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Nation / World

Published
July 9, 2021

Elsa soaks New York and New England as it races up East Coast

The storm brought about 3.5 inches of rain to areas of Massachusetts and Rhode Island by the early afternoon, flooding streets and stranding cars.
Published
July 9, 2021

Lockdowns in Asia as some nations see 1st major virus surges

Across the Asia-Pacific region, immunization rates have lagged because of production and distribution issues and an initial wait-and-see attitude fostered by low numbers initially.
Published
July 9, 2021

Michael Avenatti, former Stormy Daniels lawyer, gets 30 months in Nike extortion case

A jury found the celebrity lawyer guilty of fraud and attempted extortion for his efforts to shake down Nike for as much as $25 million.
Published
July 8, 2021

Two Haitian Americans detained in slaying of Haiti’s president

Six people were arrested in the killing of Jovenel Moise and seven other suspected assailants were killed in a gunfight with police.
Published
July 8, 2021

Billionaire blastoff: Rich riding own rockets into space

The chase for space tourists will pit Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson against the world’s richest man, Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos.

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Published
July 8, 2021

As Taliban gains, Biden defends U.S. exit from Afghanistan

The withdrawal is ahead of schedule – expected to be complete by Aug. 31.
Published
July 8, 2021

Pfizer will seek approval for 3rd vaccine dose to boost immunity

Research shows vaccines offer strong protection against the highly contagious delta variant, but studies are underway to determine if and when boosters might be needed.
Published
July 8, 2021

FDA reverses itself under pressure, moves to limit use of new Alzheimer’s drug

The Food and Drug Administration says the change is intended to address confusion among physicians and patients about who should get Aduhelm, which has faced an intense public backlash since its approval last month.
Published
July 8, 2021

Biden says U.S. war in Afghanistan will end Aug. 31

Biden also amplified the justification of his decision to end U.S. military operations even as the Taliban make rapid advances in significant swaths of the country.
Published
July 8, 2021

Rescue ship with 572 migrants pleads for Mediterranean port

A charity rescue ship with 572 migrants aboard in the central Mediterranean is pleading for permission to dock at some European port, saying food is running short and tensions rising on the crowded vessel.