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New turning point? More countries easing COVID restrictions
February 2, 2022
New turning point? More countries easing COVID restrictions
GENEVA (AP) — Late-night disco partying. Elbow-to-elbow seating in movie theaters. Mask-free bearing of faces in public, especially in Europe…
Biden aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50 percent over next 25 years
February 2, 2022
Biden aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50 percent over next 25 years
President Joe Biden is committing to reduce the cancer death rate by 50 percent — a new goal for the…
Flights canceled as wide swath of US braces for winter storm
February 2, 2022
Flights canceled as wide swath of US braces for winter storm
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, governors urged residents to stay off roads and schools closed campuses…
N. Korean leader Kim attends concert glorifying his power
February 2, 2022
N. Korean leader Kim attends concert glorifying his power
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife attended a Lunar New Year’s Day…
Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
February 2, 2022
Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer on Tuesday asked the U.S. to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under…
Trump’s heir? Some supporters eye DeSantis as alternative
February 2, 2022
Trump’s heir? Some supporters eye DeSantis as alternative
CONROE, Texas (AP) — There was something different next to the “TRUMP WON!” T-shirts, the “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN” hats…
Virus infections for Olympic athletes, coaches rising faster
February 1, 2022
Virus infections for Olympic athletes, coaches rising faster
BEIJING (AP) — Athletes and team officials are testing positive for COVID-19 at much higher rates than other people arriving…
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about rising fear of war
February 1, 2022
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about rising fear of war
PARIS (AP) — A series of high level talks are in the works on Tuesday to avert the threat of…
On Lunar New Year, Chinese pray outside shut temples
February 1, 2022
On Lunar New Year, Chinese pray outside shut temples
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese people on Tuesday rang in the Lunar New Year despite pandemic restrictions, as small crowds gathered…
AP source: US urges Pfizer to apply for under-5 COVID shots
February 1, 2022
AP source: US urges Pfizer to apply for under-5 COVID shots
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators are urging drugmaker Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its…