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They met on an airplane to Egypt then fell in love

If everything had gone according to plan, they would probably never have met. But Mafalda Feliciano's original British Airways flight from Brazil was overbooked, so she was bumped on to another -- and then fate played its hand.

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Reasons for cautious optimism amid Covid-19 crisis: 'The news about the future' is really promising

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Florida police are searching for a suspect who stole a car carrying Covid-19 vaccine

Police in Plant City, Florida, are searching for a person they say stole a car containing vials of Covid-19 vaccine.

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Meal kits and buckets of bubble tea: How KFC's owner is pivoting in China

Snail noodles, marinated steaks and huge vats of bubble tea are helping China's biggest fast food giant get through the coronavirus crisis.

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Record-breaking roller coaster will travel more than 155 miles per hour

A roller coaster now under development in the Middle East is set to smash existing records for speed, height and track length. Called "Falcon's Flight," the ride will be the main attraction of Six Flags Qiddiya, due to open in Saudi Arabia outside of capital Riyadh in 2023.

Footage shows gunfire between suspect, Decatur police

Dramatic body cam footage shows the moment Decatur police say one of their officers had to draw and fire his service firearm to defend himself from an armed suspect who had just shot at him.

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Biden: No family members will be involved in any government decisions

President Joe Biden vowed that no one in his extended family will have sway over government decisions in an interview with People magazine published Wednesday.

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Senate power-sharing agreement reached, Schumer announces, allowing Democrats to take control of committees

A deal has been reached in the Senate in principle on a power-sharing agreement that had precluded Democrats from taking control of the committees, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday morning.

Trump's impeachment defense takes shape

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump filed a 14-page brief Tuesday that previews two main arguments we can expect to hear when the Senate impeachment trial kicks off next week:

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Maryland becomes 2nd state to report coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa

Maryland on Saturday became the second state to report a case of a coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa -- a strain that health experts say is more transmissible than previous ones.

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The US is in an 'absolute race' with new coronavirus strains as experts differ on vaccine strategy

With multiple new coronavirus strains spreading across the country, the US is in an "absolute race" to vaccinate Americans before those variants overwhelm the country, health experts say.

How Brazil's Covid-19 vaccine plan fell apart

Some of the sickest people in São Paulo, Brazil occupy the rooms inside the Covid-19 ward at the Emilio Ribas Institute of Infectious Disease.

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Comparing the Biden and GOP stimulus plans

President Joe Biden and a group of 10 Republican senators have very different ideas for the next coronavirus relief bill.

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White House reached out to Manchin after Harris' West Virginia interview

The White House called Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin after Vice President Kamala Harris conducted interviews with West Virginia media, according to a person with knowledge of the conversation.

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This audio-only social app has Twitter on alert

For months, people have been clamoring to get access to Clubhouse, a buzzy invite-only social media app where members join virtual rooms to have live, unscripted discussions. Topics range from the "future of San Francisco," with the city's district attorney participating, and Kanye West to startup pitch events and various off color conversations. Unlike other social networks, the platform is audio-based — not text — making it feel like an interactive podcast (or a conference call).

Joe Biden just made his first big mistake as president

There's a golden rule in politics: Don't mess with a member in his or her home state unless you want trouble.

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The 'Sex and the City' revival will address the Covid-19 pandemic

Sarah Jessica Parker reveals the "Sex and the City" revival won't ignore the coronavirus pandemic.

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“Aha Moment” Rockets defeat the Pelicans as the winning streak continues.

The Merriman-Webster dictionary defines an Aha moment as a sudden realization, inspiration, insight, recognition, or comprehension and nothing makes a coach feel jubilated, then when his players experience it for the first time. For Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas, he could see it coming for his team in spurts as multiple lineups caused certain players to have the moment at certain times. Now with a healthy lineup it seems as if everyone who has touches the floor for the Rockets is having them.

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The "WOW" Factor Rockets defeat Portland to win their fourth straight.

There are many more moments throughout the Rockets history that has that “WOW Factor” to it and on Thursday night at the Toyota Center first-year head coach Stephen Silas had his as the Houston Rockets (8-9) defeated the Portland Trailblazers (9-8) 104-101 to extend their winning streak to a season high four games.

Two brothers claim Father Michael Pfleger abused them as boys, say they could no longer keep their secret

The Rev. Michael Pfleger has long been a civil rights activist and champion of Chicago’s African-American community.