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Here are the latest AP News updates for today:
Breaking News
- Biden to Meet with Putin Amid Rising Tensions: President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 16, amid rising tensions between the two nations over issues such as Ukraine and cybersecurity. (AP News)
- US to Lift Travel Ban on Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers: The US will lift its travel ban on fully vaccinated foreign travelers starting in November, the White House announced. (AP News)
- Tropical Storm Claudette Makes Landfall in Louisiana: Tropical Storm Claudette made landfall in Louisiana early Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the region. (AP News)
Top Stories
- Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Effective Against Delta Variant: Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the Delta variant, which has been spreading rapidly around the world. (AP News)
- US Jobless Claims Fall to Pandemic Low: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a pandemic low last week, a sign that the job market is continuing to recover. (AP News)
- NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life billions of years ago. (AP News)
International News
- UK to Lift Most COVID-19 Restrictions on June 21: The UK will lift most of its COVID-19 restrictions on June 21, allowing people to gather in groups of up to 30 and attend outdoor events. (AP News)
- China Reports Highest Daily COVID-19 Cases in Over a Year: China reported its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases in over a year, with 128 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours. (AP News)
- India's COVID-19 Crisis Continues to Worsen: India's COVID-19 crisis continues to worsen, with the country reporting over 400,000 new cases in the past 24 hours. (AP News)
Business News
- US Stocks Rise as Investors Cheer Economic Data: US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors cheered strong economic data and a decline in COVID-19 cases. (AP News)
- Amazon to Buy MGM Studios for $8.45 Billion: Amazon has agreed to buy MGM Studios for $8.45 billion, expanding its presence in the entertainment industry. (AP News)
- US GDP Growth Slows in Q1, But Still Strong: The US economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter, but still expanded at a strong 6.4% annual rate. (AP News)
These are just some of the latest AP News updates for today.