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Study of Aggressive Covid-19 Strain in Brazil Suggests Limits of China Vaccine
A small-scale study found plasma from eight people vaccinated with CoronaVac failed to efficiently neutralize the Amazonian strain of the coronavirus known as P.1 that is now ravaging Brazil. A …
Pope Francis Meets Iraqi Shiite Leader, Seeking to Build Ties With Islam
The summit at Ali al-Sistani’s residence in the city of Najaf was the first-ever meeting between a Catholic pope and a Shiite grand ayatollah in Iraq. The summit at Ali …
Armenian Families Hunt for Signs of Missing Sons After War With Azerbaijan
A father crossed into Azeri-held territory after his son appeared to be captured in Nagorno-Karabakh as the two countries wrangle over prisoners. A father crossed into Azeri-held territory after his …
A Mexican restaurant in Texas kept its mask rule. People threatened to call ICE on the staff.
After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced plans to rescind the statewide mask mandate, the tough choice to enforce public health guidance has fallen to business owners. After Texas Gov. …
Georgia family sues grocery clerk for posting about their alleged involvement in Jan 6. insurrection
The clerk’s lawyer said the suit is attempt by the family to make it expensive to criticize them — “even if the criticisms are true.” The clerk’s lawyer said the …
Ten years ago, 241 Texas power plants couldn’t take the cold. Dozens of them failed again this year.
More than 30 Texas power plants failed during a 2011 winter freeze and again in 2021, despite warnings about the need to winterize their equipment. More than 30 Texas power …
Pope Francis exalts hope over hatred amid ruins of Mosul church
Only four years after the city was in the hands of the caliphate, the pontiff arrived by helicopter, leading prayers at a damaged church Go to Source Author: By Chico …
Greece thinks ‘vaccine passports’ could save summer holidays. Others in Europe see inequalities.
The push for digital proof of vaccines is growing. Go to Source Author: By Rick Noack
How Emergent BioSolutions Put an ‘Extraordinary Burden’ on the U.S.’s Troubled Stockpile
The shortage of lifesaving medical equipment last year was a searing example of the government’s failed coronavirus response. As health workers resorted to wearing trash bags, one Maryland company profited …
A Family’s Search for Answers: Did Their Brother Die of Covid?
When a healthy 41-year-old died a year ago, an autopsy blamed heart disease. But his family wants to know if the coronavirus was lurking before anyone realized it. Go to …
Los Angeles County tops 22,000 COVID-19 deaths
Los Angeles County officials report 1,823 new coronavirus cases and 98 deaths; more than 22,000 have now died from the virus Los Angeles County officials report 1,823 new coronavirus cases …
Beverly Hills police beefing up patrols after brazen robbery of man’s $500,000 watch
The city will add 12 armed security guards and six marked cars to protect the city’s downtown. The city will add 12 armed security guards and six marked cars to …
More women sue UCLA over alleged sexual abuse by doctor after $73-million class action settlement
Two women are suing UCLA and Dr. James Heaps over allegations of sexual assault, sexual battery, emotional distress and negligence. Two women are suing UCLA and Dr. James Heaps over …
How Democrats miscalculated Manchin and later won him back
It was Friday afternoon, and President Joe Biden was on the phone with Sen. Joe Manchin, the conservative West Virginia Democrat who felt blindsided by his party leaders and now …
With No Votes to Spare, Biden Gets a Win Obama and Clinton Would Have Envied
Even with all the compromises—and the agita on the left—the Covid relief bill may be just what the Democrats needed to deliver. Even with all the compromises—and the agita on …
The Democrats who could take Cuomo’s place
With Cuomo wounded, next year could get very interesting. With Cuomo wounded, next year could get very interesting. Read full story Author: By Bill Mahoney
Trump’s last national security advisor to return to LA law firm
Robert O’Brien has also considered a 2024 presidential run. Robert O’Brien has also considered a 2024 presidential run. Read full story Author: By Daniel Lippman
How rape allegations among Australia’s political elite reignited its #MeToo movement
When Australia’s attorney general last week outed himself as the minister accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in 1988, his denial was emphatic. When Australia’s attorney general last week outed …
Senate passes Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan after all-night votes
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin brought the Senate to a standstill on Friday over a policy dispute that threatened to upend President Joe Biden’s top agenda item — a …
Philip W. Pillsbury Jr., Foreign Service officer with USIA, dies at 85
He helped promote U.S. cultural and educational interests from Italy to Iran, Africa to Argentina. Go to Source Author: By Matt Schudel