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Larry Brown says he got COVID-19 delta variant after prep tournament
Memphis basketball assistant coach Larry Brown contracted the delta variant of COVID-19 following the 2021 Nike EYBL Peach Jam Basketball Tournament last month. Brown disclosed…
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Jennifer Hudson on earning Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect,’ final words
LOS ANGELES – Jennifer Hudson was one of the last people on Earth to speak with Aretha Franklin. The final of…
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They keep kids safe, but some states banned mandates
Lucie Phillips, 6, and her brother David Phillips, 3, join parents and students during a rally at the Utah State…
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Education Department urges Texas, Florida to reverse school mask bans
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is weighing in on the escalating tension between state governors and local authorities over whether…
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How risky is travel during the delta surge?
The travel landscape has changed dramatically in just a few short weeks. The United States is on its fourth COVID-19…
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Magnitude 7 quake hits Haiti; no US tsunami warning
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Haiti early Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake's epicenter struck 7.5 miles from…
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Fred may strengthen again over gulf; Tropical Storm Grace forms
Tropical Depression Fred weakened into a tropical wave on Saturday but is expected to reform Sunday as it passes over the…
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Haiti earthquake: Tropical Storm Grace approaches
A massive magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Haiti early Saturday morning as tropical Tropical Storm Grace raced toward the island, potentially complicating rescue…
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Apple TV+’s dramedy is a beautiful exercise in empathy
The fantastic, funny and heartfelt dramedy “CODA” doesn’t astound by breaking the mold of teen romances and coming-of-age tales. Instead,…
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US sending 5,000 troops to Afghanistan to assist with drawdown
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden announced Saturday that he's authorized the deployment of 5,000 troops to Afghanistan to ensure "an orderly and safe"…
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Judge orders Biden administration to reinstate ‘Remain in Mexico’ rule
A federal judge late Friday revived a Trump-era immigration policy that ordered asylum-seekers to remain in Mexico as they waited for…
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Sha’Carri Richardson racing Olympic medalists at Prefontaine Classic
Sha'Carri Richardson couldn't race in the Olympics. Soon, she'll race the medalists. Richardson missed the Tokyo Olympics after failing a…
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Germany tightens travel restrictions on travelers from the US
Germany added the United States to its "high-risk" area list and will soon tighten entry restrictions for unvaccinated travelers who had recently…
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