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U.S. COVID-19 eviction ban expires, leaving renters at risk

United States · 7:19 AM UTC

A pandemic-related U.S. government ban on residential evictions expired at midnight on Saturday, putting millions of American renters at risk of being forced from their homes.

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Olympics · 7:13 AM UTCSwimming-McKeon gets record seventh medal, Dressel clinches sprint double

Australia's Emma McKeon became the first female swimmer to win seven medals at a single Olympic Games on Sunday after completing the sprint double with victory in the 50m freestyle and then winning another gold in the women's 4x100 medley relay.

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