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The severe drought that hit much of the western half of the United States in the spring and summer is likely to last at least into late autumn, state forecasters said Thursday.The September through November outlook compiled by…

Much of the western half of the United States is suffering from severe drought of historic proportions. Conditions are particularly bad in California and the Southwest, but the drought extends into the Pacific Northwest, much of the…

South Africa immediately copied the American break in Johnson & Johnson vaccinations and enraged doctors who still call for gunshots, especially in remote parts of the country. In February, health officials dropped the AstraZeneca…

HONG KONG - Viewers of some of China's most popular online variety shows were recently greeted by an odd sight: a blur of pixels obscuring the marks on sneakers and t-shirts worn by attendees.As far as viewers could tell, the censored dress…