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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ March 3, 2021
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	ESPN The final months of James Harden and the Houston Rockets' public breakup ESPN James Harden isn't worried about the details of his divorce with the franchise as he returns to Houston to face the Rockets on Wednesday night (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN) for the first time since his trade request was finally granted. "They showed me mad love ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN The moments before and after everything changed for Tiger Woods ESPN But what could Thomas say? There would be another time to take his shots and get back at Tiger. It's always assumed there will be a next time between friends on the PGA Tour. For dinner ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Tom Brady talks Lombardi Trophy boat toss: 'I was not thinking' Yahoo Sports Super Bowl champion Tom Brady appeared on "The Late Late Show with James Corden," Wednesday, in his first interview since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl boat parade. And of course while he was there he talked about the infamous Lombardi ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR How The White House Got 2 Pharma Rivals To Work Together On COVID-19 Vaccine NPR President Biden said on Tuesday that a key milestone in the fight against COVID-19 could be reached two months faster than earlier projected. By the end of May, there should be enough vaccine doses for every adult in America, he said — a dramatic ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Mayoral Candidates Take Their Stands on Cuomo's Scandals The New York Times In recent weeks, another issue has emerged: Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is under intense scrutiny after three women accused him of sexual harassment. While some candidates have called for an investigation into the women's claims, others have pushed for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Brazil's Covid Crisis Is a Warning to the Whole World, Scientists Say The New York Times Brazil is seeing a record number of deaths, and the spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant that may cause reinfection. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Ali Boumendjel: France admits 'torture and murder' of Algerian nationalist BBC News But, in a meeting with Boumendjel's grandchildren on Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron reassessed the death. "[He] did not commit suicide. He was tortured and then killed," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Criticized Indian Vaccine Already in Use Found 81% Effective Bloomberg An Indian coronavirus vaccine that generated controversy when it was granted emergency approval before finishing its final stage testing has shown to provide strong protection against Covid-19 in an interim analysis of an advanced clinical trial. Covaxin ... Flag as irrelevant
	FierceBiotech After farming an epilepsy med out to Ovid, Takeda brings it back into the fold FierceBiotech Takeda struck an unusual deal with Ovid Therapeutics in early 2017: instead of a Big Pharma snapping up a promising asset from a small biotech, it was Ovid that would help Takeda develop a drug for a group of rare epilepsies. Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Third man alleges inappropriate behavior by beloved South Side priest Pfleger Chicago Tribune As the Chicago Archdiocese investigates allegations that the Rev. Michael Pfleger molested two brothers in the 1970s, a third man has come forward to say the priest made an unwanted sexual advance when the accuser was 18. In an affidavit shared with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Draghi Pushes on Logistics, Military to Speed Italy Vaccinations Bloomberg Prime Minister Mario Draghi is working on an overhaul of Italy's slow and uneven vaccination campaign, focusing on logistics and recruiting the military to help, as new variants accelerate the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The former head of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Air base hosting US troops in Iraq targeted in rocket attack, coalition says CNN At least 10 rockets have targeted the al-Asad airbase in Iraq on Wednesday which hosts US, Iraqi and Coalition forces, according to US coalition officials. Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Walker's 25 lift Celtics over Kawhi-less Clippers 117-112 FOXSports.com Boston benefited from the surprise absence of one of the league's top stars to avoid that and post its first winning streak in a month. Kemba Walker had 25 points and six assists, and the Celtics took ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox2now.com 'Cause once you're dead that's a bit too late': Dolly Parton gets vaccine, rewrites lyrics to a popular song fox2now.com 'Cause once you're dead that's a bit too late': Dolly Parton gets vaccine, rewrites lyrics to a popular song · Bowl bought for $35 at yard sale turns out to be artifact worth up to $500K · Archdiocese of St. Louis asks Catholics to 'examine moral concerns' in COVID ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 'We're leaving it open': Progressives weigh withholding vote on Covid relief over minimum wage CNN "We're leaving it open," said Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington state, when asked by CNN whether progressives are prepared to withhold their votes on the Covid package if the legislation returns to the House next ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Employers May Face Fines Under Draft EU Gender Pay Gap Rules Bloomberg European companies may face fines if they don't provide information on how they pay women and men differently under draft European Union rules, according to a document obtained by Bloomberg News ahead of its publication on Thursday. The European ... Flag as irrelevant
	HousingWire Mortgage applications recover as winter storms pass HousingWire That is despite the fact that the 30-year fixed rate experienced its largest single-week increase in almost a year, reaching 3.23%. The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 67.5% of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Economic Times Kremlin Shrugs off Impact of US/EU Sanctions, but Pledges Retaliation U.S. News & World Report MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday played down the impact of sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union over Moscow's treatment of opposition politician Alexei Navalny, but said it would retaliate with reciprocal ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Fiat Chrysler made $29M profit in its final year before Stellantis merger The Detroit News Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV posted $29 million (24 million euro) in net income for 2020, a 99% decline year-over-year as the coronavirus pandemic slashed production and demand globally. Stellantis NV, the transatlantic merger between FCA and French ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Las Vegas Sands Sells the Venetian, Sands Expo for $6.25B U.S. News & World Report Las Vegas Sands is selling the Venetian casino resort and Sands Expo and Convention Center for $6.25 billion. In the two-part deal, VICI Properties will buy the property and all assets associated with the Venetian Resort Las Vegas and the Sands Expo for $4 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Virus Variant Found in South Africa Paves Way for Better Vaccines Bloomberg South African scientists said their findings that antibodies generated in response to infections with the 501Y.V2 coronavirus variant first found in the country can protect against other strains of the virus may allow for more effective vaccines. "If you are actually ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Nation Turkey Not Necessarily Seeking Return to F-35 Project: Defence Industry Chief U.S. News & World Report ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey is not necessarily aiming to return to the U.S. F-35 fighter jet programme from which it was removed over its purchase of Russian defence systems, the Turkish defence industry chief said on Wednesday. He said the primary goal ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABC-TV Lyles, Murray lead Spurs to victory, snapping Knicks' streak WABC-TV Trey Lyles scored a season-high 18 points, Dejounte Murray added 17 and the Spurs used a balanced effort to beat New York 119-83 on Tuesday night, ending the Knicks' three-game winning streak. Lyles is the ninth player to lead San Antonio in scoring this ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com How to get help paying your rent in Alabama: State emergency assistance program launched al.com This month, Alabama residents struggling to pay their rent because of the pandemic can get help to do so. Gov. Kay Ivey last week authorized the Alabama Housing Finance Authority to implement the state's new COVID-19 emergency rental assistance ... Flag as irrelevant
	KARE11.com Jahmil French, 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' star, dead at 29, reports say KARE11.com "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of a dear friend and client Jahmil French," Gabrielle Kachman told USA TODAY. "He will be remembered by many for his passion for the arts, his commitment to his craft, and his vibrant personality. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Long Island weather: Sunny and warm today; cold returns tomorrow Newsday Wednesday's sunshine will be a near-constant through the next week, with zero rain or snow forecast for the next seven days, the forecasters said. And after a cold morning, when the wind chill will make it feel like 20 to 30 degrees, Wednesday will bring on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bangor Daily News Susan Collins will vote to confirm Biden's interior secretary nominee Bangor Daily News Haaland would be the first Native American to serve in a Cabinet-level position. Collins said that after examining Haaland's qualifications, reviewing her hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and meeting with her ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Star Hungary pulls its ruling party out of EU's conservatives Minneapolis Star Tribune Fidesz officials, including Hungary's prime minister and head of the party, Viktor Orban, had argued that the rule changes were "tailor-made" to sanction Fidesz, and threatened over the weekend to pull out of the EPP if the rules passed. Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Silicon Valley BART extension axed from federal stimulus bill after Republican protests San Francisco Chronicle That included $1.4 billion for dozens of capital projects for transit systems nationwide, of which $140 million would have gone to the envisioned BART extension into downtown San Jose and Santa Clara. The $6.9 billion Silicon Valley line ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Recorder Pakistan lawmakers elect new Senators in test for Imran Khan Minneapolis Star Tribune ISLAMABAD — Pakistani lawmakers were choosing Wednesday new members of the country's Senate, or upper house of parliament — a vote that is seen as a test for Prime Minister Imran Khan's government. Khan's ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times San Francisco leaders cheer reopening as COVID-19 cases fall Tampa Bay Times The announcement came nearly a year after the San Francisco Bay Area imposed the nation's first lockdown, shuttering thousands of businesses and forcing residents indoors. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Biden urges patience on Covid as Republican governors go rogue on reopenings KCTV Kansas City President Joe Biden is barreling into his first science-vs.-politics showdown with powerful Southern Republican governors, one that could define the outcome of the race to vaccinate enough Americans before variants take hold. Biden on Tuesday warned the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando US lawmakers introduce new bill aimed at making Puerto Rico a state WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando FILE - In this July 29, 2015 file photo, the Puerto Rican flag flies in front of Puerto Rico's Capitol as in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo, File) (Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Business Elon Musk's SpaceX lands in Austin with new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant Fox Business 'Bar Rescue' host Jon Taffer discusses his role recruiting for SpaceX's all-civilian crew. Texas, which already boats NASA's Johnson's Space Center in Houston and two of Elon Musk's SpaceX ... Flag as irrelevant
	MD Magazine Philippines Begins COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign MD Magazine On Monday, the Philippines began its inoculation campaign despite a deep public distrust in foreign-made vaccines after a scare in 2017 of severe disease linked to French drug maker Sanofi shots. The country, one ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Shining discovery: Glow-in-the-dark sharks found off New Zealand WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Experts say one species observed, the kitefin shark, is believed to be the largest vertebrate able to produce light. However, don't expect to see one of the glowing sharks in person. Scientists ... Flag as irrelevant
	Valley News COVID-19: Vermont to make teachers, prison guards, more high-risk people eligible for vaccine Valley News MONTPELIER — With the Johnson & Johnson vaccine receiving emergency use authorization and the federal pharmacy program ramping up supply, Gov. Phil Scott announced Tuesday that school staff, public safety employees, child care workers and more ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times China's biggest political meeting kicks off The Straits Times HSBC's chief China economist Qu Hongbin said the government is likely to bump up research and development spending to 3 per cent of GDP for the next five years from 2.4 per cent. "This would place China ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWAY NewsChannel 3 US infrastructure gets C- from engineers as roads stagnate WWAY NewsChannel 3 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — America's infrastructure has scored near-failing grades for its deteriorating roads, public transit and storm water systems due to years of inaction from the federal government. That's according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times Singapore to get first university of the arts, formed by alliance between Nafa and Lasalle The Straits Times "Because of the quality and standards that both Lasalle and Nafa have achieved, I'm happy to share that the Ministry of Education (MOE) will grant the alliance its own degree-awarding powers, and also confer it university status. So this will be our first university ... Flag as irrelevant
	GP online Hancock praises 'monumental effort' from GPs during COVID-19 pandemic GP online Health secretary Matt Hancock has thanked GPs for their 'monumental effort' in delivering millions of COVID-19 jabs - and said the profession had been instrumental in helping the NHS 'stand firm' through the pandemic. Health and social care secretary Matt ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu BJP should follow Rahul Gandhi on Emergency, regret Gujarat riots: NCP The Hindu "Now it is the turn of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accept that the Gujarat riots were wrong," Maharashtra minister and NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said. "After 45 years, Rahul ... Flag as irrelevant
	Raleigh News & Observer Why another win over Duke may not be enough for UNC's NCAA tournament hopes Raleigh News & Observer North Carolina is closing out the regular season with the frustrating inconsistency typical of teams that generally play in the NCAA tournament's 8-9 seed game. Capable of being world-beaters, like the Tar Heels' 78-70 win over Florida State. Or capable of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Hillsborough County singer with 'epic mullet' impresses on 'The Voice' Tampa Bay Times Wheeler received a rare "four chair turn" from judges Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, John Legend and Nick Jonas, meaning all four heard his singing during the blind audition and turned their chairs around hoping to coach him through the rest of the reality ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCYB Some church leaders object to Equality Act, noting lack of protections for churches WCYB LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Some are calling a new bill passed by the House of Representatives an attack on people of faith. The Equality Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Some church leaders say the ... Flag as irrelevant
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