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Biden pivots to home tests to confront omicron surge

Biden pivots to home tests to confront omicron surge

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fighting the omicron variant surging through the country, President Joe Biden announced the government will provide 500 million free rapid home-testing kits, increase support for hospitals under strain and redouble vaccination and b
State TV: Recalled Iranian diplomat to Yemen dies of COVID

State TV: Recalled Iranian diplomat to Yemen dies of COVID

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's top diplomat to Yemen died Tuesday after reportedly contracting the coronavirus, Iranian state TV said, just days after he was abruptly recalled from his mission in the war-torn nation.
US population growth at lowest rate in pandemic's 1st year

US population growth at lowest rate in pandemic's 1st year

WASHINGTON — U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation’s founding during the first year of the pandemic as the coronavirus curtailed immigration, delayed pregnancies and killed hundreds of thousands of U.S.
Jury seeks transcripts of accusers' claims at Maxwell trial

Jury seeks transcripts of accusers' claims at Maxwell trial

NEW YORK (AP) — The jury deliberating at Ghislaine Maxwell's trial asked Tuesday to review testimony of three of four women who said the British socialite aided financier Jeffrey Epstein in the sexual abuse they experienced when they were teenagers.
Osaka fire suspect might have copied Kyoto Animation attack

Osaka fire suspect might have copied Kyoto Animation attack

TOKYO (AP) — The suspect in a deadly fire at a mental health clinic in Osaka last week might have studied the fatal 2019 Kyoto Animation studio arson while preparing his own attack that killed 25 people, police said Tuesday.
Man to plead guilty in Tom Brady Super Bowl ring fraud

Man to plead guilty in Tom Brady Super Bowl ring fraud

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A New Jersey man who posed as a former New England Patriots player in order to buy and sell Super Bowl rings that he claimed were gifts to Tom Brady's family will plead guilty to fraud, federal prosecutors said Monday.
No verdict yet in Kim Potter trial for Daunte Wright's death

No verdict yet in Kim Potter trial for Daunte Wright's death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The suburban Minneapolis police officer who says she meant to use her Taser instead of her gun when she shot and killed Black motorist Daunte Wright made a “blunder of epic proportions” and did not have “a license to kill,” a prose
Jan. 6 committee seeks interview with GOP Rep. Scott Perry

Jan. 6 committee seeks interview with GOP Rep. Scott Perry

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection requested an interview with Republican Rep.
Police: Stolen Ohio bridge found, man facing theft charge

Police: Stolen Ohio bridge found, man facing theft charge

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A 58-foot-long (18-meter) pedestrian bridge stolen from an Ohio city last month has been found and a man is facing charges, police said.
Pentagon issues rules aimed at stopping rise of extremism

Pentagon issues rules aimed at stopping rise of extremism

WASHINGTON (AP) — Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities.
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