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GENEVA – GENEVA — A top official from the World Health Organization says Europe has surpassed 1 million deaths from COVID-19 and the situation remains “serious,” with about 1.6 million new cases reported each week in the region.

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Top associate of Navalny convicted of trespassing in Russia

MOSCOW – A top associate of Russia's imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny was convicted of trespassing Thursday and handed a suspended sentence of one year community service after she tried to doorstep an alleged security operative believed to be involved in Navalny’s poisoning with a Soviet-era nerve agent.

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Sydney man finds snake in lettuce bought at supermarket

CANBERRA – Alex White thought he was watching a huge worm writhing in a plastic-wrapped lettuce he’d just brought home from a Sydney supermarket -- until a snake tongue flicked.

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AP sources: Tool behind crackdown on opioids could expire

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration has been slow-walking its work on the extension of a legislative order that would keep in place a sweeping tool that's helped federal agents crack down on drugs chemically similar to fentanyl, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

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Woman rushed to hospital as fire rips through Winter Springs apartment complex

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – A woman was rushed to the hospital Thursday morning after a fire broke out at a Winter Springs apartment complex, prompting authorities to evacuate 12 units.

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Senior royals to skip uniforms at Prince Philip's funeral

LONDON – Senior royals must wear civilian clothes to Prince Philip’s funeral, defusing potential tensions over who would be allowed to don military uniforms.

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France's pandemic death toll set to pass 100,000 amid surge

PARIS – France's coronavirus death toll is expected to pass 100,000 on Thursday after a year of hospital tensions, on-and-off lockdowns and personal loss that have left families nationwide grieving the pandemic’s unending, devastating toll.

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Officials say Olympic cancellation, no fans still an option

TOKYO – Two officials in Japan's ruling LDP party on Thursday said changes could be coming to the Tokyo Olympics. One suggested they still could be canceled, and the other said even if they proceed, it might be without any fans.

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Greek FM travels to Turkey for talks on fraught ties

ANKARA – Greece's foreign minister travels to Ankara on Thursday for talks on the two NATO allies’ fraught relationship, following a slight easing of tensions between the neighbors.

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EXPLAINER: What are the Iran nuclear talks all about?

BERLIN – Negotiations to bring the United States back into a landmark nuclear deal with Iran are set to resume Thursday in Vienna amid signs of progress — but also under the shadow of an attack this week on Iran's main nuclear facility.

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US warns of punitive actions for Lebanese blocking reforms

BEIRUT – A senior U.S. official warned Thursday that Lebanese politicians who continue to block reforms in the crisis-hit country could face punitive actions by Washington and its allies.

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Algeria protesters at crossroads as Islamists take spotlight

ALGIERS – Algeria's pro-democracy movement is at a crossroads two years after it ousted the country's long-serving leader, confronting fears it's been infiltrated by a group with links to an Islamist party outlawed during a dark era of strife in the 1990s.

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Report: Dubai 'jetman' didn't deploy chute in fatal crash

DUBAI – One of Dubai's famed “jetman” killed in a crash in November failed to deploy the emergency parachute attached to the winged engines strapped to his back, an investigative report released Thursday found.

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The Latest: Thailand adds 1,500 cases, mulls new measures

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s coronavirus cases surpassed 1,500 on Thursday to set another record, sparking concerns the pandemic may spiral out of hand.

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Macron visiting Notre Dame two years after devastating blaze

PARIS – Two years after a fire tore through Paris’ most famous cathedral and shocked the world, French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting the building site that Notre Dame has become Thursday to show that French heritage has not been forgotten despite the coronavirus.

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Super-G ace Andrew Weibrecht back on skis for Make-A-Wish

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – It's been three years since Andrew Weibrecht retired from the U.S. Ski team, but the mountains always beckon.

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Asian stock markets mixed after Wall St retreats from record

BEIJING – Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after Wall Street retreated from a record high as major banks reported strong profits.

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Homeless Americans finally getting a chance at COVID-19 shot

Homeless Americans who have been left off priority lists for coronavirus vaccinations — or even bumped aside as states shifted eligibility to older age groups — are finally getting their shots as vaccine supplies increase.

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With 200,000 in 1 day, India skyrockets past 14M virus cases

NEW DELHI – India reported more than 200,000 new coronavirus cases Thursday, skyrocketing past 14 million overall as an intensifying outbreak puts a grim weight on its fragile health care system.

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Former Minnesota cop charged in shooting of Black motorist

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – A white former police officer faced her first court appearance Thursday in the traffic-stop shooting of a Black motorist that has engulfed a small Minneapolis suburb with four straight days of bitter conflict between protesters and police.

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Daunte Wright, slain by police, known as jokester, young dad

MINNEAPOLIS – A few years ago, Daunte Wright was talking to a high school mentor about what to do if he was pulled over by police.

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Florida Education Commissioner asks districts to make face masks voluntary next school year

Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is asking school districts to make mandatory face mask policies voluntary for the next school year.

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US Capitol Police watchdog to testify on Jan. 6 failures

WASHINGTON – The top watchdog for the U.S. Capitol Police will testify for the first time on Thursday about the department's broad failures before and during the Jan. 6 insurrection, including missed intelligence predicting a “war” and weapons that were so old that officers didn't feel comfortable using them.

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Analysis: Biden takes a risk pulling troops from Afghanistan

BRUSSELS – At its start, America’s war in Afghanistan was about retribution for 9/11. Then it was about shoring up a weak government and its weak army so that Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida could never again threaten the United States.

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A retiring Castro to bring younger face to Cuba's communists

HAVANA – This week's Communist Party congress could be the last with a Castro at the helm of Cuba's all-powerful political institution.

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Ennis, Carter Jr. come up big as Magic beat Bulls 115-106

CHICAGO – James Ennis scored 22 points, Wendell Carter Jr. added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Bulls 115-106 on Wednesday night despite big performances by Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic.

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Curry's 42, Green's triple-double lead Warriors past Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY – Stephen Curry scored 25 of his 42 points in the third quarter, and the Golden State Warriors ran away from the Oklahoma City Thunder 147-109 on Wednesday night.

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Bangkok nightlife clusters expose Thailand's virus stumbles

BANGKOK – When Thailand's transport minister was recently diagnosed with COVID-19, it was Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha who got a headache.

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White Sox LHP Carlos Rodón throws no-hitter against Indians

CHICAGO – Carlos Rodón threw the majors' second no-hitter of the season Wednesday night, losing his bid for a perfect game on a hit batter in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox cruised to an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

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Look out for these hairy caterpillars in Florida

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health issued an alert to be on the lookout for hairy caterpillars.

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Months after hack, US poised to announce sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is preparing to announce sanctions in response to a massive Russian hacking campaign that breached vital federal agencies, as well as for election interference, a senior administration official said Wednesday night.

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Drop-off boxes back on the table in Republican-led election bill

During a Florida Senate Rules Committee meeting on Wednesday, a change was made to the draft of Senate Bill 90, which would allow for drop-off ballot boxes at some locations.

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White Sox LHP Rodón throwing perfect game thru 8 vs Indians

CHICAGO – Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodón has a perfect game after eight innings against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.

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Embiid, 76ers top undermanned Nets 123-117 for 1st in East

PHILADELPHIA – Joel Embiid had 39 points and 13 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn 123-117 on Wednesday night in an anticipated matchup that fizzled with the Nets missing their biggest stars.

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Study finds that blocking seats on planes reduces virus risk

A new study says leaving middle seats open could give airline passengers more protection from the virus that causes COVID-19.

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LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in row

A look at what’s happening around the majors Thursday:

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Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight win

MINNEAPOLIS – Alex Verdugo had three hits, including a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the Minnesota Twins 7-1 to sweep Wednesday’s doubleheader.

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85-acre brush fire causing smoky conditions in Volusia County

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Forest Service is working to extinguish an 85-acre brush fire that’s causing smoky conditions in Volusia County Wednesday evening.

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Universal CityWalk has two 2 stores, we find out the difference

ORLANDO, Fla. – Guests visiting Universal CityWalk now have two different places to shop for some of their favorite movie and theme park merchandise.

Interview: Kentucky governor sees useful lessons in pandemic

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday there are lessons to be drawn from the COVID-19 pandemic — from a greater sense of shared responsibility to the outsized role social media plays in a crisis.

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Joel Greenberg scandal: Who’s who in the federal investigation?

LAKE MARY, Fla. – Faced with the possibility of spending decades in prison, Joel Greenberg has entered into plea negotiations with the federal government. The one-time Seminole County Tax Collector is facing a litany of charges and decades in prison, but the investigation has not stopped with him alone.

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Broadway star Karen Olivo protests Scott Rudin silence

NEW YORK – Tony Award-winner Karen Olivo says she won’t return to “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” once it reopens, saying she's frustrated by the Broadway industry and especially the silence in the wake of revelations about the behavior of producer Scott Rudin.

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Here’s how Orlando police recruits’ meetings are better preparing them for duty

ORLANDO, Fla. – As part of his field training, Orlando police recruit Officer Wakens Leonard was required to meet virtually with the people he will serve in his community before serving them.

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Rebuild the world at Legoland’s new ‘Planet Legoland’ experience

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Legoland Florida Resort is set to open its new Planet Legoland experience this Friday.

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EXPLAINER: Chauvin defense suggests prone position not risky

CHICAGO – The attorney for the former officer charged with killing George Floyd says several studies suggest police can safely use their bodyweight to hold a handcuffed suspect facedown on the ground — or prone — as Floyd was in the last minutes of his life.

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Electrical issue shuts down portion of Semoran Boulevard

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An electrical issue has forced a portion of Semoran Boulevard to be shut down during the rush hour commute on Wednesday.

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Bill banning transgender athletes from school, college sports passes Florida House

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A bill that would prevent men and transgender women from participating in Florida school and college sports designated for women passed in a Florida House vote Wednesday after two days of intense debate.

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House panel poised to advance bill on slavery reparations

WASHINGTON – A House panel is expected to advance a decadeslong effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves with a vote Wednesday on legislation that would create a commission to study the issue.

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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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