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Liz Weston: You may be entitled to free health insurance now

Liz Weston: You may be entitled to free health insurance now

The latest coronavirus relief package did more than dole out $1,400 checks. The law also made health insurance free for millions more people and reduced costs for others, at least for now.
Hit by COVID, Senegal's women find renewed hope in fishing

Hit by COVID, Senegal's women find renewed hope in fishing

BARGNY, Senegal — Since her birth on Senegal’s coast, the ocean has always given Ndeye Yacine Dieng life. Her grandfather was a fisherman, and her grandmother and mother processed fish.
After court nixes eviction ban, race is on for federal help

After court nixes eviction ban, race is on for federal help

BOSTON — The recent court ruling striking down a national eviction moratorium has heightened concerns that tenants won't receive tens of billions of dollars in promised federal aid in time to avoid getting kicked out of their homes.
Vax Live concert raises $302 million, exceeds vaccine goal

Vax Live concert raises $302 million, exceeds vaccine goal

LOS ANGELES — The Global Citizen fundraising concert advocating the importance of vaccine equity has pulled in $302 million, exceeding the goal for the organization’s campaign.
Prospects dim for passage of LGBTQ rights bill in Senate

Prospects dim for passage of LGBTQ rights bill in Senate

WASHINGTON — Controlling Congress and the White House for the first time in a decade, Democrats were hopeful that this would be the year they finally secured civil rights protections for LGBTQ Americans.
Aubrey Plaza marries longtime boyfriend director Jeff Baena

Aubrey Plaza marries longtime boyfriend director Jeff Baena

LOS ANGELES — Aubrey Plaza has married her longtime boyfriend, director and screenwriter Jeff Baena. The “Parks and Recreation” actor called Baena “my husband” for the first time publicly Friday in an Instagram post.
Borgata drops trade secrets lawsuit against Ocean Casino

Borgata drops trade secrets lawsuit against Ocean Casino

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City's top casino has dropped its lawsuit against a rival it accused of poaching key executives and attempting to steal valuable trade secrets.
Glenn Close on 8 Oscar nods with no wins: I am not a loser

Glenn Close on 8 Oscar nods with no wins: I am not a loser

NEW YORK — Though Glenn Close has been nominated for eight Oscars without any wins, the distinguished actor wants to make one thing clear: she is not a loser.
Angelina Jolie lets Taylor Sheridan drag her through hell

Angelina Jolie lets Taylor Sheridan drag her through hell

NEW YORK — Taylor Sheridan, initially brought on to rewrite the mountain thriller “Those Who Wish Me Dead,” gradually got more invested in the movie. When another filmmaker dropped out, he called the studio with an offer.

Clarification to May 6 Money Monitor story on lumber costs for home renovation

In a May 6 Money Monitor about home renovations amid high lumber costs, The Canadian Press used the description "fibreglass-based panels" in the 13th paragraph. A more specific description of the OSB alternative is "fibreglass-faced gypsum panels.
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