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Trump hails vaccine 'miracle,' with millions of doses soon

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump celebrated the expected approval of the first U.S.

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Pornhub calls halt to unverified users posting on its site

NEW YORK — Pornhub said Tuesday it was halting unverified users from uploading video material after a report alleged that the pornographic website was showing videos of rape and underage sex.

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Tesla seeks to sell $5B in stock; CEO Musk moves to Texas

Tesla said Tuesday it is looking to raise up to $5 billion in capital through a stock offering. The announcement came on the same day CEO Elon Musk said he has moved his home to Texas from California.

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UK starts virus campaign with a shot watched round the world

LONDON — A nurse rolled up 90-year-old Margaret Keenan’s sleeve and administered a shot watched round the world -– the first jab in the U.K.

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US virus deaths hit record levels with the holidays ahead

Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S.

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Police respond to 'break-in,' find music video shoot instead

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla.

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Man linked to white supremacist group gets 5 years in prison

COLLEGE PARK, Md.

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Vast wildfires in Siberia linked to warming Arctic

WASHINGTON — This year's vast wildfires in far northeastern Russia were linked to broader changes in a warming Arctic, according to a report Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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UK, EU leaders to meet Wednesday amid Brexit no-deal signals

LONDON — The leaders of Britain and the European Commission will make a last-minute push for a post-Brexit U.K.

Dec 8, 2020 2:19 PM Read more >

Steven Soderbergh among producers of upcoming Academy Awards

Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is going behind the scenes for the next Academy Awards.

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