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Stay home or work sick? Omicron poses a conundrum
As the raging omicron variant of COVID-19 infects workers across the nation, millions of those whose jobs don't provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck.
Jan 9, 2022 12:10 PM
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UK police apply for 'no-fly' zone above Windsor Castle
LONDON (AP) — British police have applied for a “no-fly” zone over Windsor Castle as it reviews security arrangements at the landmark where Queen Elizabeth II has spent much of the pandemic.
Jan 9, 2022 11:28 AM
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‘Spider-Man’ stays at No. 1 in 4th weekend
The glamorous spies of “The 355” were no competition for the movie theater’s reigning webslinger. Spider-Man’s box office dominance continued in its fourth weekend in theaters, adding another $33 million, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
Jan 9, 2022 10:46 AM
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Suspected arson case a searing reminder of risks of uninsured homes
For Paul Stanczak and Danielle Bablich, the Christmas season came to an abrupt end on Boxing Day.
Jan 9, 2022 10:18 AM
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A glance at who's getting paid sick days
NEW YORK (AP) — Omicron is shining a spotlight on the disparities between who gets paid sick days and who doesn't.
Jan 9, 2022 7:03 AM
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Marilyn Bergman, Oscar-winning composer, dies at age 93
NEW YORK (AP) — Marilyn Bergman, the Oscar-winning lyricist who teamed with husband Alan Bergman on “The Way We Were,” “How Do You Keep the Music Playing?” and hundreds of other songs, died at her Los Angeles home Saturday. She was 93.
Jan 8, 2022 6:07 PM
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Canadian architect Eberhard Zeidler dies, firm confirms
TORONTO — Canadian architect Eberhard Zeidler, whose myriad designs are peppered across the country, has died. His firm confirmed the news on Saturday.
Jan 8, 2022 4:27 PM
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Baldwin: It's 'a lie' that he's not helping shooting probe
NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Baldwin said Saturday that any suggestion he's not complying with the investigation into last fall's deadly shooting on a New Mexico film set is a lie.
Jan 8, 2022 4:11 PM
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Duchess of Cambridge, the reliable royal, turns 40
LONDON (AP) — At least there’s Kate. The Duchess of Cambridge, who turns 40 on Sunday, has emerged as Britain’s reliable royal.
Jan 8, 2022 3:34 PM
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Irish singer Sinead O'Connor's 17-year-old son found dead
LONDON (AP) — Sinead O'Connor's 17-year-old son, Shane, was found dead in Ireland on Friday after the Irish singer-songwriter notified authorities that he had gone missing.
Jan 8, 2022 1:44 PM
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