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Health officials warn Americans not to let their guard down
December 7, 2020
Health officials warn Americans not to let their guard down
With a COVID-19 vaccine perhaps just days away in the US, most of California headed into another lockdown Sunday because…
EU negotiator kicks off hectic day for final Brexit deal
December 7, 2020
EU negotiator kicks off hectic day for final Brexit deal
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union chief negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday set off one of the most intense days in…
South Korea tightens curbs in Seoul as COVID-19 cases hit 9-month high
December 6, 2020
South Korea tightens curbs in Seoul as COVID-19 cases hit 9-month high
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea will impose heightened social distancing rules for the capital Seoul and surrounding areas, health officials…
UK gears up for huge vaccination plan watched by the world
December 6, 2020
UK gears up for huge vaccination plan watched by the world
LONDON (AP) — The coronavirus vaccine developed by American drugmaker Pfizer and Germany’s BioNTech was being sent to hospitals across…
Crunch UK-EU talks on post-Brexit ties to resume Sunday
December 6, 2020
Crunch UK-EU talks on post-Brexit ties to resume Sunday
LONDON (AP) — The European Union and the United Kingdom decided Saturday to press on with negotiating a post-Brexit trade…
Ultracold temperatures protect the potency of COVID-19 vaccine
December 6, 2020
Ultracold temperatures protect the potency of COVID-19 vaccine
CLAIM: Any vaccine that needs to be shipped and stored at -80 degrees “isn’t a vaccine” but a “transfection agent”…
Trump challenges vote results while urging turnout in Ga.
December 6, 2020
Trump challenges vote results while urging turnout in Ga.
VALDOSTA, Georgia (AP) — President Donald Trump is pressing his grievances over losing the presidential election, using a weekend rally…
Ethiopia’s conflict stokes humanitarian and virus crisis
December 6, 2020
Ethiopia’s conflict stokes humanitarian and virus crisis
HAMDAYET, Sudan (AP) — Ethiopia’s month-long war in its northern Tigray region has severely hampered efforts to fight one of…
ER visits, long waits climb for kids in mental health crisis
December 5, 2020
ER visits, long waits climb for kids in mental health crisis
When children and teens are overwhelmed with anxiety, depression or thoughts of self-harm, they often wait days in emergency rooms…
Moscow opens dozens of coronavirus vaccination centers
December 5, 2020
Moscow opens dozens of coronavirus vaccination centers
MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of doctors, teachers and others in high-risk groups have signed up for COVID-19 vaccinations in Moscow…