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Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow

Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow

YANGON, Myanmar — As enthusiastic crowds of tens of thousands marched through the streets of Myanmar’s biggest city on Sunday to protest last week’s coup ousting Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, their spirits were lifted by the return of intern
UK vaccine gambles paid off, while EU caution slowed it down

UK vaccine gambles paid off, while EU caution slowed it down

SAINT-HERBLAIN, France — French pharmaceutical startup Valneva had big news in September: a government contract for 60 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine candidate.
Man dies diving in cave in southern Germany

Man dies diving in cave in southern Germany

BERLIN — A 57-year-old man has died while diving in a cave in the German state of Bavaria, police said Sunday.
Florida: Slain FBI agent remembered for protecting children

Florida: Slain FBI agent remembered for protecting children

MIAMI — A slain FBI agent was remembered for her strength, infectious laugh, love of family and commitment to protecting children during a memorial service Saturday.
Rodgers wins 3rd MVP, Donald gets 3rd top defensive player

Rodgers wins 3rd MVP, Donald gets 3rd top defensive player

A pair of Aarons pulled off an NFL hat trick Saturday night.
Myanmar junta blocks internet access as coup protests expand

Myanmar junta blocks internet access as coup protests expand

YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s new military authorities appeared to have cut most access to the internet on Saturday as they faced a rising tide of protest over their coup that toppled Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government.
Music to my fears: Man swallows earbud while sleeping

Music to my fears: Man swallows earbud while sleeping

BOSTON — A man is warning people against using headphones while falling asleep after health care workers had to remove a wireless earbud from his esophagus.
Former Indiana first lady Susan Bayh dies at 61 from cancer

Former Indiana first lady Susan Bayh dies at 61 from cancer

INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indiana first lady Susan Bayh, an attorney and wife of former Gov. Evan Bayh, has died at age 61 “after a long and courageous fight" against brain cancer, her family announced Saturday.
1 dead, several injured in hotel shooting in Chicago suburb

1 dead, several injured in hotel shooting in Chicago suburb

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. — Police say one person was killed and several others were injured in a shooting at a hotel in the Chicago suburb of Bloomingdale. Police said officers who responded about 2:35 a.m.
Unwilling to wait, poorer countries seek their own vaccines

Unwilling to wait, poorer countries seek their own vaccines

NEW DELHI — With coronavirus cases still climbing, Honduras got tired of waiting to get vaccines through a United Nations program, so the small Central American country struck out on its own, securing the shots through a private deal.
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