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UK to require COVID-19 shots for nursing home workers

Britain will require COVID-19 vaccinations for nursing home workers in England, arguing that the need to protect vulnerable residents outweighed employees' right to choose whether to get the jab.

Family of copilot killed in WWII-era bomber crash at Connecticut airport sues aircraft owner

The family of Michael Foster, the copilot who was among the seven killed in the fiery 2019 crash of a WWII B-17G bomber at Bradley International Airport, has filed a lawsuit accusing the foundation that owned the historic plane of gross negligence and recklessness.

France eases mask rules; will end nightly virus curfew

France on Wednesday eased several COVID-19 restrictions, with authorities saying it's no longer always mandatory to wear masks outdoors and halting an 8-month nightly coronavirus curfew this weekend.

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Montana Army National Guard looks at setting up helicopter operations at Billings airport

To start out, the Guard would lease hangar space from Billings Flying Service for the first few years; the ultimate goal would be for the Guard to build its own hangar.

Google to open first retail store steps away from Apple in NYC

Google began experimenting with pop-up stores in 2016, the same year it debuted its Pixel smartphone and Nest smart home speaker. In the years since, the company has introduced a plethora of hardware devices.

VI National Guard’s Knox-Limbacker promoted to major general

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. promoted the 49-year-old Knox-Limbacker to the rank of major general during a pinning ceremony last week at the University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center on St. Thomas.

Inside Pfizer’s race to produce the world’s biggest supply of COVID vaccine

Pfizer had evidence the mRNA vaccine could stop the novel coronavirus. But it would do little good unless the company could quickly take new nanoparticle technology from lab to mass production, a feat never before accomplished.

COVID hits Ecuador doctors who delayed wedding to treat sick

As the pandemic raged in Ecuador last year, they posted a social media photo of themselves dressed in biohazard suits kissing and holding a sign saying: "Today was to be our wedding day, but instead…"

After ‘years of work,’ Eglin Air Force Base is getting a second F-35A squadron

A second squadron of F-35A fighter jets is coming to Eglin Air Force Base, according to a Monday announcement from U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.

Greenpeace apologizes, local police slam Euro 2020 protester

Greenpeace has apologized and Munich police are investigating after a protester parachuted into the stadium and injured two people before Germany’s game against France at the European Championship.

‘Two great powers’: Biden, Putin plunge into hours of talks

With stern expressions and polite words before the cameras, President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin plunged into hours of face-to-face talks Wednesday at a time when both leaders say relations between their countries are at an all-time low.

Stars and Stripes reporter wins journalism award for Vanessa Guillen coverage

Stars and Stripes regional reporter Rose L. Thayer won a Society of Professional Journalists DC chapter Dateline Award for her work on the disappearance and death of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen.

Travelers inoculated with all FDA, WHO-approved vaccines won’t have to quarantine on Guam

The Oxford and AstraZeneca vaccines were added to the list of vaccines accepted for Guam quarantine exemption.

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Deep cuts loom for National Guard if Capitol security mission is not reimbursed, report says

German woman convicted of joining Islamic State, holding Yazidi slaves

Brothers who died at Pearl Harbor finally rest in peace together

Let the recovery begin: EU chief OKs first virus plans

Acting Navy secretary reiterates opposition to Navy graduates pursuing pro sports

Lebanon's crisis threatens one of its few unifiers, the army

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