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Three-dose Covid-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in children ages 6 months to 5 years, Pfizer and BioNTech say

Three child-size doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine appeared to be safe and showed a strong immune response in children ages 6 months to 5 years, the companies said Monday. The vaccine makers said they will finish submitting the trial data to the US Food and Drug Administration this week.

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Women in Jazz Association, Inc. presents Ladies of Smooth Jazz

featuring Althea Rene, Jazmin Ghent and Pamela Hart with The AZUL Experience and Percussionist James Fenner

The Ladies of Smooth Jazz concert features international smooth jazz and gospel recording artist Jazmin Ghent, the “Flawsome” flutist Althea Rene and Austin’s Lady of Jazz Pamela Hart. These talented musicians will captivate you collectively and individually. Each dynamic performer delivers a mixed genre of jazz, soul, R&B, and funk. Presented by Women in Jazz Association, Inc., these ladies, supported by The AZUL Experience and percussionist James Fenner, are going to tell the whole story and take you on a fantastic musical journey. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department and a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.

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An author who studies diverse democracies shares what he sees as the future of the US

An army of commentators have rightly condemned a belief called "replacement theory," which a young White man cited before killing 10 people, most of them Black, Saturday at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.

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This working mom is Republicans' best shot at unseating Marjorie Taylor Greene -- if they want to

Jennifer Strahan walked up and down the main street of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's hometown with a mission -- to make sure as many potential voters as possible know who she is before Tuesday's Republican primary.

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New York court releases new congressional map after Democratic-drawn lines were blocked

New York Judge Patrick McAllister approved the court-appointed special master's new congressional map for the state late Friday night.

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Former Meadows aide 'covered new ground' in recent deposition, source says

A former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows "covered new ground" this week in her deposition before the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, a source familiar with the meeting said.

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Competitive House primary pits two Georgia Democrats against each other

A competitive primary for a Georgia House seat has locked two Democratic members of Congress -- Lucy McBath and Carolyn Bourdeaux -- in a tough fight for reelection.

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Pennsylvania Senate candidate Fetterman released from hospital after stroke

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the Democratic nominee for the commonwealth's open Senate seat, was released from a hospital Sunday nine days after he checked in and was found to have suffered a stroke.

Satellite images appear to show Russian ships loading up with Ukrainian grain in Crimea

Russia's theft of Ukrainian grain appears to be ramping up as it continues its war on the country, according to new satellite photos of the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

Navy investigation finds submarine crash in South China Sea was 'preventable'

A Navy investigation into the October crash of a submarine into an underwater ridge in the South China Sea was "preventable" and followed navigation planning and risk management mistakes as well as other errors

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Does wearing glasses mean you're smarter?

Admit it: If you see someone wearing glasses, you think that person has a better chance than not of having an above-average IQ.

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Justin Timberlake sells his entire music catalog

Justin Timberlake sold his entire song catalog to a Blackstone-backed management company, joining a wave of recent mega stars who are selling the rights to their music for big bucks.

Houston's Newest Food Truck Community Is Launched @KBC

Beginning on Saturday, May 28th, “The Foodie Spot HTX, A Fulfilling Food Truck Experience” will be launched at The Kingdom Builders’ Center, located at 6011 West Orem Drive. The food park will operate on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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What to know about the latest controversy at the 5th Circuit

The 5th Circuit is at it again. The federal appeals court that has been under fire for its handling of abortion rights, immigration and so-called social media "censorship" handed down on Wednesday a ruling that -- if adopted nationwide -- could upend the way that federal agencies for decades have enforced the law.

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Inside the push that landed a Trump legal adviser on a federal election advisory board

While Donald Trump has maintained a laser focus this primary season on ousting those Republicans who crossed him over the 2020 election -- especially in Georgia on Tuesday -- the Republican effort to elevate proponents of dubious election fraud allegations in the government runs deeper than the former President.

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Baby formula arrives in Indianapolis from Germany on US military aircraft to address critical need

A shipment of 35 tons of baby formula has arrived Sunday in Indianapolis on a US military aircraft from Germany to address a nationwide shortage.

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How Herschel Walker united the right and has Democrats plotting for a fight

Last summer, Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell was nervous about Herschel Walker, seeing stories about the rookie candidate's turbulent past and fearful that an unvetted and untested Republican could implode in the heat of the biggest Senate race in the country.

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Jill Biden uses her soft diplomacy to make the case for partnering with the US during three-country Latin America tour

First lady Jill Biden on Monday wraps a six-day, three-country tour of Latin America with an agenda that focused -- at times with subtlety and others with direct intent -- on why a partnership with the United States has its benefits.

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Biden unveils his economic plan for countering China in Asia

President Joe Biden on Monday said the thirteen nations joining his long-sought economic plan for Asia were "signing up to work toward an economic vision that will deliver for all people on Earth."

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