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Maryland health officials reported 1,939 new cases of the coronavirus Wednesday, and 33 more deaths caused by the disease.
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With All Eyes on Covid-19, Drug-Resistant Infections Crept In

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The spread of other dangerous germs is surging - a result, in part, of the chaotic response to the pandemic.
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Why Are U.S. Covid Cases Falling? And Will the Trend Last?

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With vaccinations underway, and as multiple new coronavirus variants begin to spread, we check in on the state of the pandemic.
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Infectious disease expert answers top safety questions about COVID-19 vaccine

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A doctor answers top vaccine safety questions, including if it is safe to get vaccinated while taking other medications.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Says Double-Masking Likely 'More Effective,' U.K. COVID Strain in 20 States

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If the U.K. variant becomes dominant in America, "we're gonna be faced with another challenge of a virus that has a more efficient capability of spreading," warned the...
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Fox News pundit Steve HIlton pushed a ridiculous conspiracy theory that Dr. Fauci is behind the coronavirus

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Summary List Placement Steve Hilton, host of the Fox News show "The Next Revolution," told Fox News host Maria Bartiromo that he believed Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the...
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EPA's civil rights division investigating why state approved building shredder in Hegewisch

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CHICAGO - The U.S. EPA's civil rights division is investigating why the state approved a building shredder in Hegewisch. The Hegewisch community has long worried about...
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Protein anchors as a newly discovered key molecule in cancer spread and epilepsy

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Certain anchor proteins inhibit a key metabolic driver that plays an important role in cancer and developmental brain disorders. Scientists discovered this molecular mechanism...
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Biden Pledges to Speed Flow of Vaccines to the States

15 hours ago | NY Times

President Biden said the amount of coronavirus vaccines reaching the states would rise next week and a deal was near to provide enough shots to vaccinate nearly all Americans...
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CDC officials recommend opening schools with masks - but closing indoor dining and gyms

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Summary List Placement US schools began closing their doors last spring amid a rise in coronavirus cases. The decision was based on the available science at the time, which...
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January has been the deadliest month for COVID-19 with nearly 80,000 lives...

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Walgreens stock spikes after tapping Starbucks exec Roz Brewer as new CEO

Walgreens' stock price got a boost Wednesday with Starbucks honcho Roz Brewer poised to take over as the pharmacy chain's new CEO. Shares in the Illinois-based drugstore giant... Read more ...

Biden To 'Pause' Oil And Gas Leasing On Public Lands And Waters

The move is one of his more controversial campaign promises, and industry groups say they will sue. But it won't have much immediate impact on driving down climate-warming... Read more ...

Democrats prep President Biden's COVID-19 aid package with or without GOP

Senate Democrats are preparing to push ahead quickly on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package - even if it means using procedural tools to pass the... Read more ...

A crocheted Bernie Sanders doll raised more than $40K for charity in an...

A handmade crocheted doll inspired by the viral inauguration meme of Sen. Bernie Sanders raised more than $40,000 for Meals on Wheels America when it was sold in an online... Read more ...

Boeing's 737 Max Cleared To Return To European Skies, Regulator Says

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency announced a modified version of the 737 Max will be allowed to fly once again. The Max jetliner was grounded worldwide after two... Read more ...

Sen. Patrick Leahy taken to hospital hours after being sworn in to preside...

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Rand Paul: Impeaching Trump 'antithesis of unity'

Senators will take an oath Tuesday to ensure "impartial justice" as jurors in Donald Trump's historic impeachment trial, proceedings that will test Republican loyalty to the... Read more ...

Judge bars President Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban

The Texas-linked suit is challenging what obligations the Homeland Security Department has regarding a change in immigration policy. Read more ...

Biden administration to boost vaccine supply next week

The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in vaccine next week following complaints around the U.S. of severe shortages. Read more ...

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Maryland reports 1,939 new cases of coronavirus, 33 deaths