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Texas Man Charged With Threatening Amazon Center In Virginia
A Texas man was charged Friday with threatening to blow up an Amazon data center in Virginia in an effort to damage the internet and services he believed were used by federal agencies, according to acting U.S. Attorney Prerak Shah.
Virus Knocks 80% Off Atlantic City Casino Profits In 2020
The coronavirus outbreak sent profits plunging at Atlantic City's casinos by more than 80% last year, according to figures released Friday by New Jersey gambling regulators.
Facebook to Turn Menlo Park Headquarters into Vaccination Site to Speed-up Drive in US
For the initiative, the company is teaming up with Ravenswood Family Health Centre.
EU Drug Regulator to Review Johnson & Johnson Shot amid Deepening Covid Vaccine Woes
Much of the world is still in the clutches of pandemic that has killed 2.9 million people, from Brazil to Japan where the curbs have been tightened again.
Mexico Detains Cartel Leader, Local Politician In 2 Raids
Mexican prosecutors say they have detained one of the leaders of the Gulf Cartel, and in a related raid at a different house found a local politician with three guns.
After Weighing Guidance, Costa Rica To Use AstraZeneca Vaccine
Costa Rica will use AstraZeneca's COVID19 vaccine after assessing guidance from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on the risks of possible sideeffects, the health ministry said on Thursday.
Records: Kansas Lawmaker's Blood Alcohol Twice Legal Limit
A powerful Kansas lawmaker accused of drunken driving had a blood alcohol level that was twice the legal limit and taunted the Highway Patrol officer who arrested him last month for allegedly speeding the wrong way on an interstate, according to documents...
11 Killed as Myanmar Protesters Fight Troops with Hunting Rifles, Firebombs: Report
That would take the toll of civilians killed by security forces to over 600 since the junta seized power from the elected government.
Snippets from UK: Britain Admits to 'Plausible' Risks With AstraZeneca Vaccine; Sikh Employers Loses Racial Discrimination Case
From the UK easing lockdown to an Indian-origin industrialist in trouble, a roundup of what’s making news today.
Ex-California Man Charged With $14M Boiler Room Scam
A former Southern California man was charged Wednesday with running a boiler room" scheme that bilked more than 100 investors out of $14 million.
Top-ranked Barty Cruises In 1st Clay Event Since 2019
Topranked Ashleigh Barty easily won her first claycourt match in two years, cruising past Japan's Misaki Doi 62, 61 on Wednesday in the WTA's Volvo Car Open.
More Governors Publicly Vaccinated, But Florida's Kept Mum
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has received a singledose coronavirus vaccine, his office confirmed Wednesday. He did so out of the public eye even as governors elsewhere across the political spectrum have been vaccinated publicly to reassure Americans that the...
US Begins Study on Allergic Reaction Risk in Moderna, Pfizer Vaccines
Several allergic reaction incidents, including serious episodes, known as anaphylaxis, have been reported in the U.S. after vaccinations of Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna shots.
Georgia Voting Fight Sets The Stage For Kemp's 2022 Run
A controversial new election law may help Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp rebuild his relationship with a broad swath of Republicans as he prepares to run for a second term next year.
EXPLAINER: How Long Did It Take Medics To Reach Floyd?
As Derek Chauvin's defense attorney attempted to shift blame from the former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyds death, he questioned paramedics on delays in their efforts to resuscitate Floyd.
Minneapolis Police Chief Testifies Chauvin Violated Policy In George Floyd Arrest
Derek Chauvin violated Minneapolis Police Department rules and its ethics code on respecting the "sanctity of life" during the deadly arrest of George Floyd last May, the city's police chief testified at the former officer's murder trial on Monday.