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As Borders Tighten Worldwide, Brazil-Based Variant Is Found in U.S

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Even as the U.S. moved to impose travel restrictions, a case of the coronavirus variant from Brazil was identified in Minnesota. Here's the latest.
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Rafael Nadal takes sly swipe at Novak Djokovic over ‘propaganda' as Australian Open quarantine row rages on

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Rafael Nadal, the world's number two tennis player, has appeared to hit out at Serbian rival Novak Djokovic after he suggested that quarantine conditions should be eased for...
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No way for border officers to validate if Covid tests are legitimate, UK Immigration Service warns

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The Immigration Service Union has warned that Covid-19 border restrictions are ineffective at combating the spread of the virus, as officers have no way of validating tests or...
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Chinese New Year stokes COVID fears among Apple suppliers

2 hours ago | iMore

"The companies want workers to stay put and not risk exposing themselves to infections, showing how worries over COVID-19 and labor shortages are plaguing a vital part of the...
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Chinese airlines offer refunds to curb travel to slow COVID-19

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The Latest: China offers flight refunds to curb travel

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BEIJING - Chinese airlines are offering refunded tickets as the coronavirus continues to spread in the country's northeast. The offer Tuesday from the government's aviation...
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Ardern Says New Zealand Won't Open Border to The World This Year

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New Zealand is likely to keep its border closed to the world through most of 2021 amid uncertainty over the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
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U.K. to Decide on Flight Quarantine as Covid Deaths Near 100,000

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Boris Johnson will meet with senior ministers and officials Tuesday to decide whether to use hotels to quarantine travelers arriving in the U.K. to stop the spread of new...
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Mounting frustration over slow Covid vaccine rollout, President Biden imposes Covid travel ban to combat variants, and House delivers Article of Impeachment to Senate.
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MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has been banned from Twitter

Twitter made its decision based on a new policy it enacted after the Capitol insurrection whereby people who repeatedly share election misinformation can be permanently banned. Read more ...

UN chief urges global alliance to counter rise of neo-Nazis

Secretary-General Guterres urged coordinated global action on Monday to build an alliance against the growth and spread of white supremacy and the resurgence of xenophobia and... Read more ...

Janet Yellen wins Senate approval as treasury secretary

Janet Yellen has been confirmed as President Joe Biden's treasury secretary in an overwhelming Senate vote. She is the first woman to hold the job in the 232-year history of... Read more ...

At least five people injured in Oregon after vehicle hits multiple pedestrians

A vehicle struck at least five people in Portland, Oregon, on Monday afternoon, authorities said. Read more ...

President Biden raises the bar on vaccines, suggesting US will get to 1.5...

President Joe Biden on Monday appeared to boost his goal for coronavirus vaccinations in his first 100 days in office, suggesting that the nation could soon be vaccinating 1.5... Read more ...

Southwest joins other airlines in banning emotional support animals

The new regulation says airlines aren't required to treat emotional support animals as service animals. Read more ...

Biden reversing Trump ban on transgender people in military

The new order immediately prohibits any service member from being forced out of the military on the basis of gender identity. Read more ...

White House recommits to getting Harriet Tubman on $20 bill

The Biden administration says it is "exploring ways to speed up" release of $20 bills featuring Harriet Tubman after the Trump administration delayed the move. Read more ...

President Biden plans to sign order for government to buy more US goods

President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order that aims to boost government purchases from U.S. manufacturers. Read more ...

First dogs Champ and Major have moved into the White House

Champ and Major Biden officially joined the first family in their new home over the weekend. Read more ...

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