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WATCH: K-pop stars BTS dip into global diplomacy at U.N. gathering

By Sally Ho, Associated Press

The seven-member musical juggernaut appeared before the renowned green-marbled backdrop in the General Assembly hall to help promote U.N. goals for 2030.

Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

All foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of flight.

FDA advisory panel backs COVID-19 boosters for older and high risk Americans

By Associated Press

After overwhelmingly rejecting a plan to give Pfizer booster shots to most Americans, an influential federal advisory panel has approved the extra shots for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease.

FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer vaccine booster shots

By Matthew Perrone, Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press

An influential federal advisory panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, but it approved the extra doses for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe…

Federal judge says Tennessee governor’s mask opt-out can endanger kids with disabilities

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

Parents in two Memphis suburbs are suing on behalf of their children with health problems. They argue that the governor's executive order has endangered these students.

WATCH: FDA panel shows frustration in booster dose debate

By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press, Associated Press

An influential federal advisory panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, but it endorsed the extra shots for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe…

Italy requires COVID-19 pass for all workers from Oct. 15

By Colleen Barry, Associated Press

The measure underscores the government's determination that Italy will not face another lockdown even as the numbers of new virus cases creep up, mostly among the unvaccinated.

New York City’s Rikers Island jail spirals into chaos amid pandemic

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex has been troubled by years of neglect and now has spiraled into turmoil during the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden tasks OSHA with vaccine mandate

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free.