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Company producing J&J vaccine had history of violations

Company producing J&J vaccine had history of violations

The company at the centre of quality problems that led Johnson & Johnson to discard 15 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine has a string of citations from U.S. health officials for quality control problems.
High court: Charlottesville can remove Confederate statues

High court: Charlottesville can remove Confederate statues

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Virginia's highest court ruled Thursday that the city of Charlottesville can take down two statues of Confederate generals, including one of Robert E. Lee that became the focus of a violent white nationalist rally in 2017.
OPEC and allies agree to gradually boost crude oil output

OPEC and allies agree to gradually boost crude oil output

FRANKFURT — The OPEC oil cartel and allied countries said Thursday that they have decided to add gradually add back some 2 million barrels per barrel per day of oil production from May to July, moving cautiously in pace with the recovery of the globa
With King Kong, a little swagger returns to the box office

With King Kong, a little swagger returns to the box office

NEW YORK — Once again, mayhem and mass destruction is back at the box office. It’s almost like old times. “Godzilla vs.
Biden launches community corps to boost COVID vaccinations

Biden launches community corps to boost COVID vaccinations

WASHINGTON — Seeking to overcome vaccine hesitancy, the Biden administration on Thursday stepped up its outreach efforts to skeptical Americans, launching a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots in hard-hi
7 Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted as China clamps down

7 Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted as China clamps down

HONG KONG — Seven of Hong Kong's leading pro-democracy advocates, including a media tycoon and an 82-year-old veteran of the movement, were convicted Thursday for organizing and participating in a march during massive anti-government protests in 2019
Donald Trump Jr. buys mansion 20 miles from Mar-a-Lago

Donald Trump Jr. buys mansion 20 miles from Mar-a-Lago

JUPITER, Fla. — Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle are now Florida home owners. The Palm Beach Post reports that the couple spent $9.
'United States of Al' puts war buddies on sitcom footing

'United States of Al' puts war buddies on sitcom footing

LOS ANGELES — The makers of “United States of Al” are keenly aware they're treading on sensitive ground with the new CBS series about two survivors of war.
Netflix lands 'Knives Out' sequels in high-priced deal

Netflix lands 'Knives Out' sequels in high-priced deal

NEW YORK — Detective Benoit Blanc's next cases will be for Netflix. The streaming company said Wednesday it has reached a deal for two sequels to Rian Johnson's acclaimed 2019 whodunit, “Knives Out.
Taiwan chip maker TSMC to invest $100B to grow capacity

Taiwan chip maker TSMC to invest $100B to grow capacity

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Major Taiwan computer chip maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest $100 billion in the next three years in expanding its manufacturing capacity and supporting research and development, the company said Thursday.
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