Amazon says it will cover travel costs for US workers who need abortions
Amazon on Monday confirmed that it is expanding medical coverage for US workers to include travel costs for abortions, as conservative-led laws look to block access in many states.
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US megadrought reveals 1980s body in lake, with more to come: police
A worsening drought has revealed a four-decade-old body dumped in a US lake, police said Monday, warning that falling water levels would lead to the uncovering of more corpses.
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Mali's junta breaks off from defence accords with France
Mali's ruling junta announced on Monday it was breaking off from its defence accords with former colonial ruler France, condemning "flagrant violations" of its national sovereignty by the French troops there.
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Stars sparkle at Met Gala in New York
A-listers dressed to the theme of "gilded glamour" sparkled on the red carpet as the annual Met Gala extravaganza known as "the party of the year" returned to its pre-pandemic schedule Monday in New York.
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Cardinals receiver Hopkins gets six-game drug ban
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was hit with a six-game suspension on Monday after violating NFL anti-doping rules, the league confirmed.
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Salernitana continue miracle escape act with Atalanta draw
Salernitana maintained their bold bid for Serie A survival on Monday with a 1-1 draw at Atalanta which pulled them closer to safety.
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New York Amazon workers deal setback to union drive
Workers at an Amazon facility in New York have roundly voted against unionization -- dealing a setback to a burgeoning organized labor movement one month after a landmark win at a nearby warehouse.
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US stocks gain ahead of Fed meeting but Asia, Europe struggle
European and Asian indices fell on Monday but Wall Street closed higher as markets worldwide brace for this week's Federal Reserve meeting, where the US central bank is set to hike rates amid worries it could spark a recession.
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Zandon boosted by Kentucky Derby draw
Blue Grass Stakes winner Zandon was handed a kind draw for this weekend's Kentucky Derby on Monday after being installed as favorite for the $3 million showpiece.
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Johnny Depp was to have earned $22.5 mn for 'Pirates' 6: agent
Johnny Depp was to have been paid $22.5 million for a sixth "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie but the project was scrapped by Disney after his ex-wife Amber Heard accused him of domestic abuse in a Washington Post op-ed, the actor's agent said Monday.
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