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The Latest: Ireland reaches half million vaccinations

By The Associated Press LONDON — Ireland has given out half a million coronavirus vaccinations about two months ... Read more

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Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill

By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief ... Read more

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Senate Dems strike jobless aid deal, relief bill OK in sight

By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin struck a ... Read more

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The Latest: Ontario wants vaccine shot in adults by June 20

By The Associated Press TORONTO — The head of the vaccine program for Canada’s most populous province expects ... Read more

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EXPLAINER: 5 key takeaways from the February jobs report

By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market delivered a burst of strength in ... Read more

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Jump in hiring fuels optimism for US economic recovery

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. hiring accelerated more quickly than expected last month, ... Read more

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The Latest: San Diego zoo vaccinates 9 great apes for virus

By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Zoo has vaccinated nine great apes for the ... Read more

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Powell: Higher inflation temporary, no rate hikes in sight

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested Thursday that inflation ... Read more

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US jobless claims tick up to 745,000 as layoffs remain high

By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged ... Read more

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Asian shares track Wall St decline as bond yields rebound

By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer Asian shares fell Thursday, tracking a decline on Wall Street as another ... Read more