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Brazilian police raid in Rio leaves at least 25 dead

by MARCELO SILVA DE SOUSA and DIARLEI RODRIGUES Associated Press May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

The operation was aimed at investigating the recruitment of teens to hijack trains and commit other crimes.

ICU demands hit near-record levels at many hospitals despite lower overall patient counts; Central Maine Medical Center sees record levels of both.

by JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press May 4, 2021

Israel’s prime minister is charged with fraud, breach of trust and bribery in a series of scandals.

The governor says her plan is focused on immediate economic recovery from the pandemic, long-term economic growth and infrastructure revitalization.

Fire departments, water districts, community colleges and nonprofits are among candidates for member-requested congressional funds.

More sites are beginning to offer walk-in vaccinations as the state stresses convenience to maintain momentum in its program.

by Associated Press April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

Essential Quality, the reigning 2-year-old champion, enters the Run for the Roses with a 5-0 record.

by MATTHEW LEE Associated Press April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

The top U.S. diplomat in Kabul said the departure order was issued ‘due to increasing violence and threat reports.’

by BEN FINLEY and JONATHAN DREW Associated Press April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

An independent autopsy released Tuesday shows Andrew Brown Jr. was shot five times, including in the back of the head.

by NEHA MEHROTRA and ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

Coronavirus cases in India are surging faster than anywhere else in the world.