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Dutch temporarily halt AstraZeneca shots for under-60s

Dutch temporarily halt AstraZeneca shots for under-60s

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch government said Friday it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under 60 following reports of very small number of people suffering unusual blood clots after receiving the shot.
In ghostly border video, dangers for migrant kids revealed

In ghostly border video, dangers for migrant kids revealed

PHOENIX — A border wall. Smugglers. Small children being dropped into America in the darkness.
Italy may be in Easter lockdown, but the party's on at sea

Italy may be in Easter lockdown, but the party's on at sea

Italy may be in a strict coronavirus lockdown this Easter with travel restricted between regions and new quarantines imposed.
Train hits truck that slid onto track in Taiwan, killing 51

Train hits truck that slid onto track in Taiwan, killing 51

HUALIEN COUNTY, Taiwan — A train barrelled into an unmanned truck that had rolled onto the track Friday in Taiwan, leaving at least 51 people dead and dozens injured in the island's deadliest rail disaster.
Visiting Uganda, rap star Akon seeks business opportunities

Visiting Uganda, rap star Akon seeks business opportunities

KAMPALA, Uganda — American rap artist and singer Akon is visiting Uganda Friday in search of investment opportunities that would extend his business footprint in Africa, where his efforts include a planned futuristic city.
Fire kills 3 in market near Rohingya camp in Bangladesh

Fire kills 3 in market near Rohingya camp in Bangladesh

COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh — A fire on Friday destroyed more than 20 shops in a makeshift market near a Rohingya refugee camp in southern Bangladesh, killing at least three people, police and witnesses said.
Iowa's Luka Garza named AP men's college player of the year

Iowa's Luka Garza named AP men's college player of the year

INDIANAPOLIS — Luka Garza knew what everyone expected before returning for a final run as Iowa’s unquestioned star. Pressure? Garza felt it, all right, enough to know his mental health required the same attention as his game.
COVID hits MLB opening day; positive tests scrap Mets-Nats

COVID hits MLB opening day; positive tests scrap Mets-Nats

WASHINGTON — In case anyone thought, or at least hoped, the new baseball season would go off without a coronavirus-related hitch, there was bad news on opening day: The Washington Nationals' game against the New York Mets was postponed Thursday after
Hulu to produce, release '1619 Project' documentary series

Hulu to produce, release '1619 Project' documentary series

NEW YORK — Hulu will produce a documentary series based on “ The 1619 Project,” stories in The New York Times that examined the legacy of slavery in America dating from the arrival of the first slave ship from Africa.
Coin firm pays it forward after Georgia man paid in pennies

Coin firm pays it forward after Georgia man paid in pennies

MARIETTA, Ga. — A global company has stepped in to solve quite a “coinundrum” for a Georgia man.
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