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Fire-friendly weather to return to Northern California
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Fire-friendly weather to return to Northern California

Thick smoke that held down winds and temperatures began to clear Sunday from the scenic forestlands of Northern California as…
Contractors who powered US war in Afghanistan stuck in Dubai
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Contractors who powered US war in Afghanistan stuck in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Some of the foreign contractors who powered the logistics of America’s “forever war” in…
Californians endure intense weekend of wildfire fears
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Californians endure intense weekend of wildfire fears

GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) — After four years of homelessness, Kesia Studebaker thought she finally landed on her feet when she…
COVID survivor: ‘Have to start my life all over again’
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COVID survivor: ‘Have to start my life all over again’

ATLANTA (AP) — As her father lay dying last August from the coronavirus at a Georgia hospital, Lindsay Schwarz put…
Resurgent Taliban take provincial capital, kill Afghan govt spokesman
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Resurgent Taliban take provincial capital, kill Afghan govt spokesman

KABUL, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Taliban insurgents captured an Afghan provincial capital and killed the government’s senior media officer in…
US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day
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US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day

The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter…
U.S. to outfit border agents with body cameras in major oversight move
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U.S. to outfit border agents with body cameras in major oversight move

WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) – The United States will require thousands of border agents to wear body cameras, according to…
This year’s summer of climate extremes hits wealthier places
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This year’s summer of climate extremes hits wealthier places

As the world staggers through another summer of extreme weather, experts are noticing something different: 2021′s onslaught is hitting harder…
Taliban claim responsibility for car bomb attack in Afghan capital
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Taliban claim responsibility for car bomb attack in Afghan capital

KABUL, Aug 4 (Reuters) – The Taliban claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a car bomb attack on the residence of…
More than 110M COVID vaccines sent to 60 countries, US says
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More than 110M COVID vaccines sent to 60 countries, US says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The US has donated and shipped more than 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than…
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