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Ohio To Announce 1st Winners Of Vax-a-Million Lottery
The names of two lucky Ohioans, an adult and a child, will be announced Wednesday night as the first winners of the state's VaxaMillion incentive prizes which include $1 million for those 18 and older and a fullride college scholarship for teens.
Ethiopia Says 22 Regional Officials Killed By Tigray Rebels
Rebels have killed 22 officials of the warhit Tigray regions interim administration, Ethiopias government said Wednesday.
Fox Making Carlson, Hannity And Ingraham Available To Stream
Fox News is now making Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham available to watch 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Gun-waving Charges Against Senate Candidate's Wife Amended
A special prosecutor said Tuesday he has amended the charges against a St. Louis woman who waved a gun at racial injustice protesters last summer, and he'll decide soon if he'll amend charges against her husband.
Lebanon Hezbollah Chief Says Attacks On Jerusalem Mean Regional War
Lebanon's Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Tuesday any aggression against Jerusalem or its holy sites would mean regional war.
Rebuilding Gaza Should Not 'Benefit' Hamas, Says Top US Diplomat Blinken
"We'll work with our partners closely, with all, to ensure that Hamas does not benefit from the reconstruction assistance," said Blinken
Chile To Loosen Restrictions For Those Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Chileans fully vaccinated against COVID19 will be allowed to move more freely within the country, the government said on Monday, although the nation's borders will remain closed through midJune to tamp down a fresh spike in infections.
Nebraska Inmates' Fight To Wed Ends After One Of Them Dies
A man and a woman convicted in separate murders who fought the state of Nebraska for years for the right to marry each other will never have that chance after one of them died earlier this year.
US General: As US Scales Back In Mideast, China May Step In
As the United States scales back its military presence across the Middle East to focus on great power competition with China and Russia, it risks giving those two countries a chance to fill the gap and expand their influence around the Gulf, the top U.S....
Volcano Erupts In Eastern Congo, Thousands Flee Goma
Lava from a volcanic eruption reached the airport of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's main city of Goma on Saturday, as thousands evacuated the city.
Israel Hit Hamas Very Hard; Ground Reality Will Determine Whether Ceasefire Holds: Israeli Diplomat
The deputy chief of the mission said many senior commanders of Hamas including its brigade commander for Gaza city and the head of cyber division were killed in Israeli strikes, dealing a "crushing blow" to the group.
Antibodies Increase Up To 300% if Second Dose is Delayed, Finds Study
Delay in getting the second jab not only allows the existing supply of jabs to be more widely dispensed, it also boosts their protective power by providing immune system more time to respond to first dose of vaccine.
Covid-19 Vaccines Possibly Less Effective Against Variant First Found in India: German Health Official
Health Minister Jens Spahn said that Germany was currently reassessing its travel recommendations for Britain, which is currently listed as a risk region becase the spread of that variant there has caused concern in recent days.
Foundation Raises $1 Billion To Fight Anti-Asian Hate
A foundation launched by prominent Asian American business leaders earlier this month said Thursday it has raised more than $1 billion to support Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Boat Builder Buying NC Company, Seeks To Create 500 New Jobs
The world's largest fishing and recreational boat builder on Thursday announced its acquisition of North Carolinabased Hatteras Yachts, with plans to upgrade Hatteras operations in New Bern as White River Marine Group seeks to boost saltwater vessel sales...
Former Tennessee Officer Indicted In Death Of Missing Man
A former Tennessee police officer has been indicted on charges that he kidnapped a man in a squad car while on duty, fatally shot him, and disposed of the body, prosecutors said Wednesday.