The Associated Press
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Florida contends Walgreens has been an integral part of the opioid epidemic. Opening statements are set for early next week. The pharmacy chain says it will not settle.
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Costumed characters haven’t been able to give hugs, sign autographs or interact up close with fans because of the pandemic.
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The decision restores a humanitarian pardon even though authorities gave no indication the former president's release was imminent.
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Juan Orlando Hernández, whom U.S. prosecutors accused in recent years of funding his political rise with profits from drug traffickers, can appeal the extradition decision.
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The fighting across the country continues as Ukraine's president prepares to speak to the U.S. Congress.
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Some rights activists have voiced concerns that the ban could increase Islamophobia in a country where violence and hate speech against Muslims have increased in recent years.
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While the numbers are small relative to numbers reported in Europe or in the U.S., they are the highest since the first big outbreak of COVID-19 in the central city of Wuhan in early 2020.
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Dr. Matshidiso Moeti has become one of the world's most compelling voices urging better consideration of Africa's people — especially women.
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Observers say Russia's use of such corridors were effective in attaining the goals of regaining control of opposition areas.
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Experts say New Zealand's actions have likely saved thousands of lives by allowing the nation to mostly avoid earlier, more deadly variants and buying time to get people vaccinated.