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NASA is about to land the first tiny helicopter on Mars

Not only will NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover be touching down on the red plant this Thursday, but it also brought along a little friend, stored under its belly: the first ever helicopter to visit Mars.

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Timeline of RCMP communications during Nova Scotia killing spree

A timeline of the Nova Scotia RCMP’s communications with the public and other police agencies during the 13-hour manhunt for gunman Gabriel Wortman on April 18 and 19, 2020. The RCMP have said Twitter is a “superior” way to communicate instantaneously with the public compared to using the emergency alert system.

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Zoe Kravitz & Taylor Swift Were In a COVID-19 Pod Together - Here's How We Know!

It seems we all missed a huge detail from a Zoe Kravitz feature from the New York Times magazine back in December of 2020.

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Enjoy Presidents’ Day with these free on-demand movies on Tubi

Guests attend the Fall Garden Tours Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House.

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Bipartisan support grows for 9/11-style inquiry into Capitol riot after Trump acquittal

WASHINGTON - After former President Donald Trump's acquittal at his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appears to be growing for an independent Sept. 11-style commission into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S.

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India smartphone shipments decline nearly 2% in 2020 due to pandemic

Also Read | Why Mumbai’s mojo lies beyond its localsDespite the decline, India remains the second biggest smartphone market after China. Global smartphone shipments were down 5.9% YoY in 2020, as per IDC.“The rebound of the smartphone market in the latter half of 2020 underscores the importance of devices in our day-to-day lives.

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Anand Mahindra can never forgive Covid. Here's why

Why Mumbai’s mojo lies beyond its localsUnder normal circumstances, the 11th edition of the event would have been held last weekend.On Saturday, he took to Twitter to say: Can never forgive Covid for making us skip the @mahindrablues festival this year. Would have started d this evening.

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The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon.

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Officials: New UPS distribution center to bring 1,000 jobs

KATWIJK, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 26: A logo of United Parcel Service (UPS) is pictured on a truck trailer parked on April 26, 2020 in Katwijk, Netherlands.

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Spring training '21: New year, but COVID-19 protocols remain

NEW YORK – Completing the 2020 season required MLB to rewrite its rule book. Stadiums were emptied, schedules rewritten. Some players opted out. The ones that didn't spat into COVID-19 testing cups until their mouths went dry.

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Duchess of Sussex expecting 2nd child, a sibling for Archie

LOS ANGELES – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their second child, their office confirmed Sunday.

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The Latest: Derricke Cope's return to Daytona 500 ends early

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Latest on the Daytona 500 (all times local):

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Dramatic transformation of 'morbidly obese' dad who nearly died after nine-week Covid hospital stint

direct to your inboxA dad who spent nine weeks in hospital with Covid-19 says his brush with death inspired him to overhaul his previously unhealthy lifestyle. Daimon Keith, 50, was morbidly obese when he was rushed to Wythenshawe Hospital in March 2020, after complaining of breathing issues.

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Justin Turner returning to World Series champion Dodgers

LOS ANGELES – Justin Turner is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers, announcing via Twitter on Saturday night that he's ready to “run it back” with the World Series champions.

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Trial highlights: Acquittal, anger and a curve ball

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump's unprecedented second impeachment trial ended in acquittal Saturday, the Democratic-led prosecution failing to garner enough Republican support to convict the former president of inciting the deadly attack on the U.S Capitol.

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Fewer tickets in Florida may mean big budget cuts

MIAMI – Average Floridians might not realize that every time they pay a court fine or fee, the money helps keep government operations afloat. The revenue — especially from traffic tickets — helps pay for everything from wildlife and environmental conservation, compensation for crime victims and even treatments for people with brain and spinal injuries.

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Kissimmee city hall features artist group working to diversify art exhibits in Central Florida

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – When News 6 first told you about the group, “The Solution Artist Collective” last year, we talked about how they came together because they noticed a lack of representation. They realized a lot of the artwork on display came from a small sect of artists.

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As impeachment trial ends, GOP senators face big decision

WASHINGTON – Most every Senate juror has said they will listen to the evidence in Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, but most minds were likely made up before the trial began. Democrats would need a minimum of 17 Republicans to vote with them to convict Trump of incitement of insurrection, and that appears unlikely.

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Lake County deputy suspended after fight with cop boyfriend, records show

LAKE COUNTY, Fla – Lake County deputy Keshia Rytter was suspended for five days and received a letter of reprimand on Monday following a domestic violence arrest late last year.

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National Guard could stay in DC until the Fall, source reveals to FOX 5

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - An internal e-mail obtained by FOX 5 reveals members of the National Guard might still be in D.C. through the Fall of 2021.The National Security Council is asking the Department of Defense to engage Capitol Police on planning for post-March 12th support, according to the e-mail.There is a scheduled meeting for agencies to discuss on Wednesday, February 17th.LISTEN: Siege On Democracy: A FOX 5 DC podcast live from the Capitol RiotWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 23: National Guard Citizen-soldiers exit after a U.S.

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Retired medical supervisor one of millions still waiting for 2019 tax refund

Karen Pickelsimer has been waiting since Feb. 20, 2020 for last year’s income tax refund that includes the $3,394 she is owed.

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Florida schools to ‘stay the course’ following CDC guidance on reopening schools, education commissioner says

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools during the ongoing pandemic but in Florida where campuses have welcomed students back since the beginning of the academic year, much of the precautious are already being utilized.

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Justin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears, Janet Jackson amid backlash: 'I am deeply sorry'

Justin Timberlake has issued an apology to his ex Britney Spears and Janet Jackson amid fallout he's received following the release of the "Framing Britney Spears" documentary. "I've seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond. I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right.

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Kevin Federline’s attorney says concerns about Britney Spears’ conservatorship not ‘founded in actuality’

LOS ANGELES - As legal battles continue over a conservatorship that popstar Britney Spears has lived under for more than a decade, fans from all over the world have rallied behind the singer, reigniting the #FreeBritney movement and asking that she be released from her conservatorship, which has long been run by her father, Jamie Spears.The issue resurfaced in recent days after "Framing Britney Spears," a documentary by The New York Times, premiered on Hulu and FX.

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Mars 2020 landing timeline: From 12,500 mph to wheels down

NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance is set to complete its most dangerous part of the mission Thursday as it barrels through the Martian atmosphere and plops down on the red planet.

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Drivers competing in the 2021 Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The 40 drivers competing in the 2021 Daytona 500, in order of starting position:

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Twin brothers Mike and Maurkice Pouncey retire from NFL

PITTSBURGH – Mike and Maurkice Pouncey came into the world together.

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Trump's defense team liken impeachment trial to political vengeance

WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawyers for Donald Trump opened his impeachment defense Friday by strenuously denying he played any role in inciting the deadly riot at the U.S.

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'Stop! Stop!': Camera captures officer being dragged by car as teen driver flees

WEST MIDLANDS, United Kingdom - When police in the U.K. showed Muhammad Nadeem the graphic bodycam footage of his January 2020 arrest, even he had to admit the incident "doesn’t look good."The West Midlands Police Department released the video on Thursday showing Nadeem drag Officer Kieron Poole alongside his car, despite the officer’s repeated commands to stop.Nadeem, now 19, has admitted to the crimes caught on camera and is awaiting sentencing, police said in a news release.

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Riot video spotlights mob's focus on stopping Biden win

As the insurrectionists breached the U.S. Capitol, smashing windows and climbing in over the jagged glass, some of their first audible cries were a declaration of purpose: “Where are they counting the votes?”

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JJ Watt, Houston Texans have "mutually agreed to part ways"

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 20: J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans walks to the sideline in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Investigating Trump a big early move for Atlanta's new DA

ATLANTA – The district attorney investigating whether former President Donald Trump should face charges for attempting to pressure Georgia's elections chief into changing the results of the presidential race in his favor has a reputation as a tough courtroom veteran, not only as a prosecutor but also as a defense lawyer and judge.

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House panel advances partial COVID-19 relief bill including $1,400 stimulus checks

third round of $1,400 payments and a major expansion of the Child Tax Credit.The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote. A dozen House Committees, including the Ways and Means Committee, are working on writing Biden's nearly $2 trillion aid package.The committees plan to finish the work on Friday, with the full House voting on the overall package the week of Feb.

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COVID-19 Science Update released: December 22, 2020 Edition 70

Sign up for COVID-19 Science UpdatesSection headings in the COVID-19 Science Update have been changed to alignwith the CDC Science Agenda for COVID-19.PDF version for this update pdf icon[PDF – 1 MB]Here you can find all previous COVID-19 Science Updates.: Phase 2/3 safety and efficacy study of a SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mRNA vaccine candidate previously reported by Walsh et al.external icon was assessed for a median of two months. Healthy persons ≥16 years old were randomly assigned 1:1 to receive two intramuscular doses of 30 μg placebo (n = 21,728) or BNT162b2 (n = 21,720) 21 days apart and followed for development of symptoms in which case they underwent viral testing for SARS-CoV-2.

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UK economy slumps by record 10% in 2020 after COVID hit

Britain's coronavirus-ravaged economy suffered its biggest crash in output in more than 300 years in 2020 when it slumped by 9.9%, but it avoided heading back towards recession at the end of the year and looks on course for a recovery in 2021.Official figures showed gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1.0% from October through December, the top of a range of economists' forecasts in a Reuters poll.This makes it likely that Britain will escape two straight quarters of contraction - the standard definition of recession in Europe - even though the economy is set to shrink in early 2021 due to the effects of a third COVID lockdown."As and when restrictions are eased, we continue to expect a vigorous rebound in the economy," said Dean Turner, an

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US goes year without combat death in Afghanistan for first time in two decades

In this photo taken on June 6, 2019, US soldiers look out over hillsides during a visit of the commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan General Scott Miller at the Afghan National Army (ANA) checkpoint in Nerkh district of Wardak province. - A The U.S.

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Obese Celtic FC worker lost 6st in nine months after fearing Covid would kill him

Celtic FC worker who was classed as morbidly obese lost six stone in nine months after fearing Covid would kill him.Daylin Docherty tipped the scales at 20 stone at the start of 2020 after a lifetime of being overweight.The 29-year-old, who is a multimedia executive for the Hoops, was gorging on three take-aways a week, up to two litres of Irn Bru a day and struggled to carry his camera equipment on match days.But when the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe Daylin realised that his unhealthy diet and growing waistband left him vulnerable.He said: "I just knew I had to do something and get serious about losing weight.

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Brevard commissioners lambaste outgoing Florida Today editor with ‘honorary’ proclamation

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County Commissioners targeted an outgoing Florida Today editor with a resolution Tuesday “honoring” her but instead the commissioners targeted the journalist’s nationality and the decline of newspaper sales.

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Outdoor exercise banned in UC Berkeley COVID-19 lockdown

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: A cyclist rides his bike on the U.C. Berkeley campus on July 22, 2020 in Berkeley, California.

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Here’s what you need to know to file your 2020 taxes

APOPKA, Fla. – Tax season starts on Friday and it may look different this year, especially for people who hadn’t previously received unemployment benefits.

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Trial highlights: 'We were invited' and a quick defense

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump incited a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, put his own vice president in danger and later expressed solidarity with rioters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election in his name, Democrats argued Thursday as they wrapped up opening arguments in Trump's impeachment trial.

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Many Florida homeowners hit with higher insurance premiums

ORLANDO, Fla. – Sharon Landry says she “freaked out” when she opened her statement and saw the premium for her homeowner’s insurance policy surge.

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Arrest made after missing man found fatally shot in Walmart parking lot, police say

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – An arrest has been made more than a month after a missing man was found shot to death in his vehicle at a Walmart parking lot, according to the Altamonte Police Department.

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Jags' Meyer defends hiring ex-Iowa coach accused off racism

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer defended the hiring of a former Iowa assistant accused of racism, saying Thursday he “vetted him thoroughly along with our general manager and owner.”

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Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network debuts January 2022

LOS ANGELES – “Fixer Upper” stars Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia enterprise is finally coming full bloom, with an app launch in July and the debut of the Magnolia Network in January 2022.

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COVID-defying French nun toasts 117th birthday with wine and prayer

Sister Andre, the eldest French and European citizen, prays in a wheelchair, on the eve of her 117th birthday. She was born on February 11, 1904.

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Biden hopes infrastructure can bridge partisan divide

President Joe Biden is hoping that launching an effort to build roads and bridges can help to unite Democrats and Republicans in a time of sharp partisan divisions.

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AP Top 25 Podcast: Takeaways from 2020 coaching changes

A pandemic could not stop some college football programs from spending millions to change football coaches.

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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