Prison inmates in India refuse parole over COVID-19 fears on outside

The grim reality on the outside has left some prison inmates clinging to the relative safety of their cells — to the point that 21 jailbirds recently refused temporary release, reports say.
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Denver man confronts beer drive-thru clerk with assault rifle

A man armed with an assault rifle confronted a beer store drive-thru clerk in Denver Sunday afternoon before threatening two police officers who had responded to the scene.  The officers had responded to a call from the Great American Beer Store in the 1300 block of West Alameda around 2:10 p.m., Division Chief Ron Thomas said. The clerk told...
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Surveillance video shows gunmen approach Florida concert venue before shooting

The trio of gunmen, wearing masks and hoods, emerge from the front passenger-side door, as well as the back seat, and run toward the crowd, the footage shows.
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Small Plane Crashes Into Tennessee Lake; 7 Believed Dead

Rescue crews planned to work through the night at the scene of the crash. Rescue Capt. Joshua Sanders indicated at a news conference that there were no survivors.
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'Hooked On A Feeling' Singer B.J. Thomas Dies At 78

The versatile, Grammy-winning singer enjoyed success on the pop, country and gospel charts with hits like "I Just Can't Help Believing," "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" and "Hooked On a Feeling."
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Gavin MacLeod, 'Love Boat' Captain, Dies At 90

Gavin MacLeod, the veteran supporting actor who rose to fame on The Mary Tyler Moore Show before going on to even more success on The Love Boat, has died at age 90.
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Saturday morning UK news briefing: Today's top headlines from The Telegraph

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UK weather: Hottest day of the year forecast for bank holiday

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Sasha Johnson: Teenager charged over shooting of BLM activist

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Inside China’s exhaustive search for COVID-positive animals that don’t exist

China has tested more than 50,000 animals, including thousands of bats, to find evidence of COVID-19's origins.
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Tourist sought for approaching Yellowstone bear for a photo

Authorities are hunting for a clueless tourist who came within feet of a massive grizzly bear just to snag a souvenir photo in Yellowstone National Park.
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Belarus’ leader seeks Russia’s support amid showdown with EU

In the past, the 66-year-old Belarusian leader has tried to play the West against Russia, raising the prospect of a rapprochement with the EU and the United States to wring more aid out of Moscow.
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Italian artist unveils murals of Kim Kardashian, Marge Simpson menstruating

An Italian artist is challenging period taboos and stigma with a new series of installations that depict Kim Kardashian and Marge Simpson menstruating.
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Scientists warn world at risk of hitting temperature limit soon

There's now a 40 percent chance that by 2025, we will see a year with an average global temperature that is 1.5 degrees Celsius -- 34.7 degrees Fahrenheit -- above what it was in the late 1800s.
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Giant shark in TikTok sparks ‘megalodon’ theory after giving tourists a scare

The shark appears menacing as it swims slowly in a circle near the surface of the ocean, prompting screaming tourists to clamor near the boat's edge to get a glimpse.
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Three people arrested over Italy cable car crash after claims safety brake 'deactivated'

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Wednesday morning UK news briefing: PM braced for Dominic Cummings to tell all

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Plans to crack down on people who abandon pets they acquired during lockdown

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President Biden Wants To Replace All Lead Pipes. Flint Has Lessons To Share

Flint has been synonymous with lead in drinking water. The city's experience replacing lead pipes shows the promise and challenges of the Biden proposal to get rid of all the country's lead pipes.
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NYC Schools Chancellor Says Her Message To Parents Is Simple: Schools Are Safe

The largest U.S. school district will reopen this fall with no option for virtual classes. Chancellor Meisha Porter says 70,000 employees have already been vaccinated, "and we need our children back."
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Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe And Effective For Teens, Company Says

Moderna will ask the Food and Drug Administration to authorize its vaccine for kids from age 12 to 17 in early June, the company's CEO says.
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U.S. Imposes Restrictions On Ethiopia And Eritrea Over Tigray Conflict

The conflict in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region began in early November. Thousands have died and close to 2 million people are reported to have been displaced.
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A Century After The Race Massacre, Tulsa Confronts Its Bloody Past

Survivors and their descendants say facing the truth about the Tulsa Race Massacre is essential in the nation's struggle to confront racial injustice and violence against Black people.
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More Than 100,000 Haitian Immigrants Can Apply For An Extension To Stay In The U.S.

Eligible Haitians in the U.S. can apply for a new 18-month designation. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas cited security concerns, human rights abuses and poverty for the decision.
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Fauci ‘not convinced’ COVID developed naturally, backs investigation

​Dr. Anthony Fauci said he's "not convinced" the deadly virus developed naturally and has called for further investigations into where COVID-19 emerged.
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Mother of 6-year-old boy killed in California road rage shooting speaks out

The mother of a 6-year-old boy who was killed on a California highway in an apparent road-rage shooting has pleaded "justice to be served" as the shooter remains at large.
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Bill Gates spotted out for first time since divorce announcement

Bill Gates was spotted on the streets of New York for the first time since his bombshell divorce announcement -- and he has yet to ditch his wedding ring.
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Boy, 6, shot dead on way to school in apparent road rage incident

Aiden Leos, 6, was shot and killed during an apparent road rage incident on the 55 Freeway in Orange, California.
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Columbus haters led effort to rename street for murderous Haitian emperor

Some of the city's biggest elected Christopher Columbus haters spearheaded an effort in the City Council to rename a Brooklyn street after Haitian emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
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Inside the secretive world of America’s men-only golf clubs

Inside the secretive world of America’s men-only golf clubs, where even ex-Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo is reportedly on the waiting list.
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Morning News Brief

A ceasefire begins between Hamas and Israel. Progressive Democrats push the party to rethink their relationship with Israel. And, advocates are concerned for living conditions at migrant shelters.
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Hedge Fund Known For Slashing Newsrooms Poised To Buy Tribune Publishing

Alden Global Capital is poised to win a shareholder vote to assume full ownership of Tribune Publishing – including the Chicago Tribune, the New York Daily News, and other storied metro papers.
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Princes William And Harry Slam BBC Over Princess Diana Interview

Diana's two sons blamed the BBC for its role in their mother's death. They say Diana's life was irrevocably damaged by an interview she gave in 1995.
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Top U.S., Russian Diplomats Met For First Time After New Sanctions Increased Tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov huddled on the sidelines of Arctic Council meetings in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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The Pandemic Proved Hospitals Can Deliver Care To Seriously Ill Patients At Home

COVID-19 and dozens of other acute illnesses now qualify for home treatment thanks to a new federal effort aimed at freeing up hospital beds.
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Harris To Asian Americans: Turn Pain And Outrage Into Political Power

After a year in which they were galvanized by a surge of racially motivated attacks, Asian Americans are seeking — and wielding — more political power.
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Bill Gates wears wedding ring in first appearance since divorce announcement

Bill Gates made his first public appearance Wednesday since his bombshell divorce announcement — and was still wearing his wedding ring.
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Black Lives Matter comes out in solidarity with Palestinians

Black Lives Matter has thrown its full support behind the Palestinians in the ongoing bloody conflict between their Hamas backers and Israel.
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Netanyahu rejects Biden demand for ‘significant de-escalation’ in Gaza

Biden and Netanyahu "had a detailed discussion on the state of events in Gaza" and about "Israel’s progress in degrading the capabilities of Hamas and other terrorist elements," the White House said.
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More than 15,000 people from Myanmar shelter in Indian border state

With fighting intensifying in northwest Myanmar's Chin State, opposite Mizoram, Rammawi said he expected the numbers seeking refuge in India to increase.
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Man who committed suicide in Fargo courtroom faced 7 years in prison: report

A North Dakota man who killed himself in a courtroom upon being convicted was facing a minimum of seven years in prison, according to reports. Jeffrey Sahl Ferris, who slashed his throat inside the federal courthouse in Fargo, had been found guilty of using a firearm in the presence of a minor at the Turtle...
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Pentagon reportedly running secret army of 60,000 around the world

The force is 10 times the size of the covert elements of the CIA, comes with a cost of more than $900 million, and engages about 130 private companies in operations in locales like the Middle East and Africa, the report said. 
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Fighting Weight: How Military Recruiters Take On Obesity, Case By Case

A decade ago, Army recruiters started coaching individuals to help them lose weight so they could enlist. It's not an official Army program, but it has become necessary to recruitment, many say.
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Georgia And Arizona Senators Show Progressive-Centrist Split In Democratic Party

They represent two closely contested Sun Belt states. But Georgia's Democratic senators are taking more progressive positions, while Arizona's are opting for a more centrist approach.
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Miami Tries To Make Vaccinations Easy: 'Wherever People Are That's Where We Will Be'

In Miami, as vaccinations slow, officials are coming up with new ways to make them easier to get, particularly for immigrants and busy working people.
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Paris Bookstores Are Designated Essential — But These Landmarks Struggle To Survive

Gibert Jeune, which held a prominent place in Parisians hearts, is one of the latest to close. The pandemic is only one pressure on independent bookstores, but some have found ways to survive.
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Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens, Topple Buildings In Gaza City

The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 42 people died Sunday and more than 50 people were wounded. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks were continuing at "full force."
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Rombauer Pulls Surprise Win At Preakness Stakes

Against long odds, Rombauer won the second leg of the Triple Crown in Baltimore on Saturday at the 146th running of the Preakness Stakes.
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When Your Company Is Named Covid, You've Heard All The Jokes

Covid Inc. in Tempe, Ariz., has been selling audiovisual equipment for decades. CEO Norm Carson says people sometimes come in to the building looking for a COVID-19 test.
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Inflation, Gas Shortage Highlight Peril That Could Threaten Biden's Agenda

Americans continue to say they approve of how the president is handling the coronavirus pandemic, but he may be running into speed bumps because of inflation and other issues.
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