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- Infection records broken in Tokyo as COVID surges
  The Japanese government warned that infections were spreading at an unprecedented pace as new cases hit a record high in Tokyo, overshadowing the Olympics.
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Ex-cops charged in Floyd death want away from Chauvin
Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights are asking that their federal trials be separated from the trial of Derek Chauvin, w…
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Officer dead after burst of violence outside Pentagon
Gunshots were fired Tuesday morning near the entrance of the Pentagon, resulting in multiple injuries. The Arlington County Fire Department reported “multiple patients,” but i…
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Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, probe finds
An investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees, state Attorney General Letitia James an…
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'White supremacy, racism': Remembering the El Paso massacre that targeted Latinos
On the two-year anniversary of the El Paso Walmart shooting, the deadliest attack against U.S. Latinos in modern history, several events marked the day.
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Florida again breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations
The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 in Florida rose to an all-time high of 11,515 patients in one day, according to data the U.S. Department of Health and Human Serv…
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Former standout relief pitcher traded for a dollar
Apparently all it took was some pocket change to acquire the services of Canadian pitcher John Axford.
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Nation leaves its Olympic rooms in 'unacceptable state'
Australian athletes wrecked their rooms and left damage in their wake as they enjoyed their final nights in Tokyo.
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IOC 'looking into' cycling medalists over pins
The International Olympic Committee is “looking into” a possible violation of its rules governing political demonstrations after two Chinese cyclists wore pins depicting former…
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Kevin Durant leads Team USA into Olympic semis
The U.S. men pass their biggest test of the Olympics, smashing Spain to reach semifinals.
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'Best race in Olympic history': Hurdler shatters world record
Norway's Karsten Warholm needed a world record to beat Rai Bejamin in the men's 400m hurdles.
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Four officers who responded to Capitol riot have died by suicide
More than 100 D.C. and Capitol police officers were injured defending the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Maricopa County defies new subpoena in Arizona election audit
Arizona state Senate Republicans issued demands for more data last week even as the partisan ballot review is winding down.
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Latin America's left and Caribbean spurn U.S. on Cuba
The United States doubled down on its tough stance and sanctions on Cuba after historic protests in the Communist-run island last month and said it would seek to support prote…
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Dems ask McCarthy to recant Pelosi taunt
Several House Democrats have called on House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to apologize to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or resign after audio surfaced of him saying at a weeke…
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Officers become candidates as policing debate rages
In his first campaign ad as a Republican candidate for Nevada governor, Joe Lombardo picks up a badge, a gun and a tactical vest that says “police” while a 911 call plays in th…
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Biden pushes for long COVID sufferers to be protected by law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden said Monday the White House is pushing for people with long-term symptoms of COVID-19 to be protected against discrimination, as he ma…
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DC mayor pushes back after conservative media slams her for not wearing mask at wedding
Muriel Bowser, the Democratic mayor of Washington, D.C., is pushing back against conservative media slamming her for going maskless at... View Article The post DC mayor pushes …
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Delta spreads 'like wildfire' as doctors study impact
With a new wave of COVID-19 infections fueled by the Delta variant striking countries worldwide, disease experts are scrambling to learn whether the latest version of coronavir…
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Biles competing spotlights another important subject
You can't write Simone Biles' story without writing that the adoption and foster care system worked for her. And it can work for everyone, advocates say.

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Governor pardons infamous gun-waving couple

CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3

Tennessee sued over 'bathroom bill' for public schools

Ex-cops charged in Floyd death want away from Chauvin

Officer dead after burst of violence outside Pentagon

Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, probe finds

'White supremacy, racism': Remembering the El Paso massacre that targeted Latinos

Florida again breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations

Former standout relief pitcher traded for a dollar

Nation leaves its Olympic rooms in 'unacceptable state'

IOC 'looking into' cycling medalists over pins

Kevin Durant leads Team USA into Olympic semis

'Best race in Olympic history': Hurdler shatters world record

Four officers who responded to Capitol riot have died by suicide

Maricopa County defies new subpoena in Arizona election audit

Latin America's left and Caribbean spurn U.S. on Cuba

Dems ask McCarthy to recant Pelosi taunt

Officers become candidates as policing debate rages

Biden pushes for long COVID sufferers to be protected by law

DC mayor pushes back after conservative media slams her for not wearing mask at wedding

Delta spreads 'like wildfire' as doctors study impact

Biles competing spotlights another important subject

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