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Why the proposed US ban on menthol cigarettes is controversial bbc.com
Anti-tobacco groups say the industry has hurt black people. Opponents say a ban hurts just as badly.
Children as young as 6 months old now in COVID-19 vaccine trials abcnews.go.com
Though children account for a very small portion of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., experts say children can become infected…
Oscars 2021 recap: 'Nomadland' wins best picture on night of historic firsts abcnews.go.com
Its director, Chloé Zhao, became first woman of color to win best director.
Daunte Wright: Hundreds attend Minneapolis funeral of man shot by police bbc.com
The death of Daunte Wright, who was shot near Minneapolis earlier this month, sparked mass protests.
Shock G, Digital Underground leader known for 'Humpty Dance' hit, dies at 57 usatoday.com
Shock G, who blended whimsical wordplay with reverence for ’70s funk as leader of the off-kilter hip-hop group Digital Underground,…