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MOSCOW (AP) — Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak in a video call Tuesday, the White House and Kremlin said, as tensions between the United States and Russia escalate over a Russian troop buildup on the Ukrainian border that’s seen as a sign of a potential invasion.
The Memo: Media obsess over Trump’s past as he eyes comeback
The media have focused on former President Trump’s past this week. But it’s his future that fixates opponents and supporters alike.There has been a media furor in recent days about whether Trump ha…
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If the Supreme Court curtails abortion rights it could flip the script on the 2022 midterm elections
With the looming possibility of the Supreme Court gutting Roe v. Wade, the future of reproductive rights in America is poised to become a central and potentially defining issue in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Michigan parents found in building; bond set at $500K apiece
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A judge imposed a combined $1 million bond Saturday for the parents of the Michigan teen charged with killing four students at Oxford High School, hours after police said they were caught hiding in a Detroit commercial building.
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U.S. warns of possible Russian invasion of Ukraine with 175,000 troops as soon as January
The plans involve extensive movement of 100 battalion tactical groups with an estimated 175,000 personnel, along with armor, artillery and equipment, according to an administration official.
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Trump media partner says it has lined up $1B in capital
PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — Donald Trump’s new social media company and its special purpose acquisition company partner say the partner has agreements for $1 billion in capital from institutional investors.
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Austin: Allies, innovation key to US competition with China
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon intends to work better with private industry to develop high-tech systems and to strengthen relations with allies in the Indo-Pacific region in order to maintain a competitive edge over China, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday.
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Democrats livid over GOP’s COVID-19 attacks on Biden
Democrats are up in arms this month over GOP charges that President Biden is to blame for the prolonged COVID-19 crisis.They argue that Republicans, from former President Trump to hi…
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Democratic lawmakers renew calls to add seats to the Supreme Court after abortion oral arguments
The growing push by some Democrats to reshape the Supreme Court reignited this week as the court heard oral arguments in the Mississippi 15-week abortion ban case that has the potential to limit abortion access across the U.S.
DOJ investigation of Cuomo includes probe into possible discrimination, retaliation from office: report
A Justice Department investigation of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) includes a probe into whether his office was involved in a “pattern and practice of discrimination and retaliat…
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CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping brother deal with scandal
CNN has fired anchor Chris Cuomo after details emerged about how he assisted his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as the politician faced sexual harassment allegations earlier this year
How Elizabeth Holmes' abuse allegations could impact her criminal trial
For months, jurors at Elizabeth Holmes' criminal trial have heard one witness after another speak about the confident and charismatic former CEO of Theranos. Witnesses testified about how she convinced investors to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into her failed blood-testing startup...
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Abrams' campaign manager rules out 2024 presidential run if she wins Georgia governor's race
In her first major interview since the official announcement, Stacey Abrams' campaign manager Lauren Groh-Wargo quashed speculation that the Georgia Democrat would interrupt a theoretical gubernatorial term to run for president in 2024. Why it matters: Abrams' name has come up repeatedly as a...
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie tweets pro-gun photo days after Michigan school shooting
The Kentucky representative's post received nearly 9,000 retweets and about 13,000 comments as of about 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Former football coach fired for removing Black Lives Matter poster alleges First Amendment rights violated
A former Illinois State University (ISU) assistant football coach has sued the team's head coach and the school's former athletic director, alleging his First Amendment rights were violated after he removed a Black Lives Matter poster from his door and replaced it with a different one.
China's communists bash US democracy before Biden summit
BEIJING (AP) — China's Communist Party took American democracy to task on Saturday, sharply criticizing a global democracy summit being hosted by President Joe Biden next week and extolling the virtues of its governing system.
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If the Supreme Court curtails abortion rights it could flip the script on the 2022 midterm elections
With the looming possibility of the Supreme Court gutting Roe v. Wade, the future of reproductive rights in America is poised to become a central and potentially defining issue in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Israeli wounded in East Jerusalem stabbing, assailant killed
Surveillance video shows attacker stabbing Jewish man and then trying to knife Israeli police in the occupied city.
Central Command: Civilian casualties possible in latest Syrian strike targeting al Qaeda
The U.S. military conducted a drone strike in Syria, and there are initial indications of possible civilian casualties, U.S. Central Command announced.
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Longest-serving House Republican dismisses GOP critics of McCarthy's leadership: 'Show me anybody else can do the job better'
"These guys shooting their mouth off are just not really thinking very well," Young said during an interview with The Washington Post over GOP antics.
Alarm grows over smash-and-grab robberies amid holiday season
An uptick in smash-and-grab robberies across the U.S. has jolted businesses, prompting owners and leaders to take precautions to protect brick-and-mortar shops amid a busy holiday shopping season.S…
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Italian dentist presents fake arm for vaccine to get pass
A dentist in Italy faces possible criminal charges after trying to receive a coronavirus vaccine in a fake arm made of silicone
Chris Cuomo: ‘This is not how I want my time at CNN to end’
Former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, who was terminated by the network Saturday night, said following the announcement that he had been fired over helping in his brother during a sexual harassm…
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Chris Cuomo out at CNN 'effective immediately'
Chris Cuomo is fired from his role as a CNN anchor "effective immediately," the company said Saturday.
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What legal analysts say about charges against parents in Michigan school shooting | CNN
The parents of the suspect in a shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan that left four students dead this week are facing involuntary manslaughter charges in those deaths.
GOP grapples with chaotic Senate primary in Pennsylvania
A front-runner suspending his campaign over domestic abuse allegations and a lost custody battle. An out-of-state reality television host launching a bid of his own. A hedge fund CEO possibly dropp…
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Anti-abortion advocates thrilled with possibility of overturning Roe v. Wade
But they know a Supreme Court decision striking at the 1973 landmark ruling will open dozens of new fronts in the abortion wars.
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Where does Iran’s nuclear deal stand after seven rounds of talks?
European delegations head back to capitals for consultations after submission of two proposals by Iranian side.
Prince William reveals 'cringing' moment with Taylor Swift, some of his favorite tunes and car rides with his mom and Harry | CNN
The Duke of Cambridge will take listeners on a walk down memory lane when he joins forces with Apple Fitness+ for a special festive episode of its "Time To Walk" audio series.
Manslaughter charges against Michigan shooter's parents break new legal ground
There is little precedent for the criminal charges against the parents of Ethan Crumbley, the Michigan teenager who fatally shot four of his high school classmates with a handgun on Tuesday, but prosecutors may have a strong case, legal experts said.
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Austin targets China in security forum address: 'China is not 10 feet tall'
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin targeted China in his address Saturday at the Reagan National Defense Forum, telling Fox News’ Bret Baier, "China is not 10 feet tall."
Harris allies want her to take the reins as a staff shakeup looms
The vice president has had staff shake-ups before and she’s come back stronger. Can she do it again?
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Sheriff: Police looking to charge person who allegedly helped hide parents of suspected school shooter
Police are looking to charge a person who assisted in hiding the parents of the suspected Michigan school shooter.James and Jennifer Crumbley were arrested inside a Detroit art studio at 1:30 a.m. …
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Justice Department charges 2 men alleged to have marched with Proud Boys on January 6 and led charge at US Capitol | CNN Politics
Federal prosecutors have accused two men of having ties to a Proud Boys leader and being among the first to breach the police line near the US Capitol on January 6.
European, Russian and Chinese officials were taken aback by Iran’s aggressive negotiating position at talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran, a senior State Department official says
Iran’s negotiating position raised questions about whether the 2015 nuclear deal“can still survive,” the U.S. official said.
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Zambia records Omicron cases as new strain spreads
New COVID-19 variant spreads to more than 40 countries, sending alarms and triggering travel curbs.
The bully who pulls the levers of Trump’s mind never learns
Trump is within his rights to articulate concerns he has, but he should do so without name-calling.
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Graphic: How averting government shutdowns has turned commonplace
Legislative measures to avoid shutdowns now typically span more than half the year.
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CNN fires Chris Cuomo for aiding his brother against sexual misconduct allegations
The CNN host was suspended from the network earlier this week after more details emerged about how he helped brother Andrew Cuomo.
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Macron becomes first major Western leader to go to Saudi Arabia since Khashoggi killing
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday became the first major Western leader to go to Saudi Arabia since U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in 2018.Macron met with Saudi Cr…
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Passenger exits Southwest Airlines plane while aircraft is taxiing to gate
The incident happened Saturday morning on Flight 4236 from Colorado Springs.
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Indigenous groups say Big Oil’s pollution threatens their existence in Canadian forest
The companies’ energy-hungry extraction of the tar sands in Alberta has made the oil and gas sector Canada’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.
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US drugstores squeezed by vaccine demand, staff shortages
A rush of vaccine-seeking customers and staff shortages are squeezing drugstores around the U.S., leading to frazzled workers and temporary pharmacy closures. Drugstores are normally busy this time of year with flu shots and other vaccines, but now pharmacists are doling out a growing number of...
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Police get complaints over U.K. leader's festive parties
Britain’s opposition Labour Party has raised complaints to police about Christmas parties held by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s staff in his office last year in breach of coronavirus restrictions
Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey dies at age 77
ATLANTA (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey, one of the NFL’s most fearsome pass rushers during the 1970s with the Atlanta Falcons, has died at the age of 77.
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Explosion reported in sky near Iranian nuclear facility
An object exploded Saturday in the night sky near the Iranian nuclear facility in the town of Natanz, with state television saying it was a missile exercise.
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GAO struggles to identify how 20% of federal grants for 2020 voting were spent
A federal audit found problems with 20% of Election Assistance Commission grants to aid states with 2020 voting amid a pandemic.
‘A real fight for our existence’: Massachusetts GOP spirals in Baker exit
Both Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito have opted to sit out the 2022 gubernatorial campaign, kicking off fresh questions about the future of the party.
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In Atlanta, underdog Andre Dickens rises to mayor's office
ATLANTA (AP) — Andre Dickens, who rolled to victory Tuesday in the Atlanta mayor's race, was told he was aiming too high once before.
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In democracy's birthplace, pope warns of populist threats
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Pope Francis warned Saturday that the “easy answers” of populism and authoritarianism are threatening democracy in Europe and called for fresh dedication to promoting the common good rather than narrow, nationalist interests.
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SEE IT: Pope Francis called heretic by Greek Orthodox priest during visit
An elderly Greek Orthodox priest heckled Pope Francis as he arrived for a visit with Archbishop Ieronymos II in Athens, Greece.
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Ready for power: Team Scholz promises a new Germany
This week will see a handover of power from the Merkel era and this is what to expect.
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Biden administration still seeking return to compliance with original Iran nuclear deal while preparing for world without it | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is still seeking a return to mutual compliance to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran but is "preparing for a world in which there is no return" to the landmark agreement, a senior State Department official said Saturday.
Bitcoin plunges overnight | CNN Business
Bitcoin prices plunged overnight to a low of about $43,000.
School shooting suspect told counselors alarming drawings were for video game, superintendent says
The suspect in the deadly shooting at Oxford High School reportedly told school guidance counselors that alarming drawings his teacher discovered were for a video game.
Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak in a video call Tuesday, as tensions between the United States and Russia escalate over a Russian troop buildup on the Ukrainian border
New York family breaks own world record for Christmas lights
A New York family broke its own world record for most Christmas lights on a residential property with a display of 687,000 lights.
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Clearview AI on track to win U.S. patent for facial recognition technology
The government is moving to award a lucrative patent for a “search engine for faces,” a technology that has members of Congress and privacy advocates up in arms.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's defense keeps 'spotlight' on Epstein, other powerful men
“By portraying him as charismatic, well-connected, almost larger than life, her team may well be hoping to make Maxwell disappear into the background," one legal expert said.
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3rd worker at federal prison charged with sexual misconduct
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal correctional officer at a women’s prison in California was charged Friday with sexually abusing an inmate, just months after the prison’s warden was arrested for similar conduct.
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Homeowner convicted in killings of 2 teens smoking marijuana
An Ohio man has been convicted in the fatal shooting of two teens he found smoking marijuana inside a vehicle in his garage
Afghanistan: Macron reveals plans for joint European mission
The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission.
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A Black job applicant is suing over hair discrimination, but the company says it was a misunderstanding | CNN
A Black job applicant suing an employer over hair discrimination is demanding an apology and policy change -- but the company said it was a misunderstanding.
Indonesia volcano: Residents flee in panic after Mt Semeru erupts
Reports of people trapped and some areas cut off after the highest volcano on Java island erupts, spewing out ash.
Florida Tech student fatally shot in armed confrontation with officers, police say
A Florida Institute of Technology student who was reportedly wielding a knife at students on campus was fatally shot by officers Friday night, authorities said.
Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the sex trafficking trial
The jury has now delivered a series of convictions - here's what you need to know about the evidence.
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Edward Shames, last 'Band of Brothers' officer, dies at 99
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Edward Shames, a World War II veteran who was the last surviving officer of “Easy Company,” which inspired the HBO miniseries and book “Band of Brothers,” has died. He was 99. An obituary posted by the Holomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory said Shames, of Norfolk, Virginia...
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Wisconsin condo building evacuated due to structural issues
A six-story condominium building that was the subject of structural complaints dating back to June 2020 has been evacuated in a Milwaukee suburb after engineers found the structure was in imminent danger of collapsing
Large warehouse fire source of lingering stench in California town, investigation finds
The lingering stench made residents sick and cost the county $5.4 million to remedy.
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Lloyd Austin reacts with awkward silence when asked if he has regrets about Afghanistan withdrawal
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was silent for several seconds before telling Fox News anchor Bret Baier on Saturday what his regrets are about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Man accused of trying to intimidate judge in Potter trial
A Minneapolis man has been charged with trying to intimidate the judge presiding over the manslaughter trial of the former officer charged in Daunte Wright’s death
Dozens arrested in Pakistan after Sri Lankan lynched, set ablaze
Official says up to 120 arrests made, raids continue after factory manager, accused of blasphemy, was killed on Friday
Michigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter
Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday.
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Biden says he is crafting a plan for Russia-Ukraine crisis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he is developing comprehensive initiatives to make it difficult for Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine and that he would not accept Moscow's "red lines," as fears mounted that the simmering conflict could erupt into...
Michigan school shooting suspect and his parents in same jail but isolated from one another
James and Jennifer Crumbley have pleaded not guilty to four counts of involuntary manslaughter.
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Video Santa Fe district attorney responds to exclusive Alec Baldwin interview
Baldwin says he was following Halyna Hutchins' directions during a rehearsal and never pulled the trigger as the FBI examines the gun and the ballistics to see if they back up Baldwin's story.
Indonesia volcano: Volcano rescuers face ash as high as rooftops
At least 14 people are dead and dozens injured after Mt Semeru erupted on Indonesia's Java island.
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Bret Baier hosts keynote discussion with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Reagan National Defense Forum
Fox News’ Bret Baier is hosting a keynote discussion with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, Saturday.
Texas police officer 'hero' shot to death while responding to disturbance
A police officer has died from gunshot wounds he sustained while responding to a disturbance in Mesquite, Texas, authorities said.
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How DNA Solved One of the Final Mysteries of Pearl Harbor
Nearly half the crew of the USS Oklahoma was buried in unknown graves — until the military found a pioneering way to decipher a forensic puzzle.
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Harris faces staff exodus as questions on her leadership style emerge: 'This is a sinking ship'
Reports of a toxic work environment have plagued Vice President Kamala Harris since she took up the post less than a year ago and the recently announced exodus of her chief spokesperson has only prompted more questions.
Dina Lohan sentenced to 18 days in jail over drunk driving crash on Long Island
She was driving her vehicle with a suspended license on Jan. 11, 2020, when she crashed into another car near Merrick Mall.
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New trial after jury met in room with Confederate symbols
A Tennessee appeals court has granted a new trial for a Black man who was convicted of aggravated assault by an all-white jury that deliberated in a room containing Confederate symbols
For this American family, the Iran nuclear talks are personal | CNN Politics
Emad Shargi's daughter says her dad has always been stoic during his ordeal as an American citizen unjustly held in an Iranian prison. But recently, she heard something different.
More omicron detected as hospitals strain under delta surge
New York announced three more cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus Saturday, bringing the number of state cases linked to the new variant to eight. “The omicron variant is here, and as anticipated we are seeing the beginning of community spread," state Health Commissioner Mary...
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As delta continues to surge in Pennsylvania, hospital officials urge vaccination
In Pennsylvania, the number of daily reported COVID-19 cases crossed 10,000 for the first time Friday since the state's winter wave.
Merkel: Virus death toll 'so bitter because it is avoidable'
BERLIN (AP) — Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday made what is likely her final appeal before leaving office next week for Germans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Merkel gave what is expected to be her last weekly video message two days after federal and state leaders decided on a...
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Omicron: What you need to know about the COVID variant
Officials say boosters are needed to shore up protection against the highly contagious variant.
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All you need to know about the latest Omicron travel restrictions
More and more countries have introduced travel bans, Germany has gone into national lockdown, but in Asia-Pacific, Fiji has opened to tourism. Here are the latest travel developments this week
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What happens when WHO runs out of Greek letters to name COVID-19 variants?
With recent reporting increasingly focusing on COVID-19's omicron variant, many are wondering how new strains will be named if the World Health Organization reaches the end of the Greek alphabet.
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With so many unknowns about omicron, when will we have answers?
Learning if this version of the COVID-19 virus is deadlier could take many months, experts say.
Florida’s governor celebrated his anti-mandate Covid laws. Now Omicron is here
Ron DeSantis struck ‘a blow for freedom’ with his lax measures, but those could allow the new variant to circulate faster The Florida governor Ron DeSantis, left, speaks at a news conference on 16 September to promote the use of monoclonal antibody treatments for those infected with Covid -19...
Former Dutch queen Beatrix tests positive for coronavirus
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Princess Beatrix, the 83-year-old former Dutch queen, has tested positive for the coronavirus, the royal house announced Saturday. In a statement, the royal house said Beatrix got tested after feeling “mild cold symptoms.” It said she is in isolation at home and...
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Don't let omicron crash your holiday gathering. Here's how to keep your family safe
You might want to cancel that holiday party, and definitely dust off your face mask. Don't panic, but do step up your precautions. Here's how.
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Sunday shows preview: Multiple states detect cases of the omicron variant
The detection of the newly identified omicron COVID-19 variant in multiple U.S. states is expected to dominate this week’s Sunday show circuit.Earlier this week, the United States announced its fir…
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NASA looking to build nuclear power generators on moon by 2030
Extraterrestrial power stations will emerge from sci-fi mythos and into reality with the placement of a nuclear generator on the moon by 2030, according to NASA.
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SKorea sets daily records for new coronavirus cases, deaths
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea again broke its daily records for coronavirus infections and deaths and confirmed three more cases of the new omicron variant as officials scramble to tighten social distancing and border controls.
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Coronavirus FAQ: Help me with omicron vocab. What's immune evasion? Epistasis?
The emergence of this new variant of concern has brought a new vocabulary into daily news reports. We asked experts to help define the terms you're being bombarded with.
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UK tightens travel testing rules amid omicron concerns
Britain’s government has tightened travel restrictions amid concerns about the spread of the omicron coronavirus variant
Montana sees decrease in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
Montana has seen a significant decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations over the past few weeks.A readout for Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) from the state’s health department sho…
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