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Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Chick Corea, Dies Of Cancer At 79
Chick Corea was a towering figure in jazz for over 50 years — at home in straight ahead jazz, electric jazz fusion, Latin music and more. He won 23 Grammy awards.
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Attacks Against Asian Americans Increase During The Pandemic
In the San Francisco Bay area, there's been a number of attacks and robberies on older Asian Americans. That has alarmed residents and prompted stepped-up patrols by police.
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Suits Belonging To 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Donated To Charity
Alex Trebek's son decided to donate his father's wardrobe to the Doe Fund, a social services group, to be worn by job-seekers as part of a work reentry program.
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17,000-Year-Old Conch Shell, Thought To Be Ceremonial Cup, Is A Horn
A seashell found in a French cave in 1931 appears to have been modified by prehistoric people so that it could be used like a trumpet. This horn, however, is not the oldest known musical instrument.
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A 'Scary' Survey Finding: 4 In 10 Republicans Say Political Violence May Be Necessary
The poll shows significant support in the U.S. for political violence. Most white evangelicals and Republicans say Biden's election was illegitimate and Trump was not behind the attack on the Capitol.
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Morning News Brief
A review of Day 2 arguments in the Trump impeachment trial. Biden holds first call as president with his Chinese counterpart. The U.S. is imposing sanctions on Myanmar's military leaders after coup.
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Shortage Of Computer Chips Forces Automakers To Curtail Production
The auto industry is grappling with a shortage of computer chips that is forcing companies to cut back production of some vehicles. Some new cars, already in short supply, might get harder to find.
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After Coup In Myanmar, Biden Says U.S. Sanctions Target Military Leaders
President Biden says the U.S. will impose sanctions on Myanmar's military leaders in response to this month's coup. He called on the military to release detained activists and political officials.
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Advocates Say Biden Administration Needs To Strengthen Eviction Protections
An order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is supposed to prevent people from being evicted during the pandemic. But some landlords are still evicting their tenants.
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Georgia District Attorney Opens Criminal Investigation Into Election Interference
Fulton County's DA has opened a criminal investigation into "attempts to influence the administration of the 2020 Georgia General Election," according sent to the Georgia secretary of state.
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WHO Weighs In On AstraZeneca Vaccine Effectiveness
The WHO issued interim guidance on usage of the AstraZeneca vaccine, after a small study found low efficacy against coronavirus variants.
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Chicago Considers Ways To Limit Juveniles Involved In Carjackings
Carjackings have increased by huge numbers in several cities and many of the suspects are juveniles. Communities are grappling with enforcing the law while also embracing rehabilitation.