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Watershed moment in NYC: New law allows noncitizens to voteNEW YORK (AP) — More than 800,000 noncitizens and “Dreamers” in New York City will have access to the ballot box — and could vote in municipal elections as early as next year — after Mayor Eric Adams allowed legislation to automatically become law Sunday.
SALT change on ice in the Senate
A rollback of the cap on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction is on ice after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) raised broader objections to President Biden’s social spending and climate package. …
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Republican senator says Trump's fate should be left to the courts
A Republican senator said Sunday that the former president's fate should be left in the hands of the Department of Justice and the federal courts.
Michelle Obama's urgent message about this year's midterm elections | CNN Politics
Former first lady Michelle Obama has a message for Americans ahead of the 2022 midterm elections: "We've got to vote like the future of our democracy depends on it."
Kazakhstan says 164 killed in last week's protests
MOSCOW (AP) — Kazakhstan authorities said Sunday that 164 people, including a 4-year-old girl, were killed in a week of protests that marked the worst unrest since the former Soviet republic gained independence 30 years ago.
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Dems' filibuster struggle with Manchin: “like negotiating via Etch A Sketch”
President Biden, Democratic leaders and their emissaries are trying to convince Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to pass a sweeping federal elections bill with a menu of filibuster alternatives. The problem is speaking with him is "like negotiating via Etch A Sketch," sources with direct knowledge of...
Raffensperger knocks ‘double-minded’ Trump-endorsed challenger
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Sunday rebuked Rep. Jody Hice (Ga.), his challenger in the upcoming GOP primary, as being “double-minded” when it comes to the…
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With Trump’s first choice in Pa. Senate race gone, another Republican readies a bid
Former hedge fund executive David McCormick, who has strong ties to Trumpworld, is soon expected to join a crowded field that also includes celebrity surgeon Mehmet Oz.
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Prospects for breakthroughs are dim as US, Russia prepare to meet over Ukraine
High-level meetings between Washington and Moscow start Monday in Geneva before broader talks this week.
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Rep. Maxine Waters says Matt Gaetz 'needs to shut up' after he said he was 'proud of the work we did on January 6'
"We're proud of the work that we did on January 6 to make legitimate arguments about election integrity," GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz said.
What Biden is missing on for-profit college debt | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has chosen not to reinstate an Obama-era rule meant to prevent students from taking on too much debt to attend predatory for-profit colleges. Instead, it is undertaking a monthslong process to write a new version.
Georgia secretary of state calls for election reform, says noncitizens should not be allowed to vote
Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Sunday called for election reforms, including photo ID laws, the banning of ballot harvesting and a Constitutional amendment that would allow only U.S. citizens to vote.
Pelosi: Republicans carrying out ‘legislative continuation’ of Jan. 6 with election laws
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Sunday accused Republicans across the country of carrying out a “legislative continuation” of Jan. 6, 2021, through new election laws that she said &#…
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Russia, US hold working dinner to open Geneva talks
GENEVA (AP) — A top Russian diplomat predicted “difficult” talks with the United States this week after attending a working dinner with U.S. officials in Geneva on Sunday as part of the kickoff to a string of meetings in three European cities this week, with ties at a low over Russia’s military...
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Graham: ‘These are the most dangerous times since the late ’30s’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) predicted on Sunday that in 2022 Americans will vote “not based on what happened on Jan. 6 but based on this failed Democratic radical agenda,” claimin…
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Jim Jordan won't cooperate with Jan. 6 panel investigating Capitol riot
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said Sunday he will not cooperate with the Jan. 6 select committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot.Why it matters: Both members of Congress the committee has sought out for information are declining to turn over documents or be interviewed voluntarily, forcing its...
US open to talking with Russia about missiles, troop exercises: Secretary of State Antony Blinken
The U.S. and Russia were set to kick off talks over Ukraine on Sunday.
Nigeria motorbike gang attack: Death toll rises to 200
The attacks in the northern Zamfara state are believed to be in response to military air strikes.
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Chaotic scenes as Iraq’s new parliament holds first session
The speaker selection process was disrupted as competing political blocs claimed to hold a parliamentary majority.
James Clyburn defends federal takeover of elections: 'Cannot be left up to the states'
Rep. Jim Clyburn also defended the need for filibuster reform, saying the country has "matured" and Congress needs to follow.
South Dakota Sen. John Thune to seek historic fourth term
Only one other senator from South Dakota has won a fourth term. The decision sets Thune up to become GOP leader.
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NYC building space heater malfunction sparks fire that kills 19, including 9 children
Nineteen people were killed, including nine children, and dozens were injured when a fire started by a malfunctioning space heater spread smoke through a low-income building in The Bronx borough of New York City on Sunday, city officials said.
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Capitol attack: Trump not immune from criminal referral, lawmakers insist
Kinzinger asks if Trump ‘incompetent or a coward’ during 6 January riot while Raskin ponders 14th amendment to bar new runIs the US really heading for a second civil war? Jamie Raskin, right, sits next to Adam Kinzinger during a hearing held by the 6 January select committee. Photograph: J Scott...
Biden's low profile on Guantanamo rankles as prison turns 20
WASHINGTON (AP) — Advocates for closing the Guantanamo Bay detention center were optimistic when President Joe Biden took office. And they were relieved this summer after the U.S. released a prisoner for the first time in years.
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Blinken rules out Russia's demands ahead of key talks over Ukraine
The secretary of state said he doesn't expect any breakthroughs this week as the Biden administration heads into high-level talks with Russia.
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Bronx apartment fire kills 19, including 9 children
NEW YORK (AP) — A malfunctioning space heater sparked a fire that filled a high-rise Bronx apartment building with thick smoke Sunday morning, killing 19 people including nine children in New York City’s deadliest blaze in three decades.
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GOP senator says he would ‘take a hard look’ at another Trump run
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said on Sunday that while he previously stated he would support the next Republican presidential nominee, he would take a “hard look” at supporting former…
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Kazakhstan: More than 160 killed, 5,000 arrested during riots
Fuel price rises sparked the unrest a week ago in provincial areas but the violence quickly reached large cities.
Ron Johnson reveals exactly why he broke his two-term pledge
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson announced that he will run for a third term in Wisconsin, parting ways with a 2016 promise to only serve two terms because he believes "America is in peril."
Sen. Rubio Slammed For Anti-Semitic Dog Whistle In Bashing 'Upscale Liberal' Media
"What happened to you, man?" asked fellow Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger.
GOP candidates cash in on Trump's false election claims ahead of midterms
Trumpy Republicans are using baseless 2020 election fraud claims to fill their coffers for this year’s Senate primaries.Why it matters: In the immediate aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack, even former President Trump's most fervent supporters were unwilling to fight against certifying the election...
Michelle Obama and coalition vow to register more than a million new voters
The push for voting reform is intensifying ahead of the 2022 midterms, in which Democrats will fight to maintain their narrow control of the Senate.
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Rebecca Kleefisch raises $3.3 million in Wisconsin gubernatorial bid
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch (R) has raised $3.3 million since launching her gubernatorial bid in September, according to her campaign.The Hill was the first outlet to report on…
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Bridging America's political divide with conversations, "One Small Step" at a time
A new program from the creator of the oral history project "StoryCorps" is asking Americans with opposing political ideals to do the seemingly impossible: talk with each other. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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GM recognizes California's authority to set vehicle emissions rules
General Motors Co on Sunday said it had agreed to recognize California’s authority to set vehicle emission standards under the Clean Air Act.
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Bronx apartment building fire leaves 19 people dead, including 9 children | CNN
A major fire in a residential apartment building in the Bronx in New York City on Sunday left 19 people dead, including 9 children, in what Mayor Eric Adams described as one of the worst fires the city has experienced in modern times.
UK police apply for 'no-fly' zone above Windsor Castle
British police have applied for a “no-fly” zone over Windsor Castle as it reviews security arrangements at the landmark where Queen Elizabeth II has spent much of the pandemic
A lawmaker in Indiana walked back comments saying teachers should be 'impartial' when teaching students about Nazism
The state senator said teachers should not take a position on Nazism, but later said he meant they should be neutral on "legitimate political groups."
Bangladesh Rohingya refugee camp fire leaves thousands homeless
Authorities say more than 5,000 people lose their homes after fire raced through shelters made of bamboo and tarpaulin.
The Great Resignation: Why more Americans are quitting their jobs than ever before
The United States is seeing its highest "quit rate" since the government started keeping track two decades ago. Bill Whitaker speaks with employers who are scrambling to find help and people who left their jobs and aren't looking back.
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Georgia secretary of state speaks of election integrity
Brad Raffensperger addressed the topic of voting rights before President Joe Biden’s visit to his state this week.
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Indiana Senator Walks Back Instruction To Teacher Not To Condemn Nazism To Students
"We need to be impartial," GOP Sen. Scott Baldwin told a history teacher who noted his class was studying the rise of Nazism and fascism.
'A giant American': Biden, Obama pay tribute to former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
Biden and Obama will deliver remarks at a memorial service for former Sen. Harry Reid, who died on Dec. 28 at age 82 after battling pancreatic cancer.
Bob Saget dead at 65, autopsy shows 'no evidence of drug use or foul play'
A final report on how the "Full House" star died will be released in 10-12 weeks.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot slams teachers' union for 'illegal walk-out,' rejects proposal for remote learning
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot insisted Sunday her team is doing everything they can to reach a deal with the city’s teacher’s union so that children can return to classrooms Monday.
GOP senator says Trump’s election allegations are unfounded
“The election was fair, as fair as we have seen,” Mike Rounds said.
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The latest pandemic crisis? Job shortages that may be caused by slowing immigration
According to the census, net international migration into the U.S. last year was one-quarter what it was in 2016.
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SpaceX’s Elon Musk is going into the carbon capture business
Musk tweeted, “SpaceX is starting a program to take CO2 out of atmosphere & turn it into rocket fuel.”
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Ted Cruz's Own Words About Jan. 6 Come Back To Haunt Him In Damning Supercut
The Texas Republican's past criticism of the U.S. Capitol rioters was flipped back on him following his groveling apology to Tucker Carlson for calling them terrorists.
2 demonstrators killed at Sudan protest against military rule
Both died after being struck by tear gas canisters as thousands of anti-coup protesters rallied.
Trump spent January 6 anniversary watching Biden and Pelosi on cable news, and he was enraged, report says
Former President Donald Trump spent January 6, 2022, in Palm Beach, Florida, watching Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi on TV, Newsweek said.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams stands by support of bill allowing 800,000 legal noncitizens to vote: 'It is imperative'
New York City Mayor Eric Adams stood by his support of the "Our city, our vote" legislation that became on Sunday and will allow roughly 800,000 legal noncitizens to vote in local elections after earlier expressing concerns over the bill.
‘Why Is Child Marriage Still Legal?’: A Young Lawmaker Tackles a Hidden Problem
Cassie Levesque wants to abolish a centuries-old practice. Even in free-thinking New Hampshire, her campaign is proving a hard sell.
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Clyburn knocks Manchin for arguing voting rights vote must be bipartisan
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) lambasted Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Sunday for saying a vote on changing voting rights laws must be bipartisan.Last week, Manchin delivered a blow to …
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Flooding persists after Pacific Northwest storms
Flooding coursed over roads and inundated farmland in Washington state as the Pacific Northwest slowly recovered from a series of storms that have deluged the region with rain and snow since Dec. 17
Building resident says fire alarm in building was always going off
A fire at an apartment building in Bronx, New York, has left 19 dead and dozens injured, according to fire department officials. Follow here for live updates.
A good Samaritan died after trying to save a man who fell on the subway tracks in New York City | CNN
A good Samaritan died on New Year's Day while trying to help a man who fell onto subway tracks during a gang assault in New York City.
Kazakhstan authorities say situation stabilized after deadly violence
Kazakhstan authorities on Sunday said the situation in the country had stabilized following deadly violence across the nation.The office of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced that authoritie…
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Novak Djokovic: Australia says tennis star given no visa assurances
The tennis star is challenging deportation in an Australian court after his visa was cancelled.
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Memorializing John F. Kennedy in bronze
For its 50th anniversary the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, D.C., commissioned a statue of the 35th president, one that would reflect the humanity and familiarity of a leader beloved and mourned by so many.
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Somalia’s leaders agree to hold delayed election by February 25
Repeated poll delays amid a feud between the president and the prime minister have alarmed the international community.
Djokovic stay puts spotlight on concerns of asylum-seekers detained in Australian hotel
“I wish Mr. Djokovic can be our voice and talk about us,” said Adnan Choopani.
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Death toll in rockfall on Brazilian lake rises to 10
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The death toll from an accident in which a slab of cliff rock toppled onto pleasure boaters on a Brazilian lake has risen to 10, police said Sunday. Authorities worked to identify the dead and divers were searching the lake in case there were more victims.
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Opinion | How a Simple Twist of Fate Could End Democrats’ Control of the Senate
It’s not the just the midterms that should have Democrats worried.
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Saudi Arabia may run out of interceptor missiles in ‘months’
Riyadh has ‘an urgent situation’ as it runs out of missiles for its air-defence system, Financial Times reports.
Dramatic video captures cliff collapsing on tourist boats, killing 10 in Brazil
One video, shared on social media, showed the minute before the incident, with people warning that "lots of stones are falling."
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27 people rescued from floating ice chunk in Green Bay
Authorities say 27 people were rescued from a floating chunk of ice that broke away from shore in the bay of Green Bay in eastern Wisconsin
Average US gas price drops 2 pennies over 3 weeks to $3.39
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline dropped 2 cents over the past three weeks to $3.39 per gallon
Bob Saget, TV dad and comedian, found dead in Florida hotel room
Bob Saget, an actor and comedian best known as the jovial dad on the television sitcom "Full House," was found dead in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida, at age 65, authorities and his family said on Sunday.
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'We may have something in common': Gifts of DNA tests spur paternity surprises, lawsuits
DNA tests like 23andMe and Ancestry.com are leading to surprising paternity discoveries for some families.
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At least 200 dead in bandit attacks in northwest Nigeria
More than 200 people were buried following attacks in Zamfara state and many remain unaccounted for.
Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93
Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire.
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Will he stay or will he go? Djokovic's hearing underway
After four nights in an Australian immigration detention hotel, Novak Djokovic got his day in court Monday in a deportation case that has polarized opinions and elicited heartfelt support for the top-ranked tennis star in his native Serbia.
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Transcript: Speaker Nancy Pelosi on "Face the Nation," January 9, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that aired Sunday, January 9, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on January 9, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and New York City Mayor Eric Adams join Margaret Brennan.
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Transcript: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on "Face the Nation," January 9, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger that aired Sunday, January 9, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: New York Mayor Eric Adams on "Face the Nation," January 9, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with New York City Mayor Eric Adams that aired Sunday, January 9, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Michael Lang, an organizer and producer of Woodstock, dies at 77
Lang helped organize not only the original 1969 Woodstock but also the 1994 Woodstock, as well as the disastrous 1999 Woodstock.
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New York Mayor Eric Adams stresses need to keep schools open: "We must learn to live with COVID"
Mayor Eric Adams said he would continue working with health care professionals but had no intention of shutting down schools.
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National Guard steps in to alleviate pressure on hospital overwhelmed by Omicron wave | CNN Politics
An incoming tide of patients is slowly drowning UMass Memorial Medical Center, and the US military's National Guard is working to plug the gaps. In wave after daily wave, the emergency crews pull up to the ambulance bay, dropping off patients for which there is no room.
NY Rep. Ocasio-Cortez recovering after positive COVID test
WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has tested positive for COVID-19 and “is experiencing symptoms and recovering at home,” her office said in a statement Sunday evening. The Democratic congresswoman’s office said Ocasio-Cortez received a booster shot last fall, adding that...
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Stay home or work sick? Omicron poses a conundrum
As the raging omicron variant of COVID-19 infects workers across the nation, millions of those whose jobs don't provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck.
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Chicago fight with teachers union stretches into 2nd week
Chicago school leaders are canceling classes for a fourth day in the nation’s third-largest school district, taking the dispute with the teachers union over remote learning and COVID-19 protocols into another week
Fight over vaccine mandate for National Guard rages
The Pentagon won its first battle over its vaccine mandate for the National Guard, but a broader fight over the mandate is raging as multiple states seek to exert their authority.A federa…
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In a confusing chapter of the pandemic, experts share their own approaches
NBC News asked four public health experts about their personal behavior and risk calculus during this omicron surge.
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You asked, we’re answering: Your top questions about Covid-19 and vaccines
CNN readers ask sharp questions about coronavirus every day. We’re answering some of the most popular questions and busting myths with statistics and facts.
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Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," January 9, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, January 9, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Omicron is less severe because it does not infiltrate the lungs
Early laboratory studies show the more transmissible variant replicates less efficiently once inside the lung tissue.
Canada resists pressure to drop vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing ahead with a vaccine mandate for international truckers despite increasing pressure from critics who say it will exacerbate driver shortages and drive up the price of goods imported from the United States.
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China’s Tianjin testing all residents after Omicron found
China has stepped up its strict zero tolerance strategy in the run-up to the Winter Olympics, which open Feb. 4.
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US troops’ movement limited in Japan to prevent COVID-19 spread
U.S. troops in Japan will be required to stay on base “except when absolutely necessary” starting Monday, as both countries look to curb the spread of COVID-19.U.S. Forces in Japan and the Jap…
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U.S. defense secretary tests negative week after contracting COVID-19
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tested negative on Sunday for COVID-19 a week after contracting the illness and plans to return to the Pentagon for work on Monday, the Pentagon said.
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Rep. Jim Cooper becomes latest lawmaker to test COVID-19 positive
Tennessee Rep. Jim Cooper (D) announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19, making him at least the third lawmaker of the weekend to announce a breakthrough case of the virus. “Thi…
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GOP governor says large businesses should not comply with ‘oppressive’ vaccine mandate
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) on Sunday said large businesses should not comply with the Biden administration’s “oppressive” vaccine or testing mandate.“[T]his mandate of [the Occupational safet…
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Thousands rally in Prague against vaccination mandate
Thousands of people have marched through the Czech Republic’s capital to protest against compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for certain groups and professions
US hospitals strained with influx of patients amid latest COVID-19 surge, staffing shortages
The U.S. is now facing its most significant coronavirus infection surge to date, putting additional pressure on an overtaxed health care system.
Australia's New South Wales sees deadliest day of pandemic
Australia’s New South Wales state has reported 16 deaths in its deadliest day of the pandemic, even as it relaxed rules to allow essential workers in isolation to return to work if they are asymptomatic
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