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Jun 20 2022
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Kremlin Captures Two American Soldiers for 'Endangering' Russian Servicemen
Two American veterans who went missing in Ukraine have been detained by the Kremlin.
Alex Drueke, 39, and Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh, 27, could possibly face the death penality after fighting alongside Ukrainian troops. Drueke and Huynh joined the 20,000 people from 52 countries that volunteered to fight with the International Legion of Ukraine after the government put out a call for
New York Post (News) NBC News (Online) ReutersMar 26 2020
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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Surge to More Than 3 Million
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits surged to more than 3 million last week as layoffs continued in the wake of the coronavirus spread.
The sharp rise in claims signals the unemployment rate could rise several percentage points in coming months, after matching a 50-year low of 3.5% in February.
Wall Street Journal (News) Washington Times Washington PostNov 30 2020
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Moderna to Ask FDA to Approve Its Vaccine
Biotech company Moderna said it would ask the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine Monday. New study results suggest the shots offer strong protection, with 94.1% effectiveness.
The FDA approval would likely clear the way for the vaccine to be authorized for use in the United States within weeks
Wall Street Journal (News) Washington Examiner PoliticoMar 12 2020
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Trump Institutes Travel Ban From Europe to the United States
President Trump has restricted travel from Europe to the United States in wake of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus to the United State from Europe. The ban does not apply to England or Ireland.
European Union leaders have issued a statement condemning the move, even as those nations are tightening their own restrictions on the movement of people.
New York Times (News) The Hill Washington ExaminerMar 30 2021
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Biden and CDC Director Warn of Possible Virus Rebound
President Joe Biden and CDC Director Rochelle Walensky are warning of a possible rebound of the COVID-19 virus if people ease off of mask requirements and other restrictions.
The warnings came on Monday as President Biden also announced new steps to expand coronavirus vaccination, with all adults becoming eligible over the next five weeks as the number of pharmacies administering
USA TODAY CNN (Online News) CNSNews.comDec 03 2020
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Jobless Claims Drop to 712,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, a sign that the U.S. economy remains under pressure from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and business shutdowns.
The latest claims figures show gradual improvement and are below economists' projections for 775,000 claims this week, but remain well above pre-pandemic levels.
Bloomberg Wall Street Journal (News) Washington TimesFeb 02 2021
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Biden Admin to Send 1M Vaccine Doses to Retail Pharmacies Next Week
The federal government will begin shipping COVID-19 vaccines directly to retail pharmacies across the country next week. The initial rollout will send 1 million doses to 6,500 pharmacies, which will typically be located away from current vaccination sites and geared toward "socially vulnerable" populations; the plan is to eventually send more than 11 million doses to 40,000 pharmacies. The
Reuters The Daily Caller NBC News (Online)May 19 2020
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Trump Threatens to Permanently Cut WHO Funding
In a letter to the director of the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump threatened to permanently cut U.S. funding to the WHO and reconsider membership if major improvements are not adopted within 30 days.
The letter lists allegations that the agency missed warning signs of the spread of the coronavirus and casually accepted China's lack of transparency over the outbreak.
The Hill Fox News (Online News) Washington PostAug 14 2020
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CDC Report Highlights Disparity in Cases Among People of Color, Increase in Mental Health Challenges Among Adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) on Friday; this week's report contained several important studies related to coronavirus pandemic. The report included a study in which 40 percent of adults said they struggled with mental health challenges and substance abuse, while 11 percent reported suicidal ideation. Another
CNN (Online News) CBN The HillDec 17 2020
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FDA Panel Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted 20-0, with one abstention, to recommend Moderna’s COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine Thursday. Next, FDA officials decide whether to grant emergency use authorization based on the committee’s findings. Earlier this week the agency confirmed results that showed Moderna's two-step vaccine to be 94% effective at preventing the coronavirus. This
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