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The committee investigating the Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol "is obligated" to report any crimes it uncovers to the Justice Department, according to the committee's chairman, despite calls from several legal experts that such a move would be counterproductive.

Twitter bans Rep. Greene's personal account for COVID claims
Twitter says it's banned the personal account of far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for multiple violations of the platform’s COVID-19 misinformation policy.


GOP rep says Republicans have ‘no other option’ than to back Trump
Republican Rep. Peter Meijer (Mich.) on Sunday said the GOP has “no other option” than to back former President Trump, pointing to the actions of the Biden administration in its first year.During a…


Rep. Dan Kildee recounts 'traumatic' Jan. 6 attack, a year later
Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee gives a look at the attack on the U.S. Capitol from inside the building as the insurrection unfolded.

Snow storms and pandemic ground flights, delay holiday's end
Wintry weather combined with the pandemic to frustrate air travelers whose return flights home from the holidays were canceled or delayed in the first days of the new year.


Majority of Americans think Jan. 6 attack threatened democracy: POLL
An overwhelming majority (72%) of Americans believe that the people involved in the attack on the U.S. Capitol were “threatening democracy,"

Cheney warns that Trump is ‘at war with the rule of law’ as Jan. 6 anniversary nears
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney (R) on Sunday accused former President Trump of being “at war with the rule of law” and said that if he repeats the baseless claims of the 2020 preside…


Republican Liz Cheney calls Trump 'clearly unfit for future office'
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wy. said former President Donald Trump is "clearly unfit for future office."

Liz Cheney on Trump: He’s a threat to American democracy
“He crossed lines no American president has ever crossed before,” she said.


Jan. 6 committee studying whether it can subpoena U.S. Republican lawmakers - chairman
The congressional committee investigating last year's Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is looking at issuing subpoenas to Republican members of Congress to force their cooperation, the panel's chairman said on Sunday.

‘It’s not a silver bullet’: Democrats weigh how to talk about January 6 on the 2022 campaign trail | CNN Politics
The January 6 insurrection may be a year behind Rep. Jason Crow, but the Colorado Democrat – and many of his colleagues – insist it would be a grievous error for his party to downplay the attack.


Cheney says House January 6 panel "will not be deterred" despite dangers from Trump claims
Meanwhile, Democratic Representative Adam Schiff told "Face the Nation" on Sunday that he expected public hearings to begin in the coming weeks.

Thompson says Jan. 6 panel has requested videos Trump made amid Capitol riot
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) on Sunday said the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is working to obtain videos then-President Trump made at the White House as the riot was taking place.Thompson, the chairman of the panel, said Trump made "several videos"...
Capitol attack: Cheney says Republicans must choose between Trump and truth
Republican member of the House committee investigating the events of 6 January issues stark warning to her partyThe Steal: stethoscope for a democracy near cardiac arrest Liz Cheney says on CBS’s Face the Nation: ‘We can either be loyal to Trump or we can be loyal to the constitution, but we...

Biden’s court picks face fierce GOP opposition
President Biden is facing fierce opposition from the Republicans to his court picks, marking the latest escalation of an increasingly partisan fight in the Senate over the nation’s courts. Mos…


AT&T, Verizon reject Buttigieg's plea to delay 5G launch amid warnings of aviation chaos
The wireless carriers' rebuff is the latest step in weeks of an escalating standoff between the aviation and telecommunication sectors.


2 missing; survivors count blessings after Colorado fire
Search teams are looking for two missing people in the snow-covered but still smoldering debris from a massive Colorado wildfire, while people who barely escaped the flames sorted through what was left after the blaze.


Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal Twitter account permanently suspended over COVID-19 ‘misinformation’
Twitter announced Sunday that it had permanently suspended the personal account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., over alleged COVID-19 "misinformation."

EU flag removed from Arc de Triomphe after right-wing outrage
The French government denies bowing to far-right pressure over the flag at the Arc de Triomphe.


Poll: House's Jan. 6 probe is popular — even among many Republicans
Three out of five respondents say Trump is responsible for the events that led to the U.S. Capitol riot.


Harry Reid to lie in state at Capitol on Jan. 12
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will lie in state at the Capitol on Jan. 12, congressional leaders announced Sunday night. A joint statement from Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.…


Biden reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskyy amid Russia fears
The two leaders held their second call in a month on the heels of Biden's call Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.


Pramila Jayapal says Twitter’s ban on Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘too little,’ ‘too late’
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said on MSNBC’s "The Sunday Show" that Twitter’s permanent ban on the personal account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is "too little" and "too late."

Americans saw 2021 as 'chaos' and a 'train wreck' but are hopeful about 2022, USA TODAY/Suffolk poll shows
Nearly everyone is glad 2021 is over, according to a USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll. "Awful" and "chaos" were among the words used to describe it.
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At time of Capitol prayer service Jan. 6, Trump will deliver remarks doubling down on the ‘Big Lie’
The riot at the Capitol briefly looked like it had broken Trump's hold on the GOP. Instead, he has reaffirmed his dominion over the party.


Four states to feature primaries with two incumbents in 2022
The decennial redistricting process often produces awkward results for House members who find themselves drawn into districts with another incumbent in their own party.This year will be no dif…


34% of Americans say violence against government is sometimes justified, new poll finds | CNN Politics
Thirty-four percent of Americans think violent action against the government is sometimes justified, according to a new poll from The Washington Post and the University of Maryland released days ahead of the one-year anniversary of the insurrection at the US Capitol.


Harry Reid to lie in state at Capitol on Jan. 12
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will lie in state at the Capitol on Jan. 12, congressional leaders announced Sunday night. A joint statement from Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.…


Bulli Bai: India’s Muslim women again listed on app for ‘auction’
App, now taken down, displayed women ‘for sale as maids’, with victims saying they have little hope of action by police.

Sudan’s PM announces resignation amid political deadlock
Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has announced his resignation amid political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests following a military coup that derailed the country’s fragile transition to democratic rule.

Gen. Steve Anderson on January 6 and the "domestic cancer" threatening American democracy
The retired brigadier general reflects on defending our nation from all enemies, foreign and domestic, including those who attacked Congress and support Trump's "Big Lie," many of whom have ties to the U.S. military.

4 in 10 Republican voters approve of Jan. 6 panel, survey finds
Roughly 40 percent of Republicans in a new survey said they approve of the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.According to the Politico-Morning Consult poll&nbs…


CBS News poll: A year after Jan. 6, violence still seen threatening U.S. democracy, and some say force can be justified
This is the first in a CBS News Elections and Polling series studying the state of democracy.

China unveils plan to ‘take over’ Latin America - Washington Examiner
Chinese Communist Party officials have unveiled an “action plan for cooperation” with Latin American countries that amounts to a “comprehensive” plan to influence the region and threaten U.S. interests, following a new summit with the nearest neighbors of the United States.“The Chinese don’t...

Chilling Trump Letter Calling For 'Seizure' Of Election Material Revealed In Log To Jan. 6 Probers
The letter was created a day before Trump discussed naming conspiracy theorist Sidney Powell "special counsel" to probe baseless election fraud claims.

The six biggest campaign questions of 2022
From the battle for Congress to the early Trump and Biden 2024 moves, here are six major political questions that will hover over 2022.

Jan. 6 panel has 'firsthand testimony' Ivanka Trump asked father to intervene in riot, Cheney says
GOP Rep. Liz Cheney said the panel also had testimony that the then-president was watching the attack on TV as allies, including his daughter, asked him to do something.


Cheney: January 6 committee has 'firsthand testimony' that Ivanka asked Trump to intervene during insurrection
Members of the House select committee investigating January 6 said Sunday that they have critical testimony about communications to former President Donald Trump on the day of the deadly attack.


NY Gov. Hochul declares racism a ‘public health crisis’
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that went into effect Saturday that declares racism a "public health crisis" and establishes a "racial equity working group" in the state.

Live updates: 2,500 US flights canceled due to storms, virus
Wintry weather combined with the pandemic is frustrating air travelers again, whose return flights home from the holidays were canceled or delayed in the first days of the new year. according to tracking service FlightAware, More than 2,500 U.S. flights and more than 4,100 worldwide were grounded Su

Liz Cheney says Trump is unfit for office and 'clearly can never be anywhere near the Oval Office ever again'
"I think it's also important for the American people to understand how dangerous Donald Trump was," Cheney said in a "This Week" interview on Sunday.

Brown walks away from Bucs; Brady rallies team past Jets
Antonio Brown was kicked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a bizarre, shirtless exit from the field before Tom Brady coolly led the Bucs on a 93-yard drive in the final minutes for a 28-24 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.


Pluto should be reclassified as a planet, scientists argue
A group of researchers say Pluto was unfairly maligned by a decision to relegate it to "dwarf planet" status — and that we should consider our solar system to have more than 150 planets.

Trump's plan to hold a news conference on the Capitol riot anniversary shows he is getting 'terrible' advice, ex-aide says
Former President Donald Trump should "stay silent" and not hold a Mar-A-Lago news conference on the January 6 Capitol riot anniversary, said Alyssa Farah.

Nearly one year after Jan. 6, investigation into riot in full force
The House select committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is in full force as the U.S. prepares to mark one year since the deadly riot rocked the nation.The House establ…


Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez filmed maskless at packed Florida bar
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was recorded without a mask in a densely packed bar in Miami, according to footage that emerged Sunday.

Last parent of a child killed in 1963 church bombing dies
The last living parent of any of the four Black girls killed in a 1963 Alabama church bombing has died. She was 93.


Five takeaways from polls marking Jan. 6 anniversary
Close to a year since supporters of former President Trump ransacked the Capitol and tried to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election, the United States remains divided over ho…

Senate Dems, Biden resume Manchin chase to salvage Build Back Better
The Senate Democratic Caucus sees salvaging the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better package as key to boosting the party’s chances in this fall's midterms, especially as President Biden’s popularity sags in the polls.Why it matters: The White House isn't the only one still courting Sen. Joe Manchin...

Controversial NFL player Antonio Brown ‘no longer a Buc’ after leaving field shirtless
Controversial NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is apparently finished with his stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after throwing an on-field tantrum during a game Sunday against the New Y…


Full transcript: Representative Liz Cheney on "Face the Nation," January 2, 2022
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Representative Liz Cheney on "Face the Nation" on January 2, 2022.


From minimum wage hikes to a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, these new laws take effect in 2022 | CNN Politics
The year 2021 marked by an innumerable number of rules tied to the coronavirus pandemic.


Full transcript: University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape on "Face the Nation," January 2, 2022
The following is the full transcript of an interview with University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape on "Face the Nation" on January 2, 2022.


Full transcript: Representative Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation," January 2, 2022
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Representative Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation" on January 2, 2022.


Read full transcripts of "Face the Nation" from 2022
Browse all of our full transcripts from 2022 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."


Jan. 6 committee prepares to go public as findings mount
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is planning televised hearings and a series of reports in the coming months to present its findings and bring its private interviews out into the open.


Seven most vulnerable governors facing reelection in 2022
The gubernatorial election landscape in 2022 is shaping up to be competitive as Republicans look to flip a number of governors’ mansions across the country.Republicans are feeling momentum af…


Starting New Year's Day, a new law makes many surprise medical bills illegal
As of January 1, 2022, federal law bans many types of surprise medical bills — except for ground ambulance charges.


DeSantis touts 'freest state' of Florida during appearance at New Year's Eve Christian concert in Miami
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife, Casey, rang in the new year at a Christian concert in Miami, where he touted the state's freedom during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 missing; survivors count blessings after Colorado fire
Search teams are looking for two missing people in the snow-covered but still smoldering debris from a massive Colorado wildfire, while people who barely escaped the flames sorted through what was left after the blaze.


Fire ravages South Africa's historic Parliament complex
Firefighters are battling a major blaze at South Africa’s national Parliament complex in the southern city of Cape Town.


Capitol rioters' tears, remorse don't spare them from jail
Many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol a year ago are shedding tears and expressing remorse when judges sentence them for their part in the insurrection.


Iran calls for UN action on US over killing of Soleimani
Request comes amid a week of events planned by Iranian officials on second anniversary of Soleimani’s killing.

Prepare for Right-Wing U.S. Dictatorship Before 2030, Scholar Urges Canada
Political scientist Thomas Homer-Dixon warned Canada it had to "fully recognizing the magnitude of the danger."


Republicans eye repealing, replacing huge Arizona tax cuts
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Republican lawmakers who pushed through a nearly $2 billion income tax cut in the last session are looking to repeal it and replace it with a
Republicans aim to sow outrage, Trump-style, with an eye on 2022 midterms
Republicans embrace the culture war battles Trump waged, as a strategy for winning back control of the House and Senate Emboldened by a string of off-cycle electoral victories, Republicans are embracing the culture war battles Illustration: Klawe Rzeczy/The Guardian The debate was ostensibly...

3 people missing and nearly 1,000 homes destroyed in Colorado wildfire
Many had only a matter of minutes to pack and over have 30,000 people evacuated Boulder County since Thursday


S Korea: Unidentified person crosses border into North Korea
South Korea’s military says an unidentified person has crossed the heavily fortified border into North Korea.


US cuts off Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from trade programme
US removes Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from AGOA duty-free trade programme over rights violations and recent coups.

‘It’s not a silver bullet’: Democrats weigh how to talk about January 6 on the 2022 campaign trail | CNN Politics
The January 6 insurrection may be a year behind Rep. Jason Crow, but the Colorado Democrat – and many of his colleagues – insist it would be a grievous error for his party to downplay the attack.


Eleven interesting races to watch in 2022
Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a contentious 2022 midterm cycle from coast to coast, with both chambers of Congress and 36 governors’ mansions up for grabs.But beyond which party…


One in three Americans say violence against government sometimes justified: poll
One in three Americans said it could sometimes be “justified for citizens to take violent action against the government” in a new poll, up significantly from previous years. The po…


'We kept fighting': Afghan soldier recalls political failures behind Kabul disaster | The National
Experts and veterans dispute President Biden's claim that Afghans lacked the will to fight the Taliban


Climate change, new construction mean more ruinous fires
Experts say the winter grassland fire that blew up along Colorado’s front range was rare. But similar events will be common in the coming years as climate change warms the planet and suburbs grow in fire-prone areas.


2021 CBS News polling: What Americans thought about COVID-19, Biden, the January 6 attack and more
In 2021, CBS News polled thousands of Americans on the biggest events in a year like none other. Here's a month-by-month look at highlights from those polls.


'Occupy Biden' forms weeklong camp near Delaware residence, demands president declare 'climate emergency'
Protesters with “Occupy Biden” have spent the past week in President Biden's neighborhood in Delaware calling on the president to declare a “national climate emergency.”

US Marshals find five missing teenagers in New Orleans during ‘Operation Boo Dat’ | CNN
Five endangered and missing teenagers were recovered in New Orleans during a multiagency effort dubbed “Operation Boo Dat 2021” led by the US Marshals Service.


'Right thing to do': Commons Speaker defends Tony Blair's knighthood
Sir Lindsay Hoyle says all former prime ministers should be given the honour because it is "one of the toughest jobs in the world".

Betty White 100th birthday film to screen across US despite her death
A film honoring the life of television actress Betty White, intended to mark her 100th birthday, will still be screened nationwide following the 99-year-old’s death on Dec. 31.The film,“…


South Korean crosses DMZ in rare defection to North Korea
Seoul said it had asked the North, which has a shoot-on-sight policy, to protect the person.


All 21 people rescued from New Mexico tramway after hourslong effort
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office broadcast a live feed of the rescue on its Facebook page.

FDIC chair quits following claims of Democrats' “hostile takeover” attempt
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. chairperson Jelena McWilliams on Friday submitted her resignation, weeks after she described a dispute with Democrats leading the independent agency as a “hostile takeover” attempt. Why it matters: President Biden will be able to select a replacement for the...

Israel hits Gaza with airstrikes
The Israeli military said the attacks targeted a rocket manufacturing facility and a military post for Hamas.


Ukraine nationalists march to honor wartime partisan leader
Hundreds of Ukrainian nationalists held a torchlight march in the capital of Kyiv to mark the birthday of Stepan Bandera, the leader of a rebel militia that fought alongside Nazi soldiers in World War II

The hack and quack who saved NYC: Science, politics and the pandemic of 1918
The trouble with the “trust the science” mantra is that there’s ultimately no way to separate scientific judgments from political ones. That helps explain how a hack in over his h…


Ukraine nationalists march to honor wartime partisan leader
Hundreds of Ukrainian nationalists held a torchlight march in the capital of Kyiv to mark the birthday of Stepan Bandera, the leader of a rebel militia that fought alongside Nazi soldiers in World War II.


EU plans to label gas and nuclear energy 'green' prompt row
A European Commission proposal says the two energy sources are key to a green transition.


Georgia’s rematch against Alabama has political consequences, too
MIAMI – Georgia’s dismantling of Michigan in the Orange Bowl sets up another college football championship game against Alabama on Jan. 10. It also presents a (welcomed) headache for state

Egypt pushes for calm after flare-up in Gaza hostilities
Egyptian officials are pushing for Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip to rein in hostilities and adhere to a cease-fire in place since the war in May

Key West’s Southernmost Point buoy damaged after men burn a Christmas tree in front of it, police say | CNN
The iconic Southernmost Point landmark, an anchored concrete buoy in Key West, Florida, sustained “extensive damage” early Saturday morning after vandals placed a Christmas tree in front of it which they lit on fire, Key West Police said in statement.


Americans borrowed record $1.61 trillion to buy homes in 2021
Mortgage lenders issued $1.61 trillion in purchase loans in 2021, up from $1.48 trillion in loans issued in 2020 and marking the highest mortgage borrowing numbers ever recorded.The 2021 figur…


Miller, with Trump endorsement, will go head-to-head with Davis in 15th district primary
Rep. Mary Miller, R-Oakland, armed with an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, will challenge Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorville.
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Betty White, an ageless TV star, was America's sweetheart
Betty White was America’s naughty sweetheart. With a wholesome smile and a dirty joke she charmed millions of viewers decade after decade, rising from $50-a-week to ageless superstar.


Denmark to make domestic flights fossil fuel free by 2030
The PM wants domestic flights to go green, as part of ambitious national plans to cut emissions.


Trump endorses Rep. Mary Miller against Rep. Rodney Davis despite pleas from leadership not to get involved | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed freshman Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois against another sitting House Republican, bucking the advice of GOP leadership.


First sickle cell patient treated with CRISPR gene-editing still thriving
A young Mississippi woman is thriving two years after getting treated for sickle cell disease with the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR.


2022 is starting with a flurry of severe weather | CNN
As we ring in the new year, severe storms and flooding will be hitting some of the same areas ravaged by tornadoes just two weeks ago, and some parts of the Midwest will be looking at their biggest snowstorm of the season so far.


NBA: Stephen Curry breaks own three-pointer record in Golden State Warriors win
Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA record for three-pointers in consecutive games as he leads the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz.
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France urges green habits with new car ads, bans on plastic
French customers will be encouraged to adopt more environmentally friendly habits under a series of new regulations to take effect in 2022.


New Year's Eve fireworks kill and injure in Europe despite bans
Among three killed is a 12-year-old Dutch boy who was watching an adult set off a device.


Woke politics hijack my Gen Z classmates' hero's path
Many today are concerned about the rising generation’s exposure to a cultural virus, that is being "woke"—and rightly so.

Off-duty NYPD officer shot while sleeping in car between shifts, authorities say
The officer is expected to make a full recovery.

Man dies after being pushed into oncoming train in unprovoked attack
“The male struck the side of a passing train, causing his injuries,” San Diego police said in a statement.

NASCAR driver who inspired 'Let's go, Brandon' is partnering with a cryptocurrency named after the chant
Driver Brandon Brown previously said he worried the anti-Biden chant was alienating fans and sponsors.

Rapper Kodak Black arrested on trespassing charge in Florida
Authorities say rapper Kodak Black has been arrested on a trespassing charge Saturday in South Florida.


Calls mount for release of Tunisia’s detained Ennahdha official
Ennahdha’s Deputy President Bhiri was arrested by plainclothes officers in the capital on Friday.

Prepare for Right-Wing U.S. Dictatorship Before 2030, Scholar Urges Canada
Political scientist Thomas Homer-Dixon warned Canada it had to "fully recognizing the magnitude of the danger."


22 places to go in 2022 | CNN
Travel has taken a hard hit since the pandemic. Still, there are signs of hope. From a culturally rich city in the American Plains to a small African nation full of national parks, here are the 22 best destinations to visit in 2022.


President of top U.S. high school for football steps down after hazing alleged
The Rev. Walter E. Jenkins was introduced as the president of Mater Dei High School in February. He vowed to investigate hazing, but now he's moving on.


Senegal accuse Watford of blocking Sarr’s AFCON participation
Senegalese football federation says it will resort to FIFA if the Premier League club refuses to release the player.


Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says "default should be in-person learning" amid Omicron surge
"I know we've had an Omicron surge, but I still believe very firmly and very passionately not only as an educator, but as a parent, that our students belong in the classroom and we can do it safely," Cardona said on "Face the Nation."


Fauci: CDC mulling COVID test requirement for asymptomatic
As the COVID-19 omicron variant surges across the United States, top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.


Fauci: Testing negative to end COVID isolation now under consideration
Dr. Anthony Fauci discussed the new guidance on COVID-19 isolation on ABC's "This Week."

US education secretary warns of ‘bumps in the road’ as schools reopen amid Covid surge | CNN Politics
There will be “bumps in the road” as schools attempt to reopen in the new year amid a record surge in Covid-19 cases, US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Sunday.


Fauci: CDC considering adding negative COVID test to five-day isolation guidelines - Washington Examiner
Federal health officials are considering adding additional requirements involving testing to guidelines surrounding five-day quarantines. Dr. Anthony Fauci said that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are considering including a negative coronavirus test alongside their five-day...


GOP governor praises federal pandemic response, but says its ‘a little bit inconsistent’
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) on Sunday praised the federal government’s recent handling the COVID-19 pandemic, but said its messaging has been “a little bit inconsistent.”Appe…


Further clarification ‘coming very soon’ to CDC Covid-19 isolation guidelines | CNN Politics
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he anticipates “further clarification” on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidelines to end the Covid-19 isolation period after just five days for people who are not exhibiting symptoms.


What the pandemic has done to our memory
When every day seems the same and stress is unrelenting, it can affect people's cognitive skills. Experts offer coping strategies.


Full transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," January 2, 2022
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation" on January 2, 2022.


Fauci warns of danger of hospitalization surge due to large number of COVID cases
Top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said there was still a danger of a surge in hospitalization due to a large number of coronavirus cases even as early data suggests the Omicron COVID-19 variant is less severe.

COVID-19 cases spike in Puerto Rico despite widespread vaccination
After a superspreader concert and gatherings throughout the holiday season, a surge of COVID-19 infections overwhelmed Puerto Rico despite a successful vaccination campaign in the U.S. territory.Fo…


Covid: Workplaces told to plan for absences of up to 25%
Rising Covid cases could see a worst case scenario of up to a quarter of staff off work, the government says.


‘You can’t really manufacture doctors and nurses that don’t exist’
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said his state is trying everything it can to ensure it has enough health care workers.


Fauci, teachers unions at odds over reopening schools
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday expressed support for reopening schools after the holiday break, offering guidance that contradicts the ongoing push from teachers unions to keep schools shuttered.

POLITICO Playbook: 4 startling polls you should read about Jan. 6
And millions are getting ready to head back to work and school Monday despite the Omicron surge


Fauci, Walensky comments raise new concerns on whether science or 'pushback' are guiding COVID policies
New COVID-19 guidance from Dr. Anthony Fauci and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky have caused some to question whether public health officials are making decisions based on science or prevailing opinion.

New NYC Mayor Eric Adams says closing city for omicron 'is as dangerous as COVID'
The new New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on ABC's "This Week" Sunday.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin tests positive for COVID-19, symptoms mild
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday with mild symptoms and would attend meetings virtually as he quarantined at home for the next five days.

White House adamant that Biden’s COVID plan will stop omicron from erasing 2021 economic gains - Washington Examiner
The White House is confident that a spike in winter coronavirus cases caused by the omicron variant in the United States won't wipe out the economic and labor market gains ushered in during President Joe Biden's first year in office.The U.S. economy added a record number of jobs in 2021, and the...


Major US banks to start new year working from home
Goldman Sachs said Sunday that it will join other major banks in encouraging employees in the U.S. to begin the new year working from home. JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Bank of America h…


New Jersey's first lady tests positive for COVID-19 after travel to Costa Rica
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy tested positive for COVID-19 after the family's controversial trip to Costa Rica over the Christmas holiday.

Disabled community 'left behind' in vaccine rollout one year later
Disabled people are struggling to access or receive reliable information concerning the vaccine.

It won’t be a pandemic forever. Here’s what could be next | CNN
Even after Covid-19 cases fall from their current record-high levels, it’s unlikely the United States – let alone the world – will be able to completely eliminate the coronavirus that causes them.


Omicron is spreading at lightning speed. Scientists are trying to figure out why
The burning questions: What makes this newly identified variant so transmissible? And what does it mean for preventing spread?


Why this Covid-19 surge is ‘unprecedented in this pandemic’ | CNN
The new year is starting with a massive influx of Covid-19 that’s different from any other during this pandemic, doctors say.


Wastewater samples reveal record levels of coronavirus across U.S.
"Wastewater is going to be a leading indicator for what's going on in a given community and what's to come," said a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.


U.S. COVID cases continue to skyrocket and disruptions abound as 2022 begins
The U.S. will soon mark two years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the country, and the number of new infections has never been higher. Meanwhile, travelers are facing canceled flights.

GOP's House Judiciary Committee members, led by Rep. Jim Jordan, tweet that booster shots don't work
The House Judiciary Committee's ranking Republican, Jim Jordan, has long pushed misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines.

USDA criticized over new, uniform ‘bioengineered’ label for foods
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) changes its labeling rules for genetically modified foods in the new year, critics say the new move adds work for consumers and creates large looph…


China says ‘positive changes’ as COVID cases ease in Xi’an
New cases in the locked-down city fall to lowest in a week as residents face 11th day under strict home confinement.

Tracking the coronavirus around the U.S.: See how your state is doing
View NPR's maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are under control and where cases are still spreading.


Live updates: France demands masks for 11- to 6-year-olds
French authorities have announced that children six and older will have to wear masks in indoor places open to the public as new cases of the highly contagious omicron variant surge past 200.000 for the fourth consecutive day.


Judge blocks COVID vaccine mandate for Head Start program
A Louisiana federal judge has ruled that President Joe Biden cannot require teachers in the Head Start early education program to be vaccinated against COVID-19

ICU teams report fatigue and frustration as they brace for omicron surge
A resurgence in COVID-19 cases is testing the endurance of health care workers who care for the sickest patients, most of whom are unvaccinated.


'Unbearable': Hundreds of local health officials have left their jobs amid pandemic politics
"For us to see this level of turnover is just really tough — tough for the community and tough for our response," one expert said.


'Very unsettling': Scientists see troubling signs in humans spreading Covid to deer
The findings are a reminder that human health is intertwined with that of animals and that inattention to other species could prolong the pandemic.

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