Lockdown: Are people losing skills they're not using?

Psychologists are studying whether people are losing skills because of lockdown.

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Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga: 'My world has been taken away’

Afrobeats artist Global Boga speaks out about losing his YouTuber wife and their baby son.

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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.

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Batley Grammar School: Blasphemy debate leaves town 'at crossroads'

People in Batley reflect on the row over pupils being shown a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Why April is a big month for your finances

Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week.

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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.

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Should airports be allowed to expand?

Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand?

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Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through

Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series.

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'I have put everything into my winery'

South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months.

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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

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Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine doses are delayed by a U.S. factory mix-up.

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Factory Mix-Up Ruins Up to 15 Million Vaccine Doses From Johnson & Johnson

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Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Meets Skepticism, Signaling Fight to Come

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As Virus and Economic Woes Ravage Brazil, Bolsonaro Improvises and Confounds

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Biden bets that tackling climate change will create jobs, not kill them.

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As devastating video played in court, George Floyd’s brother was there to watch.

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Minnesota Court Ruling Fuels Calls to Change Sexual Assault Law

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Scenes from outside the Chauvin trial.

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Biden and His Trillions

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More pregnant women died and stillbirths increased steeply during the pandemic, studies show.

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‘Rebuild the Backbone of America’: Biden Unveils Infrastructure Plan

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Pitchers Beware: Giancarlo Stanton Is Feeling Strong

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Coronavirus: How to help health workers' mental health

The BBC's Laura Foster gets tips from NHS staff working in the profession.

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

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No end in sight for India's protesting farmers

Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income.

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London house turned into House of Dreams work of art

Artist Stephen Wright has been turning his London house into a work of art since 1998.

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Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests

Hundreds have been killed in deadly protests since the military took control of the country in February.

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Capturing every hour of each New Year's Day for 24 years

The 18th year of 24 photographers documenting every hour of New Year's Day, each year, for 24 years.

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Letterbox contact: ‘Don’t my birth children have a right to know I’m dying?'

Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Hanna wanted to tell the twins taken from her at 16 - but had no way of reaching them.

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CEO Secrets: 'The stress of being a boss made my hair fall out'

An entrepreneur explains the strategy he devised to protect himself from mental burnout.

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Mayor of London: Two decades in the spotlight

BBC London's Political Editor Tim Donovan looks at the moments that defined the role of mayor of London.

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Scalping: The teens making thousands selling consoles online

If you've been struggling to buy a new PlayStation or Xbox, this might be the reason why.

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Gatwick Airport: Can Crawley turn away from aviation and go green?

A year after British Airways grounded flights at Gatwick Airport, nearby Crawley plots a new course.

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Oscars 2021: The female directors tackling tough truths

Two international film nominees on the personal trials they faced making their hard-hitting films.

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

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Democrats Splinter Over Strategy for Pushing Through Voting Rights Bill

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After a day of emotional testimony, here’s what experts expect next.

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State Dept. Reverses Trump Policies on Reproductive and Religious Freedoms

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Biden Announces Actions to Combat Anti-Asian Attacks

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How to Stop Schools That Prey on Veterans

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A Dollop of F.D.R. and a Dash of Reagan Equal a Biden Boom

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Brutal Attack on Filipino Woman Sparks Outrage: ‘Everybody Is on Edge’

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The Glow of Vegas Lures Insects, Too

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Cinco mandamientos para asegurar tu vida digital

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Hunter Biden’s Memoir: 7 Takeaways From ‘Beautiful Things’

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Is this the future for international business deals?

A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles".

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The crisis at the Tavistock's child gender clinic

A number of reports have raised concerns about the country's only NHS gender clinic for young people.

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Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you

Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier'

How to work your way to happiness, and break that daily grind.

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Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier

A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.

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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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Trump’s former pandemic coordinator suggests that a restrained response may have cost hundreds of thousands of lives.

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Ghislaine Maxwell Charged With Sex Trafficking of 14-Year-Old Girl

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Need a Virtual Escape? Why not Fly Above the Suez Canal.

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On the first day of the trial, Americans remembered George Floyd.

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The Supreme Court faces an odd quandary in a lawsuit pension funds brought against Goldman Sachs.

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A multinational tangle in the Suez grounding, but a Japanese shipbuilding giant may end up holding the bag.

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Given power of video, legal experts say Chauvin should consider testifying

By BY ANDRÉS R. MARTÍNEZ AND TIM ARANGO from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3sC7n2J

Cause of death will be a major issue for both sides.

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Killing of Salvadoran Refugee by Police in Mexico Incites Furor

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Democrats Look to Smooth the Way for Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

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Ship Is Freed After a Costly Lesson in the Vulnerabilities of Sea Trade

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How Will We Win the Second Cold War?

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Why Can’t Republicans Be Populists?

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Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia

The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation".

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Inside America’s Most Interesting Magazine, and Media’s Oddest Workplace

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Paris doctors warn that hospitals may be overwhelmed as cases surge anew.

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Virus fader

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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

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U.S. Men Fail to Qualify for Olympic Soccer Tournament

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'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'

Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims.

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'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'

Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown.

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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care

Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.

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Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'

Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19.

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'

The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film.

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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.

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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

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The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers

The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day.

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Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree

Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing.

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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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Getting to Yes: A Nursing Home’s Mission to Vaccinate Its Hesitant Staff

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On Hallowed Ground

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As Militants Seize Mozambique Gas Hub, a Dash for Safety Turns Deadly

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As vaccine rollout gathers pace, Israelis celebrate Passover together.

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Scholastic Halts Distribution of Book by ‘Captain Underpants’ Author

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The real reason humans are the dominant species

How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity.

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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers

The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists.

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'My pet has helped me so much during the pandemic'

Research has shown pets can have a huge benefit to our mental health - especially this past year.

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Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup.

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Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor

Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes.

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Many U.S. graduations are curtailed again, but some commencements will go on without guests.

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Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers

Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply.

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Meet the Aussie skateboarding 4,000km

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".

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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.

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The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry

Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks.

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Project 17: The photograph that united a family

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

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How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS

Dexter used to work as a sniffer dog for the Met but he was "too sociable" for the job.

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Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic

The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

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Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".

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India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs

Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

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Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes

A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac.

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Project 17: The photograph that united a family

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

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Insurgents Seize Mozambique Town, Killing Several People; Fate of Hundreds Unknown

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Dozens Killed in One of Myanmar’s Deadliest Days Since February Coup

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Covid lockdown projects: How you danced, wrote, ran and invented games

You told us what projects kept you going in lockdown, from dancing to writing and inventing games.

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The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France

Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism.

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Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?

Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts

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Sŵnami: 'Why can't we sing in Welsh and be successful?'

As streaming opens audiences to Welsh language bands, Sŵnami say it's getting easier to break through.

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'Ice-cream toothache': Cold food and drinks pain explained

Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks.

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The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France

Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism.

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German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image

Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures.

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Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?

Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts

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Advocates are pushing for D.C. statehood to be included in a broader voting rights bill.

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Stop the Executions, President Biden

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Georgia Law Kicks Off Partisan Battle Over Voting Rights

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