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The use of J&J vaccine in some states after experts ِaproval
The use of J&J vaccine in some states after experts ِaproval NEW YORK (AP) — With a green light from federal health officials, many states resumed use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on Saturday. Among the venues where it was being deployed: the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Among the other states ordering or…
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The U.S. formally recognizes the of Armenian genocide
The U.S. formally recognizes the of Armenian genocide The systematic killing and deportation of hundreds of thousands of Armenians by Ottoman Empire forces in the early 20th century was “genocide,” the United States formally declared on Saturday, as President Joe Biden used that precise word after the White House had avoided it for decades for…
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News Headlines . April 23, 2021
Mental health counselors replacing police with feds’ funding President Joe Biden’s recent coronavirus relief bill contained funding for states to provide mental health counselors who can be used in place of the police. In Eugene, Oregon, these teams handled 24,000 calls in the area in 2019, which the vast majority would have otherwise fallen to…
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Nonprofits find unusual funding from marijuana sales
Similar to how states fund children’s programs using taxes from cigarette sales, California uses sales tax from marijuana sales to give grants to community organizations that serve people and communities harmed by the war on drugs. Not all nonprofits think it’s a good idea, however. The Associated Press has the story: California providing grants to…
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Hip-hop artist Shock G dies at age 57
Famed hip-hop artist Shock G, known for the Billboard Top 10 hit “Humpty Dance,” died on Thursday. He struggled with drug addiction for years. The Associated Press has the story: ‘Humpty Dance’ hip-hop singer Shock G. dies after long struggle with drug addiction LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shock G, who blended whimsical wordplay with reverence…
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Caitlyn Jenner definitely running for California governor
Caitlyn Jenner is the first nationally known to jump into the California governor’s race against current governor Gavin Newsom. While her chances look hopeful, the voters will have to recall Newsom first, and polls are showing he will retain his seat. The Associated Press has the story: Celebrity Caitlyn Jenner is serious about running for…
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Does Derek Chauvin have a chance appealing?
After being convicted on three counts in the death of George Floyd, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin now has a chance to appeal. There are several grounds he will likely use for his appeal, but he probably doesn’t have a good chance at getting the convictions reversed. The Associated Press has the story: Analysis:…
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India desperately needs oxygen for COVID-19 patients
As COVID-19 cases surge in India, setting a global record in daily infections for the second straight day, India desperately needs oxygen for patients on ventilators. India’s Defense Ministry will fly 23 mobile oxygen generating plants from Germany to help with the shortage. The Associated Press has the story: COVID-19 cases surge to daily global…
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Ship protects US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
As the U.S. prepares to remove its last remaining 2,500 troops from Afghanistan, an aircraft carrier will provide protection along with two Air Force bombers. It is unknown what the Taliban will do when the troops start leaving. The Associated Press has the story: Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower prepared to protect US troops…
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Mental health counselors replacing police with feds’ funding
President Joe Biden’s recent coronavirus relief bill contained funding for states to provide mental health counselors who can be used in place of the police. In Eugene, Oregon, these teams handled 24,000 calls in the area in 2019, which the vast majority would have otherwise fallen to police. The Associated Press has the story: Transition…