Officials began distributing water to city residents who for days have struggled as the state capital’s water facility foundered.
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To China’s fury, UN accuses Beijing of Uyghur rights abuses
The U.N. accused China of serious human rights violations that may amount to “crimes against humanity” in a long-delayed report examining a crackdown on Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups.
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Labor board rebuffs Amazon’s attempt to scrap union victory
‘Today is a great day for Labor,’ Chris Smalls, a fired Amazon worker who now heads the union, wrote in a Tweet celebrating the decision.
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U.S. agents search properties linked to Russian oligarch
FBI agents and Homeland Security Investigations personnel searched properties, linked to Viktor Vekselberg, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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U.S. advisers endorse updated COVID-19 shots for fall boosters
The original vaccines still offer strong protection against severe illness and death, especially among younger and healthier people, but those vaccines were designed to target the virus strain that circulated in early 2020.
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Oath Keepers’ lawyer arrested in connection with Jan. 6
Kellye SoRelle — general counsel for the antigovernment group — was arrested in Texas on charges including conspiracy to obstruct the certification of President Joe Biden’s electoral college victory.
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Ex-NYPD officer gets 10 years in prison for Jan. 6 attack
Thomas Webster’s prison sentence is the longest so far among roughly 250 people who have been punished for their conduct during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Critical report mandates improved safety on Boston subway
For years the system has neglected safety and maintenance to focus on long-term capital projects, federal transportation officials say.
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New online dashboard helps flyers with delays, cancellations
Starting Thursday, travelers will be able to use the dashboard to see what kinds of guarantees, refunds or compensation the major domestic airlines offer in case of flight delays or cancellations.
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Judge again denies Sen. Lindsey Graham’s effort to dodge Georgia subpoena
The South Carolina senator can be questioned about any alleged effort to encourage Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to throw out ballots or alter his state’s election practices and procedures.