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Pediatricians puzzled by kids' COVID surge
Doctors say they are noting more instances of children becoming severely ill as the pandemic has progressed and the Delta variant has become predominant.A definitive answer is months away
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Gabby Petito's dad pleads for help: 'Nothing else ... matters to me now'
Joe Petito, whose 22-year-old daughter went missing on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé, made a heartfelt plea for the public's assistance.Family lost contact in August
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'Jeopardy!' decides on hosts for the remainder of 2021
After Mike Richards's abrupt exit as host and as executive producer of the popular game show, two fan favorites will share hosting duties for the remainder of the year.Will trade off as schedules allow
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'Worst winner of all time': 'AGT' fans unhappy with finale
It was the closest vote in "America's Got Talent" history and many viewers were not thrilled with the result.Spoiler alert
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Conservative watchdog files ethics complaint against AOC
The American Accountability Foundation claimed the Democratic lawmaker violated congressional rules by attending the high-priced Met Gala.How her office responded
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Police stopped woman and fiancé after fight before she disappeared
Utah police said neither Gabby Petito nor Brian Laundrie wanted to press charges after the altercation last month.He's been named a person of interest
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Woman's obit blames unvaxxed for her death: 'The cost was her life'
The family of Candace Cay Ayers believes she caught the breakthrough infection in July after visiting an unvaccinated friend in Mississippi.'A family that believes in science'
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Moderna: 'We don't really know' if 3rd shot is necessary
If an additional dose is shown to provide more protection against COVID-19, it would be distributed when breakthrough cases are most likely to increase, Moderna president Stephen Hoge said.What the latest data shows
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Why many Trump supporters are avoiding 'Justice for January 6' rally
Users in extreme far-right social media groups and forums are claiming the upcoming event could be a "false flag."Paranoia driving many conversations
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Memory card found on street launched huge investigation
Trying to find the card's owner, this poor woman opened up the files and was shocked by what she saw.Here's the full story
Regency Times
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Alana Thompson, known as honey boo boo, is all grown up
Fans all may remember her as Honey Boo Boo, but Alana Thompson is 16 years old and all grown up.Check out her latest
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Raisman recalls FBI agent 'diminishing' her abuse by Nassar
Aly Raisman was one of four elite gymnasts who testified before a Senate committee, decrying the FBI's probe of sex abuse allegations against former doctor Larry Nassar.Biles, others also speak out
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Iconic destinations across the world forgotten by time
Do you remember these once thriving locations? Take a closer look now and find out what the strange truth behind these ruins.Mysteries finally revealed
History Daily
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This 16-year-old is defying stereotypes on the field
Brooklyn Harker just started her first year of playing varsity football at Chapel Hill High School in North Carolina — but not as a kicker, as many have assumed.'I like being aggressive'
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Pope says abortion is 'murder,' weighs in on Biden issue
On the flight returning from Slovakia, Pope Francis was asked for his opinion about whether Biden, who is Catholic, should be denied Communion because of his support for abortion.'Scientifically, it is a human life'
Reuters
China unhappy as U.S., Britain and Australia form security alliance
The new pact will help equip Australia with nuclear-powered submarines and reshape international relations in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.Beijing: Move 'highly irresponsible'
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France hails killing of Islamic State group leader as a big victory
The French government didn't say how it knew he was Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, whose group has terrorized southern Mali.'Unlikely to permanently cripple the extremist group'
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Rapper sentenced to 17 years in jail for misuse of PPP loans
Maurice "Mo" Fayne, who appeared on "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta," was found guilty of spending thousands of government dollars on jewelry, child support and more.Ordered to pay $4.4M to victims of Ponzi scheme
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Elton John postpones European shows after injury
The singer-songwriter, 74, had been due to play cities in Britain and Europe this year as part of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, followed by U.S. shows in 2022.'More than worth the wait'
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Dem's plan: Poorer Americans get big tax cuts, the rich get hikes
Taxpayers making above $1 million would see an 11 percent tax increase to their federal taxes under a House Ways and Means Committee plan.In the middle of two extremes
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COVID-19 is leading cause of death among police
In the first six months of 2021, the number of officers who died of COVID-related causes topped gun and traffic-related incidents combined, a national law enforcement organization said.'It doesn't have to happen'
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Fauci debunks Nicki Minaj's COVID-19 vaccine claims
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it's "a resounding no" that there's any evidence to the claim tweeted by rapper Nicki Minaj that COVID-19 vaccines cause impotence.Backlash for her claims
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Lawyer surrenders after $10M shooting plot revealed
Prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh surrendered Thursday after authorities said he attempted to stage his own suicide so his son could collect a $10 million life insurance policy.Alleged accomplice in custody
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Former Google exec reveals single largest danger of AI
In a new interview, artificial intelligence expert Kai-Fu Lee, who has been an executive at Google, Apple and Microsoft, shed light on some of the destructive downsides of AI.'It changes the future of warfare'
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Officer convicted of lying after viral video, bodycam dispute account
Zayne Abdullah, who spent six months in jail during the pandemic and lost his job, has filed a civil suit against the city of Baltimore.Officer accused Abdullah of spitting on him
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Star on her looks: 'Hasn't spared me one heartbreak or heartache'
Halle Berry talked about her new film "Bruised," which also serves as her directorial debut, and how she relates to her character.'I've had abuse in my life'
Reuters
Highly anticipated Time 100 list released
The magazine unveiled its list of the 100 most influential people of 2021 on Wednesday, honoring such celebrities as Tracee Ellis Ross, Steven Yeun, Daniel Kaluuya and Bad Bunny.Harry and Meghan grace the cover
AP
Baby girl born to widow of 20-year-old Marine killed in Kabul attack
Levi Rylee Rose McCollum was born Monday at a naval hospital in California, the baby's grandmother announced on Facebook.$1 million raised online for mother and baby
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Biden backs Gen. Milley after Trump book revelations
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley may have ignored protocol by calling a top Chinese general just before the 2020 election.'Great confidence in Gen. Milley'
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The key retirement provisions in $3.5T reconciliation bill
The most far-reaching part of Democrats' package of proposed social spending is the requirement for many businesses to offer a retirement plan for their workers.'A huge leap forward'
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FDA posts evidence ahead of meeting on COVID booster shots
The Food and Drug Administration struck a decidedly neutral tone on the rationale for boosters — an unusual and careful approach.Pfizer points FDA to Israeli data
Reuters
Would Meyer really ditch the NFL to coach at USC?
The rumor mill began to churn almost immediately after USC fired football coach Clay Helton following a demoralizing loss to Stanford.Urban Meyer responds to speculation
AP
SpaceX launches historic all-civilian crew into orbit
In its most ambitious leap yet, SpaceX's first private flight blasted off with two contest winners, a health care worker and their wealthy sponsor on board.29-year-old becomes youngest American in space
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Octavia Spencer apologizes to Britney Spears for prenup joke
The Oscar winner revealed on Instagram that she reached out privately to Spears, 39, and her fiancé, Sam Asghari, to apologize.'My intention was to make them laugh not cause pain'
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Shannen Doherty: My cancer battle is 'part of life'
The former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 before it went into remission, in 2017. She announced last year that it had returned as stage IV.'I've got a lot of life in me'
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Nicki Minaj's vaccine claim is false, says Trinidad health minister
The rapper sparked a furor when she alleged that her cousin in Trinidad refuses to get a COVID shot because his friend became impotent after being vaccinated.Official dismisses claim
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Washington Football Team to host rare NFL Pride Night
The news arrives months after Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib announced himself as the league's first openly gay active player, a milestone for the NFL.A landmark for the franchise
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Gigi Hadid rocks the affordable bag celebs adore
Sometimes a hot celeb trend fizzles as quickly as it sparks because it simply isn't practical or relatable. But the stars have aligned this time to bring us the perfect little bag.Eco-friendly design
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Democrats see do-or-die moment to overhaul immigration
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin has been trying to grant young undocumented 'Dreamers' a path to citizenship for two decades.'I'm losing sleep over it'
AP
Owners of this car say they would not buy one again
This premium Japanese automaker offers stylish looks and strong performance, but buyers aren't happy with their cars.Every automaker in America ranked
Autoblog
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This is the car that owners ranked as least appealing
Turns out, most new vehicles sold in the United States are pretty good. But there are a few sitting down at the bottom.Every automaker in America, ranked from first to worst
Autoblog
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Wendy Williams has COVID, show's return pushed back to October
While Williams had expressed concerns early this year about getting the vaccine, she is fully vaccinated, a source confirmed to Yahoo Entertainment.'Repeats are scheduled'
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Muslim Americans faced wave of hate on 9/11 anniversary
In one instance, a Muslim child was allegedly bullied by a teacher with an Islamophobic lesson plan and asked to tell the class who was responsible for the attacks.Vandalism, assaults reported nationwide
AP
IRS sends 3rd round of child tax credit payments
This week the IRS issued the third set of monthly child tax credit payments — worth $15 billion — with checks of $250 for older children and $300 for children under 6.88% of U.S. kids are eligible
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Female broadcaster hired by NBA team makes U.S. sports history: 'It's time'
The Milwaukee Bucks have hired Lisa Byington, the first woman to be a full-time play-by-play announcer for a major American men's sports team. She has broken barriers before
AP
Hospitals in West struggle to find beds for critically ill during COVID surge
"It's just nonstop trying to find placement for these patients and the care that they need," said Brian Whitlock, the president and CEO of the Idaho Hospital Association.'Frustration for health care leaders'
Amazon
11 affordable wireless earbud alternatives to AirPods
Why break the bank for expensive AirPods when these wireless earbud models are sleek, multifunctional and much cheaper?Desirable options to consider
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Police in Elijah McClain's town were biased: Report
A probe initiated after the death of Elijah McClain found that Aurora police had a culture of treating people of color differently than whites, Colorado's attorney general said.Role of police accountability law

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