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EU says 'no evidence' to restrict use of AstraZeneca vaccine

EU says 'no evidence' to restrict use of AstraZeneca vaccine

BERLIN — The head of the European Medicines Agency said Wednesday that there is “no evidence” that would support restricting use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine in any population, as Germany has now done amid concerns over rare blood clots in pe
Coldplay, Jorja Smith to play virtual Glastonbury gig in May

Coldplay, Jorja Smith to play virtual Glastonbury gig in May

LONDON — This year the Glastonbury Festival is going online. Organizers said Wednesday that they will stage a one-day livestreamed concert on May 22 at Worthy Farm in southwest England, home to the annual music extravaganza.
Chrissy Teigen graces cover of People's 'Beautiful Issue'

Chrissy Teigen graces cover of People's 'Beautiful Issue'

LOS ANGELES — Chrissy Teigen will grace the front of People magazine’s “The Beautiful Issue” in a cover story that delves into her evolved definition of beauty, facing racism growing up and her heartbreaking miscarriage last year.
'Philip Roth': Blake Bailey's story behind the story arrives

'Philip Roth': Blake Bailey's story behind the story arrives

NEW YORK — The life of Philip Roth was a story. So was the writing of his biography. Blake Bailey's “Philip Roth,” a volume Roth had imagined in some form for more than 20 years, comes out April 6.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens

Pfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12, a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group before they head back to school in the fall.
'Concrete Cowboy' shows Philadelphia's Black cowboy culture

'Concrete Cowboy' shows Philadelphia's Black cowboy culture

NEW YORK — Historians estimate that 1 in 4 American cowboys were Black but you would be hard pressed to find a movie genre whiter than the Western.
Newsmax keeps most, not all, of post-election samplers

Newsmax keeps most, not all, of post-election samplers

NEW YORK — The trajectory of the conservative network Newsmax is a clear example of how statistics can tell different stories, depending on how you look at them.
Over 4,000 migrants, many kids, crowded into Texas facility

Over 4,000 migrants, many kids, crowded into Texas facility

DONNA, Texas — The Biden administration for the first time Tuesday allowed journalists inside its main border detention facility for migrant children, revealing a severely overcrowded tent structure where more than 4,000 people, including children an
G. Gordon Liddy, Watergate mastermind, dead at 90

G. Gordon Liddy, Watergate mastermind, dead at 90

WASHINGTON — G. Gordon Liddy, a mastermind of the Watergate burglary and a radio talk show host after emerging from prison, died Tuesday at age 90 at his daughter's home in Virginia.
Australia to build guided missiles to boost defence capacity

Australia to build guided missiles to boost defence capacity

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Australia announced Wednesday it would begin building its own guided missiles in close collaboration with the U.S. as it seeks to boost its defence capabilities.