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U.S. data show rising ‘breakthrough’ infections among fully vaccinated
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) - Some 25% of SARS-CoV-2 infections among Los Angeles County residents occurred in fully vaccinated residents from May through July 25, a period that includes th...
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Missouri AG files lawsuit against schools mandating masks
(Reuters) - Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Tuesday filed a class action lawsuit against school districts in his state that have mandated masks for school children and teachers, calling the ...
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Citi considering bitcoin futures trading for some institutional clients
(Reuters) - Citigroup Inc is considering offering bitcoin futures trading for some institutional clients, a spokesperson for the bank said on Tuesday, citing increased demand in the cryptocurrency spa...
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Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York’s first woman governor
By Barbara Goldberg NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's first female governor, Kathy Hochul, was sworn into office on Tuesday, promising to change the state's political culture and work to ensure that New...
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International TV academy rescinds Cuomo’s Emmy for COVID briefings
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences said on Tuesday it had revoked a special Emmy award given to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for his COVID-19 brie...
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Woman says R. Kelly prostituted her, told her to ignore ‘Lifetime’ accusations
By Brendan Pierson NEW YORK (Reuters) - A woman who said R. Kelly sexually abused her over their five-year relationship told jurors on Tuesday that the R&B singer ordered her to have sex with another ...
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Afghan-born director tells refugee story in “I Am You”
By Ilze Filks (Reuters) - An Afghan refugee embarks on a dangerous journey across five countries in director Sonia Nassery Cole's latest film "I am You", with echoes of scenes of people desperately tr...
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Rolling Stones drummer Watts dies at 80 – publicist
LONDON (Reuters) - Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died in hospital at the age of 80, his spokesperson said on Tuesday. "It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved C...
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Liquor distribution exec to plead guilty in U.S. college admissions scandal
By Nate Raymond BOSTON (Reuters) - The chief executive of a liquor distribution company charged in the U.S. college admissions scandal has agreed to plead guilty to paying $500,000 to secure his son's...
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Pritzker: Full approval of Pfizer COVID vaccine should mean more vaccinations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Will the Food and Drug Administration giving full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine lead to more people getting the shot? Pritzker says he sure hopes so, especially sin...
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