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A week of talks, panels and discussions seeks to counter an impression “that this talent pool just does not exist.” View original article Contributor:

The number of lives lost to the virus is nearing 1 million, and new hot spots keep emerging. The U.S., Brazil, India and Mexico account for more than half of the total. View original article Contributor:

The health law had slipped in voter priorities, but the Supreme Court vacancy and November arguments in a case challenging its constitutionality, have given the Affordable Care Act new urgency. View original article Contributor:

Fariha Róisín has been working on her debut novel, “Like a Bird,” for 18 years, a process she says has been key to her own healing. View original article Contributor:

Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital said the unusual case highlighted the risk of consuming too much glycyrrhizic acid, which is found in black licorice. View original article Contributor:

It was far from clear that Republican and Democratic negotiators would be able to reach a deal. Rio de Janeiro’s annual Carnival parade will be delayed for the first time in decades. View original article Contributor:

Two former leaders of a Massachusetts veterans’ home were indicted on charges of criminal neglect related to the deaths of at least 76 residents. Israel imposed new limits on citizens traveling abroad. View original article Contributor:

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, under pressure from moderate Democrats to work toward a deal with the White House, laid the groundwork for action on a stimulus bill. View original article Contributor:

College enrollment has shown signs of a decline — and in some unexpected ways. New York State plans its own review of vaccines amid concern that the U.S. approval process has become politicized. View original article Contributor:

The health insurance group may pay $2.7 billion to resolve allegations that the chain blocked competition. View original article Contributor: