US markets finished slightly mixed ahead of tech earnings, fed meeting

US stocks closed Tuesday's trading session mixed Tuesday, but barely changed.

Investors were waiting for Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting and quarterly earning reports from several tech giants due after the bell. 

The Dow Jones posted slight gains while the S&P and Nasdaq slipped into negative, following record highs from the previous session.

Here's Liling Tan with the Wall Street wrap.

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New Mask Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Americans

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines on outdoor mask use for fully vaccinated Americans. The CDC says the guidance is meant to help the fully inoculated move back into more familiar daily routines, and to encourage those not yet vaccinated to get their shots.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Andrew Brown lawyers: police shooting was "straight up execution"

The lawyers for Andrew Brown Jr, a black man shot by US police in
North Carolina, say he was executed by a "kill shot to the back of his
head".

The killing in Elizabeth City last Wednesday is the latest high
profile police shooting to spark protests.

Nick Harper reports from Elizabeth City.

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US Secretary of State begins first trip to Africa - virtually

US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken has begun his first trip to Africa - virtually.

He will meet the presidents of Nigeria and Kenya on Tuesday, as well as young people from across the continent.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Biden to raise minimum wage for federal contractors

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to raise the minimum wage for
federal contractors to 15 dollars an hour.

The Biden administration believes higher wages can help strengthen the
middle class and tackle inequalities.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US records slowest population growth since Great Depression

The United States has recorded its slowest population growth since the
Great Depression.

The results of the country's census also show more people are moving
to southern and western states.

Sarah Walton reports

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Russian vaccine producer decries Brazilian rejection as political

Producers of Russia's Sputnik vaccine have hit back at Brazil's health regulator for rejecting the jab, calling the decision political. The body said it could not recommend the vaccine due to "a lack of consistent and reliable data". Julia Chapman has more.

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"Culture of sleaze" in government, as pressure mounts on UK PM amid alleged explosive remarks on coronavirus

Boris Johnson insists he's focusing on "the people's priorities" after facing increasing scrutiny for allegedly suggesting last year that he'd rather see "bodies piled high in their thousands" than impose another nationwide Covid-19 lockdown.

Mr Johnson denies saying this, but as our UK correspondent Benji Hyer reports, this is just one of several questions being asked of the Prime Minister, as polls show half of British voters believe there is now a "culture of sleaze" within government.

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US Secretary of State Blinken meets Buhari over talks on insecurity

United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is expected to emphasise America's commitment to Nigeria's democracy and security in virtual talks with President Muhammadu Buhari. 

The meeting comes amid a rise in violence and kidnappings in Nigeria. 

Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.

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EU PARLIAMENT DEBATING UK-EU TRADE DEAL

Lawmakers in the European Parliament are debating the post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and European Union.

It's the final step before EU countries ratify the agreement -- but comes as some lawmakers threatened to withhold their approval over the way Britain handled an earlier deal covering Northern Ireland.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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Uganda Fires Over 150 Police Officers Over Corruption

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The Uganda Police force has dismissed 153 officers over corruption and other disciplinary actions.

 A spokesperson says that the police standards body found proof that the officers discredited the force.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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UN condemns torture of Burundian refugees in Tanzania

The United Nations is pointing a finger at Tanzania and Burundi for subjecting refugees and asylum seekers who fled Burundi to new repression and torture.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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JOHNSON GOVT ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT FOCUS FROM 'SLEAZE' CLAIMS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson chairs a cabinet meeting later (on Tuesday) at which he'll attempt to move focus on from allegations of sleaze surrounding his government.

Mr Johnson is under pressure over the renovation of his residence and a number of reported comments he made about lockdowns and covid-19 fatalities.

Downing Street says many of the claims are 'rubbish', but opposition Labour says he owes the country a full explanation.

Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth says the Prime Minister's conduct is being called into question.

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Ventilators arrive in New Delhi from the UK amid COVID-19 crisis

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Campaign to remove California's Governor passes signature threshold to trigger election

Officials in California have said a campaign to recall the state's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has received enough signatures to force an election, which is likely to take place in the autumn.

It would only be the second recall election in the state's history.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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US to share its AstraZeneca jabs with other countries

The United States says it will share its supply of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine with nations around the world.

Critics have accused US President Joe Biden of practicing vaccine nationalism, as countries like India struggle to contain a catastrophic surge in coronavirus cases.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Wall St hits records despite inflation fears

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit all time record highs on Monday despite
growing fears of rising inflation.

It comes as US markets prepare for one of the biggest earnings weeks
of the first quarter.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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State of Emergency declared in North Carolina over police shooting of motorist

The lawyers for another black man shot to death by American police say the authorities in North Carolina are refusing to release the full, unedited footage captured by an officer's body cam.

Andrew Brown reportedly had his hands on his car's steering wheel when he was killed last Wednesday.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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US to Share Vaccine

The United States plans to share millions of doses of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine with other countries. The White House has not said which countries will get the vaccine. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland. 

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US probes police killing of Breonna Taylor

The US Department of Justice is launching an investigation into the
killing of African American Breonna Taylor by police in Louisville.

It's the second such probe of a US police department in the last week.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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