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Mental health 'epidemic' threatens communities of color amid COVID-19 Communities of color face a burgeoning wave of mental health problems as a result of how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people interact and grieve, experts warn.
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NASA spacewalk Sunday will prepare for new solar power NASA will take the first steps Sunday toward a major addition to the International Space Station's solar panels during a spacewalk.
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On This Day, Feb. 27: 8.8-magnitude earthquake kills more than 500 in Chile On Feb. 27, 2010, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile, killing more than 500 people.
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Famous birthdays for Feb. 27: Josh Groban, Joanne Woodward Singer Josh Groban turns 40 and actor Joanne Woodward turns 91, among the famous birthdays for Feb. 27.
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Spring training: Teams seek fresh start after COVID-19 threw MLB a curve in 2020 The Miami Marlins were arguably the MLB team most impacted by COVID-19 in 2020. They'll be one of 28 teams that start MLB spring training games Sunday with a renewed sense of optimism and appreciation for baseball.
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Poll: Education level a prime driver of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy In the early weeks of the U.S. vaccine rollout, race looked like it would determine who was willing to get a shot in the arm, but education level now plays the most powerful role in that decision, new research shows.
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QB prospect Ty Simpson chooses Alabama football over Clemson, Tennessee Five-star quarterback prospect Ty Simpson announced Friday he has committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide football program.
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Tiger Woods 'recovering, in good spirits' after follow-up procedures Golf legend Tiger Woods is "recovering and in good spirits" after he underwent successful follow-up procedures on his leg injuries Friday morning.
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Houston Texans release veteran RB Duke Johnson, one other The Houston Texans released veteran running back Duke Johnson after two seasons, the team said Friday.
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Capitol attack: Oath Keepers member Jessica Watkins ordered to remain in jail A federal judge on Friday ordered an Ohio woman to remain in jail pending trial on charges she helped organize a group to attack the Capitol in January as a leader of the so-called Oath Keepers militia.
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