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COCOA, Fla. – Cynthia Green made an impassioned plea as she broke down in tears at Cocoa City Hall Tuesday evening asking for justice in the death of her son, who was one of two teens fatally shot by a Brevard County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop last year.

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Biden faces long odds in push for more state 'red flag' laws

IOWA CITY, Iowa – President Joe Biden faces an uphill battle as he tries to revive a push for more state laws that would allow authorities to temporarily disarm people who are considered a danger to themselves or others.

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Ralph Lauren unveils crisp white Team USA Olympic uniforms

NEW YORK – With a crisp white graphic look and roomy pockets, the uniforms to be worn by Team USA at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics were unveiled Wednesday by official outfitter Ralph Lauren.

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The Latest: NASCAR's Bubba Wallace urging COVID vaccinations

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

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AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

NEW YORK – Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history, died early Wednesday in a federal prison, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

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We need to plan: UK travel urges clarity from government

LONDON – Leaders from Britain's aviation industry joined forces Wednesday to urge the British government to ensure that popular European destinations face the least onerous coronavirus travel restrictions when holidays are allowed again.

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Biden begins to undo Trump's ban on abortion referrals

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration on Wednesday began to undo a Trump-era ban on clinics referring women for abortions, a policy directive that drove Planned Parenthood from the federal family planning program and created new complications for women trying to get birth control.

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'The Bachelor' star Colton Underwood comes out as gay

Colton Underwood, the former football tight end who found fame on "The Bachelor” has revealed that he is gay.

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Alert issued for missing 13-year-old Florida girl

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A missing child alert was issued for a 13-year-old Tallahassee girl who was last seen Tuesday, according to a release from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

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Greece, Libya to discuss delineating maritime boundaries

ATHENS – Greece and Libya are to discuss delineating maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean, the Greek prime minister's office said Wednesday after a meeting between the prime minister and the head of Libya's Presidential Council.

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On 'Promising Young Woman,' consent, and a harrowing ending

“Man. That ending!”

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Opposition accuses UK govt of sleaze amid lobbying scandal

LONDON – A lobbying scandal swirling around former British Prime Minister David Cameron has deepened with claims that a senior civil servant held down a part-time job with a now-bankrupt financial firm that was awarded lucrative government contracts.

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Florida House poised to pass bill barring transgender females from playing in girls’, womens’ sports

The Florida House is poised to pass a measure that would bar transgender females from participating in girls’ and women’s high-school and college sports, amid fierce opposition from Democrats and warnings about potential financial repercussions.

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EU to negotiate major vaccine contract extension with Pfizer

BRUSSELS – EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced plans Wednesday for a major contract extension for COVID-19 vaccines with Pfizer stretching to 2023.

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Coinbase is here: A digital currency exchange goes public

Wall Street will be focused on Coinbase Wednesday with the digital currency exchange becoming a publicly traded company.

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US urges Lebanese leaders to break political impasse

BEIRUT – A senior U.S. official on Wednesday berated Lebanese politicians for fighting over the formation of a new government for months while millions endure mounting economic hardship.

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JPMorgan 1Q profit up sharply, helped by improving economy

NEW YORK – JPMorgan Chase saw its first-quarter profit jump nearly five fold from a year earlier, as the improving economy allowed the bank to release roughly $5 billion from its loan-loss reserves that it had stored away in the early weeks of the pandemic.

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9th time in 2021: Florida panther struck, killed by vehicle

FORT MYERS, Fla. – An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle.

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Russian President Putin gets 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot

MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he got his second COVID-19 vaccine shot, three weeks after getting the first dose.

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Blinken, Austin to brief NATO on Afghan withdrawal plan

BRUSSELS – President Joe Biden’s top national security aides are briefing NATO about U.S. plans to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Juvenile shot during meetup in Orange County

ORLANDO, Fla. – A juvenile was shot early Wednesday in Orange County during a meetup for an undisclosed transaction, deputies said.

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Study finds people want more than watchdogs for journalists

NEW YORK – A study of the public's attitude toward the press reveals that distrust goes deeper than partisanship and down to how journalists define their very mission.

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Pittsburgh’s ambassadors to space are ready to return America to the moon

Several private companies launching moon landers later this year from Florida will kick off a grand campaign to better understand our nearest neighbor with big implications for when NASA returns humans to the moon in a few short years.

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Cover unveiled for Clinton-Penny novel 'State of Terror'

NEW YORK – The cover for Hillary Clinton's first novel will not be mistaken for those of her memoirs.

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Queen returns to royal duties after death of Prince Philip

LONDON – Queen Elizabeth II has returned to royal duties, four days after the death of her husband, Prince Philip.

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India's worst-hit state imposes strict virus restrictions

MUMBAI – India's worst-hit and richest state Maharashtra will impose stricter restrictions for 15 days on Wednesday in an effort to stem the surge of coronavirus infections that is threatening to overcome hospitals.

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China-drafted electoral reform bill introduced in Hong Kong

HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s electoral reform bill was introduced in the city’s legislature on Wednesday, setting in motion changes that will give Beijing greater control over the process while reducing the number of directly elected representatives.

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Iran president calls 60% enrichment an answer to 'evilness'

DUBAI – Iran's president on Wednesday called Tehran's decision to enrich uranium up to 60% after saboteurs attacked a nuclear site “an answer to your evilness,” linking the incident to ongoing talks in Vienna over its tattered nuclear deal with world powers.

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Mobile sports betting money tempts cash-strapped states

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – States around the country are realizing what gamblers figured out long ago: The future of sports betting — and tax money to be made from it — is online.

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Royal funeral offers chance for William, Harry to reconcile

LONDON – When Prince Philip’s funeral takes place on Saturday, it will be more than a focal point for national mourning. Many will also be watching for any signs of reconciliation between Prince Harry and the royal family, especially with his elder brother Prince William.

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Trump-era growth of settlement growth has only begun

EFRATA – An aggressive Israeli settlement spree of over 9,000 homes during the Trump era pushed deeper into the occupied West Bank than ever before, according to an AP investigation. The trend puts the Biden administration in a tough bind if it follows through on pledges to revive peace efforts between Israel and the Palestinians.

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Somalia's president OKs mandate extension, alarming US, EU

MOGADISHU – Somalia’s president has defiantly signed into law an extension of his mandate and that of his government as the United States and others threatened sanctions and warned of further instability in one of the world’s most fragile countries.

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Asian stock markets advance after new Wall St high

BEIJING – Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Wednesday after U.S. inflation ticked up and Japanese machinery orders fell.

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US to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden will withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America that were coordinated from that country, several U.S. officials said.

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Report: Broad missteps left Capitol Police unprepared Jan. 6

WASHINGTON – A blistering internal report by the U.S. Capitol Police describes a multitude of missteps that left the force unprepared for the Jan. 6 insurrection — riot shields that shattered upon impact, expired weapons that couldn’t be used, inadequate training and an intelligence division that had few set standards.

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The Latest: South Korea reports highest jump in 3 months

SEOUL, South Korea __ South Korea has recorded its highest daily jump in new COVID-19 infections in about three months, as officials urge the public to maintain vigilance.

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In Minnesota, suburban mayor is thrust into policing debate

Mike Elliott is among many who celebrated his election as mayor of Brooklyn Center as the beginning of a new era, marking the first time one of Minnesota's most racially diverse places would be led by a person of color. Elliott, a Black man who had emigrated from Liberia as a child, was almost giddy in talking about his plans for multicultural city hall.

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Body missing, suspect arrested in '96 student disappearance

LOS ANGELES – Paul Flores was the last person seen with Kristin Smart before she vanished from a college campus on California’s scenic Central Coast nearly 25 years ago and suspicion has followed him ever since.

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'Zoom in a Room'? California's schools lag in reopening push

SAN FRANCISCO – Frustrated parents in San Francisco have coined a new phrase for their latest classroom reality: “Zoom in a Room." In Los Angeles, students can start going back to school in person, but more than half say they will stick with distance learning.

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Decision expected on charges for cop who shot Black motorist

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – Prosecutors expect to decide Wednesday whether to charge the white former police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb, sparking nights of protests and raising tensions amid the nearby murder trial of the ex-officer charged with killing George Floyd.

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Fla. senators: Too soon to weigh in on Gaetz's future

WASHINGTON – Florida's two Republican senators are steering clear of voicing support for Rep. Matt Gaetz, branding sex trafficking accusations against him serious but calling it premature to say what should happen to their fellow Floridian and GOP lawmaker.

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Biden says pause on J&J shots shows gov't putting safety 1st

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign hit a snag when federal regulators recommended a “pause” in administering Johnson & Johnson shots. But the White House portrayed the action as important validation of his measured approach throughout the rollout.

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New Zealand bans live cow exports due to welfare concerns

WELLINGTON – New Zealand announced Wednesday it is banning the export of live cows and other farm animals by sea due to welfare concerns.

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Driver jailed for 22 years for killing 4 Australian police

MELBOURNE – A truck driver was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Wednesday for hitting and killing four police officers on an Australian freeway.

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Plunked again, Contreras hits back with HR, Cubs beat Brews

MILWAUKEE – Willson Contreras struck back after getting plunked again by the Brewers, hitting a two-run homer in the eighth inning and enjoying his trip around the bases as the Chicago Cubs rallied past Milwaukee 3-2 on Tuesday night.

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Arrest made in connection to double homicide in Seminole County

SANFORD, Fla. – An arrest has been made in connection to the homicide of Tiffany Church and the homicide of her boyfriend Trodarius Rainey, according to Seminole County Court Records.

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Mantha shines in debut, Ovechkin scores as Caps rout Flyers

WASHINGTON – Anthony Mantha had a two points in his Washington debut, Alex Ovechkin scored the 728th goal of his NHL career and the Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 Tuesday night for their third consecutive victory.

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100 Days: Tokyo Olympics marked by footnotes and asterisks

TOKYO – Tokyo pitched itself as "a safe pair of hands” when it was awarded the Olympics 7 1/2 years ago.

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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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