The U.S. government doubles its order for Pfizer’s Covid pills.

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Prosecutor drops Andrew Cuomo groping charge

Accuser is 'credible', district attorney says, but there is not enough evidence to move forward.

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Sudanese rally against military, days after civilian premier resigned

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If you got Pfizer’s vaccine, seek a booster 5 months after the second shot, not 6, the C.D.C. recommends.

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Winter Olympics: Behind the bubble in Beijing

Have a look at how Beijing is preparing for the Games - with a sealed off area to keep Covid out.

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Victim of Berkeley Balcony Collapse Dies in Ireland

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Haiti PM Ariel Henry survived assassination attempt - officials

Ariel Henry was targeted by gunmen during an event in Gonaïves on Saturday, his office says.

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He wanted to leave small-town Mississippi. A mysterious old house for sale made him stay.

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Detroit delays in-person instruction until its 8,000 school employees are tested.

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South Africa's parliament building on fire again

One day after a fire at the parliament building in Cape Town, crews are tackling another blaze.

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