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Reports: Cuomo Vaccine Czar's Loyalty Calls Raise Concerns
A longtime adviser to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo leading the state's COVID19 vaccine rollout has been calling county executives to gauge their loyalty to the Democratic governor amid a sexual harassment investigation, according to reports in The Washingto...
Wary of Blood Clots, Some Spanish Regions Hold Back AstraZeneca Shots
Austria earlier stopped using the batch of AstraZeneca shots while it investigated death from clotting and a case of pulmonary embolism.
Black Space Engineer, Housing Advocate Ken Kelly Dies At 92
Kenneth C. Kelly, a Black electronics engineer whose antenna designs contributed to the race to the moon, made satellite TV and radio possible and helped NASA communicate with Mars rovers and search for extraterrestrials, has died. The 92-year-old also wo...
Children Packed Into Border Patrol Tent For Days On End
Hundreds of immigrant children and teenagers have been detained at a Border Patrol tent facility in packed conditions, with some sleeping on the floor because there aren't enough mats, according to nonprofit lawyers who conduct oversight of immigrant dete...
Governors Applaud Biden's Vaccine Timeline, But Need Supply
Governors largely cheered President Joe Biden's declaration that all Americans should be eligible for coronavirus vaccinations by May 1, but the goal will require a shift for states that have been methodical in how they roll out the shots.
China to Begin Trial of Two Canadians for Alleged Espionage Soon, State Media Reports
While the article did not carry a byline, on Twitter, the paper's editor Hu Xijin said that an anonymous source had told him "China's judicial department will conduct first trial over these two cases soon."
Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill, Eyes Next Stage Of Pandemic Fight
Biden signed the measure, designed to bring relief to Americans and boost the economy, with Vice President Kamala Harris at his side in the Oval Office.
'Not Available Enough Around World': WHO on Why 'Vaccine Passports' Should Not be a Requirement
WHO emergencies chief Michael Ryan's comments come at a time when several countries are considering vaccine passports for international travel.
World Viewership Of Royals' Interview Nearly 50 Million
Worldwide viewership of Oprah Winfrey's interview with British royals Prince Harry and Meghan is up to nearly 50 million people and counting as CBS quickly scheduled a Friday night rerun for anyone who missed it the first time.
Kosovo Wants Anthem, Flag Respected In Spain At WC Qualifier
Kosovo's soccer federation warned its Spanish counterpart on Tuesday to respect the Balkan country's sovereignty when they play their World Cup qualifier in Seville this month.
Queen 'Saddened', Vows to Address Racism Claims After Harry-Meghan Interview
The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan, the palace said in a statement.
'Fantastico': Spithill, Bruni Steer Italy Into Cup Match
Minutes after Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team sailed across the finish line to earn a spot in the Americas Cup match, Francesco Checco Bruni popped up from the port cockpit, crossed over to the starboard side of the stylish black boat, gave a double...
Fiery Chants For Justice From Marchers At Chauvin Trial
Hundreds of people gathered Monday outside the fortified courthouse for the first day of the trial of a former police officer charged in George Floyd's death, with chants of No justice, no peace! and speakers imploring the jurors to do the right thing.
UN Urges Yemen’s Rebels To Allow Access To Injured Migrants
The U.N. migration agency Monday urged Yemens Houthi rebels to allow access to dozens of migrants injured in a fire at an overcrowded detention center in the capital.
Harvard Professor Sparks Outrage Over Claims About Japan's 'Comfort Women'
Ramseyer argued that the women willingly entered into contracts as sex workers.
