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Stories
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Health
The FDA limits the use of some monoclonal antibodies treatments
The Food and Drug Administration is curbing the use of two out of three monoclonal antibody treatments because new data shows they aren't effective against the omicron variant.
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Europe
No one bid on this Italian villa with the world's only known Caravaggio ceiling mural
The Villa Aurora in Rome is on the market and almost has it all: lush gardens, colorful frescos and the only known ceiling mural painted by Baroque master Caravaggio. The one thing it lacks: a bidder.
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National
Amtrak paid $2 million to travelers with disabilities in a discrimination settlement
The money is part of a settlement agreed to in 2020 after the Justice Department found that Amtrak violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to meet accessibility standards.
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World
Kazakhstan is in turmoil after massive protests force the government to resign
A sudden hike in fuel prices drew intense public condemnation over the weekend. Protesters have seized the airport in the largest city, Almaty, and stormed public buildings.
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Science
New York City orders a 'first-in-the-nation' vaccine mandate for private companies
Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement on Monday, saying the decision was designed to help head off the worsening coronavirus surge.
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World
Barbados breaks with the queen and becomes the world's newest republic
With cheers and fireworks, the island nation became a parliamentary republic, swore in its first president and declared Barbadian-born Rihanna a national hero.
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National
It's not Halloween without some zoo animals smashing pumpkins
From elephants to otters to armadillos, all sorts of animals get a kick out stomping, rolling and eating the orange gourds.
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Technology
The creator of 'Stardew Valley' announces his spooky new game: 'Haunted Chocolatier'
The solo developer behind Stardew Valley says he's at work on a new game, all about "magical haunted ghost chocolate." Haunted Chocolatier is already getting fan excitement, but no release date yet.
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Politics
The National Park Service could soon have its first Native American director
Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III could soon become the first Native American to head the National Park Service in the agency's history. A series of acting directors have led the department since 2017.
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Science
Researchers found a new species of water bear fossilized in a hunk of ancient amber
Research into the evolution of tardigrades has been severely hindered by a lack of fossils. This new discovery could offer researchers insight into how the creatures lived millions of years ago.