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The Latest: Australia capital's lockdown until no more virus

The Latest: Australia capital's lockdown until no more virus

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s capital Canberra will remain locked down until there are no more COVID-19 infections in the city, a government leader said on Friday.

New Zealand loses its precious 'Rings' series to Britain

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has long been associated with “The Lord of the Rings” but with the filming of a major new television series suddenly snatched away, the nation has become more like Mordor than the Shire for hundreds of worke
Extra COVID vaccine OK'd for those with weak immune systems

Extra COVID vaccine OK'd for those with weak immune systems

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with severely weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
Jenner campaign: No book, TV deals in works tied to recall

Jenner campaign: No book, TV deals in works tied to recall

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caitlyn Jenner kicked off a monthlong campaign tour Thursday in her bid to become California’s next governor and raised fresh questions about her motive for entering the contest.
New Orleans mayor: Good times can roll -- with vaccines

New Orleans mayor: Good times can roll -- with vaccines

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People who want to enter New Orleans bars, restaurants, music halls — or any other inside venue — will soon have to show proof of vaccination against the coronavirus or a recent negative test, according to new rules announced Thurs
'Jeopardy!' champ Matt Amodio's analytic style is a winner

'Jeopardy!' champ Matt Amodio's analytic style is a winner

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amid the ruckus over the new host of “Jeopardy!”, contestant Matt Amodio has methodically scooped up resounding victories and a place in the quiz show’s hall of fame.
Britney Spears’ dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet

Britney Spears’ dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears' father said in a court filing Thursday that he is planning to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, but his departure is not imminent.
Biden eyes tougher vaccine rules without provoking backlash

Biden eyes tougher vaccine rules without provoking backlash

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. first began to slow, President Joe Biden backed incentives like million-dollar cash lotteries if that's what it took to get shots in arms.
Disney swings to profit as reopened parks bolster revenue

Disney swings to profit as reopened parks bolster revenue

The Walt Disney Co. swung to a profit in its most recent quarter as reopened parks provided a revenue bounce. Revenue in the parks and products division surged to $4.3 billion from $1.

EXPLAINER: Will we need vaccine passports to do fun things?

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Ready to go out on the town before summer ends? In parts of the U.S., you might have to carry your COVID-19 vaccine card or a digital copy to get into restaurants, bars, nightclubs and outdoor music festivals.
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