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New Study Suggests Infection from Omicron Variant Can Enhance Immunity to Delta

Flu Is Making a Comeback in US After an Unusual Year Off

US Catholic Clergy Shortage Eased by Recruits From Africa

A Year After Booting Trump, Social Media Companies Face More Challenges Over Elections

From Washington to Glasgow, Climate Action Fell Short in 2021

Israel Begins Clinical Trial of Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Shot 

‘Spider-Man’ Surpasses $1B Globally, Holds North America Box Office Top Spot

Historic Year of Space Travel, Space Movies, and Space Junk

Australia’s New South Wales Sets Daily COVID Case Record

3 Members of K-Pop Sensation BTS Diagnosed with COVID-19

NASA’s Revolutionary New Space Telescope Launched From French Guiana

Typhoon Misery in Philippines, Pandemic Dampen Christmas Joy

Christmas Celebrations Continue in Bethlehem Despite Omicron Travel Ban

Robots Serve Food to Diners at Iraq Restaurant

Biden Praised – and Criticized – for COVID-19 Battle in 2021

A Cultural Gumbo: Immigrants Propel Evolution of Louisiana Cooking

President Biden, First Lady Visit Hospitalized Kids on Christmas Eve

Novelist Writes About New Yorkers in 60-Second Snippets

In UAE Desert, Camels Compete for Crowns in Beauty Pageant

COVID Outlier Japan Searches for Reasons for Its Success

James Webb Space Telescope Launch Set for Saturday

US Chipmaker’s Apology to China Draws Criticism

US Sets Shorter COVID-19 Isolation Rules for Health Workers

AP Exclusive: Polish Opposition Senator Hacked With Spyware

No More Video Games on Tesla Screens While Cars Are Moving

Writer Joan Didion, Chronicler of Contemporary American Society, Dies at 87

NASA Set to Launch James Webb Telescope

Brooklyn’s Stunning Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

Omicron Milder Than Other Coronavirus Variants, New Studies Suggest

Pope Demands Humility in New Zinger-filled Christmas Speech

Australia Considers Charging Unvaccinated Residents for COVID-19 Hospital Care

2021 on Track to Surpass 2020 as America’s Deadliest

Apple Must Answer Shareholder Questions on Forced Labor, SEC Says

FDA Gives Emergency Authorization to Pfizer Covid Pill

India Could Raise Marriage Age for Women from 18 to 21

Australian Research Identifies Kidney-Protecting Gene

Mormon Billionaire Leaves Faith, Rebukes LGBTQ Rights Stance

NHL Players Will Not Compete at Beijing Olympics: Reports

Fewer Police, Medics, so Mardi Gras Parade Routes Shortened

Organizers Say Africa Cup of Nations Will Take Place, But Workers Say Main Stadium Not Ready

Millions of Somalis Facing Conflict, Drought, Disease Need Lifesaving Assistance

Above New York, a Giant Green Roof Tries to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Moderna: Extra Dose of its COVID-19 Vaccine Boosts Immunity Against Omicron    

Chinese Tennis Star Denies Social Media Post Accusing Ex-Official of Sexual Assault

CNN Closes US Offices to Most Workers as COVID-19 Cases Spike

Omicron Variant Spurs New Lockdown in Netherlands

Ransomware Persists Even as High-Profile Attacks Have Slowed

US Workplace Vaccine Mandate Penalties to Start Jan. 10

Egypt Announces its First Cases of Omicron Variant

Pandemic Could Extend To 2024, Pfizer Says

WHO Chief: Inequitable Vaccine Distribution is ‘Failure for Humanity’

Ken Kragen, Who Helped Organize ‘We Are the World,’ Dies

Rockettes End Season as New York Tallies Record COVID-19 Cases

US CDC Recommends ‘Test-to-Stay’ COVID-19 Options to Keep Kids in School

Japan Seeks Additional Vaccines for COVID-19 Booster Campaign

After Whistleblower Disclosures, Facebook Faces an Uncertain Future

Researchers Warn of Mass Language Extinction

China-Russia Collaboration in Space Poses Challenge for West

US Permanently Relaxes Restriction on Abortion Pill

CDC Advisers Vote to Recommend mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Over J&J’s