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Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states

BALTIMORE, United States (AP) - Kelyn Yanez used to clean homes during the day and wait tables at night in the Houston area before the coronavirus. But the mother of three lost both jobs in March because of the pandemic and now is facing eviction.

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