball in Los Angeles' 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.

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Durst jurors to get refresher in deaths tied to millionaire

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – After an unprecedented 14-month recess in the murder trial of multimillionaire Robert Durst, the judge in the case welcomed back jurors and asked: “Where did we leave off?”

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Ohtani hits 13th home run, Trout injured in Angels' victory

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 13th home run and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the slumping Cleveland Indians 7-4 on Monday night after star outfielder Mike Trout was injured early.

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Hong Kong's new Catholic bishop wants plurality respected

HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s incoming Roman Catholic bishop Stephen Chow called for plurality to be respected, in a time of polarization in the Catholic community as the city’s political situation deteriorates.

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Samsung thrives as Seoul mulls pardon of corporate heir

SEOUL – Pressure is mounting on South Korean President Moon Jae-in to pardon Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong, who is back in prison after his conviction in a massive corruption scandal, even though business has rarely looked better at South Korea’s largest company.

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Attorney: US makes concessions to ease asylum restrictions

SAN DIEGO – The Biden administration has agreed to let about 250 people a day through border crossings with Mexico to seek refuge in the United States, part of negotiations to settle a lawsuit over pandemic-related powers that deny migrants a right to apply for asylum, an attorney said Monday.

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Contreras homers off Lester as Cubs beat Nationals 7-3

CHICAGO – Willson Contreras and the Chicago Cubs heaped praise on Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber in their return to Wrigley Field on Monday. They even shared some of their candy.

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'Shel' and Joe: West Virginia duo a key link in Biden agenda

WASHINGTON – He’s known her for as long as he can remember, once challenging “Shel” to a heart-pumping zipline race down a rugged mountaintop.

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Staal, Niederreiter lift Hurricanes past Predators 5-2

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes had a building full of rowdy fans again, players back from injury and a strong showing from their captain to help break open a close game.

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Amid threats to members, House to vote on new security

WASHINGTON – Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, says it took time for him to stop constantly scanning his environment for threats when he returned from war 15 years ago. But after the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, he says he’s picked the habit up again.

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Supreme Court throws abortion fight into center of midterms

WASHINGTON – In agreeing to hear a potentially groundbreaking abortion case, the Supreme Court has energized activists on both sides of the long-running debate who are now girding to make abortion access a major issue in next year’s midterm elections.

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Belle Isle man assured financial aid would cover COVID-19 hospital stay gets $33,000 bill

BELLE ISLE, Fla. – Axavier Strick says he was assured his hospital stay would be covered by financial aid, but then he got a $33,000 bill in the mail.

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Marchand scores in OT, Bruins beat Capitals to even series

WASHINGTON – Brad Marchand scored 39 seconds into overtime after teammate Taylor Hall tied the game late in regulation, and the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Monday night, tying the East Division first-round playoff series at a game apiece.

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Angels star Trout leaves game due to right calf strain

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout exited Monday night's game after the first inning because of a strained right calf.

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Deputies arrest teen wanted in killing of Orange County mother

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies said they arrested a teen wanted in the killing of an Orange County mother.

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LEADING OFF: Mets, Yankees having painful road trips

A look at what's happening around the majors on Tuesday:

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Japan's economy shrinks 5.1% as pandemic dries up spending

TOKYO – The Japanese economy contracted at an annual rate of 5.1% in January-March, slammed by a plunge in spending over the coronavirus pandemic, according to government data released Tuesday.

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Online gambling will not be part of latest Florida bill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla – Lawmakers drew closer Monday to approving a proposed 30-year gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida after leaders agreed to strip a controversial provision that could have opened the state to online gaming under the control of the tribe.

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AP source: NTSB chairman to step down at end of June

WASHINGTON – The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board will step down from his position at the end of June, and the Biden administration is expected to nominate a fellow board member to replace him, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Monday.

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California places Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' under review

LOS ANGELES – California's Department of Motor Vehicles is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes new baby zebra

ORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney World is celebrating the birth of a new baby zebra at Animal Kingdom.

‘So incredible:’ Florida diver photographs up-close encounter with pregnant bull shark

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. – A Florida diver spent 45 minutes with a pregnant bull shark hovering nearby and not only did he survive the up-close encounter unscathed -- he’s got the now-viral photos to prove it.

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Universal’s Endless Summer Resort: Surfside Inn and Suites gets reopening date

ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando continues to reopen its resort hotels to guests ahead of the busy summer season.

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Brevard County lung cancer survivor says she’s never smoked a day in her life

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – “If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer, it’s as simple as that,” Debra Smith said.

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Black elite family drama 'Our Kind of People' set for fall

LOS ANGELES – Affluent and well-connected Black families are the focus of “Our Kind of People,” a new Fox drama series from “Empire” creator Lee Daniels.

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Lester, Schwarber return to Wrigley Field with Nationals

CHICAGO – Jon Lester and David Ross were together again at Wrigley Field on Monday. The old friends ran into each other on a concourse and shared a big hug.

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9,000 swing sets recalled due to possible faulty attachment

Around 9,000 swing sets have been recalled due to a possible faulty attachment, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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‘It’s like being in prison:’ Clermont couple forced to quarantine in Hawaii

Alayne and Milton Thompson thought they’d finally made it. They landed in Honolulu this past weekend to begin the honeymoon they’d dreamed of since marrying in 2019.

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Bidens paid 25.9% rate and earned $607,336, tax returns show

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden has said the wealthy should pay more in taxes — and 25.9% of the first couple’s income went to the federal government in 2020.

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VIDEO: Announcer calls Tacko Fall ‘Taco Bell’ by accident during Knicks vs. Celtics game

NEW YORK – NBA announcer Mike Breen called former University of Central Florida center Tacko Fall “Taco Bell” by accident during the regular season finale between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks.

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De Niro says leg injury may prevent Tribeca fest appearance

NEW YORK – A leg injury may keep Robert De Niro from celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Tribeca Film Festival. The accident happened last week in Oklahoma while on location for the upcoming Martin Scorsese film, “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

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New York suspends Bob Baffert pending Kentucky Derby probe

Bob Baffert was suspended Monday from entering horses at New York racetracks, pending an investigation into Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit's failed postrace drug test.

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Volusia County property owners get ready for heated debate, vote on rental properties

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The fate of over a thousand short-term rental properties in Volusia County will be in the hands of the county council Tuesday.

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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

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