Friday, April 30, 2021

Pandemic Inspector General Warns of Oversight Breakdown


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What to Know About the 147th Kentucky Derby


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Tom Brady Charted a New Path. Aaron Rodgers Struggles to Do the Same.


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Judge and Cole Dominate as Yankees Crush Tigers


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Over 4 lakh Covid Cases In India For First Time In New Global Record

Coronavirus: Over 4 lakh COVID-19 cases, 3,523 deaths in India in biggest spike in 24 hours

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PM Modi Pays Tribute To Guru Teg Bahadur At Delhi's Sis Ganj Gurudwara

Paying tributes to Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, on his 400th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that he refused to bow to tyranny and injustice and his supreme...

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US Exempts Categories Of Students, Journalists From India Travel Ban

Certain categories of students, academics, journalists and individuals have been exemption from the India travel ban announced by President Joe Biden, the US State Department said.

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Supreme Court To Examine Validity Of Sedition Law, Seeks Centre Response

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre's response to a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the validity of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code which criminalises sedition.

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India's over-18s vaccination to start

The drive has begun to lag at a time when a second deadly wave is devastating the country.

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Centre Vs States On Vaccine Stocks As Roll-Out For 18+ Begins: 10 Points

More than 1 crore doses of vaccines are still available in stocks with states, the centre said on Friday after several states red-flagged shortage and said they won't be able to extend the coverage to...

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Covid Crisis In India "Very Serious", Cases Yet To Peak: US Official

The COVID-19 crisis in India is indeed very serious, the Biden Administration said on Friday, noting that the cases have not peaked yet.

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Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India

Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.

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US Republican Lawmakers Criticise Biden For Curbs On Travel From India

Republican lawmakers on Friday criticised President Joe Biden for imposing restrictions on travel from India in view of the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.

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Australia Bans Arrivals From India, Says Offenders Will Face Jail, Fines

Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines...

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LIVE: US To Restrict Travel From India From May 4 Amid Covid Crisis

The United States will restrict travel from India starting next week, due to rampant spread of Covid-19 in the country, the White House said Friday.

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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.

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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?

As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.

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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan

A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.

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How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy

A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style.

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Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather

Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state.

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India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer

India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen?

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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara

France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.

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At Least 12 Covid Patients Killed In Fire At Gujarat Hospital

At least 12 coronavirus patients were killed in a fire at a hospital in Gujarat's Bharuch in early hours on Saturday.

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Ja’Marr Chase will reunite with Joe Burrow in Cincinnati.


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Shake-Up at Covid Vaccine Manufacturer That Tossed Millions of Doses


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Kyle Pitts becomes the highest-drafted tight end in N.F.L. history.


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Film Club: ‘Sensations of Sound’


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Pence, in his first speech since leaving office, speaks fondly of Trump.


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The 49ers grab Trey Lance with the third pick.


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The Jets Try to Find a Quarterback … Again


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A look at the Jets’ history of futility at quarterback.


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With Zach Wilson, the Jets hope to end their decades-long QB search.


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The Jaguars make it official with Trevor Lawrence pick.


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700 Oxygen Concentrators Arrive In India From Ireland

A shipment from Ireland containing 700 units of oxygen concentrators and 365 ventilators arrived in New Delhi, as the country fights the second wave of coronavirus.

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LIVE: India's Covid Tally At 1.83 Crore, Over 2.04 Lakh Deaths

India's daily Covid figures hit a new high today with 3,79,257 fresh infections and 3,645 deaths reported in 24 hours. The caseload surged to 1.83 crore; over 2.04 lakh people have died so far. The...

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300 Oxygen Concentrators From Hong Kong Reach India

As the nation is battling the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, a consignment of 300 oxygen concentrators along with other medical equipment from Hong Kong reached India on Thursday night.

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5 Arrested From Uttarakhand For Manufacturing Fake Remdesivir Injections

The Delhi Police on Thursday busted a pharmaceutical unit and arrested five people from Uttarakhand's Kotdwar area for allegedly manufacturing large quantities of fake Remdevisir injections, official...

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SpiceXpress Brings 600 Oxygen Concentrators From US To Delhi

SpiceXpress, cargo arm of SpiceJet, on Thursday brought 600 oxygen concentrators to Delhi on its flight from Miami in the US.

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Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival

Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.

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India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus

A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC.

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The ransomware surge ruining lives

A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks.

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'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'

The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets.

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Patrick Surtain II has a PS2 controller pendant.


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Roger Goodell’s armchair is coming to Cleveland.


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Roger Goodell gave his first public statement on the Deshaun Watson investigation.


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India-US Ties Intensified In President Biden's First 100 Days: Official

The relationship between India and the United States has intensified in the first 100 days of the Biden administration, a State Department official said in .

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Burning of Police Station After George Floyd’s Death Draws 4-Year Sentence


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Man Caught Smuggling 35 Songbirds Into J.F.K. Airport, Authorities Say


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Analysis: Biden is betting the pandemic has reset voters’ views of how much federal spending is too much.


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Watch President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress with real-time analysis and fact checks at 9 P.M. EST.


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Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?


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US To Send More Than $100 Million In Covid Supplies To India

The United States is sending supplies worth more than $100 million in the coming days to India to help it fight a surge of COVID-19 cases, the White House said on Wednesday.

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LIVE Updates: Around 1.33 Crore Apply For Covid Vaccination

Nearly 1.33 crore people applied for vaccination on Wednesday as the government's dedicated website, CoWIN, opened for registrations today. Those between 18 and 44 can get Covid shots from May 1...

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Top US Senators Ask Pharmaceutical Firms For Global Access To Vaccines

As India faces a catastrophic COVID-19 outbreak, five top Democratic senators wrote to Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson, seeking global access to vaccines, including technology transfer.

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Final Phase Of Bengal Polls Today As Covid Cases Hit Record High

The eighth and final phase of voting will be held in Bengal today amid the growing menace of Covid that is spreading fast in the state. Election will be held on 35 seats lying across Malda,...

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Indian Air Force Airlifts 4 Empty Oxygen Tankers From Bangkok To Jamnagar

The Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted four empty oxygen tankers from Bangkok in Thailand to Gujarat's Jamnagar on Wednesday, senior officials said.

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Border Roads Organisation Appoints First Woman Officer For Road Project

In a first, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has appointed a woman officer to command a Road Construction Company (RCC) tasked to provide connectivity in a high-altitude area along the India-China...

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Case Against Actor Jimmy Shergill For Violating Covid Rules In Punjab

The Ludhiana police on Wednesday filed a case against actor Jimmy Shergill for violating COVID-19 rules.

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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown

Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.

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India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns

The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported.

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They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns

The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.

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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives

Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.

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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate

Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.

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Paul Kellogg, New York City Opera Impresario, Dies at 84


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Biden Seeks Shift in How the Nation Serves Its People


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3 Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting


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Amazon to raise pay for 500,000 workers.


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Biden, Calling for Big Government, Bets on a Nation Tested by Crisis


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Ron DeSantis Does Disease


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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Four Patients Dead In Fire At Hospital In Maharashtra's Thane

Four patients died this morning after a fire broke out at a private hospital near Maharashtra's Thane, around 28km from state capital Mumbai. Several others were injured in the fire.

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Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers

Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene.

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Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice

Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.

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Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women

The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.

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Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub

Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.

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Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world

The situation in India is a bleak reminder that none of us will be safe until everyone is safe.

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India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?

India is facing a surge in Covid cases while attempting to ramp up its own vaccine programme.

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N.C.A.A. Extends President’s Contract Amid Turmoil in College Sports


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Easy-to-Resolve Situation


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简报:中国推延迟退休引发反弹;印度疫情全面失控


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New York Post Reporter Who Wrote False Kamala Harris Story Resigns


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Councilman Who Pleaded Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud Is Expelled


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Hungary Transfers 11 Universities to Foundations Led by Orban Allies


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Mike Pence and Kellyanne Conway are among those whose book deals raise questions within the publishing world.


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Live Updates: Medical Aid Begins To Arrive In Covid-Stricken India

The first emergency medical supplies have arrived in India as part of a global campaign to staunch a catastrophic wave in the latest pandemic hotspot, with the United States also pledging to export...

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Coronavirus cases are surging in Oregon.


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Prosecutors are said to have sought an aggressive approach to the Capitol riot inquiry that was ultimately quashed.


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‘There Is a Tension There’: Publishers Draw Fire for Signing Trump Officials


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In a Locked-Down Capitol, Biden Will Address a Sparse Audience


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C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans


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Biden Underpromises, Overdelivers


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Times Event: How to Save Ourselves From Disinformation


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Indian COVID-19 Variant Found In At Least 17 Countries: WHO

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a variant of Covid-19 feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been found in over a dozen countries.

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Inside Anthony Hopkins’s Unexpected Win at the Oscars


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Watch: Wedding Pheras In PPE After Groom Tests Covid Positive

Madhya Pradesh Coronavirus news: A couple in Ratlam got married in PPE suits on Monday after the groom tested positive for Covid-19. The wedding was solemsized on request and under the guidance of...

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Corrections: April 27, 2021


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‘Yo, V.I.P., Let’s Kick It!’


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Beer, Brussels Sprouts, Bernie Madoff and Today’s G.O.P.


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简报:赵婷获奥斯卡消息在中国被封锁;美团遭反垄断调查


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Quotation of the Day: South Korea Loved Her Long Before Hollywood


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Off-Roaders Narrowly Escape Wildfire


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John Kerry denies ever having discussed Israeli strikes in Syria with Iran’s foreign minister.


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