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US probing whether Mercedes vans can roll away unexpectedly

US probing whether Mercedes vans can roll away unexpectedly

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating whether some Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans can shift out of park and unexpectedly roll away.
Italy: COVID 'Green Pass' needed for museums, indoor dining

Italy: COVID 'Green Pass' needed for museums, indoor dining

ROME (AP) — Pompeii's archaeological park is offering free swab tests, the Vatican Museums posted refund instructions and tourists whipped out smart phones to show QR codes along with admission tickets Friday as a new COVID-19 certification rule took
Hundreds of volunteers help crews tackling Turkey wildfires

Hundreds of volunteers help crews tackling Turkey wildfires

MUGLA, Turkey (AP) — Actor Tevfik Erman Kutlu was on a break from filming in Istanbul when wildfires that devastated swaths of southern Turkey first erupted.
About 2M dehumidifiers recalled in US, possible fire hazard

About 2M dehumidifiers recalled in US, possible fire hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 2 million dehumidifiers made by New Widetech are being recalled in the U.S. because they can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
UK insurance scheme for live events gets partial welcome

UK insurance scheme for live events gets partial welcome

LONDON (AP) — Organizers of live events in the U.K., such as festivals and theaters, gave their partial support Friday to a new coronavirus-related insurance initiative aimed at easing their financial worries.
In New York City, impending vaccination rules prompt concern

In New York City, impending vaccination rules prompt concern

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Musto can't bring himself to ask his regulars at his Staten Island restaurant, Cargo Cafe, to prove they've been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Q&A: Barbra Streisand remixes her past for 'Release Me 2'

Q&A: Barbra Streisand remixes her past for 'Release Me 2'

Barbra Streisand likes to get things just right. As impressive as her award-winning superstar career as a singer and actress is, her success as a director and producer is groundbreaking.
The Latest: China pledges 2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses

The Latest: China pledges 2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged that 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines would be supplied to the world through this year, increasing China’s commitment as the largest exporter of the shots.
Google founder gets New Zealand residency, raising questions

Google founder gets New Zealand residency, raising questions

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Google co-founder Larry Page has gained New Zealand residency, officials confirmed Friday, stoking debate over whether extremely wealthy people can essentially buy access to the South Pacific country.
EXPLAINER: The impact of Joe Biden's new fuel economy rules

EXPLAINER: The impact of Joe Biden's new fuel economy rules

DETROIT (AP) — President Joe Biden wants to erase Donald Trump's rollback of automobile pollution and fuel economy standards.
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