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US Congress Proposes Law to Give Citizenship to Millions

US Congress Proposes Law to Give Citizenship to Millions
February 22, 2021
FILE - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas looks on as President Joe Biden signs an executive order on immigration, in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 2, 2021, in Washington.
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Democratic Party lawmakers in the United States Congress introduced immigration legislation last Thursday. The proposed law would create an eight-year path to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States. The legislation would also provide a faster path to citizenship for those brought to the country illegally as children.

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US Passes 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths

Just over one year after the first death was reported, close to 500,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the U.S. The global death total is estimated to be 2.5 million.

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After Engine Incident, Boeing Calls for Grounding 777 Jets

Boeing urges airlines to ground some 777 aircraft after a weekend incident in which an engine blew apart during a flight.

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Pandemic Pups Hit Dog Parks

Pandemic Pups Hit Dog Parks
February 21, 2021
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When many people in the U.S. were forced to work from home in the early days of the coronavirus health crisis, they decided to get a dog.
People say having a dog offers
companionship and a reason to get exercise. After all, dogs need to get outside and walk.
Adriana Magarin is a new dog owner in Houston, Texas. She said she got a dog because, “you can only read so many books, you can only listen to so many podcasts.”

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Buddhist Temple Provides Food for Community, Nepalese Students

Buddhist Temple Provides Food for Community, Nepalese Students
February 21, 2021
People receive free food from the United Sherpa Association's weekly food pantry on Friday, January 15, 2021, in Queens, New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)
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A Buddhist
temple in Queens, New York, is helping the local community by providing healthy foods to those in need.
While monks lead religious ceremonies in front of a golden statue of the Buddha, people outside the temple wear face masks as they wait in long lines to get basic food items.
The United Sherpa Association, which is based in the temple, started the food program last April when the coronavirus was at its worst in New York City.

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Restaurants Feed COVID Doctors, Nurses to Survive

Many restaurants in the Portland, Oregon area depend on deals to provide health workers with food because they are not permitted to be fully open during the coronavirus health crisis.

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In Lockdown, London Zoo Fights to Survive

The London Zoo is one of the city’s most-visited places. During normal times, it is filled with visitors – both young and old. However, as the coronavirus crisis continues, the zoo is once again in lockdown – meaning no visitors at all.

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In an Unusual Move, Facebook Blocks News in Australia

In an Unusual Move, Facebook Blocks News in Australia
February 18, 2021
An Australian Broadcasting Corporation page on Facebook is displayed without posts in Sydney, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
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The social media site Facebook blocked Australians from sharing news stories on Thursday. The company is fighting with the Australian government over whether big technology companies should have to pay news organizations for their information. Australia’s government condemned the move. It said Facebook also blocked some government communications, including messages about emergency services.
Facebook acted after the Australian House of Representatives passed legislation that would make it and Google pay for Australian journalism, said Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. He said he was given no warning before Facebook acted. The legislation must be passed by the Senate to become law.

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Israel: Vaccine Campaign Slowing Because of Misinformation

Israel’s health officials are concerned that misinformation is causing its efforts to vaccinate all its citizens against COVID-19 to slow down.

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Late Arriving Cold Cuts Ice Fishing Time in the US

It is finally cold enough for ice fishing in parts of the northern United States. Some businesses and researchers are worried about the winter freeze coming later each year.

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