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'We are able to breathe again': George Floyd's family reacts after conviction of Derek Chauvin
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Derek Chauvin guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd
Verdict met with relief, jubilation on streets of Minneapolis and across the U.S.
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‘Inevitable’: Russia blasts back at US
Russia has clapped back after the US announced “hostile” sanctions and the expulsion of 10 diplomats, saying a response is “inevitable”.
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U.S. Puts Fresh Sanctions on Russia Over Hacking, Election Interferenc
Following years of wrist slaps under President Donald J. Trump, the new measures are designed to have a noticeable impact on the Russian economy.
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Biden to announce $2-trillion infrastructure plan that would transform U.S. economy
Biden to make announcement in Pittsburgh at 4:20 p.m. ET
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Pfizer study suggests COVID-19 vaccine is safe, protective in younger teens
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine currently authorized for use in people aged 16 and older
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‘I’m scared’: Top US health official warns of ‘impending doom’ as new Covid-19 cases increase 10% in a week
The head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a stark warning after the country hit the unwanted milestone of 30 million Covid-19 cases on Sunday, amid a significant rise in new infections.
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House Passes $1.9 Trillion Covid-19 Aid Package; Biden Plans to Sign Friday
The $1.9 trillion package—passed without GOP support—includes direct checks and jobless aid as well as money for schools, vaccine distribution
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One-dose J&J COVID-19 vaccine meets criteria as safe and effective, FDA report finds
Agency says the single-dose vaccine is 66.1% effective in preventing moderate to severe virus disease and that no recipients of it died
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Fears mutant virus ‘hurricane’ will hit US
New Yorkers Continue To Vaccination Efforts, As Gov. Cuomo Lifts Restrictions In Some Orange And Yellow ZonesA top epidemiologist has warned a surge of COVID-19 cases could rise in the US as early as next month, as new variants spread across the globe
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Dr Anthony Fauci unloads on Donald Trump over COVID-19
In a wide-ranging interview, America’s top medical adviser has called Donald Trump a “macho man” and said why he stood up to him.
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Biden unleashes executive orders aimed at fighting Covid with 100-day ‘masking challenge’ & vaccine deluge
Newly-inaugurated President Joe Biden has signed multiple executive orders aimed at combating the Covid-19 pandemic, starting with a “100 Days Masking Challenge” mandating face coverings on federal property.
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The second impeachment of Donald Trump, explained
Is conviction a real possibility? When will the Senate trial be — and can they even hold one?
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U.S. Expected to Require Covid-19 Tests for All International Visitors
Directive would expand CDC order requiring proof of negative coronavirus tests for all airline passengers from U.K.
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Trump Calls Latest Impeachment Push a Continuation of 'Witch Hunt'
President Donald Trump slammed Congress for weighing a second impeachment of him this week, accusing Democrats of the "continuation of the greatest witch hunt in the history of politics."
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House impeachment resolution accuses Trump of ‘incitement of insurrection’
The House of Representatives have unveiled a single article of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing the president of “engag[ing] in insurrection or rebellion against” the US.
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US President Donald Trump has committed to an "orderly" transition of power a day after his supporters stormed Congress, provoking world condemnation.
US President Donald Trump has committed to an "orderly" transition of power a day after his supporters stormed Congress, provoking world condemnation.
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Trump Agrees to Orderly Transfer of Power to Biden After Capitol Riots
Congress ratified the president-elect’s victory in an overnight joint session, with lawmakers from both parties condemning president’s rhetoric
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Plan unfolding to sack ‘treasonous’ Trump
He has just two weeks left in office but some say even that’s too long. A radical plan to sack Trump is emerging that would mean one of his closest allies turning on him.
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‘Shame, dishonour’: Obama attacks Trump
The world is reacting with fury and distress after the US Capitol riot - with former presidents and Mr Trump’s old allies joining in the
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