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LOS ANGELES – When Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are both healthy, they are one of the most difficult duos to stop in the NBA. The Los Angeles Clippers superstars showed that again Thursday night.

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Asian shares mostly lower on strong China price data

BANGKOK – Shares fell Friday in most Asian markets after China reported a stronger than expected rise in prices that could prompt authorities to act to cool inflation.

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Masters Day 1: The Englishman did not disappoint

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Birdies were as precious as pearls on Day 1 at the Masters and even harder to string together. Two in a row practically passed for a necklace. So when Justin Rose went eagle-birdie-birdie through the turn at Augusta National, few doubted something really special was in store.

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West Virginia pins population growth hopes on income tax cut

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With West Virginia about to lose another congressional seat because of steady population decline, Republican lawmakers are convinced a massive income tax cut is the key to reversing the trend. But figuring out how to do that without harming the state's most vulnerable or punching a massive hole in the budget has proven complicated.

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Australia to buy extra 20 million doses of Pfizer vaccine

CANBERRA – Australia said Friday that it has finalized a deal to buy an extra 20 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine as it rapidly pivots away from its earlier plan to rely mainly on the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Jazz rout Trail Blazers for 23rd straight home victory

SALT LAKE CITY – Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points to lead the Utah Jazz to their 23rd straight home victory, 122-103 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

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'New strategy': Politicians in crisis refuse calls to resign

WASHINGTON – The mere whiff of a scandal once unraveled political careers with stunning speed. Not anymore.

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Groups pressure Senate to end filibuster as Jim Crow relic

WASHINGTON – Nearly 150 groups are calling on the Senate to eliminate the filibuster, saying it is a Jim Crow-era relic that can be used to block an upcoming voting rights bill and other priorities, and should be relegated to the “dustbin of history.”

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Bowing to Trump? GOP brings leaders, donors to his backyard

There will be no reckoning at the Republican National Committee.

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Slain South Carolina doctor wrote of faith, life's fragility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Robert Lesslie, the South Carolina physician and author who authorities say was killed along with three family members and a repairman by former NFL player Phillip Adams, frequently wrote of the fragility of life and a deep-seated Christian faith that guided him personally and professionally.

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Angels win 7-5 in home opener for Florida-based Blue Jays

DUNEDIN, Fla. – David Fletcher had a two-run single in the 11th inning. and the Los Angeles Angels beat Toronto 7-5 on Thursday night in the first regular season game played at the Blue Jays' spring training ballpark.

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South Korean tanker once held by Iran now on the move

DUBAI – A South Korean oil tanker held for months by Iran amid a dispute over billions of dollars held in Seoul was freed and sailed away early Friday, just hours ahead of further talks between Tehran and world powers over its tattered nuclear deal.

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

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Fraud scheme costs Volusia grandmother $13,000, family says

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam where suspects use ride-share drivers to unknowingly pick up cash from the victims.

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Truck driver accused of kidnapping women arrested in Daytona Beach

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A truck driver accused of kidnapping women was arrested in Daytona Beach, according to the FBI.

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EXPLAINER: Starving for more chips in a tech-hungry world

SAN RAMON, Calif. – As the U.S. economy rebounds from its pandemic slump, a vital cog is in short supply: the computer chips that power a wide range of products that connect, transport and entertain us in a world increasingly dependent on technology.

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Arenado's late HR lifts Cards over Brewers in home debut

ST. LOUIS – Nolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning of his home debut with the Cardinals, lifting St. Louis over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 Thursday as fans returned to Busch Stadium for the first time since 2019.

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Rose torches tough Augusta for 65 and 4-shot Masters lead

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Even before the Masters began, it was obvious Augusta National in April was nothing like it was in November. Far less clear was which course Justin Rose was playing Thursday.

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North Carolina sites halt J&J shots after adverse reactions

RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina health officials said on Thursday that they stopped administering Johnson & Johnson doses at a mass vaccination site in Raleigh and at clinics in Hillsborough and Chapel Hill after at least 26 people experienced adverse reactions, including fainting.

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Olympic gold: 'Keep Stanford Wrestling' aims to save program

The Stanford logo was missing on Shane Griffith's all-black wrestling singlet when he won an NCAA national title last month.

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‘We’re all in this together’: Online community helps those affected by coronavirus

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Coronavirus Mutual Aid Network of Brevard started as a hyper-local way for people to get answers during the early days of the pandemic.

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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando acquires world’s longest fingernails

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Ripley’s Believe It or Not attraction along International Drive in Orlando is about to get a set of the world’s longest fingernails beginning Friday.

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US suicides dropped last year, defying pandemic expectations

NEW YORK – The number of U.S. suicides fell nearly 6% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic — the largest annual decline in at least four decades, according to preliminary government data.

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Controversial Bright Futures bill clears Senate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The education bill introduced by Republican State Sen. Dennis Baxley, of Ocala, continues to make its way through Senate committees, even after parents and students have voiced concerns that the legislation would take away scholarship money from college and university students.

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1 year into pandemic, Orange County tourism tax dollars back on the rise after taking dip in January

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – After taking a downturn in January, Orange County’s tourism development tax collection from hotel and resort stays was back on the rise in February, the latest report shows.

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Biden seeks a new view of infrastructure, far beyond asphalt

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is giving himself lots of latitude when he defines infrastructure for the purpose of spending money on it. It’s not just steel, but home health care workers. Not just excavating dirt, but building “dignity.”

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Howard Weitzman, lawyer for Jackson, Bieber, DeLorean, dies

LOS ANGELES – Howard Weitzman, an attorney whose clients included Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, and auto maker John DeLorean, has died. He was 81.

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Castroneves starts getting acclimated to new team, color

INDIANAPOLIS – Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves felt a little out of place Thursday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Koepka plays through knee issue, shoots 74 to open Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Brooks Koepka’s surgically repaired right knee wasn’t the problem in the opening round of the Masters.

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‘He knew he was innocent’: Crosley Green’s freedom is up to court of appeals

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Crosley Green walked out of the Calhoun Correctional Facility Wednesday night and hugged his son for the first time in nearly 32 years, but while his freedom is within reach he is awaiting an appeals court decision that could again alter the course of his life.

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$50M suit alleges retaliation over allegations against coach

BATON ROUGE, La. – In a $50 million federal racketeering lawsuit, an associate athletic director at Louisiana State University accuses university officials of retaliating against her for reporting racist remarks and inappropriate sexual behavior by former head football coach Les Miles.

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Orange County mobile vaccine site designed to reach underserved communities

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County will start a mobile COVID-19 vaccine site program to administer shots to underserved communities.

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Adams, NFL veteran who killed 5, known as quiet, troubled

Phillip Adams was a journeyman NFL player whose career was cut short by injuries, a disappointment that apparently stuck with him during his post-football life.

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Orlando area couple claims DCF broke law in adoption

ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando area family claims the Florida Department of Children and Families broke the law when a child was not placed in their home with his biological brothers.

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‘The district is going to be in very, very good hands:’ Outgoing Seminole schools superintendent talks about new leader

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The outgoing Seminole County Public Schools superintendent is speaking out about his retirement and the controversy surrounding the search for his replacement.

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Death investigation underway after body found near pond in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A death investigation is underway after a body was found near a pond in Orange County.

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Anne Beatts, groundbreaking comedy writer, dead at 74

NEW YORK – Anne Beatts, a groundbreaking comedy writer who was on the original staff of “Saturday Night Live” and later created the cult sitcom “Square Pegs,” has died. She was 74.

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J&J vaccine problems hamper US military vaccines overseas

WASHINGTON – U.S. military leaders said Thursday that recent problems with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have made it more difficult to provide shots for forces overseas, and that vaccines have been offered to service members' families or other tier two beneficiaries in only 40% of the military sites outside the U.S.

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Warriors President Rick Welts to leave after this season

SAN FRANCISCO – Rick Welts will leave his job as Golden State Warriors president and chief operating officer after this season and stay in the organization as an adviser.

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Miss America to be crowned in live event after virtual year

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The 100th Miss America will be crowned before a live audience at the Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut following a year of virtual appearances and delayed competitions due to the pandemic, organizers announced Thursday.

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WATCH LIVE: Orange County leaders share update on COVID-19

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders will share an update on the coronavirus at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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Grim view of global future offered in intelligence report

U.S. intelligence officials are painting a dark picture of the world's future, writing in a report released Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic has deepened economic inequality, strained government resources and fanned nationalist sentiments.

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Kane Brown returning to Amway Center to play concert at 100% capacity

Now that COVID-19 vaccinations are in full swing, it looks like concerts are making their return.

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NHL grapples with vaccine inequity between U.S. and Canada

His smile covered by a light blue surgical mask, Jacob Trouba's eyes shined as the needle went into his left arm.

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UCF among teams working with CDC on pandemic research efforts

ORLANDO, Fla – Predicting COVID-19 infection rates and deaths is a task a team of five UCF researchers has been tackling since the start of the pandemic.

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Florida reports 7,886 new cases as FEMA sites, mobile clinics prepare for fewer J&J doses

ORLANDO, Fla. – As state vaccination efforts continue, data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Florida will receive about 276,000 fewer doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine next week compared to this week’s allocation.

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CDC: Youth sports, extracurriculars are spreading COVID-19

Youth sports and after-school activities appear to be causing COVID-19 clusters after several coronavirus outbreaks have been linked to school tournaments or extracurricular activities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Fed's Powell: US nears full reopening to 'different economy'

WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy, boosted by quickening vaccinations and signs of rapid hiring, is headed toward a strong recovery, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said 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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