US clears J&J's shot; 3 vaccines now available
February 27, 2021
The U.S. now has a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. (Feb. 27)
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AP Top Stories February 27 P
February 27, 2021
Here are the top stories for Saturday, February 27th: Biden hails House passage of $1.9T virus bill; VP Harris: "Baton is now in our hands"; New Yorkers rally in support of Asian-Americans. (Feb. 27)
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New Yorkers rally in support of Asian-Americans
February 27, 2021
Leading political figures in New York attended a rally in Manhattan Saturday in support of the Asian-American community targeted in random acts of violence recently. (Feb. 27)
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Pompeo defends record in CPAC speech
February 27, 2021
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended his record in office Saturday as he addressed activists at the Conservative Political Action Conference. (Feb. 27)
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NASA: The latest in space exploration
October 05, 2020
This special special edition updates the latest in space exploration, including the Artemis moon launch, 30 years of the Hubble telescope and more.
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The day in pictures
February 27, 2021
A look at the day's best photographs from around the world.
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Two skiers defy death in Yosemite descent
February 27, 2021
Two skiers navigated a thin layer of snow with no margin for error down the precipitous shoulder of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and alternately skied and rappelled back to the valley floor in an unusually daring feat. (Feb. 27)
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Tunisian Ennahda party demands unity during protest
February 27, 2021
Thousands of supporters of Tunisia's biggest political party, Ennahda, held a demonstration in central Tunis on Saturday demanding national unity amid a stand off between the country's President and Prime Minister. (Feb. 27)
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Biden hails House passage of $1.9T virus bill
February 27, 2021
The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill that was championed by President Joe Biden, the first step in providing another dose of aid to a weary nation as the measure now moves to a tense Senate. (Feb. 27)
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Coffin of fundraising hero arrives at crematorium
February 27, 2021
A World War II-era plane flew Saturday over the funeral service of Captain Tom Moore, in honor of the veteran who single-handedly raised millions of pounds for Britain's health workers by walking laps in his backyard. (Feb. 27)
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Breakout 'Borat' star Maria Bakalova conquers Hollywood
February 26, 2021
Bulgarian actor Maria Bakalova's breakout performance in "Borat 2" is making waves in Hollywood. She's nominated at the Golden Globes, SAG and Critics Choice awards. Could an Oscar nod be next? (Feb. 26)
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Biden in TX: 'Nothing partisan' about virus, storm
February 26, 2021
President Joe Biden wrapped up his visit to storm-battered Texas, Friday with calls for unity and bipartisanship as the nation looks to help Texas recover not just from the storm but also from the health and economic crisis caused by COVID. (Feb. 26)
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House to vote on relief bill, Dems mull wage plan
February 26, 2021
A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched for a way to revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage. (Feb. 26)
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February 26, 2021
Here are the top stories for Friday, February 26th: Biden visits Texas after deep freeze ; Biden intel report releaseed on Khasoggi killing;" Senior vaccine buddies" hit DC streets; Wax celebs promote indoor dining.
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Today in History for February 27th
February 26, 2021
Highlights of this day in history: Germany's Reichstag burns, giving the Nazis under Adolf Hitler a pretext to seize absolute power; A cease-fire ends the Persian Gulf War; Actress Elizabeth Taylor born; Children's TV host Fred Rogers dies. (Feb. 27)
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Billie Eilish doc follows singer's meteoric ascent
February 26, 2021
During much of Billie Eilish's meteoric ascent, filmmaker R.J. Cutler was trailing the popstar for a whole year. Now that footage is a documentary that Cutler describes as a whole feast. (Feb. 26)
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