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Vaccine effort turns into slog as infectious variant spreads

Vaccine effort turns into slog as infectious variant spreads

As cases tumble and states reopen, the potential final stage in the U.S.
Simu Liu talks 'Kim's Convenience' demise at Banff World Media Festival

Simu Liu talks 'Kim's Convenience' demise at Banff World Media Festival

TORONTO — "Kim's Convenience" star Simu Liu says he's not out to end anyone's career with his criticism of what went on behind the scenes of the now-defunct CBC series.

Judge: Ex-Indiana wildlife center proprietor owes PETA $734K

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COVID-19 cases delay long-awaited Royal Caribbean cruise

COVID-19 cases delay long-awaited Royal Caribbean cruise

MIAMI (AP) — Royal Caribbean International is postponing for nearly a month one of the highly anticipated first sailings from the U.S. since the pandemic began because eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19, the company's CEO said.
Latinas left workforce at highest rate, see slow recovery

Latinas left workforce at highest rate, see slow recovery

PHOENIX (AP) — Teresa Marez spent 14 years building a strong clientele base as a hair stylist in San Antonio. When her son, who is autistic, had to switch to virtual learning because of the pandemic, she quit her job to help him.
MLB threatens pitchers with 10-game bans for altering balls

MLB threatens pitchers with 10-game bans for altering balls

NEW YORK (AP) — Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs in a crackdown by Major League Baseball that will start Monday.

Juneau leaders reject $2 million cruise company donation

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Juneau city leaders have declined a $2 million donation from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. amid concerns from some Assembly members about the public perception of accepting the money.
France eases mask rules; will end nightly virus curfew

France eases mask rules; will end nightly virus curfew

PARIS (AP) — France on Wednesday eased several COVID-19 restrictions, with authorities saying it's no longer always mandatory to wear masks outdoors and halting an 8-month nightly coronavirus curfew this weekend.
Vaccines, low COVID case counts increase Father's Day hope, but risk is still there

Vaccines, low COVID case counts increase Father's Day hope, but risk is still there

Last year's Father's Day snuck up quickly on Raywat Deonandan, coming five weeks after the birth of his first child Harrison, and three months into a global pandemic.
COVID hits Ecuador doctors who delayed wedding to treat sick

COVID hits Ecuador doctors who delayed wedding to treat sick

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — They were a pair of young doctors in love who put off marriage to save lives.
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