‘Afghan Girl’ From 1985 National Geographic Cover Takes Refuge in Italy

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Hong Kong records two cases of the new variant detected in South Africa.

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United States will bar travelers from 8 countries in southern Africa.

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Seeking Backers for New Fund, Jared Kushner Turns to Middle East

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Days Before Dying, Stephen Sondheim Reflected: ‘I’ve Been Lucky’

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There Is Another Democrat A.O.C. Should Be Mad At

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New Virus Variant Stokes Concern but Vaccines Still Likely to Work

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