The agency projects that India will replace China as the world’s most populous nation next year.
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New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond
Scientists say the variant – called BA.2.75 – may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity from vaccines and previous infection.
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Monty Norman, composer of the James Bond theme, dies at 94
He performed with big bands and in a variety double act with comedian Benny Hill before writing songs and composing for stage musicals.
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Doctors must offer abortion if mother’s life is at risk, federal guidance says
The government says federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban the procedure without any exceptions following the Supreme Court’s decision to end a constitutional right to abortion.
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Maine COVID hospitalizations edge higher
The state reported 119 patients hospitalized statewide on Monday.
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Stocks slump on Wall Street amid recession, rate worries
Expectations for second-quarter profits results seem to be low.
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Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval
A drug company is seeking U.S. approval for the first birth control pill that women could buy without a prescription.
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With casinos struggling, ‘Las Vegas of Asia’ looks to reduce reliance on gambling
Macao, under orders from mainland China, is pressing American casino giants to build theme parks and other tourist attractions, holding their licenses to operate hostage.
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Senate Majority Leader Schumer tests positive for COVID-19
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has tested positive for COVID-19 and reports experiencing very mild symptoms.
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Family found living with weapons in Nevada children’s museum
Authorities say a couple kept a cache of weapons and lived with their two small children at a northern Nevada children’s museum.