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Britney Spears’ Court-appointed Attorney Resigns

Britney Spears’ court-appointed attorney on Tuesday filed documents to resign from her conservatorship, the latest of several such moves that have come in the fallout from the pop singer’s comments …

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Indonesia Readies More Medical Options for Worst-case Coronavirus Scenario

Indonesia has prepared backup medical facilities for a worst-case scenario where daily coronavirus infections reach 40,000 to 50,000, an official said on Tuesday, as the country reported another day of …

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Germany to Lower Travel Restrictions on 5 European Neighbors 

Germany announced Tuesday it is lowering travel restrictions on Britain and four other European nations imposed due to the appearance of the more contagious delta variant of COVID-19.  Robert Koch …

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In North India, Artisans Spin a New Garment to Woo Customers

North India’s Kullu district is famed for its ancient tradition of spinning hand-woven stoles and shawls with designs that have been passed down for generations. Now artisans, many of them …

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Japan Considers Plan to Limit Spectators at Olympics Opening Ceremony

The number of spectators at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics will be limited to a handful of VIP, or Very Important Persons dignitaries, and Olympic officials due to concerns over the …

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‘Voice’ Stars Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton Wed in Oklahoma

“The Voice” coaches Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrated their nuptials over the Fourth of July holiday during a weekend wedding in Oklahoma.  Shelton, a country singer, and Stefani, a pop …

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Tropical Storm Elsa Makes Landfall in Cuba

Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall in Cuba on Monday, charting a course toward Florida after causing at least three deaths elsewhere in the Caribbean. Elsa swept over Cuba’s south-central coast on …

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Beloved Italian Entertainer Raffaella Carrà Dies at 78

Raffaella Carrà, for decades one of Italian television’s most beloved entertainers, a woman affectionately nicknamed the “queen of Italian TV,” died Monday at 78, Italian state TV quoted her family …

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Biden Continuing COVID Vaccination Appeal

After his administration fell short of its Independence Day vaccination goal, U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday will again appeal to uninoculated Americans to get the shots to protect themselves …

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North Korea Faces Worsening Economic Woes Amid COVID Lockdown

North Korea’s coronavirus lockdown has taken a major toll on its economy. Its leader, Kim Jong Un, has hinted at a humanitarian crisis. Some fear the situation could get much …

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Poll Finds Startling Difference in Vaccinations Among US Republicans and Democrats

A However, 64% of vaccinated Americans believe the government is accurately describing the dangers of the delta variant.Iran fighting COVID 5th wave The variant is having a global impact. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has warned that …

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Researchers Fear Pandemic Inflicting War-Like Mental Health Damage in Australia

Experts say coronavirus lockdowns anywhere in the world can trigger stress, irritability, fear and fatigue. There can be a disconnection from extended family and friends, causing loneliness. Uncertainty is another corrosive factor.In Australia, mental …

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Indonesian Hospital Loses 63 COVID Patients in Oxygen Shortage

Dozens of COVID-19 patients died in Indonesia over the weekend when a hospital in Yogyakarta ran out of oxygen.   The Dr. Sardjito General Hospital tried switching oxygen cylinders during …

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The Successful Journey of a Flying Car

A car with wings recently completed a test flight in Slovakia. Its designers say the successful journey brings us one step closer to flying cars, but experts aren’t so sure …

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Semenya Misses Tokyo, May be Forced out of Olympics for Good 

This could be it for Caster Semenya and the Olympics.  Forced out of her favorite race by World Athletics’ testosterone rules, the two-time Olympic champion in the 800 meters took …

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Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter Mark 75 Years of ‘Full Partnership’ 

The young midshipman needed a date one evening while he was home from the U.S. Naval Academy, so his younger sister paired him with a family friend who already had …

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Chinese Astronauts Make First Space Walk Outside New Station

Two astronauts made the first space walk on Sunday outside China’s new orbital station to work on setting up a 15-meter-long robotic arm.Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo were shown by …

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‘Hams’ Head Outdoors for Remote Communication

Amateur or “ham” radio operators sometimes take their two-way radios to remote locations and talk to people around the world using battery power and portable antennas.  As Mike O’Sullivan reports, …

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North Korea Shows No Vaccine Urgency, Despite New Virus Woes

North Korea this week reported a mysterious “grave incident” that suggested a major lapse related to its coronavirus response.Its leader, Kim Jong Un, recently acknowledged food shortages, comparing the situation …

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Germany Recommends Mixed Vaccine Inoculations

The German Standing Committee on Vaccination recommended this week that people who received the AstraZeneca vaccine as their first COVID shot should be inoculated with either the Pfizer or the …

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Indonesian Police Block Streets on First Day of Tougher COVID-19 Curbs

Indonesian police threw up roadblocks and more than 400 checkpoints on the islands of Java and Bali to ensure hundreds of millions of people stayed home on Saturday, the first …

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NYC Comes Back to Life 15 Months After Pandemic Began

Life in New York City is slowly returning to normal after the coronavirus pandemic hit the city hard more than 15 months ago. But certain changes caused by the pandemic …

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