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Double K, born Michael Turner, of People Under the Stairs performing during the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on June 11, 2009 in Manchester, Tenn.

Double K, People Under The Stairs Rapper And Producer, Dead At 43

The LA-born and bred artist, alongside partner Thes One, influenced the sound of West Coast rap around the turn of the century.

Captain Tom Moore tested positive for COVID-19 last week and later developed trouble breathing, his daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore said. He's seen here in September in Milton Keynes, England.

Captain Tom, 100-Year-Old Who Inspired Millions, Is Hospitalized With COVID-19

Capt. Tom Moore, a World War II veteran, is now fighting COVID-19, his daughter says. Moore used walks in his garden to raise millions for NHS Charities Together last year.

U.S. Cuts $231 Million Deal To Provide 15-Minute COVID-19 At-Home Tests

The Food and Drug Administration gave emergency authorization to Ellume's rapid test in December, after it showed 96% accuracy in a U.S. clinical study.

Army In Myanmar Stages Coup, Detaining Aung Sang Suu Kyi, Others

Myanmar's military has taken control of the country in a coup against the civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. She was detained along with other party leaders on Monday.

News Brief: GOP COVID-19 Relief Plan, Myanmar Coup, Russian Protests

Ten GOP Senators offer a counter proposal to Biden's COVID-19 relief bill. Myanmar's military takes control of the country in a coup. Russian protesters demand release of jailed opposition leader.

"Young people often have this desire to try to make their life interesting," says actor, author and director Ethan Hawke. "Life is so interesting all by itself. You do not have to try to goose life." He's pictured above in Paris on Nov. 25, 2019.

Actor And Author Ethan Hawke: Writing 'Forces You To Think Through Things'

Hawke's latest novel is called A Bright Ray of Darkness.It's about a famous young actor in a crumbling marriage who immerses himself in a Broadway production of Shakespeare's Henry IV.

The European Union quickly reversed a decision invoking an emergency provision of the Brexit deal that could have restricted exports of COVID-19 vaccines across the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

EU Reverses Move To Restrict Export Of COVID-19 Vaccines To Northern Ireland

The European Union backtracked after a move to restrict the movement of vaccines between Ireland and Northern Ireland drew condemnation.

Who's Bill This Time?

Shock market; Chiefs and Bucks and Bradys, Oh My!; A ruff White House report.

Andrei Doroshin, CEO of Philly Fighting COVID, speaks to reporters before the start of a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on January 8, 2021.

In Philadelphia, A Scandal Erupts Over Vaccination Startup Led By 22-Year-Old

City officials gave coronavirus vaccines to Philly Fighting Covid, whose brash CEO had no health care experience. After a WHYY investigation, the city cut ties with the group over alleged misconduct.

Indonesia Excludes Older People From First Round Of COVID-19 Vaccine

Indonesia's COVID-19 vaccine strategy focuses on inoculating young people and those of working age first. The most vulnerable group — older people — have to wait for the second round of vaccinations.

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