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U.S. vaccination rates slowing down, but how do they compare to the rest of the world?

Coronavirus

U.S. vaccination rates slowing down, but how do they compare to the rest of the world?

World

Woman gives birth to 10 babies at once in South Africa, reports say

It may be the first known birth of decuplets in history.
Crime

British police officer admits kidnapping, raping woman

A London court heard Tuesday that Wayne Couzens, 48, accepted responsibility for the death of Sarah Everard though he was not asked to enter a murder plea.
News

Mainers call on President Biden and the UN to take action in Ethiopian Genocide

Many people are calling on President Biden and the UN to take action in what they're calling a genocide in a northern part of Ethiopia called "Tigray."
Nation World

Mysterious air base being built on volcanic island off Yemen

While no country has claimed the base, shipping traffic associated with a prior attempt to build a massive runway there links back to the UAE.
Animals

Giant tortoise babies believed to be born for the first time outside of the Aldabra Atoll

Welcome, babies!
Nation World

Suez Canal’s claim over once-stuck ship referred by court

The Suez Canal Authority and the ship’s owners dispute who was at fault when the Ever Given ran aground and how much compensation should be paid.
World

No, this photo is not from the recent bombings in the Gaza Strip

A photo claiming to show a bombing in the Gaza Strip is not only not from current events, but it’s not even a real photograph.
Nation World

Rocket from Gaza kills 2 as Israel topples 6-story building

With the war between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers showing no sign of abating, Palestinians across Israel and the occupied territories went on a general strike.
Nation World

EXPLAINER: Are Israel, Hamas committing war crimes in Gaza?

The firing of hundreds of imprecise rockets into Israel by Hamas and other Palestinian groups is a fairly clear-cut violation of international law.
Vaccine

China admits to ineffective vaccines, looks to other options

China's admission comes as an Oregon congressman pushes for effective vaccine formulas be shared to more quickly to end the coronavirus pandemic.
Vaccine

Coronavirus vaccine shortages hit poor countries

Internal World Health Organization documents say uncertain deliveries are causing some countries to lose faith in COVAX.

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No, Simone Biles is not undefeated in individual Olympic events but she could still win 5 medals in Tokyo

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Maine's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Maine | NewsCenterMaine.com

U.S. vaccination rates slowing down, but how do they compare to the rest of the world?

Woman gives birth to 10 babies at once in South Africa, reports say

British police officer admits kidnapping, raping woman

Mainers call on President Biden and the UN to take action in Ethiopian Genocide

Mysterious air base being built on volcanic island off Yemen

Giant tortoise babies believed to be born for the first time outside of the Aldabra Atoll

Suez Canal’s claim over once-stuck ship referred by court

No, this photo is not from the recent bombings in the Gaza Strip

Rocket from Gaza kills 2 as Israel topples 6-story building

EXPLAINER: Are Israel, Hamas committing war crimes in Gaza?

China admits to ineffective vaccines, looks to other options

Coronavirus vaccine shortages hit poor countries

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