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Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Sunday that President Joe Biden is considering tapping into the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve amid rising crude oil prices. “The president is all over this. Of course, every president is frustrated because they can’t control the price of gasoline,” she said.
Cedric Richmond, top Biden aide, "very confident" infrastructure projects will begin by spring
The House passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill late Friday, sending the legislation to President Biden for his signature.
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It's time to rewind your clocks. Here's how to make it an easier transition | CNN
Learn what to do to prepare for the time change and which states have opted out.
Payments to families separated at border are ‘for the Department of Justice to decide,’ W.H. adviser says
“I want to be clear about this: We do not tell the Department of Justice what to do,” Cedric Richmond said.
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Top Republicans bullish on 2022 prospects after Virginia win
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Fresh off a strong showing in last week's elections, some of the nation's leading Republicans expressed newfound confidence this weekend that they were well positioned to retake control of Congress next year and ultimately win back the White House.
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The Latest: GOP, Democratic lawmakers visit climate talks
The latest on the U.N. climate summit COP26 in Glasgow: GLASGOW — Glasgow became the site of a rare event Saturday -- a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation attending a climate summit.
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Americans should expect to pay higher heating costs this winter, Granholm says | CNN Politics
Americans should expect to pay higher costs to heat their homes this winter, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Sunday, a result of high gas prices caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
China triggers growing fears for US military
China’s military buildup and its push to develop nuclear-capable missiles is unnerving Congress and U.S. defense officials alike.America’s defense establishment has watched threats from Beijing rap…
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Ratcliffe expects 'many' more Durham indictments focused on Clinton-Russia 'collusion' dossier
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said he anticipates “many indictments” in special counsel John Durham's investigation into the creation and use of the infamous anti-Trump dossier tied to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
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'There's so much need:' L.A., Chicago launch nation’s largest guaranteed basic income programs
Los Angeles and Chicago are rolling out guaranteed basic income programs that will provide direct cash assistance to thousands of struggling families.
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Trump slams Biden's 'surrender' of Afghanistan, warns China could take Bagram
Former President Donald Trump slammed the Biden administration’s "surrender" of Afghanistan, warning that China could take hold over Bagram.
AOC’s ‘no’ vote on infrastructure bill is slammed in New York: report
Voters in New York City didn’t hold back their criticism of far-left U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this weekend after she joined five other progressive Dems in opposing the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that the House approved late Friday.
NJ governor: Close reelection race shows ‘there’s a lot of hurt out there’
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said on Sunday that the unexpected close election race that he narrowly won this week indicates “there’s a lot of hurt out there.”“Chuck, it’s quite clea…
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Mourning starts as Houston officials probe concert deaths
HOUSTON (AP) — Investigators Sunday worked to determine how eight people died in a crush of fans at a Houston music festival, as families mourned the dead and concertgoers recounted the horror and confusion of being trapped in the crowd.
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Plenty of pitfalls await Zuckerberg's 'metaverse' plan
When Mark Zuckerberg announced ambitious plans to build the "metaverse” — a virtual reality construct intended to supplant the internet, merge virtual life with real life and create endless new playgrounds for everyone — he promised that “you’re going to able to do almost anything you can imagine.”
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Biden approval rating drops to new low of 38 percent: poll
President Biden’s approval rating continued to sink in a new poll released on Sunday, following weeks of drama on Capitol Hill regarding his legislative agenda and the party’s losses in Virginia on…
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Bill Maher skirmishes with professor claiming parents 'spooked by critical race theory'
Bill Maher clashed with a black professor on Friday, arguing that it was "disingenuous" to dismiss parents' concerns over critical race theory.
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Voters and public officials choose police reform in moderation after George Floyd's murder | CNN
Anti-police candidates and a policing overhaul referendum were rejected on Election Day in Seattle, Minneapolis an Buffalo, continuing a trend of voters and public officials choosing moderate and measured approaches to policing over sweeping or radical changes.
LAPD releases body camera footage of nonlethal shooting of dog
The Los Angeles Police Department released footage of an incident involving officers nonlethally shooting a dog after residents filed a complaint.
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Kaine says Democrats "blew the timing" of infrastructure and spending bills
Kaine said Democrats should've passed the two plans in early October.
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Nicaragua’s Ortega seeks reelection in questioned vote
He blasted the United States for interference in Nicaragua.
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Gov. Larry Hogan: Bipartisan infrastructure bill is a 'win' for Biden
The Republican governor of Maryland said that Congress passing the bipartisan infrastructure bill is a political win for the president.
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Sununu says he’ll decide on Senate bid ‘in the next week or so’
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) on Saturday said he will decide on a potential Senate bid in “the next week or so,” as many wait to see if the chief executive of the Granite State will mak…
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Paleologos on the Poll: Republicans hold notable advantage heading into 2022
Results of the latest USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll should have Democrats worried: Voter preference in a generic congressional race flips to GOP.
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Iran holds large-scale military drill after US navy confrontation
The naval part of the drill, expected to last several days, is held east of the Strait of Hormuz and in the Sea of Oman.
Democrats shift focus to spending package after infrastructure passage
Democrats are shifting their focus to passing their social spending package now that the House has given final approval to the bipartisan infrastructure bill, though the party still has a handful o…
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Rick Scott to GOP hopefuls: Get Trump’s support, but go beyond that
The head of the National Republican Senatorial Committee also said the committee will back all incumbents, whether Trump likes them or not.
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Former diplomat blasted for meeting with Myanmar’s military leaders
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Bill Richardson received criticism over his recent trip to Myanmar, seemingly legitimizing the country’s junta leaders. The former diplomat s…
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Analysis: Steve Bannon's popular podcast is a 'dangerous' fantasyland of election lies
Steve Bannon's aggressive campaign to undermine American democracy didn't stop on January 6.
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Inflation killing NYC $1 pizza slice tradition: 'Our profit margin goes down every day'
The price of pizza is rising in New York City, a destination world-famous for its delicious slices.
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Gloomy landscape for Democrats in midterms as Biden's approval drops to 38% in USA TODAY/Suffolk poll
A USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll shows Biden's support cratered among the independent voters who delivered his win over Donald Trump a year ago.
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Durham’s latest indictment: More lines drawn to Clinton’s campaign
Durham’s work seems to betray a belief that the FBI got played by the Clinton campaign to investigate the Trump team.
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Muslim monitoring case goes to US Supreme Court. What’s at stake?
Lawyers will argue FBI can not cite national security risk to avoid lawsuit alleging targeting based on religion.
Biden Chief of Staff Ron Klain spins Virginia election losses by touting Dem victories in deep blue areas
White House Chief of Staff Ronald Klain said Sunday that the Democrats should "take pride" in winning deep blue areas like New Jersey and New York City after suffering a devastating loss to Republicans in the Virginia gubernatorial race last week.
Iraqi prime minister survives assassination bid with drones
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt with armed drones that targeted his residence early Sunday and officials said he was unharmed. The attack was a major escalation amid tensions sparked by the refusal of Iran-backed militias to accept last...
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AP FACT CHECK: Biden hypes $1T bill impact on electric cars
WASHINGTON (AP) — Boasting about his $1 trillion infrastructure package, President Joe Biden overstated its reach by claiming it would result in 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations and meet his pledge to nudge half of U.S.
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Mourning starts as Houston officials probe concert deaths
HOUSTON (AP) — Investigators Sunday worked to determine how eight people died in a crush of fans at a Houston music festival, as families mourned the dead and concertgoers recounted the horror and confusion of being trapped in the crowd.
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Debate over daylight saving time drags on in Europe
This week could have been the first time that Europe did not have to observe the seasonal time change since it came into law across the region nearly two decades ago.
Jill Biden pays tribute to one of America's most iconic first ladies | CNN Politics
As the season changed from summer to fall, first lady Jill Biden has found a spot to sit outside at the White House to grade her students' essays.
Elon Musk asks Twitter if he should sell $21 billion of Tesla stock
One of the world's richest men is asking his Twitter followers for financial advice.
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Biden has 'turned his back on Israel,' Mike Pence tells Republican Jewish Coalition
Former Vice President Mike Pence headlined a major GOP gathering hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition.
Coons leads Democratic, Republican group to climate summit
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) led a group of Democratic and Republican lawmakers to the U.N climate summit COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, The Associated Press reported.Coons is the chairman of a bipartisa…
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Prosecutors say defendants made ‘assumptions’ in Arbery killing
Prosecutors claimed during their opening statements Friday that the defendants charged in connection to the death of Ahmaud Arbery made “assumptions” about the 25-year-old Black man.“Why are w…
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Why some experts say corporate 'net-zero' emissions pledges could have net-zero impact on climate crisis
Scientists say we are betting our planet's future on vague commitments.
Biden's infrastructure win gives him some momentum. Here's why he needs that
President Biden's polls have plunged. As his agenda stalled, his party lost the Virginia gubernatorial race. The infrastructure win gives him some lift as he now tries to pass a much-tougher bill.
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Jayapal on why progressives chose pragmatism: 'We need to keep our eyes on the prize' | CNN Politics
The Congressional Progressive Caucus got the White House message -- no more delay. Members embraced a compromise economic package as the best available deal, and accepted private assurances of Senate support.
Trump bashes Senate Republicans, McConnell over infrastructure bill
Former President Trump on Sunday doubled down on his criticism of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other Senate Republicans who voted in favor of passing a $1.2 trillion bipartisa…
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Trump to be 'very involved' in 2022 Midterms, says he 'will stay busy for good people'
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump vowed to be “very involved” in the 2022 Midterm Elections, and will “stay busy for good people,” in the hopes of helping to secure the majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate for Republicans.
Burhan says he will not be part of Sudan gov’t after transition
Sudan coup leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says he is committed to transferring power to civilian leadership.
Democratic lawmakers blame infrastructure bill delay for loss in Virginia governor's race
"I think congressional Democrats blew the timing," said Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va.
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2021 shows Republicans shouldn't fear high voter turnout | CNN Politics
Republicans won in 2021 in a way that might scare some Democrats: higher voter turnout. At least in this era, Republicans don't seem to have much to fear from high turnout.
Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega on course for controversial fourth term
Sunday’s elections followed a months-long crackdown on opposition and have been dismissed by observers as not credible.
Thirteen Republicans under fire for breaking ranks on infrastructure bill
Thirteen GOP lawmakers came under fire after bucking the party line and voting in favor of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with several defending their decisions Saturday morning.
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Elon Musk says he’s using a Twitter poll to determine the future of 10 percent of his Tesla shares
Musk previously said he was likely to sell “a huge block” of his options in the fourth quarter.
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Tens of thousands of activists march outside U.N. climate summit in Glasgow
Climate protests were also held across Europe, including in London, Paris, Dublin, Copenhagen, Zurich and Istanbul.
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Biden wants to reopen the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem. The Israeli gov't is strongly opposed.
Plans to reopen the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem by President Joe Biden's administration have been met with resistance by Israeli politicians.
US, China power struggle on display at climate summit
Disputes over commitments to tackle climate change are the latest flashpoint in tensions between the U.S. and China.Biden, in recent days, has rebuked China, saying President Xi Jinping’s deci…
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'Stop the show!' Houston concertgoers describe chaos
HOUSTON (AP) — Screaming. Suffocating. Panicked. Unconscious. The concertgoers at a highly anticipated Houston music festival Friday night say they were shocked to witness how the event brewed into pandemonium that left at least eight people dead .
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Wyden rips Musk over Tesla stock poll: ‘It’s time for the Billionaires Income Tax’
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) ripped Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Saturday after Musk proposed selling a percentage of his stock on Twitter. Musk’s earlier tweet appeared to be in respo…
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Local Democrats warn party: Growing Republican wave is real
NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — The Democrats of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, felt the red wave building over the summer when frustrated parents filled school board meetings to complain about masking requirements and an academic theory on systemic racism that wasn't even taught in local schools.
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Protesters pledge to defend Ethiopia’s capital from rebel advance
Protesters at a pro-military rally in Addis Ababa pledge to defend the capital from advancing rebel groups.
China's exports stay strong, trade surplus tops $80 billion
China’s exports remained strong in October, a positive sign for an economy trying to weather power shortages and COVID-19 outbreaks
'Mayor Pete' documentary shows Buttigieg walking a path not yet charted in politics
In the new film, Pete Buttigieg recalls the challenges of embracing his sexuality “without it swallowing” his presidential campaign.
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Rick Scott says GOP candidates should embrace Trump endorsements: 'Foolish' not to
Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott said it would be “foolish” for Republican candidates going into the 2022 midterms not to embrace endorsements from former President Donald Trump
How robots could help solve the US recycling problem
New technology made to streamline the process may help the U.S. make strides in eliminating the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills.
COP26: Countries must make bold compromises at summit - PM
Officials must "pull together" as the climate summit in Glasgow enters its final week, Boris Johnson says.
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Reality check: Here's what the COP26 deals actually mean for our future climate
Some experts warn the deals hammered out at COP26 so far may not quite meet the moment.
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George P. Bush: Democrat will be elected Texas attorney general if Paxton is GOP candidate
Texas Attorney General candidate George P. Bush (R) warned on Sunday that a Democrat would be elected to the role if incumbent Ken Paxton (R) won the Republican nomination again.“This time around h…
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Israeli officials say US should open consulate for Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli officials said that the United States should open its consulate for Palestinians in the West Bank instead of in Jerusalem where the U.S.’s embassy to Israel resides.”If they (the Unit…
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U.S. 'very bullish' on new nuclear technology, Granholm says
In an interview at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm told Yahoo News on Friday that the Biden administration is “very bullish” on building new nuclear reactors in the United States.
Youngkin's rural voter landslide sounds alarms for Democrats
It's fine for Democrats to be the party of urban (and much of suburban) America, but they can't afford to lose rural voters by this much.
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Charleston, Savannah see abnormally high tides during storm
Officials say a strong storm off the Southeast coast combined with periodic higher tides to cause coastal flooding that approached levels rarely seen outside of hurricanes along the South Carolina and Georgia coasts
After drinking water crisis, Newark is winning war on lead
An ambitious program to replace thousands of residential lead water lines in New Jersey's largest city is about to be completed years ahead of schedule
The magic 1.5: What's behind climate talks' key elusive goal
The overarching phrase that dominates Glasgow climate talks is simply a number: 1.5
Obama Defense Sec on Biden hailing Afghanistan withdrawal as success: It 'hurts your credibility'
Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta on Sunday said President Biden hurt his "credibility" over the summer by calling his chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal an “extraordinary success.”
Man stabs 10-year-old child in Munich department store
A 57-year-old man stabbed a 10-year-old boy with a kitchen knife in a department store in Munich Saturday evening, police told the news agency dpa
WH senior adviser Richmond: Biden is 'in the loop' on money to illegal immigrants, despite conflicting remarks
White House Senior Adviser Cedric Richmond would not confirm nor deny that the Biden administration would be making payments to illegal immigrants who were separated from their children under the Trump administration, but insisted that President Biden is up to speed on the situation despite...
Sudan coup: Protesters tear-gassed at rally in Khartoum
Protesters are demanding the military step back and allow the transition to civilian rule.
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Pence, at influential GOP confab, predicts Republicans will win 2024 presidential election
Former Vice President Mike Pence, headlining a major Republican conference, pledges the GOP will 'win back this country' in 2024 election
Marjorie Taylor Greene praises 6 progressives who voted 'no' on infrastructure, slams GOPers who crossed aisle
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has denounced 13 House Republicans for voting to pass the Democrats’ $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, praised the six progressives who voted against it.
Transcript: FedEx CEO Fred Smith on "Face the Nation," November 7, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with FedEx chairman and CEO Fred Smith that aired Sunday, November 7, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Sen. Tim Kaine on "Face the Nation," November 7, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Virginia Senator Tim Kaine that aired Sunday, November 7 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Cedric Richmond on "Face the Nation," November 7, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with White House senior adviser Cedric Richmond that aired Sunday, November 7, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA
Starting Monday, anyone going to a shopping mall, theater, gym or nail salon in Los Angeles must verify they are vaccinated
Over 250 students at New Mexico university fail to comply with vaccine mandate
Over 250 students at a university in New Mexico have failed to comply with a vaccine mandate that required them to be fully inoculated by Friday.A spokesperson for the university, Cinnamon Blair, t…
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COVID-19 updates: 70% of American adults fully vaccinated
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 749,000 Americans.
Biden vaccine mandates face first test with federal workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pushing forward with a massive plan to require millions of private sector employees to get vaccinated by early next year. But first, he has to make sure workers in his own federal government get the shot.
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Scenes of joy as first visitors arrive in US after 20-month ban
There are tears, hugs and balloons galore as the first international visitors arrive in US airports.
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Australia's uneven Covid spread makes states wary of lifting lockdown
“So my dad and I won’t be spending Christmas together,” Cassandra Elliott said. “It was really disheartening to find that out.”
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White House facing onslaught of challenges to vaccine rules
The Biden administration is bracing for an onslaught of challenges to its coronavirus vaccine-or-test mandate for private sector businesses.Administration officials insist they are on solid legal f…
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Big Bird's vaccination announcement sparks backlash from conservatives, GOP
Big Bird, who is supposed to be only 6 years old, just became eligible for the Pfizer vaccine.
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Democratic governor turns on Biden vaccine mandate, not 'correct' or 'effective' solution
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly came out against President Biden’s federal vaccine mandate
‘SNL’ parodies Aaron Rodgers’s position on vaccines
“Saturday Night Live” parodied Aaron Rodgers’s position on vaccines during the sketch comedy show’s latest episode, shining a light on the controversy surrounding the Green Bay Packers quarter…
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Foreign citizens seek US-approved shots as travel resumes
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — As COVID-19 ravaged Hungary in April, Budapest resident Akos Sipos received his second vaccine dose, believing he was doing the right thing for his own health and to help end the pandemic.
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Dr. Vivek Murthy defends Biden's vaccine mandate as 'necessary'
Dr. Vivek Murthy appeared on ABC's "This Week" Sunday.
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation", November 7, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
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