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Bad food, slivers of sun: Life in Sydney's hotel quarantine

Bad food, slivers of sun: Life in Sydney's hotel quarantine

SYDNEY (AP) — With our long journey to reach Australia behind us, and 14 days isolated in a hotel ahead of us, the police officer on our bus tried to inject some humor: “If you’re looking to save some money on the hotel,” he joked, “this is your last
Robert Durst testifies he would lie to get out of trouble

Robert Durst testifies he would lie to get out of trouble

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A prosecutor attempted to ensnare Robert Durst in a web of deceit Tuesday after he admitted at his murder trial that he lied under oath in the past and would lie to get out of trouble.
'Do not give up': Americans help Afghans in new homeland

'Do not give up': Americans help Afghans in new homeland

DALLAS (AP) — Pleas for help from Afghans have been filling up Caroline Clarin’s phone for days as she works from her rural Minnesota home and tries to provide hope to those who ping heart-wrenching messages of desperation from a world away.
Asia Today: Hong Kong lengthens quarantines for 16 countries

Asia Today: Hong Kong lengthens quarantines for 16 countries

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will tighten entry restrictions for travelers arriving from the United States and 15 other countries beginning Friday, extending the quarantine period to 21 days.
After years of suspicion, reckoning for high-flying R. Kelly

After years of suspicion, reckoning for high-flying R. Kelly

NEW YORK (AP) — Most people know him for “I Believe I Can Fly,” the 1996 sing-along hit that became an inspirational anthem played at school graduations, weddings and in advertisements. Or possibly for a stinging parody by comedian Dave Chappelle.
North Carolina is child bride destination; bill could end it

North Carolina is child bride destination; bill could end it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was “first in flight,” North Carolina has also developed a more dubious reputation recently: as a regional destination for adults who want to marry children.
EXPLAINER: What do we know about booster shots for COVID-19?

EXPLAINER: What do we know about booster shots for COVID-19?

U.S. health officials may soon recommend COVID-19 booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans.
Study: Pandemic speeded trends away from live TV viewing

Study: Pandemic speeded trends away from live TV viewing

NEW YORK (AP) — The pandemic accelerated changes in how people use their televisions, further reducing the dominance in traditional live viewing of what networks are showing, a new study has found.
Colorado governor voids 1864 order to kill Native Americans

Colorado governor voids 1864 order to kill Native Americans

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday rescinded a 19th century proclamation that called for citizens to kill Native Americans and take their property, in what he hopes can begin to make amends for “sins of the past.
No shot, no proof, no service: NYC businesses begin checks

No shot, no proof, no service: NYC businesses begin checks

NEW YORK (AP) — People dining indoors at New York City's restaurants, browsing its museums or sweating in its gyms had to show proof Tuesday that they were at least partially inoculated against COVID-19 as the city began the nation's largest effort y
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