Chicago Transit Authority Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s an overview of the Chicago Transit Authority, both its history and its present-day status as the second largest…
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Independence Day Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Independence Day, celebrated on the Fourth of July. The 246th anniversary of the adoption of the…
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WHO calls for a moratorium on booster shots until at least the end of September
By Naomi Thomas, CNN The World Health Organization is calling for a moratorium on booster shots until at least the end of September, WHO…
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Baldwin County sheriff issues statement on COVID-19
By WEB STAFF Click here for updates on this story Baldwin County, AL (WALA) — Baldwin County Sheriff Huey…
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U.S.’ David Taylor off to freestyle finals with a 10-0 win
In a freestyle 86kg match against Deepak Punia of India, David Taylor dominates with a 10-0 victory and advances to the…
Continue Reading FDA does not recommend ‘taking things into your own hands’ regarding Covid-19 vaccine boosters, says top agency official
By Sarah Braner and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Dr. Peter Marks, director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading FDA does not recommend ‘taking things into your own hands’ regarding Covid-19 vaccine boosters, says top agency official
New data from Pfizer shows a third dose of its Covid-19 vaccine can “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant, but the US Surgeon General…
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Gus Kenworthy gets hurdling lessons from the experts
Gus Kenworthy visits the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo to get a lesson in hurdling from Olympic medalists and track stars Sanya Richards-Ross and Trey…
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Gilchrist man killed in Hwy. 58 head-on crash near Willamette Pass
A Gilchrist man was killed in a head-on crash on state Highway 58 near Willamette Pass Tuesday afternoon, Oregon State Police…
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Iran’s Geraei quashes Ukraine’s Nasibov 9-1 to win 67kg gold
Mohammadreza Geraei of Iran defeated Ukraine’s Parviz Nasibov 9-1 to win gold in the men’s greco-roman 67kg weight…
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Qatar’s Cherif/Ahmed rejects Italy, dominates in both sets
Cherif/Ahmed of Qatar quashed Nicolai/Lupo of Italy in two straight sets. The Qatari duo now heads to the men’s volleyball semifinals to face…
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Ukraine’s Zhan Beleniuk triumphs in Greco-Roman 87kg final
In a repeat of the 2019 Wrestling World Championships, Zhan Beleniuk beats Viktor Lorincz for a gold medal in Greco-Roman…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s Zhan Beleniuk triumphs in Greco-Roman 87kg final
In a repeat of the 2019 Wrestling World Championships, Zhan Beleniuk beats Viktor Lorincz for a gold medal in Greco-Roman…
Continue Reading Florida Covid-19 hospitalizations up 13% from previous peak in July 2020
CNN By Gregory Lemos, CNN Coronavirus-related hospitalizations are up 13% from Florida’s previous peak on July 23, 2020, according to the…
Continue Reading Florida Covid-19 hospitalizations up 13% from previous peak in July 2020
By Gregory Lemos, CNN Coronavirus-related hospitalizations are up 13% from Florida’s previous peak on July 23, 2020, according to the Florida…
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Japan’s Kawai Yukako takes home gold in women’s freestyle
Japanese wrestler Kawai Yukako won gold in women’s freestyle 62kg class, the same gold medal her sister won five years…
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Sunriver Nature Center’s new gyrfalcon has a name: Freya
The Sunriver Nature Center’s newest animal ambassador, a gyrfalcon, now has a name — Freya, the facility announced…
Continue ReadingLa OMS pide posponer la aplicación de las vacunas covid-19 de refuerzo hasta al menos finales de septiembre
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — La Organización Mundial de la Salud pidió posponer las vacunas covid-19 de refuerzo hasta al menos finales de…
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Obama scales back big birthday bash amid Covid worries
By Jeff Zeleny and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Former President Barack Obama has dramatically scaled back his planned 60th birthday party on…
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Japan’s Kawai defeats USA’s Maroulis, heads to 57kg final
Kawai Risako of Japan advanced to the women’s wrestling 57kg final after beating reigning Olympic champion Helen Maroulis of the United States. All…
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