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U.S. To Impose Sanctions On Myanmar Military Officials Over Coup

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

President Joe Biden announced a series of actions aimed at imposing consequences on the Myanmar military officials responsible for the country's coup, including sanctions and stronger export controls.

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Colombia Offers Temporary Legal Status To Nearly 1 Million Venezuelan Migrants

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

The move will allow migrants to work legally in Colombia, obtain 10-year residence permits and access social services including healthcare and COVID-19 vaccines.

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Myanmar Coup: Military Defends Takeover And Enacts Curfew As Protests Intensify

Monday, February 08, 2021

A week after Myanmar's military seized power, it imposed restrictions in major cities to quell growing protests, as the coup's leader promised a new election in his first televised address.

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Pentagon Will Deploy Active Duty Troops To Support COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

Friday, February 05, 2021

White House coronavirus adviser Andy Slavitt said part of the first contingent of more than 1,000 troops is set to begin operations in California mid-February with more vaccination missions to follow.

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Russia Expels Diplomats From 3 Countries, Saying They Attended Pro-Navalny Protests

Friday, February 05, 2021

Russia's Foreign Ministry says it is expelling diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany, alleging they participated in illegal Jan. 23 protests.

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Russian Journalist Jailed After Court Deems Joking Retweet A 'Call To Protest'

Thursday, February 04, 2021

A Moscow court has sentenced Sergei Smirnov to 25 days in jail for retweeting a post that poked fun at his resemblance to a Russian musician and made reference to an upcoming anti-Kremlin protest.

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Facing Backlash For Sexist Remarks, Tokyo Olympics Chief Apologizes But Won't Resign

Thursday, February 04, 2021

Yoshiro Mori, Japan's former prime minister and head of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, said on Wednesday that women who talk too much should have their speaking time at meetings restricted.

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Justice Department Drops Race Discrimination Lawsuit Against Yale University

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

The DOJ sued Yale over its use of race in admissions in October, citing discrimination against white and Asian American applicants. It withdrew the suit and Title VI violation notice on Wednesday.

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'Lay Low And Cool It': Fauci Warns Against Super Bowl Parties Becoming Superspreaders

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the president's chief medical adviser and the nation's top infectious disease official, is urging Americans to limit their gatherings to household members on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Coup Caught On Camera: Myanmar Woman Goes Viral For Dance Video With Surreal Backdrop

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

In the video, Khing Hnin Wai performs aerobics to upbeat music, seemingly oblivious to the convoy of military vehicles streaming down the road behind her as Myanmar's army carries out a coup.

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At Virtual Groundhog Day Ceremony, Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks Of Winter

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

While every day may feel like Groundhog Day in a pandemic, today really is. In Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter.

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Meatpacking Companies, OSHA Face Investigation Over Coronavirus In Plants

Monday, February 01, 2021

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis is seeking documents from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as well as three of the country's largest meatpacking companies.

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Winter Storm Blankets Northeast U.S., Halting Travel And Vaccine Appointments

Monday, February 01, 2021

As the nor'easter works its way along the East Coast, forecasters warn that parts of the region could see snowfall totals of one or even two feet.

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The Vaccine Rollout Will Take Time. Here's What The U.S. Can Do Now To Save Lives

Saturday, January 23, 2021

With the virus still raging in the U.S., public health experts say we can't afford to just wait around for the vaccine. They share advice for what communities can do now to slow the death toll.

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Revamped White House Website Aims For Inclusivity And Accessibility

Thursday, January 21, 2021

The Biden administration has made a handful of changes to the White House website, from adding gender-inclusive pronouns to its contact form to restarting Spanish-language communications.

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China Slaps Sanctions On 28 Trump Administration Officials, Including Mike Pompeo

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

In a statement released just minutes after President Biden took office, China's foreign ministry said it was sanctioning those "who have seriously violated China's sovereignty."

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Man Charged With Assault On Officer, As Seen In Viral Video From Capitol Riot

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Investigators say Connecticut resident Patrick Edward McCaughey III pinned an officer against a door during the Capitol insurrection.

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On Inauguration Day, Transfer Of Power Includes Handover Of Twitter Accounts

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

The Biden-Harris administration is inheriting a slew of institutional Twitter accounts, including @WhiteHouse, @POTUS, @VP, @FLOTUS, @PressSec and a brand-new one: @SecondGentleman.

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Pharmacist Accused Of Tampering With COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Charged With Misdemeanor

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Steven Brandenburg, the Wisconsin pharmacist who admitted to removing some 570 doses of the Moderna vaccine from cold storage last month, has been charged with attempted criminal damage to property.

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Cremation Limits Lifted In LA Due To 'Backlog' As COVID-19 Deaths Skyrocket

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Air quality limits on cremations are temporarily suspended in Los Angeles because of increased demand due to COVID-19. Officials say the death rate is now more than double that of pre-pandemic years.

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