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UK virus cases hit highest since Feb 5 amid 'grab a jab'

UK virus cases hit highest since Feb 5 amid 'grab a jab'

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. on Saturday recorded its most new coronavirus infections since early February as the National Health Service ran a “grab a jab” initiative to further drive up vaccination rates.
The Latest: Proof of vaccine policies meet resistance in US

The Latest: Proof of vaccine policies meet resistance in US

Customers at the City Winery’s flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But that’s not required at most other dining establishments in the city.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Rob Portman, R-Ohio; Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison; Mayor Charles Burkett of Surfside, Florida. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen.
States hesitant to adopt digital COVID vaccine verification

States hesitant to adopt digital COVID vaccine verification

Customers wanting to wine, dine and unwind to live music at the City Winery's flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But that's not required at most other dining establishments in the city.
Artists, theatre and concert groups urge clarity from Ontario on reopening plans

Artists, theatre and concert groups urge clarity from Ontario on reopening plans

TORONTO — Advocates for Ontario’s live music and performing arts industries say a lack of clarity in the provincial reopening plan puts their futures at risk.
EXPLAINER: Dental, vision and hearing benefits for Medicare

EXPLAINER: Dental, vision and hearing benefits for Medicare

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many working-age people assume that Medicare covers just about every kind of health care that an older person may need. It doesn't. Some of the biggest gaps involve dental, vision and hearing services.
Prince Philip honored on special British 5-pound coin

Prince Philip honored on special British 5-pound coin

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Treasury has unveiled a new special edition coin to commemorate the life of Prince Philip, who died in April at the age of 99. The Treasury said Saturday that the design of the 5-pound coin had been approved by Philip in 2008.
3D video replaces huge sets in Verona as full operas resume

3D video replaces huge sets in Verona as full operas resume

VERONA, Italy (AP) — The Verona Arena amphitheater in northern Italy has returned to staging full operas for the first time since the pandemic — but with one big difference.
American, French artists revive hope on giant Paris mural

American, French artists revive hope on giant Paris mural

PARIS (AP) — A colorful human face emerges from waves like a call for hope above a Parisian street, in a giant message of optimism from American and French street artists painting a massive mural in the French capital that's slowly climbing out of it
Daytime Emmys salute late TV icons Alex Trebek, Larry King

Daytime Emmys salute late TV icons Alex Trebek, Larry King

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Daytime Emmys turned into a love letter to Alex Trebek, honoring the beloved “Jeopardy!” host and the show seven months after his death. Trebek won as game show host and "Jeopardy!" earned game show honors on Friday night.
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