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WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Supreme Court court weighs the future of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, a resurgent anti-abortion movement is looking to press its advantage in state-by-state battles while abortion-rights supporters prepare to play defense.
Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98
Elizabeth Dole has posted on social media that her husband, Republican political icon Bob Dole, has died at age 98.
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Chris Cuomo denies allegation of sexual misconduct after being fired from CNN
The allegation was submitted to CNN on Wednesday by lawyer Debra S. Katz, who represents the unnamed accuser.
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Neil Gorsuch’s terrifying paragraph
One of the principal attractions of the idea of religious liberty has always been that the exercise of one person’s religion doesn’t hurt anyone else.
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Reaction to Bob Dole's death from US dignitaries, veterans
U.S. leaders and military veterans are mourning the loss of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, a World War II veteran and former Republican presidential candidate who served in Congress for 36 years.
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A turbulent week of GOP infighting raises the stakes for the 2022 elections
The week revealed the limits of Democrats' grip on power, even though they're in charge of the White House and Congress.
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Fauci calls Ron Johnson’s AIDS comment ‘preposterous’: ‘I don’t have any clue of what he’s talking about’
Anthony Fauci on Sunday said Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) comments that the infectious diseases expert “overhyped” the AIDS epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic are “preposterous,” adding, “I don…
thehill.comDems Know the GOP Will Retaliate—They Want to Punish Boebert Anyway
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyIt was inevitable, given the state of the Republican Party in 2021, that House Democrats would find themselves in this position again.For the third time this year, they’re weighing whether to hold a Republican lawmaker accountable for...
Trump calls Milley a ‘f—ing idiot’ over Afghanistan withdrawal
Former President Trump on Saturday called Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley a “f—ing idiot” during an event at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday while talking about the U.S. wi…
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It's not just Virginia. Education and critical race theory are on the ballot across the US in 2022.
Parental outrage in Virginia has given Republicans a potent campaign issue in battleground states that will decide control of Congress next year.
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Democracy is 'failed' or 'in trouble' among young voters
The largest segment of this bloc of Americans is the non-college segment, and they're not fans of the Biden White House.
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Biden heading to Kansas City to promote infrastructure package
President Biden will travel to Kansas City on Wednesday to discuss his new bipartisan infrastructure package, the latest stop in the White House’s campaign to promote his signa…
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Memorable moments from Bob Dole's life and political career
Bob Dole's political career began in 1950 with election to the Kansas Legislature. It officially ended nearly five decades later, one step short of the White House.
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Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole.
www.bbc.com‘Historical accident’: how abortion came to focus white, evangelical anger
A short history of the Roe decision’s emergence as a signature cause for the right From left to right: Phyllis Schlafly, anti-abortion supporters of Donald Trump, Ronald Reagan in 1980 campaigning on an anti-abortion platform Composite: Getty Images, AFP Public opinion on abortion in the US has...
Pressure grows to remove Boebert from committees
Pressure is growing on House Democratic leaders to make Rep. Lauren Boebert (Colo.) the third GOP lawmaker this year removed from their committees over her Islamophobic attacks against Rep. Ilhan O…
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Kennedy Center Honors back once more, Biden attends
The Kennedy Center Honors has returned to tradition this year with a real-life gala and the presence of the president for the first time since 2016.
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"Silenced No More": One woman's allegations of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
In her book, Sarah Ransome describes trauma and rape during childhood that, she says, primed her to become a victim of sexual abuse and threats of violence by Epstein. She talks with "CBS Sunday Morning" about how she "survived hell."
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There might not be a World War II memorial without Bob Dole - Washington Examiner
The National World War II Memorial is one of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C., but it might not have ever been built if it wasn’t for the help of the late Republican Sen. Bob Dole. Dole, who died Sunday at the age of 98, played an integral role in securing more than $197
www.washingtonexaminer.comIlhan Omar: Kevin McCarthy's a ‘Liar’ and ‘Coward’ for Defending Boebert
CNNRep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) slammed House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Sunday, calling the top Republican a “liar” and “coward” for refusing to condemn the Islamophobic attacks made by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO).In an apparent attempt to downplay the increasingly inflammatory rhetoric coming...
Omarosa says that 'superspreader' Trump doesn't care if he exposed his staff or Secret Service agents to COVID-19
Omarosa Manigault Newman told MSNBC that she thinks former President Donald Trump was a "superspreader" of COVID-19 within the White House.
From ‘Huckleberry Capone’ to ‘Turd Blossom’: A History of White House Nicknames
Presidents and their aides have long bestowed nicknames on each other — often to undermine their rivals.
www.politico.comFormer Fox News Editor Slams Tucker Carlson's Jan. 6 Program As 'Beyond Reckless'
Chris Stirewalt, fired soon after his team called Arizona for Joe Biden on election night, compared "Patriot Purge" to the kind of "garbage" peddled by Infowars.
Immigration groups merge to brace for 2022 GOP takeover
Two leading immigration groups — the New American Economy and the American Immigration Council — are merging, in part, to prepare for a potential Republican takeover of Congress, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Immigration has increasingly become a central U.S. political issue. Pro-immigrant...
Artist did not knowingly help alleged Michigan school shooter's parents flee: Lawyer
A third party will investigate the school's actions leading up to the shooting.
Senate leaders face pushback on tying debt fight to defense bill
Senate leadership is facing bipartisan pushback over one option floated for raising the country’s debt ceiling: tying it to a sweeping defense bill. The path has potential benefits. By tying a…
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Rep. Massie’s Christmas photo sparks controversy for featuring guns after Michigan shooting - Washington Examiner
Social media debated on Saturday whether Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is on the naughty or nice list thanks to a new Christmas photo he shared. The Kentucky representative posted on Twitter a photo of him and what appears to be his family in front of a Christmas tree, with all seven of them...
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Bob Dole, a man of war, power, zingers and denied ambition
Americans are remembering Bob Dole, a man who defied the odds in war, only to fall short of his ultimate goal in politics. Dole died Sunday. He was 98.
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Lawyer: Chris Cuomo accuser was disgusted by 'hypocrisy'
A woman who lodged a sexual harassment allegation against former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo was “disgusted” by what she saw as his hypocrisy and attempts to discredit women who made similar allegations against his brother
India’s Nagaland on edge after security forces kill civilians
A protester killed in fresh violence in Mon district a day after 13 civilians were allegedly killed by security forces.
Is France on the Brink of Its Own Trumpian Era?
It’s been a hell of a week for France. On one hand, the country got acquainted with the freshly-launched presidential campaign of the “French Donald Trump” Eric Zemmour, whose entire campaign seems to be based on spewing anti-immigrant rhetoric. On the other, it honored the life of Josephine...
A timeline of Bob Dole's life: War hero, Republican leader, presidential candidate
Born in 1923 in Russell, Kansas, Dole earned 2 Purple Hearts in WWII. He then focused on lawmaking; his distinguished political career ended in 1996.
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U.S. Space Force general warns of China's growing military space potential
“I don't think it's a foregone conclusion they will be the leader in space at the end of the decade, but they are on an incredible pace,” he said.
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Rep. Omar ‘very confident’ Pelosi will take action against Boebert this week after anti-Muslim remarks | CNN Politics
Rep. Ilhan Omar said Sunday she is “very confident” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will take “decisive action” against Rep. Lauren Boebert over the Colorado Republican’s anti-Muslim remarks.
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Chris Cuomo, newly fired from CNN, faces an allegation of sexual misconduct
"My client came forward at this time because she felt in sharing her story and related documentation, she could help protect other women," said attorney Debra Katz on Sunday.
www.npr.orgTrump Lost the Presidential Battle but Won the Immigration War
Alex Wong/GettyLet no one question the Biden administration’s commitment to recycling. With regard to immigrants and refugees, many of its policies are failed retreads that still carry the stench of its predecessor.If former President Donald Trump craves vindication, that’ll do nicely. In a...
U.S. and other nations condemn Taliban over ‘summary killings’
“Those responsible must be held accountable,” 22 governments said in a joint statement.
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Former Senator David Perdue announces primary challenge against Georgia Governor Brian Kemp
Perdue is a wealthy businessman and a close ally of former President Trump, who has railed against Kemp after President Biden won Georgie in the 2020 election.
www.cbsnews.comReturn to tradition: Biden celebrates Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell at Kennedy Center Honors
President Joe Biden celebrated artists including Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell and Lorne Michaels on Sunday at the Kennedy Center Honors, bringing back presidential participation to an annual event skipped by Republican Donald Trump. Singer Justino Díaz and Motown founder Berry Gordy rounded out...
Israel urges hard line against Iran at nuclear talks
Talks in Vienna resumed last week after a more than five-month hiatus.
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Gambling ‘America’s Amazon’
Alabama’s largest utility plans to bury a heap of toxic coal waste in one of North America’s most biodiverse river systems. Experts say it will put one of the nation’s most pristine wetlands at risk.
www.cnn.comUS intelligence warns of Russia planning massive military offensive against Ukraine involving 175,000 troops - Washington Examiner
U.S. officials and an intelligence document have found Russia's Kremlin planning a multifront offensive against Ukraine with up to 175,000 troops, which could begin as early as next year.The unclassified U.S. intelligence document shows Russian forces massing in four locations. The U.S. map puts...
www.washingtonexaminer.comU.S. EPA to propose expanding credit eligibility under biofuel program -sources
The Biden administration is expected to propose expanding the kinds of renewable fuel production processes that are eligible to receive credits under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard program, three sources familiar with the matter said. The move could help increase production of advanced...
China eyes military base on Africa’s Atlantic coast: report
China is looking to create its first permanent military presence on the Atlantic Ocean, on the coast of the small African nation Equatorial Guinea, according to a report in The Wall …
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Sen. Ernst says Senate can override Biden to sanction Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said on "Fox News Sunday" that there are enough senators, both Democratic and Republican, who would be willing to override President Biden and sanction Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Ernst calls on Biden to be ‘very clear and very strong’ in call with Putin as US concerns grow over Russian military activity near Ukraine Ernst calls on Biden to be ‘very clear and very strong’ in call with Putin as US concerns grow over Russian mil
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst on Sunday urged President Joe Biden to be “very clear and very strong” in his upcoming call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as US officials grow increasingly concerned about a possible invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
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Austin: Allies, innovation key to US competition with China
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says 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,.
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EXPLAINER: Jussie Smollett's turn to testify. Will he?
After two brothers spent hours telling a jury how Jussie Smollett paid them to carry out a fake racist and anti-gay attack on himself, the big question when the actor's trial resumes is whether he will tell his side of the story
Fact check: Biden tells inaccurate story about his 1973 meeting with Israeli PM | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden has a favorite story about his long relationship with Israel. For decades, he has been publicly recounting his 1973 meeting with then-Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir – which he described in 2015 as “one of the most consequential meetings I’ve ever had in my life.”
www.cnn.comTrump double negative: Twitter sees proof positive of no electoral fraud
Critics pounce on statement that ‘anybody that doesn’t think there wasn’t’ fraud in 2020 ‘is either very stupid or very corrupt’Trump rails against Meadows for revealing Covid cover-up Donald Trump in the Oval Office in December 2020. Photograph: Patrick Semansky/AP The double negative, a common...
Mississippi Gov. Reeves: ‘No guaranteed right to an abortion’ in Constitution
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared Sunday that "there is no guaranteed right to an abortion" in the U.S. Constitution and that such an issue should be left up to individual states.
Biden orders flags be flown at half-staff through Dec. 9 to honor Dole
President Biden has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff through Dec. 9 to honor late Kansas Sen. Bob Dole (R), who died on Sunday. Biden said in a proclamation that flags shall b…
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In Georgia, Stacey Abrams relies on new voters to buck history
An Abrams campaign analysis provided exclusively to NBC News shows an electorate that is bigger, younger and less white.
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The rollback of free market policies in China
In the last 40 years, China has become the only global economy to rival the U.S. But President Xi Jinping is cracking down on some of the private sectors, companies, and individuals that led to the country's prosperity.
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Lawyer: Chris Cuomo accuser was disgusted by 'hypocrisy'
A woman who lodged a sexual harassment allegation against former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo was “disgusted” by what she saw as his hypocrisy and attempts to discredit women who made similar allegations against his brother.
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Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon
Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers.
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Trump-backed former Sen. David Perdue will announce primary bid against Georgia governor this week
He’ll take on incumbent Brian Kemp, who has been repeatedly attacked by the former president.
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Bob Dole Endorsed Trump. But Would Today’s Party Even Consider Him a Republican?
The ultimate party loyalist had fundamental beliefs about politics that would now get him labeled a RINO, or worse.
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Mississippi governor calls Supreme Court oral arguments on state’s restrictive abortion law ‘a watershed moment in American history’ | CNN Politics
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves called recent Supreme Court oral arguments on a restrictive abortion law in his state “a watershed moment in American history,” saying he’s cautiously optimistic the court will overturn two seminal decisions that secured abortion rights for women nationwide.
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Klobuchar says ‘best way’ to protect abortion rights is to codify Roe v. Wade into law
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) on Sunday said the “best way” to protect abortion rights in the U.S. is by codifying Roe v. Wade’s verdict into law.Asked by host Chuck Todd on NBC’s “Meet the Press” i…
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Michigan school shooting probe widens beyond suspect, parents
Officials are investigating whether someone helped the Crumbleys, and it will ultimately be up to prosecutors to weigh charges, the sheriff said.
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Photos: Bob Dole through the years
The World War II veteran, senator and presidential candidate died on December 5 at the age of 98.
www.cbsnews.comBelarus alleges airspace violation; Ukraine calls claim fake
Belarus has protested what it said was a Ukrainian helicopter’s intrusion into its airspace amid rising tensions between the two neighbors
2nd Stacey Abrams governor bid sees new tests, intrigues
Stacey Abrams' 2022 Democratic campaign for Georgia governor is likely to be different than her narrow 2018 loss. Abrams faces a sour national environment for Democrats.
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Bob Dole's legacy on Latino issues reflects changing Republican party
“Dole was the face of the party at a time of nativist sentiment, and he paid the price for that with Latinos," says professor Geraldo Cadava, author of "The Hispanic Republican."
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Biden administration expected to announce diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics this week | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is expected to announce this week that no US government officials will attend the 2022 Beijing Olympics, implementing a diplomatic boycott of the games, according to several sources.
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From Serbia, Afghan boxers seek refuge, careers in West
They practiced in secret and struggled to get to an international championship tournament in Europe
Republicans, Democrats react to Bob Dole's death: He 'represented the finest of American values'
The death of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, 98, sparked a wave of reactions from Republicans and Democrats.
What comes next after the Supreme Court’s signal on abortion rights | CNN Politics
At stake in the Mississippi abortion case heard by the Supreme Court December 1 is access to the procedure for millions of people across the country.
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Texas officials investigating officer who struck pedestrian during vehicle pursuit - Washington Examiner
Texas authorities are investigating a police chase that resulted in a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Saturday. The Houston Police Department received a call from a woman who said thieves stole her black Ford truck and her purse. When police found the vehicle, the suspects drove off and...
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Bob Dole was a WWII hero and carried his battle scars the rest of his life
Longtime Sen. Bob Dole died Sunday at 98, leaving behind a heroic military career
David Perdue plans to challenge Brian Kemp in GOP primary for Georgia governor, reports say | CNN Politics
Former GOP Sen. David Perdue plans to announce Monday that he’s mounting a primary challenge against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a move that will pit the ally of former President Donald Trump against the incumbent Republican governor and set up an intra-party fight in one of the nation’s closely...
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Parents of Michigan school shooting suspect plead not guilty, held on $500K bond each
The suspected gunman, 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley, allegedly used his father's semi-automatic handgun in Tuesday's shooting.
Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe
Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation".
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The humor of the late Senator Bob Dole
Former Senator Bob Dole was renowned for a sense of humor that could be self-deprecating, good natured or quite barbed.
"I am not a traitor": Reality Winner explains why she leaked a classified document
Reality Winner was arrested in 2017 for leaking classified information about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Scott Pelley speaks with Winner in her first television interview since being released earlier this year.
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Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash
Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday.
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More Kamala Harris aides reportedly 'eyeing the exits' as resignations stack up
More aides in Vice President Kamala Harris' office are reportedly looking to resign, following others who have already quit.
Third party to probe Oxford High's actions ahead of shooting
A Michigan school leader says a third party will investigate events at Oxford High School leading up to a school shooting that left four students dead and six other students and a teacher wounded
Analysis: Nobody seems to know what’s going on with the economy | CNN Politics
If you’re confused by the US economy, which simultaneously shows signs of strength and cause for concern, you’re not alone. The November jobs report may have been disappointing to some in terms of jobs creation, but it also suggests the pandemic recovery is progressing.
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First rally for far-right French candidate Zemmour prompts protests, violence
The first rally for French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour was met with large protests and reports of violence on Sunday, the Associated Press reported. The AP reported that…
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Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner
The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote.
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More EVs are coming. Where's the infrastructure to support them?
There are less than 46,000 public EV chargers currently in the U.S.
At least 13 people are dead after volcano erupts on the Indonesian island of Java
Mount Semeru, located on Indonesia's most densely populated island, spewed thick columns of ash more than 40,000 feet into the sky, and sent searing gas and lava flowing down its slopes.
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Transcript: Governor Ned Lamont on "Face the Nation," December 5, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont that aired Sunday, December 5, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Parliament drug use claims to be raised with police this week
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle says allegations of cocaine taking are "deeply concerning".
www.bbc.comGOP senator on abortion: "It's time to turn it back to the states"
GOP Sen. Mike Braun said on Sunday that given the difficulty of achieving political consensus on the issue of abortion, it should be left up to the states to decide. Why it matters: As the Supreme Court considers a Mississippi abortion law that could allow for the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the...
Better.com CEO fires 900 employees over Zoom | CNN Business
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg announced the mortgage company is laying off about 9% of its workforce on a Zoom webinar Wednesday abruptly informing the more than 900 employees on the call they were being terminated just before the holidays.
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Leonard is the brightest comet all year. Here's how to see it
The comet was discovered less than a year ago near the orbit of Jupiter. Now, observers in North America can see it in the northeastern sky around sunrise.
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Historic college football matchups set for New Year's Eve
The winners will play for the national championship Jan. 10 in Indianapolis.
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Number of omicron cases in US 'likely to rise,' CDC director says
Dr. Rochelle Walensky said the delta variant remains the dominant strain in the US, but the CDC is closely watching the spread of the omicron variant in the US.
With omicron in Colorado, 'last thing that we want is another wave,' governor says
Colorado Governor Jared Polis appeared on ABC's "This Week" Sunday.
Omicron variant found in nearly one-third of U.S. states
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has spread to about one-third of U.S. states, but the Delta version remains the majority of COVID-19 infections as cases rise nationwide, U.S. health officials said on Sunday.
Louisiana latest state to report case of omicron variant
The Louisiana Department of Health reported the state’s first omicron COVID-19 variant case on Sunday, The Associated Press reported.The health agency said the unidentified person who tested positi…
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Pro-Trump counties now have far higher COVID death rates. Misinformation is to blame
An analysis by NPR shows that since the vaccine rollout, counties that voted heavily for Donald Trump have had more than twice the COVID mortality rates of those that voted for Joe Biden.
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Cruise ship with COVID-19 infections arrives in New Orleans
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship with at least 10 passengers and crew members infected with COVID-19 has docked in New Orleans.
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Trump haunts Biden vaccine mandate in courts
President Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandates are hitting a pivotal moment, with federal courts emerging as a major obstacle to their implementation and the Senate poised to vote on a GOP-backed e…
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Six weeks after reopening, Bali wonders where the tourists are
Indonesian island’s unique culture and natural beauty not enough to overcome stress and worry of travel during COVID.
Coronavirus: Fauci calls Republican ‘overhyping’ claim ‘preposterous’
Ron Johnson: Fauci ‘did exact same thing with Aids’Fauci: Omicron variant threat to US to be determined Omicron: the latest challenge to Joe Biden’s presidency Anthony Fauci: ‘Overhyping Covid? It’s already killed 780,000 Americans and over 5 million people worldwide.’ Photograph: Michael...
U.S. administers 470.3 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines -CDC
The United States had administered 470,297,846 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Sunday morning and distributed 580,417,105 doses, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
America and Europe choose divergent pandemic paths
European countries are doubling down on pressure campaigns to get people vaccinated just as Republicans continue to wage war — often successfully — against vaccine mandates in the U.S. Why it matters: The starkly different approaches create a sharp contrast between the regions' approaches to...
WTO faces renewed scrutiny amid omicron threat
Pressure is mounting on World Trade Organization (WTO) members to make a deal on an intellectual property waiver for the COVID-19 vaccines after it postponed its Ministerial Conference due to the e…
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Virginia’s governor to remove Lee statue pedestal, transfer land to city
The Lee statue, a one-of-a-kind bronze equestrian piece installed in 1890, was hauled away earlier this year.
www.politico.comMerkel makes farewell plea for Germans to get vaccinated
Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans on Saturday to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to help turn the tide on a fourth wave of cases that she said had become "dramatic" in parts of the country. "That is why I appeal to you again urgently: take the malicious virus seriously," Merkel...
Belgian police use water, tear gas on COVID-19 protesters
Belgian police used water cannon and tear gas to disperse some rowdy protesters in Brussels after most marched peacefully through the city to protest tightened COVID-19 restrictions
Fauci: U.S. re-evaluating southern Africa travel ban, 'hopefully' it will be lifted
Dozens of countries, including the U.S., rushed to restrict travelers from southern African last week as omicron emerged.
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Study shows men spread COVID particles more than other populations
And the louder you talk, the more particles you're likely to emit, one of the study's authors said.
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COVID-19 outbreak hits cruise ship traveling to New Orleans - Washington Examiner
A cruise ship landing in New Orleans has reported several cases of COVID-19 among its passengers. A Norwegian Cruise Lines vessel headed for New Orleans has reported 10 cases of COVID-19 on board. The ship and its passengers are cooperating with the Louisiana Department of Health to initiate...
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Could numerous boosters make future Covid vaccines less effective? Experts weigh in
Some vaccine experts worry that numerous booster doses of existing vaccines could make future vaccines, if needed, less effective. Others say don't wait.
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Connecticut governor predicts omicron won’t lead to surge in hospitalizations in state
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) on Sunday predicted that his state will be able to avoid another surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, pointing to the high rate of vaccination that has been achieved …
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CDC director confirms FDA in talks to streamline authorization of omicron-specific vaccine
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on Sunday that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was in discussions to streamline the authorization of an omicron…
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Gottlieb says WHO could be playing a role in "global leadership" in getting vaccines around the world
"It's largely a political body. It's not on the ground," Gottlieb told "Face the Nation."
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Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant
U.S. health officials say that while the omicron variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading in the country, early indications suggest it may be less dangerous than delta, which continues to drive a surge of hospitalizations.
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Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against
Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs?
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Putin hopes WHO soon approves Russia's Sputnik V vaccine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced hope for a quick approval of the country’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine by the World Health Organization, saying the move is essential for expanding its global supplies
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.
Transcript: Maria Van Kerkhove on "Face the Nation," December 5, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO COVID-19 technical lead, that aired December 5, 2021 on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," December 5, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
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