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Biden to announce $2-trillion infrastructure plan that would transform U.S. economy
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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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‘Go home & remember this day forever!’ Twitter, Facebook & YouTube wipe Trump’s ‘mixed message’ to supporters who stormed Congress
After some of his supporters stormed Congress, US President Donald Trump said they had been wronged and mistreated but should go home in peace and “remember this day forever,” as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube restricted his posts.
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Trump Signs Pandemic-Aid Bill
The signing of the bill ended a standoff with Congress and paved the way for millions of Americans to get economic relief as the coronavirus pandemic surges across the country.
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Congress Reaches Deal on Virus Aid
The agreement is expected to provide a $600 direct check to many Americans, $300 a week in enhanced federal unemployment benefits, and aid for schools, vaccine distribution and small businesses.
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Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine
Moderna has been approved by the US government as the country's second Covid-19 vaccine, clearing the way for millions of doses to be released.
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