Confused by guidelines on quarantine after vaccination? You’re not alone
Fully vaccinated people can now skip quarantine even if they’ve been exposed to Covid-19, according to new guidelines from the US Centers for…
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Black History Month: Marsha P. Johnson
The late Marsha P. Johnson is celebrated today as a veteran of the Stonewall Inn protests, a pioneering transgender activist and a pivotal figure in…
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Right-wing justices think religion is under siege. Will the full Supreme Court follow?
The Supreme Court has increasingly exempted religious believers from government regulations, and it is clear by their statements that individual…
Continue ReadingVaccine rollout is a much-needed win for UK after bungling its pandemic response
Last May, Steve Bates’ phone rang. The UK was in the midst of its first national lockdown — there was a stay-at-home order, schools and…
Continue ReadingNigerian entrepreneur Obinwanne Okeke jailed for 10 years in $11m email scam
Celebrated Nigerian entrepreneur Obinwanne Okeke has been jailed for 10 years by a US federal court for masterminding an $11 million cyber fraud on a…
Continue ReadingCase against American woman accused of killing a UK teenager can go ahead in the US, judge rules
A judge in the United States on Tuesday ruled that a civil claim for damages against Anne Sacoolas — the woman accused of killing 19-year-old…
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5 things to know for February 17: Winter weather, Biden, Covid-19, Trump, China
If you’re among the fortunate folks who have survived Covid-19, you might have your Neanderthal ancestors to thank. Here’s what you need…
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Kylian Mbappe labeled a ‘star for the future’ as his stunning hat trick sinks Barcelona in the Champions League
Kylian Mbappe has been hailed as the next Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi after scoring a wonderful hat trick in Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-1…
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Dubai princess claims she is being held ‘hostage’ in secret video recordings
The daughter of Dubai’s billionaire ruler, who attempted to flee abroad in 2018, has appeared in secret recordings claiming she is being held…
Continue ReadingBiden says teachers should move up in priority to receive Covid-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said during a CNN town hall Tuesday that teachers should be moved higher on the list of those who are getting vaccinated against…
Continue ReadingOne dead as armed men storm school in Nigeria, kidnap staff, students, witnesses say
One person has died and dozens of students feared abducted as armed men raided a state-run school in Niger state, in Nigeria’s Middle Belt…
Continue ReadingBiden says teachers should move up in the ‘hierarchy’ to receive Covid-19 vaccines
President Joe Biden said during a CNN town hall Tuesday that teachers should be moved higher on the list of those who are getting vaccinated against…
Continue ReadingMysteries of massive holes forming in Siberian permafrost unlocked by scientists
The massive crater appeared violently and explosively in the Siberian tundra last year — a powerful blowout of methane gas throwing ice and…
Continue ReadingDamages case against Anne Sacoolas for wrongful death of Harry Dunn can go ahead in US, judge rules
A judge in the United States on Tuesday ruled that a civil claim for damages against Anne Sacoolas — the woman accused of killing 19-year-old…
Continue Reading11 people were rescued by boat after a water main break in Philadelphia
Eleven people were rescued by boat in North Philadelphia after a major water main break happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean lawmaker and spy agency dispute whether North Korean hackers stole Pfizer Covid-19 data
Did North Korea hack US drugmaker Pfizer and steal data on Covid-19 vaccines and treatment research? The answer, at least on Wednesday in South…
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Leslie Cano
Multimedia journalist, NewsChannel 21 Hello, Central Oregon! I am beyond excited to call Bend my new home. I can’t believe how beautiful Central…
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Winter weather has millions trying to stay warm and vaccine providers worrying about shipping delays
While many Americans were dealing with how to stay warm Tuesday, some vaccine providers were dealing with the news that some shipments were running…
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Tempers flare during Redmond City Council’s ‘year in review’ meeting
The Redmond City Council met Tuesday night for a meeting that featured a 2020 year in review for several departments, including the police.…
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Lowering Covid-19 cases is ‘best thing’ US can do to improve chances that vaccines will continue working, expert says
Lowering Covid-19 cases across the US isn’t only critical to helping prevent another surge fueled by variants — it also makes vaccines…
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