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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – With five vaccination sites in Orange County now open to everyone 12 and older, News 6 spoke with parents and kids that wasted no time in getting their shot.

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Pennsylvania-based steak sandwich restaurant opening first Florida location

ORLANDO, Fla. – A Pennsylvania-based restaurant that serves steak sandwiches is opening its first Florida location in Dr. Phillips on Friday, but it’s not quite what you might think.

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Disney Q2 revenue drops on continued weakness in theme parks

NEW YORK – Disney second-quarter revenue dropped as the pandemic continued to weigh on its parks and theme parks. But net income beat expectations and CEO Bob Chapek said signs of recovery can be seen across the company’s business as the pandemic begins to wane.

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Rock legend Alice Cooper to auction off Andy Warhol artwork

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – An Andy Warhol canvas found years ago in the garage of rocker Alice Cooper could become the highest selling artwork ever in Arizona.

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Yankees' Torres positive for COVID despite being vaccinated

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated and having previously contracted the coronavirus during the offseason.

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97-year-old WWII veteran from Orlando competes in National Veterans Golden Age Games

ORLANDO, Fla. – A World War II veteran wasn’t showing any signs of slowing down as he participated in the Veteran Affair’s National Golden Age Games.

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USOPC to Congress: Beijing Olympic boycott not the solution

DENVER – A boycott of next year's Beijing Olympics will not solve any geopolitical issues with China and will only serve to place athletes training for the games under a “cloud of uncertainty,” the head of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee wrote to Congress on Thursday.

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Senate panel likely to OK 1st female Army secretary

WASHINGTON – The woman poised to be the first female secretary of the Army told Congress Thursday that combating sexual assault and harassment is a top priority, and said greater prevention is needed, including more training to encourage soldiers to step in when they see bad behavior by others.

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Manchin courtship: WVa senator joins Jill Biden at clinic

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The White House's courtship of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin continued Thursday as the moderate Democrat joined first lady Jill Biden on a visit to West Virginia, days after he met with President Joe Biden.

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Desperate for workers, US restaurants and stores raise pay

WASHINGTON – U.S. restaurants and stores are rapidly raising pay in an urgent effort to attract more applicants and keep up with a flood of customers as the pandemic eases.

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Marine Corps officer arrested for assault in Jan. 6 riot

An active duty Marine Corps officer seen on camera scuffling with a police officer and helping other members of the pro-Trump mob force their way into the Capitol on Jan. 6 has been charged in the riot, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

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Hummer holding 4 containers of gas bursts into flames at Florida gas station after filling up

A Hummer burst into flames in Florida right after filling up several gas cans, according to fire officials.

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After years of frustration, this attorney opened a center to help young adults aging out of foster care

ORLANDO, Fla. – Birthdays should be a fun, exciting occasion but for kids in foster care, turning 18 could be a frightening reality check.

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AP source: T-wolves sale to Lore, A-Rod up for NBA approval

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has reached agreement on his $1.5 billion sale of the club to e-commerce mogul Marc Lore and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez, a person with knowledge of the negotiation told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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As Florida rolls out Pfizer doses to children 12 and up, state reports 4,053 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – U.S. health advisers supported the use of the Pfizer vaccine in children as young as 12 on Wednesday following the Food and Drug Administration’s approval earlier this week, expanding emergency use.

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Radical rabbi's followers rise in Israel amid new violence

JERUSALEM – In the 1980s, Rabbi Meir Kahane's violent anti-Arab ideology was considered so repugnant that Israel banned him from parliament and the U.S. listed his party as a terrorist group.

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DC Police victim of massive data leak by ransomware gang

RICHMOND, Va. – The police department in the nation's capital has suffered a massive leak of internal information after refusing to meet the blackmail demands of Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate. Experts say it’s the worst known ransomware attack ever to hit a U.S. police department.

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How to find COVID-19 vaccine sites in Florida for anyone 12 and older

Anyone 12 and older is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida at numerous pharmacy, county and state-run vaccination sites.

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Altered yearbook photo is latest controversy in Florida homecoming vote scandal

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The latest twist in the case involving a rigged homecoming queen election at a Florida high school involves a controversial yearbook photo that was somehow deemed fit to print, according to News 6 partner News4Jax.

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Company: Ex-Trump lawyer raiding nonprofit for personal use

Former Trump attorney and self-proclaimed “Kraken releaser” Sidney Powell has told prospective donors that her group, Defending the Republic, is a legal defense fund to protect the integrity of U.S. elections.

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CDC to ease guidance on indoor mask-wearing, AP source says

WASHINGTON – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday will ease indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places, according to a person briefed on the announcement.

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EXPLAINER: Ohio offers $1M weekly prize as vaccine incentive

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has made many newsworthy statements in his long political career, but perhaps none has generated such an immediate and intense response as announcing a weekly $1 million prize and full-ride college scholarships to entice more Ohioans to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Poll: For unvaccinated Latinos, hesitancy isn't the problem

WASHINGTON – Many Latinos are forgoing COVID-19 shots because of concerns about losing work hours, getting a bill, and for some, immigration worries. That's according to a new poll that offers insights into how to raise vaccination rates among the nation's largest ethnic minority.

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The Big 3: Hall of Fame night awaits Duncan, Garnett, Bryant

Kobe. Timmy. KG.

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Gaetz associate expected to plead guilty in federal case

WASHINGTON – A key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges next week.

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Kelenic, Gilbert headline major roster shuffle for Mariners

SEATTLE – The anticipated major league debuts of outfielder Jarred Kelenic and pitcher Logan Gilbert are part of a big roster reshuffling for the Seattle Mariners.

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The Latest: NASCAR lifting mask mandate in garage, pits

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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Chrissy Teigen apologizes to Courtney Stodden for harassment

NEW YORK – Chrissy Teigen, the wife of superstar John Legend, has apologized for harassing a then-teenage Courtney Stodden online years ago.

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Ex-Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg to change his not-guilty plea

ORLANDO, Fla. – Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg is set to enter a new plea Monday on multiple federal charges.

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Forecasting Change: Skyrocketing carbon in our atmosphere

ORLANDO, Fla. – Through ice core drilling in the Antarctic, scientists have been able to track the increase of carbon over the past 800,000 years. In the last 100 years, the increase has been off the charts. Check out the graphic below. In the last 100 years, carbon dioxide has skyrocketed.

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OCPS medical advisory committee hosts Q&A on vaccines, pandemic

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Public School’s Medical Advisory Committee met on Thursday to answer questions from parents and employees about vaccines and the pandemic.

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Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert lead CMT Music Awards noms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former tourmates Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris are the leading nominees for the 2021 CMT Music Awards, celebrating the best in country music videos.

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When will COVID-19 vaccines be widely available globally?

WASHINGTON – When will COVID-19 vaccines be widely available globally?

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Deputies identify 2 teens found slain in Sumter County

WILDWOOD, Fla. – Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a double homicide Wednesday after the bodies of two teens were found off County Road 219.

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Pervis Staples, member of famed Staple Singers, dead at 85

CHICAGO – Pervis Staples, whose tenor voice complimented his father’s and sisters’ in the legendary gospel group The Staple Singers, has died, a spokesman announced Wednesday. He was 85.

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‘Twister’ debuts 25 years ago during peak tornado season

This month it’s been 25 years that the classic movie “Twister” made its debut in theaters around the nation. The iconic movie about storm chasers after a monster EF-5 tornado takes place in Wakita, Oklahoma.

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'American Idol' contestant exits show amid video controversy

A 16-year-old “American Idol” contestant has dropped out of the singing competition after a video circulated of him sitting next to someone wearing what appears to be a Ku Klux Klan hood.

Alibaba records first quarterly operating loss since IPO

HONG KONG – Alibaba had its first quarterly operating loss since it went public in 2014 after Beijing slapped a record $2.8 billion fine on the nation's largest e-commerce company for abusing its market position.

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Portillo’s new Orlando location set to finally open in June

After several opening day delays, it looks like Portillo’s is almost ready to open in Orlando.

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Case dropped against gun-toting fisherman YouTuber arrested in Brevard County

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Known by his tens of thousands of YouTube fans as “SoloYaker” and “The Armed Fisherman,” 41-year-old Michael Taylor was arrested in late March for allegedly illegally recording a phone call with a Brevard Parks and Recreation employee. Last week he was notified that the State Attorney filed no information in the case.

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Some proms are back, with masks, testing and distancing

BOSTON – A minor league baseball stadium. A negative coronavirus test and absolutely no slow dancing.

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23-year-old Titusville woman killed in rollover crash on Old Cheney Highway

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A 23-year-old Titusville woman was killed early Thursday in a crash in Brevard County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Putin: school shooting in Kazan 'has shaken all of us'

MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that the deadly school shooting in Kazan “has shaken” the country and ordered the government to revise school security protocols and tighten control over civilian gun ownership.

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April wholesale prices jump 0.6%, led by higher food costs

WASHINGTON – Wholesale prices rose a higher-than-expected 0.6% in April, driven by escalating food costs. It's more evidence that inflation pressures are starting to mount as the country emerges from a recession brought on by the pandemic.

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NBA creates social justice award, named for Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appreciates what today’s NBA players are doing in their attempts to make the world better, how they’re using their voices and platforms as conduits for change.

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Meet one of the engineers overseeing supply runs to NASA’s moon outpost

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – Sending supplies and hardware to NASA’s orbiting moon outpost, the pitstop for astronauts before heading down to the lunar surface, will require a whole new logistical game plan but that’s where a key Kennedy Space Center team comes into play.

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Morning shows extend the day to cope with viewer erosion

NEW YORK – A recent job promotion came with what seems to be a counterintuitive mandate for NBC News senior vice president Libby Leist: Drum up interest in the “Today” show anytime other than the mornings.

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California tree trimmer charged in deadly throat-slashings

OROVILLE, Calif. – A tree trimmer in rural Northern California has been charged in throat-slashing serial killings that left three people dead, prosecutors announced Thursday.

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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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