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As couples do all over the world, Darshana Kumara Wijenarayana and his fiancée, Pawani Rasanga, spent months planning a grand wedding. (May 18)

Highlights of this day in history: Mt. St. Helens erupts in Washington State; The U.S. Supreme Court upholds racial segregation; Pope John Paul II born in Poland; Movie director Frank Capra born; ‘Les Miserables’ ends its Broadway run. (May 18)
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Here are the top stories for Sunday, May 17th: Netanyahu swears in new government; Bill De Blasio explains decision to close NY area beaches; Albanian police clash with opposition supporters; Health care workers take Zumba class in Nairobi. (May 17)
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Trudeau: Canada to begin first vaccine trials

Here are the top stories for Saturday, May 16th: House Dems pass new $3T virus relief bill; Trump fires watchdog critical of alleged bias; Italy seeks to boost tourism by opening borders June 3; Israeli beachgoers enjoy sweltering day by the sea.
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In another step toward reopening its economy going into the summer, New York will allow horse racing tracks and Watkins Glen International car track to reopen with the coronavirus outbreak easing, Gov. Andrew Coumo said on Saturday. (May 16).
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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday that half of New York’s regions have began reopening as lockdown restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus are eased. (May 16)

Venetians retaking their city, both from the coronavirus and from tourists that have famously overrun it, are now being offered a unique opportunity to test the resilience of one of the world’s most fragile cities. (May 16)
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Highlights of this day in history: President Andrew Johnson survives a key vote at his Senate trial after his impeachment; First Oscars are presented; Actor Henry Fonda born; Singer Sammy Davis, Jr. and Muppets creator Jim Henson die. (May 16)
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House Dems pass new $3T virus relief bill