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Fauci: A full vaccination against corona may require 3 doses
The Director of the American National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Anthony Fauci, considered that a complete vaccination against infection with the Corona virus “Covid-19” can require 3 doses. "I must stress from my experience in immunology that I would not be at all
US panel recommends Covid boosters for people 65 and older
A panel of leading US medical experts advising the government voted in favor of authorizing boosters of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for everyone aged 65 and up, as well as people at high risk of developing severe Covid.The same committee however rejected an initial proposal, submitted by Pf
Florida surpasses 50,000 COVID deaths after battling delta wave
Florida surpassed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began, health officials reported Thursday, with more than one fourth of those succumbing this summer as the state battled a fierce surge in infections fueled by the delta variant.The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Biden $3.5T plan tests voter appeal of expansive gov’t role
President Joe Biden’s “build back better” agenda is poised to be the most far-reaching federal investment since FDR’s New Deal or LBJ’s Great Society — a prodigious effort to tax the rich and shift money into projects and programs touching the lives of
America: COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress
COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed back to levels not seen since last winter, erasing months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for his sweeping new vaccination requirements. The cases — driven by the delta variant combined with resis
Hurricane Nicholas makes landfall on Texan coast
Hurricane Nicholas hit the Texas coast Tuesday, bringing the possibility of up to 50.8 centimeters (20 inches) of rainfall to parts of the United States Gulf Coast, including the same area hit by Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and storm-battered Louisiana. Nicholas touched down on the eastern part of t
Advocates see 'chaos' if U.S. Supreme Court guts abortion rights
Abortion rights advocates on Monday urged the U.S. Supreme Court not to overturn the Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide - a 1973 landmark imperiled in the legal fight over Mississippi's attempt to ban the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy. "The fallout would be swift and ce
One person was killed in a shooting in Pittsburgh
At least one teen was killed and another seriously injured, in a shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, ABC News reported. According to law enforcement officers, the accident occurred after a fight between two teenagers queuing to buy tickets in front of an amusement park. The shooting injured tw
Biden's hopes for social reform hang on one Democratic senator's decision
US President Joe Biden is counting on the success of his mega-plan for social reforms to restore momentum to his reign, pinning his hopes on Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, who has renewed his opposition to the plan. Given the tight Republican opposition, Democrats will have to pass the plan in t
Trump blasts Afghanistan pullout 'incompetence' in 9/11 address
Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the "inept administration" of Joe Biden for its "incompetence" over the chaotic American pullout from Afghanistan in a video message marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks Saturday. "This is a very sad day," Trump said in
US President Biden commemorates 9/11 anniversary, calls for unity
President Joe Biden is making an appeal for the nation to reclaim the spirit of cooperation that sprung up in the days following the 9/11 terror attacks as he commemorates those who died 20 years ago in the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States on Saturday. Biden was a senator when hijackers coma
US could authorize Pfizer COVID-19 shot for kids age 5-11 in October
Top US health officials believe that Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine could be authorized for children aged 5-11 years old by the end of October, two sources familiar with the situation said on Friday.The timeline is based on the expectation that Pfizer, which developed the shot with Germany&rs
'He'd go down quickly': Trump challenges Biden to boxing match
Donald Trump, former president of the United States, challenged incumbent Joe Biden to a boxing match on Thursday after the country's 45th leader was knocked out at the ballot box in last year's national elections. Trump said his "easiest fight" would be against Biden when asked who we would figh
Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans
In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered sweeping new federal vaccine requirements for as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.Speaking at the White House, Biden sharp
US Justice Department sues Texas over restrictive abortion law
The US Justice Department filed suit against Texas on Thursday over a law that bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, following through on a pledge by President Joe Biden to fight restrictions on the procedure in the Republican-ruled state.“The (Texas) act is clearly unconstitutional,&r
Los Angeles schools expected to mandate COVID vaccines for students
The Los Angeles Board of Education is expected to approve a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for eligible students at a special meeting Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Times. The meeting was posted shortly after the school board held an emergency session Wednesday. It is expected the mandate
Biden to stump with California governor against Republican-backed recall
President Joe Biden will campaign for California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday as Democrats keep rolling out their biggest names to fight a Republican-backed recall attempt in the deep blue state. Biden will appear with the embattled governor in the port city of Long Beach near Los Angeles in t
AP source: Trump to endorse GOP challenger to Cheney
Former President Donald Trump has chosen a favored candidate in his bid to unseat Rep. Liz Cheney, one of his most vocal Republican critics. Trump is planning to endorse Wyoming attorney Harriet Hageman, who is preparing to launch a primary campaign against Cheney, the most prominent member of Co
