The Associated Press
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While the numbers are small relative to numbers reported in Europe or in the U.S., they are the highest since the first big outbreak of COVID-19 in the central city of Wuhan in early 2020.
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Observers say Russia's use of such corridors were effective in attaining the goals of regaining control of opposition areas.
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The San Antonio coach will try to set the record for most coaching wins on Wednesday.
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The torn underwater pipeline spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean, according to federal investigators.
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Jimmie Johnson has won the Daytona 500, one day after crash during a race there injured fans. Danica Patrick, who was hoping to make history by winning, finished eighth. However, she managed to become the first woman in history to lead laps at the NASCAR race.
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When a private firm failed to meet its promise of providing enough guards for the Olympics, the British military was called in to "mind the gap" in security. A reported 3,500 British troops, some of them just back from Afghanistan, will step in to help guard Olympic venues.
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General Motors will suspend production of its Chevrolet Volt for five weeks, due to disappointing sales figures. GM spokesman Chris Lee said the move will "align production with demand." GM sold 7,671 Volts last year, below its original goal of 10,000 cars.
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One of three officials accused of mismanaging the mortuary at Dover Air Force Base has resigned. The Air Force issued a statement saying that Quinton Keel "has left federal service." Keel had previously served as director of the mortuary division at Dover.
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South Korea conducts live-fire military drills Monday near its disputed sea boundary with North Korea, despite Pyongyang's threat to respond with a "merciless" attack. The exercise took place in the same area of the Yellow Sea that was the targeted by a North Korean artillery attack in 2010.