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Tensions grow as US, allies deepen Indo-Pacific involvement

By DAVID RISING BANGKOK (AP) — With increasingly strong talk in support of Taiwan, a new deal to supply Australia with nuclear submarines, and the launch of a European strategy for greater engagement in the…
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‘Soul-crushing’: US COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH AP - COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying…
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‘The world must wake up’: Tasks daunting as UN meeting opens

By EDITH M. LEDERER NEW YORK (AP) — In person and on screen, world leaders returned to the United Nations’ foremost gathering for the first time in the pandemic era on Tuesday with a formidable,…
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

By LAURAN NEERGAARD Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon -- a key step toward beginning vaccinations…
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Black Iowa police chief faces backlash after bringing change

By RYAN J. FOLEY WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the…
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Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?

By LINDSEY TANNER AP - Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID? No, there is no scientific evidence showing masks cause harm to kids’ health despite baseless claims suggesting otherwise. The claims…
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California Gov. Newsom crushes Republican-led recall effort

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE and MICHAEL R. BLOOD SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Despite warnings the race would be close, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decisively defeated efforts to kick him out of office, a win the Democrat cast…
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Stay or go? Californians to decide fate of Gov. Gavin Newsom

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and KATHLEEN RONAYNE LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — After a year of debate that laid bare divisions in America’s most populous state, Californians on Tuesday will be deciding whether Gov. Gavin…
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Tropical Storm Nicholas threatens Gulf Coast with heavy rain

HOUSTON (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicholas strengthened just off the Gulf Coast and could blow ashore in Texas as a hurricane Monday as it brings heavy rain and floods to coastal areas from Mexico to storm-battered…
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From 9/11's ashes, a new world took shape. It did not last.

By CALVIN WOODWARD, ELLEN KNICKMEYER and DAVID RISING In the ghastly rubble of ground zero’s fallen towers 20 years ago, Hour Zero arrived, a chance to start anew. World affairs reordered abruptly on that morning…
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