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China Mars rover to land between Saturday and Wednesday

BEIJING – China says its Mars probe and accompanying rover are expected to land on the red planet sometime between Saturday and Wednesday Beijing time.

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Hip-hop’s Mally Mall gets prison in Vegas prostitution case

LAS VEGAS – Hip-hop music figure Jamal “Mally Mall” Rashid was sentenced Thursday in Las Vegas to 33 months in federal prison for owning and operating a prostitution business disguised as an escort enterprise, federal prosecutors and his defense attorneys said.

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8 lives left? Video shows cat surviving 5-story jump, walking away from burning building

CHICAGO – A Chicago cat may now have eight lives after jumping out of a fifth-floor window Thursday afternoon to escape an apartment fire.

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Welcome back, spring. Yes, you can hang out for the next several days

ORLANDO, Fla. – We are pinpointing a front as it moves south of Central Florida.

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Honda returns to quarterly profit despite pandemic damage

TOKYO – Honda swung into the black in January-March, recording a 213 billion yen ($2 billion) profit despite the lingering impact of the pandemic.

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Japan to expand virus emergency ahead of Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO – Japan is set to further expand a coronavirus state of emergency, currently in Tokyo and five other prefectures, to nine areas as the government is determined to hold the Olympics in just over two months.

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World stocks mixed after Wall Street rebound led by Big Tech

BANGKOK – World shares were mostly higher on Friday after a broad rally led by tech and financial companies snapped a three-day losing streak on Wall Street.

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The Latest: Gaza's families flee intense Israeli bombardment

JERUSALEM – The Latest on the stepped-up fighting between Israel and militant Hamas rulers (all times local):

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Greece joins Mediterranean race to win back tourists

NAXOS – In her kitchen, Kyriaki Kapri has enough food to feed an army. Piles of squid for frying, lemons to be quartered, thumb-thick potato wedges to make oregano-sprinkled French fries, and seafood for the dishes famous on the Greek island of Naxos.

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Diplomats, donors concerned about sex abuse reports at WHO

LONDON – British, European and American diplomats and donors have voiced serious concerns about how the World Health Organization handled sex abuse allegations involving its own staff during an outbreak of Ebola in Congo, as reported this week by The Associated Press.

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Israeli tanks pound Gaza ahead of possible ground incursion

GAZA – Israeli artillery pounded northern Gaza early Friday in an attempt to destroy a vast network of militant tunnels inside the territory, the military said, bringing the front lines closer to dense civilian areas and paving the way for a potential ground invasion.

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Asian stocks climb after Wall Street rebound led by Big Tech

Asian shares were mostly higher on Friday after Wall Street put the brakes on a three-day losing streak with a broad stock market rally powered by Big Tech companies and banks.

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WNBA returns, celebrating 25th anniversary season

NEW YORK – The WNBA is back and celebrating its silver anniversary.

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The Latest: Singapore ups virus rules after new infections

SINGAPORE — Singapore has further tightened social-distancing restrictions, banning dining in at restaurants and limiting public gatherings to two people as it seeks to control a growing number of untraceable coronavirus infections in the city.

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Beset by virus, Gaza's hospitals now struggle with wounded

GAZA – Just weeks ago, the Gaza Strip’s feeble health system was struggling with a runaway surge of coronavirus cases. Authorities cleared out hospital operating rooms, suspended nonessential care and redeployed doctors to patients having difficulty breathing.

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Booker hits late free throws, Suns top Trail Blazers 118-117

PHOENIX – Devin Booker wasn’t at his best Thursday night. Regardless, there was no question he was getting the ball with the game on the line.

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Zach Plesac loses no-no in 8th as Cleveland tops Seattle 4-2

SEATTLE – Zach Plesac came within six outs of ending Cleveland’s 40-year no-hitter drought, keeping the Seattle Mariners hitless into the eighth inning of the Indians’ 4-2 win on Thursday night.

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What insurrection? Growing number in GOP downplay Jan. 6

WASHINGTON – What insurrection?

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Misinformation surges amid India's COVID-19 calamity

NEW DELHI – The man in the WhatsApp video says he has seen it work himself: A few drops of lemon juice in the nose will cure COVID-19.

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Biden, GOP senators upbeat, plan more infrastructure talks

WASHINGTON – After meeting at the White House, President Joe Biden and a group of Republican senators agreed to talk again early next week as negotiations intensified over a potentially bipartisan infrastructure package that could become one piece of the administration’s ambitious $4 trillion public investment plan.

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Biden to meet DACA recipients in immigration overhaul push

As a candidate, President Joe Biden promised to protect those often described as “dreamers,” brought to the U.S. illegally as children, and their families by reinstating an Obama-era policy that protected them from deportation.

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Hoping for unity, GOP set to put Stefanik in top House post

WASHINGTON – Republicans are ready to vault Rep. Elise Stefanik into the ranks of House leadership, with the party hoping to turn the page from its searing civil war over the deposed Rep. Liz Cheney and refocus on winning control of the chamber in next year’s elections.

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Cleveland's Zach Plesac with no-hitter thru 7 vs. Seattle

SEATTLE – Cleveland’s Zach Plesac has not allowed a hit through seven innings against the Seattle Mariners.

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Jost scores twice, Avs clinch No. 1 seed with win over Kings

DENVER – Tyson Jost scored two of Colorado’s five second-period goals as the Avalanche clinched the West Division and the top overall seed in the NHL playoffs with a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

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Bogdanovich scores 27 points, Hawks breeze past Magic

ATLANTA – Bogdan Bogdanovich scored 27 points, Trae Young added 18 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 116-93 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

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Burks scores 30, rallies Knicks past Spurs, 102-98

NEW YORK – Alec Burks scored a season-high 30 points in his return from a three-game absence and the New York Knicks kept up their chase of home-court advantage in the playoffs by rallying to beat the San Antonio Spurs 102-98 on Thursday night.

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Nepal's ousted prime minister to head minority government

KATHMANDU – Nepal’s ousted prime minister, who lost a vote of confidence in Parliament earlier this week, will stay in office as the leader of a minority government after political parties couldn't agree to a coalition.

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Florida teachers union reacts to CDC easing guidance on masks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it will ease the guidance on fully vaccinated people wearing masks indoors.

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Here’s how you can be proactive in preventing hot car deaths in children

No one ever thinks it will happen to them, but a record 53 children died of heatstroke between 2018 and 2019, after being left in a vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Prince Harry thought about quitting royal life in his 20s

LOS ANGELES – Prince Harry compared his royal experience to being on “The Truman Show” and “living in a zoo.”

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VIDEO: Driver fleeing deputies sideswipes cars in Volusia County traffic

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Video from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office shows a driver fleeing from deputies and sideswiping cars in traffic.

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Central Florida to have unusual run of cooler weather

ORLANDO, Fla. – The high at the Orlando International Airport maxed out at 80 degrees on Thursday.

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A total eclipse is happening during a supermoon -- here’s what to expect

There’s something exciting on the horizon: A supermoon, and it’s expected to be the largest moon we’ll see this year.

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Spieth shoots 63, shares lead at low-scoring hometown Nelson

MCKINNEY, Texas – Jordan Spieth had his longest stretch all day of mere pars — a whopping four holes — on the besieged new home course of the AT&T Byron Nelson when the local favorite stepped over a 55-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th.

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UCF professor gives back through ‘A Gift of Music’ program for underserved communities

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A University of Central Florida professor is giving back with the sound of music by helping underserved young people find their own beat through a music program for students.

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Conservatives seize on gas crunch to blame Biden, stir base

A graphic calling the East Coast fuel supply crunch “Biden’s Gas Crisis.” A tweet speculating that gas stations running dry was an “INSIDE JOB.” A meme depicting the president and vice president cheering about the “Green New Deal” in front of a snaking line at a fuel station.

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Disney World reacts to latest CDC guidance on masks

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed the mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people amid the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday.

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Protests outside, struggles inside: Man U loses to Liverpool

MANCHESTER – The beefed-up defense outside Old Trafford was more robust than Manchester United's on the pitch inside.

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LEADING OFF: Yanks' outbreak, Miley chases Vander Meer

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

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Midnight Bourbon, Concert Tour are top Preakness challengers

BALTIMORE – Midnight Bourdon hopes to take a path to the winner's circle at the Preakness that has successfully been run before — 30 years ago.

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Infant sleep bags sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls recalled due to suffocation risk

Parents are urged to check their baby’s belongings for an infant sleep bag that was recently recalled due to its suffocation risk.

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Marion County deputy falsified information leading to 4 arrests, internal review finds

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A former Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Thursday following a months-long investigation into four arrests where his supervisors say he included false information in his reports.

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Locked out stagehands protest outside Metropolitan Opera

NEW YORK – Locked out Metropolitan Opera stagehands protested the use of nonunion shops to construct sets for the company's upcoming season, attracting a crowd of roughly 1,000 people outside Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Thursday.

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US vows to stand by ally Australia against China

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration vowed Thursday to stand by Australia in its worsening trade and other disputes with China.

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Refresh, don’t rebuild: These items in your hurricane kit might be expired

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s been a while since Central Florida has felt the direct impacts of a hurricane, which means your emergency kit built in years past has likely collected some cobwebs.

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Packers add QB depth with Bortles as Rodgers saga continues

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers have signed Blake Bortles as they attempt to add quarterback depth while MVP Aaron Rodgers’ future with the team remains uncertain.

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Gov. DeSantis says he’s working on changes to fix staffing shortages across Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed some of the workforce issues he has seen across the state.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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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