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Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry

Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry

NEW YORK — Now at Amazon.com: insulin and inhalers. The retail colossus opened an online pharmacy Tuesday that allows customers to order medication or prescription refills, and have them delivered to their front door in a couple of days.
Rapper Lil Wayne charged with federal gun offence in Florida

Rapper Lil Wayne charged with federal gun offence in Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rapper Lil Wayne was charged Tuesday in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offence that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
Puerto Rico policeman accused of theft while in uniform

Puerto Rico policeman accused of theft while in uniform

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A police officer has been charged with stealing more than $1,300 worth of goods from Home Depot while wearing his uniform, authorities said Tuesday. The officer was identified as 46-year-old Fernando León Berdecía.
David Copperfield halts Vegas show after staffer gets virus

David Copperfield halts Vegas show after staffer gets virus

LAS VEGAS — Illusionist David Copperfield is suspending his Las Vegas stage show after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19.
Give us a week: Businesses urge clarity on England lockdown

Give us a week: Businesses urge clarity on England lockdown

LONDON — Business leaders urged the British government on Tuesday to give them at least a week's notice over what restrictions they will face when the lockdown in England expires in early December. With the four-week lockdown due to end on Dec.
A lost dog's journey across the Canadian border and back

A lost dog's journey across the Canadian border and back

FORT KENT, Maine — A lost dog's journey across the Canadian border and back was complicated by coronavirus restrictions limiting movement from a town on one side of the St. John River to a Maine town on the other.
Squirrelly situation: Critter causes South Carolina outages

Squirrelly situation: Critter causes South Carolina outages

A section of South Carolina's capital city was without power Monday after a squirrel scurrying across equipment caused damage that led to a blackout. Dominion Energy said the critter caused the outages in downtown Columbia.
Beloved arts facility Poets House suspends operations

Beloved arts facility Poets House suspends operations

NEW YORK — One of the leading literary community and educational centres in the United States , Poets House, is suspending operations because of “challenges presented” by the coronavirus pandemic.
NATO chief warns of high price if troops leave Afghanistan

NATO chief warns of high price if troops leave Afghanistan

BRUSSELS — NATO could pay a heavy price for leaving Afghanistan too early, its chief warned Tuesday after a U.S.
UK's Johnson allegedly brands powers for Scotland a disaster

UK's Johnson allegedly brands powers for Scotland a disaster

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has inflamed Scottish discontent with his Conservative government by reportedly saying that giving governing powers to Scotland had been a “disaster.