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AP source: US buying 500M COVID-19 vaccine doses from Pfizer to share with global vaccine program over next year

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WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: US buying 500M COVID-19 vaccine doses from Pfizer to share with global vaccine program over next year. Categories: AP National News

The Latest: Melbourne’s 4th pandemic lockdown to end Friday

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MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s second-largest city will emerge from its fourth pandemic lockdown Friday. But some restrictions will remain and the 5 million residents of Melbourne won’t be allowed to travel to regional centers in surrounding Victoria state. State officials say the lockdown is being ended after two weeks following only one new coronavirus case being detected in the latest…

Terry McAuliffe, former Virginia governor and longtime Democratic fixture, wins party nomination in quest for 2nd term

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Terry McAuliffe, former Virginia governor and longtime Democratic fixture, wins party nomination in quest for 2nd term. Categories: AP National News

Senate overwhelmingly approves bill to boost US technology, scientific research in rare bipartisan vote

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate overwhelmingly approves bill to boost US technology, scientific research in rare bipartisan vote. Categories: AP National News

Amorous cicada blamed for causing car crash in Cincinnati

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Police are blaming an amorous cicada for causing a car crash in Ohio. Cincinnati police say the insect flew through an open window, striking the driver in the face on Monday night. The motorist drove off Riverside Drive and crashed into a utility pole, damaging the vehicle. The driver sustained minor injuries, but the car was heavily damaged. Cicadas are swarming across the Cincinnati area. They’re part of Brood X, which emerge from the ground every 17 years to mate. Police are advising motorists to keep their windows closed for the time being.

Widespread outage at cloud service company Fastly brings down swaths of the internet

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NEW YORK (AP) — Widespread outage at cloud service company Fastly brings down swaths of the internet. Categories: AP National News

The Latest: Hawaii’s eviction moratorium extended 60 days

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HONOLULU — Hawaii’s governor is extending for two more months an eviction moratorium that he implemented during the coronavirus pandemic, but says he doesn’t expect to keep it longer than that. The existing emergency order instituting a pause on evictions was due to expire Tuesday, but Gov. David Ige extended it 60 days to Aug. 6. During an interview on…

U.S. regulators OK first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years, against the advice of their own outside experts

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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators OK first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years, against the advice of their own outside experts. Categories: AP National News

The Latest: County death toll falls with methodology change

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DUBLIN, Calif. — A Northern California county has changed its methodology to record coronavirus deaths, causing its fatality figures to decrease by 25%. The official COVID-19 death count in Alameda County, in the San Francisco Bay Area, fell from 1,634 to 1,223 after officials changed the criteria for fatalities to match state and national definitions. Previously, the county had included…

Prince Harry and Meghan welcome healthy baby daughter, Lilibet, whose name is a tribute to the queen

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan welcome healthy baby daughter, Lilibet, whose name is a tribute to the queen. Categories: AP National News