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White House Announces $10 Billion For COVID-19 Testing In Schools

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The new funds will enable K-12 schools to ramp up screening testing, which can "identify asymptomatic disease and prevent clusters before they start," said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.

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EU Officials Propose Digital Travel Certificates — Vaccination Not Required

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Certificates with QR codes would serve as proof that a person has either been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result or recovered from the disease.

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The Most Popular Dog Breeds Of 2020: Labs And French Bulldogs

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Frenchies, with their wrinkly faces and perky bat ears, have been rising in popularity for the last 10 years. Now they've bumped German Shepherds from the number-two spot.

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CDC Looks At Whether 3 Feet — Instead Of 6 — Is Safe For Schools' Social Distancing

Monday, March 15, 2021

A new study found no difference in infection rates between schools in Massachusetts that required 3 feet of distance and those requiring 6 feet, so long as everyone wore masks.

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France And Germany Pause Use Of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine

Sunday, March 14, 2021

The two countries joined a number of other European nations that have temporarily suspended the shot after several people reportedly developed blood clots after receiving it.

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Prominent Evangelical Beth Moore Announces Split From Southern Baptists

Thursday, March 11, 2021

"I am still a Baptist, but I can no longer identify with Southern Baptists," said Moore, a popular author and Bible teacher who has expressed frustration with the church's attitudes toward women.

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March 11, 2020: The Day Everything Changed

Thursday, March 11, 2021

The WHO declared a pandemic. The NBA shut down its season. President Trump banned travel from Europe. Tom Hanks tested positive. On one day a year ago, the coronavirus became very real in America.

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Remote Forever: Workers Relocate In Pandemic, Forcing Employers To Adjust

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

With millions of Americans suddenly working remotely, some took the opportunity to move across the country — crossing their fingers that when it's safe to go back to the office, they won't have to.

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Buckingham Palace Responds, Piers Morgan Quits After Harry And Meghan Interview

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning," said a statement released on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. "While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously."

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Workers Are Moving First, Asking Questions Later. What Happens When Offices Reopen?

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

As the pandemic stretched on, some employees moved hundreds of miles from the offices they're supposed to return to once it's safe. Will their bosses really make them come back?

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A Newspaper Casino? Toronto Star Company Is Getting Into The Online Gaming Business

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

Torstar is "looking at diversifying the revenue model of how we fund and pay for reporters, columnists, and editorial staff," said a gaming consultant hired by the company.

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Texas And Mississippi To Lift COVID-19 Mask Mandates And Business Capacity Limits

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says his order ensures "that all businesses and families in Texas have the freedom to determine their own destiny." Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves tweeted: "It is time!"

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Wray Defends FBI's Intelligence Sharing Ahead Of Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

"I didn't see the report myself even until after the 6th, but the way in which it [was] handled ... strikes me as consistent with our normal process," said FBI Director Christopher Wray.

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Gov. Cuomo Grants N.Y. AG's Request To Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations

Monday, March 01, 2021

Two former aides to Cuomo have come forward with complaints of sexual harassment during their time in his administration. The investigation's findings will be disclosed in a public report.

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FC Barcelona: Police Raid Stadium In Financial Crimes Investigation

Monday, March 01, 2021

Local media report the club's former president and current CEO were arrested. The raid follows allegations that club officials hired a marketing firm to discredit its critics, including Lionel Messi.

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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Former Adviser In His Administration

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Former economic adviser Lindsey Boylan alleges harassing behavior starting in 2016, including an unwanted kiss and a suggestion of strip poker, after being told the governor had a "crush" on her.

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American Life Expectancy Dropped By A Full Year In 1st Half Of 2020

Thursday, February 18, 2021

The group that suffered the largest drop in life expectancy was Black males — a decline of three years. Hispanic males also saw a large decrease, with a decline of 2.4 years.

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White House Announces Expanded COVID-19 Testing, Manufacturing And Virus Sequencing

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The administration says there will only be a few million doses of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine available to distribute right away, assuming the company gets FDA authorization in the next few weeks.

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Secretary Of State Blinken: 'No Doubt' U.S. Diplomacy 'Tarnished By Recent Events'

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

"The very fact that we're constantly trying to build that more perfect union is an acknowledgement of our imperfection," Antony Blinken told NPR. "It's in the striving that you really make progress."

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U.K. And Ireland Celebrate 50 Years Since 'Decimal Day'

Monday, February 15, 2021

Until Feb. 15, 1971, Britain had 240 pennies to a pound. There were also two farthings in a ha'penny, three pennies in a bit, two shillings in a florin, and five shillings in a crown.

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