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Nation / World

Published
February 2, 2022

Tonga, once COVID-free, goes into lockdown weeks after volcanic eruption

Five coronavirus cases have been reported in the Pacific island nation since last month's natural disaster.
Published
February 2, 2022

‘Take back life’: More nations ease coronavirus restrictions

The most pronounced pullbacks in restrictions are in Europe, South Africa and the United States.
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February 2, 2022

External energy source may explain ‘Havana syndrome,’ expert panel finds

Its conclusion renews questions about a possible foreign attack on U.S. intelligence officers and diplomats.
Published
February 2, 2022

Revenue windfall pushes states to consider range of tax cuts

Soaring tax revenue and billions in pandemic aid from the federal government have left many states with the unusual problem of having too much money
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February 2, 2022

Four charged in overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams

The men are accused of distributing fentanyl-laced heroin of the kind that caused the death of Williams, who gained fame playing Omar Little on the HBO series ‘The Wire.’

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Published
February 2, 2022

Biden aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years

The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 1,918,030 new cancer cases and 609,360 cancer deaths this year.
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February 2, 2022

Democratic Sen. Luján to be out at least 4 weeks; Biden agenda at risk

The Democrats’ fragile hold on the Senate majority has become vividly apparent with the sudden illness of of New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján.
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February 2, 2022

Brian Flores says he won’t drop lawsuit against NFL even if hired as coach

Flores has interviewed with the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints, who have yet to fill their coaching vacancies.
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February 2, 2022

Biden orders forces to Europe amid stalled Ukraine talks

Russia fired back with a sharply worded objection, calling the deployments unfounded and “destructive.”
Published
February 2, 2022

Asian Americans mark Lunar New Year amid ongoing hate crimes

While most Lunar New Year revelry was sidelined last year because of COVID-19, many outdoor events are returning with organizers encouraging masking for the public but mandating them for staff.