Cyril Ramaphosa, 69, who is vaccinated, is being treated for mild symptoms.
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Photo from tornado-damaged home lands almost 130 miles away
Sleuthing via social media, the finder in Indiana tracks down the photo’s owner in Dawson Springs, Kentucky.
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Spielberg ‘West Side Story’ debuts weakly with $10.5 million
Despite critical acclaim and two years’ worth of anticipation, Steven Spielberg’s lavish revival made little noise at the box office.
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U.K. raises coronavirus threat level as omicron surges
Concerns about the new variant lead the government to reintroduce restrictions that were lifted almost six months ago.
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Vicente Fernández, revered Mexican singer, dies at 81
Fernández was known for hits such as ‘El Rey’ and ‘Lástima que seas ajena.’
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California governor wants Texas-like law to ban assault weapons
If it passes in the state Legislature, the statute would let private citizens sue to enforce it.
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Economists expect inflation to moderate through 2022
They cite lower prices at the pump and for home heating especially, among other reasons.
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Was tornado outbreak related to climate change?
Unusually warm temperatures and a storm system moving east linked to the La Nina weather pattern helped create the conditions necessary for the severe weather that tore through parts of the the Midwest and South.
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UMaine women still searching for shooting touch after latest loss
In a 45-44 defeat to Rhode Island on Sunday, the Black Bears shot 5 for 26 from 3-point range to continue a season-long slump from behind the arc.
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NBA roundup: Bucks stay hot, dump slumping Knicks
Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead Milwaukee to a 112-97 victory.