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Bats, birds among wildlife pummeled during Southern freeze
DALLAS (AP) — As many people in the southern U.S. hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm and deep freeze, Kate Rugroden provided a refuge for shell-shocked bats.
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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine works well in big ‘real world’ test
A real-world test of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in more than half a million people confirms that it’s very effective at preventing serious illness or death, even after one dose.
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After mental health break, a turnaround at Detroit Mercy
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mercy’s men’s basketball team began the season with three games in five days. A week later, a matchup with Kentucky was canceled. Then on the last weekend of December, there was some uncertainty about whether a couple games against rival Oakland would be played.
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Things to Know: States push their own relief packages
Here’s what’s happening Wednesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
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Education officials seek flexibility on student testing
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico education officials say they want flexibility in federal testing requirements for students who have been learning remotely during the coronavirus pandemic after the U.S. government denied a blanket waiver.
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Amid surge, US tries to expedite release of migrant children
HOUSTON (AP) — With its long-term facilities for immigrant children nearly full, the Biden administration is working to expedite the release of children to their relatives in the U.S.
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Former aide says Cuomo kissed her, suggested strip poker
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A former member of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration who previously accused him of sexual harassment offered new details Wednesday, saying he once kissed her on the lips without consent after a private meeting.
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery rose $1.55 to $63.22 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude oil for April delivery rose $1.67 to $67.04 a barrel.
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Cooper lifts curfew, eases gathering and occupancy limits
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — With cases and other key metrics trending downward in North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday announced the state will ease gathering and occupancy restrictions and end its 10 p.m. statewide curfew starting Friday.
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New Mexico adds least-restrictive COVID-19 tier
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico on Wednesday revised its color-coded risk system by adding a new color that signifies when counties can ease even more pandemic-related restrictions.