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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – While most states pursue ways to boost renewable energy, Wyoming is doing the opposite with a new program aimed at propping up the dwindling coal industry by suing other states that block exports of Wyoming coal and cause Wyoming coal-fired power plants to shut down.

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Hamilton wins Portuguese GP, extends lead over Verstappen

PORTIMAO – Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton won the Portuguese Grand Prix for a 97th career win on Sunday and extended his championship lead over Max Verstappen to eight points.

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US general: Afghan forces could face 'bad possible outcomes'

WASHINGTON – Afghan government forces face an uncertain future and, in a worst-case scenario, some “bad possible outcomes” against Taliban insurgents as the withdrawal of American and coalition troops accelerates in the coming weeks, the top U.S. military officer said Sunday.

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Johnson & Johnson vaccines being offered at Orlando Farmers Market

ORLANDO, Fla. – A mobile vaccine site at Lake Eola is offering Johnson & Johnson vaccines Sunday at the Orlando Farmers Market.

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Virus, technology, unrest make stressful year for teachers

MANOR, Texas – The school bell rings, and about a dozen masked first-graders turn to the monitor and wave hello to their classmates — each a tiny Zoom square representing the other half of the class. The teacher — standing behind a plexiglass wall — shares her screen, grabs a pointer, juggles a laptop, projector, marker and board and embarks on another act of her one-woman show.

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Chelsea, Barça reach WCL final after Harder, Martens shine

LONDON – Pernille Harder's late header made the difference for Chelsea, and Lieke Martens scored twice for Barcelona, as they took a step closer to becoming European champions.

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The Latest: Pakistan restricts border travel to fight virus

ISLAMABAD---- Pakistan’s national body to control coronavirus decided Sunday to temporarily restrict the country's borders to people coming in from Afghanistan and Iran.

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State TV: Iran reaches deals to release prisoners; US denies

TEHRAN – Iran will free prisoners with Western ties in Iran in exchange for billions of dollars from the United States and the United Kingdom, state television reported Sunday. The U.S. immediately denied the report.

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1 dead, another injured in truck stop shooting, Marion deputies say

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – One man died and another person was injured in a truck stop shooting overnight Sunday, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

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United fans storm Old Trafford pitch in anti-Glazer protest

MANCHESTER – Manchester United supporters have stormed into the stadium and onto the pitch ahead of Sunday’s game against Liverpool as fans gathered outside Old Trafford to protest against the ownership.

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German philosopher Habermas rejects UAE's Zayed Book Award

BERLIN – The prominent German philosopher Juergen Habermas said Sunday he will not accept a high-priced literary award from the United Arab Emirates, reversing an earlier decision.

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Dolphin gets front-row seat for Crew-1 astronauts’ splashdown return to Earth

PANAMA CITY, Fla. – As recovery boats waited for SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft carrying four astronauts back to Earth, one animal had a front-row seat for the splashdown.

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Latin America looks to space, despite limitations on ground

MEXICO CITY – Mars missions, astronauts coming and going at the International Space Station, China’s increasingly ambitious space program. Space-related news is flowing, and not just from the world’s richest, biggest nations. Take Latin America.

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Asian Americans see generational split on confronting racism

ATLANTA – The fatal shootings of eight people — six of them women of Asian descent — at Georgia massage businesses in March propelled Claire Xu into action.

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Puerto Rico groans under pandemic as health, economy suffer

SAN JUAN – Puerto Rico seemed to be sprinting toward herd immunity this spring before people began letting their guard down against COVID-19 and new variants started spreading across the U.S. territory.

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Baidu rolls out paid driverless taxi service in Beijing

BEIJING – Chinese tech giant Baidu rolled out its paid driverless taxi service on Sunday, making it the first company to commercialize autonomous driving operations in China.

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The Weekly: Breaking down Florida’s legislative session

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s 60-day legislative session ended Friday with lawmakers agreeing on a $101.5 billion budget.

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Indian leader's party takes electoral hit amid virus surge

NEW DELHI – Preliminary voting trends released by India's electoral body on Sunday indicate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party failed to make gains in four recent state elections, a sign his political strength may be slipping as the country struggles to contain an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases.

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Use-of-force cases prompt state debates over officer records

DENVER – Lawmakers in more than 20 states have considered bills this year to make the disciplinary records of police officers public or to share them with other agencies, a push that comes amid a rash of high-profile deaths at the hands of law enforcement. About 20 states still largely prohibit their release, however.

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1 dead, several injured in Orlando crash involving semi-truck, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. – One person died and several others were injured after a crash involving a semi-truck overnight Sunday, according to the Orlando Police Department.

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Public transit hopes to win back riders after crushing year

WASHINGTON – Taking the Los Angeles Metro for his first trip in months, Brad Hudson felt a moment of normalcy when the train rolled into the South Pasadena, California, station, harkening back to his daily commute into LA before the coronavirus pandemic.

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Employers, insurers push to make virtual visits regular care

Make telemedicine your first choice for most doctor visits. That’s the message some U.S. employers and insurers are sending with a new wave of care options.

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Homicide investigation underway after shots fired in downtown Orlando, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. – A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead in downtown Orlando overnight Sunday, according to the Orlando Police Department.

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EXPLAINER: Why India's pandemic data is vastly undercounted

Even after more than a year of devastating coronavirus surges across the world, the intensity and scale of India's current crisis stands out, with patients desperate for short supplies of oxygen, pleas for help from overwhelmed hospitals, and images of body bags and funeral pyres.

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Officials scrutinized as Israel mourns 45 killed at festival

JERUSALEM – Officials came under growing scrutiny Sunday for ignoring warnings about safety lapses at one of Israel’s most visited holy sites, as the country mourned 45 ultra-Orthodox Jews killed in a stampede at a festival there.

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Over 50 police injured, 250 detained in Berlin May Day riots

BERLIN – More than 50 police officers were injured and over 250 protesters were detained after traditional May Day rallies in Berlin turned violent, the German Police Union said Sunday.

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Belgian police detain 132 in virus restrictions protest

BRUSSELS – Police have detained 132 people who took part in an illegal party in a Brussels park to protest COVID-19 restrictions, authorities said Sunday.

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SpaceX delivers 4 astronauts back to Earth with splashdown by moonlight

PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Plunging through the Earth’s atmosphere and splashing down by moonlight SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft successfully returned three American and one Japanese astronaut to Earth following six months in space.

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SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth; rare night splashdown

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.

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Roaring tanker fire kills 7, injures 14 in Afghan capital

KABUL – A searing blaze that roared through several fuel tankers on the northern edge of the Afghan capital of Kabul killed seven people and injured 14 others, the Interior Ministry said Sunday.

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Indian court urges government action as hospitals cry help

NEW DELHI – With Indian hospitals struggling to secure a steady supply of oxygen, and more COVID-19 patients dying amid the shortages, a court in New Delhi said it would start punishing government officials for failing to deliver the life-saving items.

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Anthony’s 3-pointer gives Magic 112-111 win over Grizzlies

ORLANDO, Fla. – Cole Anthony made a 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds remaining, giving him a career-best 26 points and the Orlando Magic a 112-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

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NKorea warns US of 'very grave situation' over Biden speech

SEOUL – North Korea on Sunday warned the United States will face “a very grave situation” because President Joe Biden “made a big blunder” in his recent speech by calling the North a security threat and revealing his intent to maintain a hostile policy toward it.

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Republican Susan Wright makes US House runoff in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – Republican Susan Wright of Texas, the widow of the first member of Congress to die after contracting COVID-19, secured a place in a U.S. House runoff for her late husband’s seat Saturday night.

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Wisconsin AG: No remaining threat at casino after shooting

GREEN BAY, Wis. – An undetermined number of people were shot at a Wisconsin casino Saturday evening, authorities said.

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Akindele scores 33 seconds in; Orlando City beats Cincinnati

ORLANDO, Fla. – Tesho Akindele scored the fastest goal in club history and Orlando City beat Cincinnati 3-0 on Saturday night.

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Sabonis has triple-double by half; Pacers top Thunder 152-95

OKLAHOMA CITY – Domantas Sabonis had a triple-double in the first half and the Indiana Pacers flirted with the most lopsided victory in NBA history before beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 152-95 on Saturday night.

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LEADING OFF: Kluber goes for 100th win, NL rivalries simmer

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

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LaMelo Ball returns, helps Hornets beat Pistons 107-94

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – LaMelo Ball returned from a 21-game absence with 11 points, leading the Charlotte Hornets to a 107-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

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Islanders beat Rangers 3-0 to clinch playoff spot

UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Anthony Beauvillier scored twice and Semyon Varlamov stopped 28 shots for his league-leading seventh shutout of the season as the New York Islanders beat the rival Rangers 3-0 Saturday night to clinch a playoff spot for the third straight year.

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Jets go offense early before making run on defense in draft

NEW YORK – The New York Jets' offense was downright offensive on most Sundays the past few seasons.

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SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts departed the International Space Station late Saturday, aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown to end the company’s second crew flight.

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Bid to censure Romney for Trump impeachment votes fails

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Republicans booed Sen. Mitt Romney but ultimately rejected a motion to censure him Saturday for his votes at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trials.

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Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Kentucky Derby win

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Medina Spirit fought off three challengers in the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby by a half-length, making Bob Baffert the winningest trainer in the race’s 147-year history with seven.

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With draft over, Niners now turn to preparing Lance for NFL

From the moment the San Francisco 49ers made the decision to trade two future first-round picks to move up from No. 12 to 3 in the NFL draft, the pressure on the organization was immense.

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More than 1,500 students turn out for vaccinations at 3 Orange County high schools

More than 1,500 students total turned out to receive COVID-19 vaccinations at Colonial, Evans and Jones High Schools on Wednesday and Saturday, according to Orange County Public Schools.

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Taillon earns 1st win in exactly 2 years, Yanks beat Tigers

NEW YORK – Jameson Taillon earned his first win in exactly two years, Aaron Judge had three hits and three RBIs, and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Saturday.

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Florida reports 5,425 new COVID-19 cases as first doses wrap up at Orange County Convention Center

ORLANDO, Fla. – As the Orange County Convention Center winds down its operations to close at the end of May, the vaccination site offered its last first doses Saturday.

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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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