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AUSTIN, Texas – The widow of a Texas congressman who died after contracting COVID-19 carried Donald Trump's endorsement into a special election Saturday, while Democrats and GOP critics of the former president hoped voters would instead send a surprising message to the rest of the U.S.

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Bieber strikes out 11, sets K record as Indians beat Chisox

CHICAGO – Shane Bieber struck out 11, setting a major league record in the process and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Friday night.

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LEADING OFF: Harper, Gregorius out, Tigers hitting just .199

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

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Buccaneers tab QB Kyle Trask as Brady’s potential successor

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Kyle Trask in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night and will groom the Florida quarterback to potentially become Tom Brady’s successor.

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Shots administered at Orlando bar to get more young people vaccinated

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An aggressive effort has been made to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to young people.

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Parents of Salaythis Melvin break silence 8 months after deputy shot and killed their son

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – In the days after an Orange County deputy was accused of fatally shooting 21-year-old Salaythis Melvin, his mother Michelin McKee and father Ryan Findley have been trying to make sense of his death.

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Eli Broad, billionaire entrepreneur who reshaped LA, dies

LOS ANGELES – Eli Broad, the billionaire philanthropist, contemporary art collector and entrepreneur who co-founded homebuilding pioneer Kaufman and Broad Inc. and launched financial services giant SunAmerica Inc., died Friday in Los Angeles. He was 87.

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From feel-good story to not so good: D-Backs' Calhoun out

PHOENIX – Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun, who playfully fist-bumped a teenaged fan after being outreached for a foul ball last weekend, is expected to miss six to eight weeks because of an injured left hamstring injury.

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76K California violent, career felons get earlier releases

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – With little notice, California on Saturday is increasing early release credits for 76,000 inmates, including violent and repeat felons, as it further trims the population of what once was the nation’s largest state correctional system.

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Man shot at bar in Cape Canaveral, rushed to hospital

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A man was shot at the Slide Inn bar in Cape Canaveral on Friday night, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

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Hospital fire kills 15 COVID-19 patients in western India

NEW DELHI – Police in western India say at least 15 COVID-19 patients have died when a fire broke out in a hospital early Saturday.

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Venezuela gives US oilmen house arrest in gesture to Biden

MIAMI – Six American oil executives jailed in Venezuela more than three years ago on corruption charges were granted house arrest on Friday in a gesture of goodwill toward the Biden administration as it reviews its policy toward the politically turbulent South American country.

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Falcons draft UCF safety Richie Grant with No. 40 pick

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons addressed a glaring need by selecting safety Richie Grant of Central Florida at No. 40 overall in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday night.

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Want a top prospect? Draft from the SEC, mainly Alabama

One thing didn't change on the second night of the NFL draft. The SEC and, specifically, Alabama was the place to go.

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Pentagon chief calls for 'new vision' for American defense

NAVAL STATION PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – In his first major speech as Pentagon chief, Lloyd Austin on Friday called for developing a “new vision” for American defense in the face of emerging cyber and space threats and the prospect of fighting bigger wars.

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Florida adds Freedom Week for tax free shopping on sporting good items, museum tickets

Have an eye on a new fishing pole or a kayak? How about a seasonal pass to your favorite museum? Wait for Freedom Week on that big ticket purchase and you can save some money during the sales tax free holiday.

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Prosecutors seek higher sentence for Chauvin in Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS – Prosecutors are asking a judge to give Derek Chauvin a more severe penalty than state guidelines call for when he is sentenced in June for George Floyd's death, arguing in court documents filed Friday that Floyd was particularly vulnerable and that Chauvin abused his authority as a police officer.

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Kodak Black concert to bring thousands to outdoor Orlando venue

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Driving around Orange County, you’ll notice signs promoting Kodak Black’s concert at the Orlando Amphitheater Saturday.

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COVID-19 vaccine to be available to cruise ship workers at Port Canaveral

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The vaccine will be available to cruise line and other workers in Port Canaveral as the Port Authority works with local health care providers to support vaccine distribution.

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Arizona elections chief criticizes policies used in recount

PHOENIX – In March, when it was clear that the Republican-controlled Arizona Senate planned to recount presidential votes in the state's most populous county, Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs sent a letter urging the Senate president to adopt strict guidelines to ensure the results could be trusted.

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The Latest: Some prominent schools blanked in 1st round

The latest on the second and third rounds of the NFL draft on Friday night. (all times EDT):

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Army disciplines 21 at Fort Hood in probe of soldier's death

WASHINGTON – The Army said Friday that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection with death last year of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, who was missing for about two months before her remains were found.

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Manchin pans DC statehood bill in another break with Dems

WASHINGTON – A long-shot bid to pass legislation that would make the District of Columbia the nation’s 51st state got a little longer on Friday.

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Brazil privatizes Rio de Janeiro's water, sewage utility

RIO DE JANEIRO – Rio de Janeiro state privatized its water and sewage utility on Friday, after years of broken promises to improve sewage treatment and clean up the state's polluted Guanabara Bay.

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COVID? What COVID? Florida passes $101.5 B budget

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A year ago, the Florida Legislature ended its annual session several days late amid fears for the future as the coronavirus pandemic was taking hold. This year, lawmakers closed out their session by midafternoon on the last of 60 days, passing a $101.5 billion budget on Friday.

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Ravens exercise quarterback Lamar Jackson's 5th-year option

The Baltimore Ravens have exercised the fifth-year option for quarterback Lamar Jackson.

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State senator, Farm Share distribute food for nearly 500 families in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – People in Orange County were able to get some relief as free food and supplies were given out on Vineland Road at Live Church, next to Holy Land Experience, Friday.

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Teenager shot during disturbance in Orlando, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police say a teenager was shot during a disturbance involving a group of juveniles Friday afternoon.

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Leicester rallies for 1-1 with 10-man Southampton in EPL

SOUTHAMPTON – Leicester’s bid for Champions League soccer suffered a minor setback when it had to settle for a 1-1 draw with 10-man Southampton in the English Premier League on Friday.

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With fans and flowery hats, Derby is back at old home in May

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The bourbon is flowing again, flowery hats and humans are on the scene and 19 horses are ready to run the most chaotic race of their lives. After being disrupted by a pandemic, the Kentucky Derby is back with many of its traditions intact.

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Off duty Florida officer charged with DUI after hitting patrol car, records show

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – An off-duty police detective in Palm Beach County is facing a DUI charge after crashing his unmarked patrol car into a sheriff’s office vehicle, according to an arrest report.

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Despite population increase, DC suspects a census undercount

WASHINGTON – Officials in the nation's capital are questioning the results of the 2020 census, which show a large boost in population but not as high as they had expected.

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Actor Esmé Bianco sues Marilyn Manson, alleging sexual abuse

LOS ANGELES – “Game of Thrones” actor Esmé Bianco sued Marilyn Manson on Friday, alleging sexual, physical and emotional abuse.

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City of St. Cloud employee arrested for DUI after hit-and-run in municipal truck, police say

ST. CLOUD, Fla. – Police arrested a City of St. Cloud employee after the man was caught drunk behind the wheel of a municipal truck after a hit-and-run crash, according to an arrest report.

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SpaceX making 1st US crew splashdown in dark since Apollo 8

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX this weekend will attempt the first U.S. splashdown of returning astronauts in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot in 1968.

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Health officials urge parents to get school vaccinations as soon as possible

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Central Florida health departments are already getting plans together for when the state lowers the age for COVID-19 vaccinations. A timeline has not been released yet, but health officials want families to be prepared.

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Central Florida officials respond to state advisory lifting mask requirements

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s top health official has signed an advisory stating people who are vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to wear a facial covering.

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Florida small business owner taps into retirement to pay staff, keep going amid pandemic

Frank Demario was just 29 years old when he opened the South Florida Messenger Service in Hollywood, Florida, a business he called his lifelong passion but last December his business fell victim to COVID-19.

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Big Tech stocks flex muscles again after a rough winter

NEW YORK – Big Tech stocks are flexing their enormous strength again, after getting knocked around a bit earlier this year.

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Unlicensed contractor pleads guilty to fraud charge

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – An unlicensed contractor accused of taking customers’ money without starting or completing home construction jobs pleaded guilty to a fraud-related felony charge Friday.

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Kanaan to make IndyCar season debut at Texas doubleheader

FORT WORTH, Texas – What was supposed to be a farewell season for Tony Kanaan instead turned into a disappointing tour of nearly empty race tracks.

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DeLand officer told dating violence victim to ‘skip town,’ dissuaded her from pressing charges, review finds

DeLAND, Fla. – A DeLand police officer treated a victim of dating violence as if “she were in the wrong” and told her it was best if she left town after a violent encounter with her ex-boyfriend, according to an internal affairs investigation into the officer’s response to the October 2020 incident.

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Guy Harvey to meet guests and debut new memoir at Busch Gardens

TAMPA, Fla. – World-renowned artist and conservationist Dr. Guy Harvey will debut his new memoir titled “Guy Harvey’s Underwater World” to guests at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay next month.

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Family of man who died after 2019 arrest files lawsuit against Ocoee, Windermere police

OCOEE, Fla. – The family of Jean Samuel Celestin is suing the cities of Ocoee, Windermere and their police departments more than two years after the 33-year-old died following an arrest during a domestic violence call.

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Fab 15; Penguins happy but not satisfied with playoff streak

Mike Sullivan insisted the Pittsburgh Penguins would take a minute to enjoy clinching their 15th straight playoff berth, the longest active streak in major North American professional sports.

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Are the Tokyo Olympics in danger of being canceled?

Rising COVID-19 cases, little vaccination distribution and increased opposition to even have the event -- it’s not a good combination for Tokyo right now, as it tries to pull off hosting an already-delayed Summer Olympics that’s less than three months from its scheduled start date.

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PJ Masks dives into SEA LIFE Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium has welcomed for the first time ever the characters from the popular children’s show, PJ Masks, to the family attraction at ICON Park.

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Determined volunteers still search for capsized ship missing

COCODRIE, La. – The volunteers gather around a map, suntanned fingers tracing over the bayous, lakes and islands where they'll search. They talk about where they've already been and where they'll go today. They make sure everyone has food and water, and knows the radio channel to use. They gather in prayer and then set off for another day searching for those still missing from the capsized Seacor Power.

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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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