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Amid the Capitol riot, Facebook faced its own insurrection
October 23, 2021
Amid the Capitol riot, Facebook faced its own insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) — As supporters of Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6th, battling police and forcing lawmakers…
FDA says benefits outweigh risks for Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children
October 23, 2021
FDA says benefits outweigh risks for Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children
NEW YORK, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday that the…
Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx
October 23, 2021
Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Earlier this year, an insistent cry arose from business leaders and Republican governors: Cut off a $300-a-week…
Ethiopia fighting intensifies amid air strikes on Tigray and clashes in Amhara
October 22, 2021
Ethiopia fighting intensifies amid air strikes on Tigray and clashes in Amhara
ADDIS ABABA, Oct 22 (Reuters) – An Ethiopian government air strike hit a university in the Tigray regional capital on…
Alec Baldwin fires prop gun on movie set, killing cinematographer
October 22, 2021
Alec Baldwin fires prop gun on movie set, killing cinematographer
Oct 22 (Reuters) – Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer and wounded a director when he discharged a…
Biden says United States would come to Taiwan’s defense
October 22, 2021
Biden says United States would come to Taiwan’s defense
BALTIMORE, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The United States would come to Taiwan’s defense and has a commitment to defend the…
In South Sudan, flooding called ‘worst thing in my lifetime’
October 22, 2021
In South Sudan, flooding called ‘worst thing in my lifetime’
MALUALKON, South Sudan (AP) — He feels like a man who has drowned. The worst flooding that parts of South…
COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots
October 22, 2021
COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company’s vaccine for that next…
With Xi-Biden meeting, U.S. aims to show responsible handling of China ties
October 22, 2021
With Xi-Biden meeting, U.S. aims to show responsible handling of China ties
WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – White House officials are gearing up for a virtual meeting between President Joe Biden and…
For sleepy Hong Kong residents, 5-hour bus tour is a snooze
October 21, 2021
For sleepy Hong Kong residents, 5-hour bus tour is a snooze
HONG KONG (AP) — Travel-starved, sleep-deprived residents might find a new Hong Kong bus tour to be a snooze. The…