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The $570 million Emergency Federal Leave Plan would provide up to 600 hours of paid leave to federal civil workers who have no sick time remaining, but need time off to care...
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Turkey's AK Party criticised for holding rallies amid COVID surge

35 minutes ago | Al Jazeera

The governing party denies accusations that packed rallies are spreading COVID in some of Turkey's worst hit regions.
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Virginia cop fatally shot during traffic stop, suspect arrested

1 hour ago | New York Post

A Virginia police officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop Friday afternoon, cops said. Officer Nick Winum, 48, had stopped the car of suspect Dakota Richards in the...
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Myanmar protesters in running battle with security forces

1 hour ago | Al Jazeera

Protesters set up barricades to slow down security forces as one report say another member of Parliament arrested.
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LeBron James, Lakers Halt Losing Skid with Win over Damian Lillard, Blazers

1 hour ago | Bleacher Report | 3 articles

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James posted 28 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, four steals and three blocks to help his team break a four-game losing streak and defeat ...
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Minneapolis To Hire 6 ‘Influencers' To Spread City-Approved Messaging To Public During Derek Chauvin Trial

2 hours ago | CBS

MINNEAPOLIS - Minneapolis authorities are investing in six social media influencers, with a large local following, to help push their message and prevent riots during the...
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5 former USPS mail carriers in Chicago area charged in conspiracy to steal credit cards

3 hours ago | WGN TV

CHICAGO - Five former USPS mail carriers are among 11 federally charged in a conspiracy to steal credit cards in the Chicago area. Law enforcement uncovered the 18-month...
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Chicagoan who promotes Black-owned restaurants throughout city becomes lifeline for restaurant owners during pandemic

3 hours ago | WGN TV

CHICAGO - A local food enthusiast who has used social media to promote Black-owned restaurants in Chicago and across the country has become a lifeline for local restaurant...
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Students from Rep. Madison Cawthorn's college said he used 'fun drives' to corner women with sexual advances, report says

3 hours ago | Business Insider

Summary List Placement Rep. Madison Cawthorn's former classmates said he would use his car to corner women with sexual advances in off-campus drives, according to a BuzzFeed...
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Nightly News Full Broadcast

3 hours ago | NBC News

FDA panel recommends emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson vaccine, details on U.S. airstrike in Syria targeting Iranian-backed militias, and President Biden...
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House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill

It's President Joe Biden's first crack at his initial legislative goal of acting decisively against the pandemic. Read more ...

Lakers snap skid thanks to Dennis Schröder's return: ‘gives us a spark'

LOS ANGELES - LeBron James had 28 points, Dennis Schröder added 22 in his return to the Lakers' lineup, and Los Angeles snapped its four-game losing streak with a 102-93... Read more ...

House Approves $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

The proposal, which would provide a new round of financial support for workers, families and businesses, will now advance to the Senate. Read more ...

House Democrats pass Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, sending it to the...

Summary List Placement House Democrats approved President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion emergency spending package in a 219-212 vote early on Saturday morning, sending the... Read more ...

No. 21 Loyola holds on to beat Southern Illinois 60-52

CHICAGO - Marquise Kennedy scored 16 points, and No. 21 Loyola Chicago hung on to beat Southern Illinois 60-52 on Friday night. Read more ...

Richard Holzer sentenced to nearly 20 years in plot to bomb Colorado synagogue

An avowed white supremacist was sentenced on Friday to 19-1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty months ago to a federal hate-crimes case stemming from a botched plot to... Read more ...

Shades of red: Thunder beat Hawks after uniform mix-up

OKLAHOMA CITY - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Atlanta Hawks 118-109 on Friday night after changing uniforms at halftime... Read more ...

Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton help Suns rally to beat Bulls

CHICAGO - Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton each scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 106-97, on Friday night. Read more ...

Inbound Eisenhower shut down after man, woman shot on expressway

CHICAGO - The inbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway have been shut down Friday night following a shooting that injured two people, according to Illinois State... Read more ...

Mass. doctor says J&J COVID-19 vaccine helps 'getting us back to the new normal'

South Shore Health's Dr. Simone Wildes says the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will significantly reduce hospitalizations and death. Read more ...

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