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Year: 2021

Matt Gaetz sought a preemptive pardon from Trump, but the request was never seriously considered

Rep. Matt Gaetz sought a preemptive pardon for himself near the end of President Donald Trump’s term and made his request known to someone outside the White House Counsel’s office, according to two people familiar with the matter, but Gaetz’s request was never seriously considered by the White House because they decided preemptive pardons were

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Pence launches political advocacy group with an eye to the Trump legacy — and his own future

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday announced the launch of a new political advocacy group, “Advancing American Freedom,” a move designed with an eye to his political future and his efforts to help shape the conversation around the Trump administration’s legacy. The group’s stated goal is to “promote the pro-freedom policies of the last

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Nikki Glaser learns to love herself

In the new FX/ Hulu documentary, “Hysterical,” viewers are treated to the backstories of the female comics who star in it, childhood scars and all. For Nikki Glaser, among the comedians featured in the film, her childhood included overwhelming feelings of being an ugly duckling, multiple insecurities, a craving for attention and an eating disorder.

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Snow on the way

Mt. Bachelor will see some snow overnight, but accumulations are not expected to be too significant. The Mt. Hood resorts could see 2-4″ added to the surface. It will be sunny Friday, with a little more snow expected Friday night into Saturday morning. Sunshine and mild temperatures are expected beginning Sunday and carrying through the

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European Medicines Agency finds AstraZeneca shot can cause rare blood clots with low platelet count

The safety committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has found that the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine can cause unusual blood clots with low blood platelets, but stresses the overall benefits of the vaccine in preventing coronavirus outweigh the risks of side effects. “EMA is reminding healthcare professionals and people receiving the vaccine to remain aware

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