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Asian American health workers fight virus and racist attacks

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NEW YORK — Medical student Natty Jumreornvong has a vaccine and protective gear to shield her from the coronavirus. But she couldn't avoid exposure...

TV’s growth is a boon for ‘diverse voices’ among novelists

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<p>LOS ANGELES &mdash; Growing up an avid reader, Kwana Jackson knew where to look for romance novels with Black characters: Segregated in the “African...

Personal ties: Harris’ family in India grapples with COVID

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WASHINGTON — G. Balachandran turned 80 this spring — a milestone of a birthday in India, where he lives. If not for the coronavirus...

Weinstein sues lawyer Jose Baez, seeks return of $1M in fees

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<p>NEW YORK &mdash; Harvey Weinstein wants his money back.</p> <p>The convicted...

UN: Cutting methane quickly key to curbing dangerous warming

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Cutting the super-potent greenhouse gas methane quickly and dramatically is the world’s best hope to slow and limit the worst of global warming, a...

Passenger jet lands safely in LA after bird strikes engine

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<p>LOS ANGELES &mdash; An Allegiant airliner returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported striking a bird Thursday morning, authorities said.</p> ...

Study: Residents left big metros during pandemic for family

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Cece Linder was living in a 770-square-foot apartment outside Washington, D.C., last spring when the area went into lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic....

Beyond Meat falls short of Q1 forecasts due to lower prices

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<p>Plant-based meat company Beyond Meat posted a first-quarter loss Thursday after higher sales were offset by marketing costs and lower prices.</p> ...

Weinstein sues lawyer Jose Baez, seeks return of $1M in fees

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NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein wants his money back. The convicted...

Passenger jet lands safely in LA after bird strikes engine

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LOS ANGELES — An Allegiant airliner returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported striking a bird Thursday morning, authorities said. ...