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By REBECCA SANTANA, CLAUDIA LAUER, SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, CASEY SMITH, TOM FOREMAN Jr. and HILARY POWELL Associated Press They panic if a balloon pops. They hold dying family members. They push their wo…

By SARA BURNETT Associated Press By triggering $1,400 stimulus checks for millions of people and expanding the child tax credit for many families, the pandemic offered a clear takeaway for some offici…

By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer Should vaccinated people mask up with COVID-19 cases rising? It depends on your situation, but masking in public can provide another layer of protection and help …

The Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Asso…

By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — When Nancy Pelosi raised a glass to Liz Cheney, it was the most unlikely of toasts. Democratic lawmakers and the Republican congresswom…

By DEEPTI HAJELA, SOPHIA TAREEN and AMY TAXIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When the text message popped up on his phone, Samuel Alfaro didn’t want to believe it. It said his appointment with…

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly approved its first-ever resolution on vision Friday, calling on its 193 member nations to ensure access to eye care…