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National
U.S. COVID cases continue to skyrocket and disruptions abound as 2022 begins
The U.S. will soon mark two years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the country, and the number of new infections has never been higher. Meanwhile, travelers faced canceled flights.
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Virginia workers unearthed a second time capsule at the Robert E. Lee statue site
Last week, experts opened a box they believed to be a chest left in the plot in 1887, but the contents weren't what they were expecting. Now they may have finally found what they were seeking.
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Fauci says New York was right to ease quarantine rules for health care workers
Vaccinated health care staff and other essential workers can return to work five days — rather than the previous 10 days — after a positive COVID-19 test if they meet certain safety standards.
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National
Kim Potter is found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright
The former Minnesota police officer mistakenly drew her firearm instead of her Taser when she fatally shot the 20-year-old Black man during a traffic stop in April.
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National
The FDA has authorized Merck's COVID pill for home use — the second in two days
The medicine, called molnupiravir, is taken twice a day for five days and works by preventing the virus from replicating. Merck says it will have 10 million packs available by the end of the month.
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National
Some colleges and universities will start the new year online as omicron spreads
Seven schools in the University of California system, Harvard University, Northwestern University and others are among those changing their plans in response to the highly transmissible variant.
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Procter & Gamble recalls 32 dry shampoo and conditioner products over benzene concern
The company said it had not received any reports of adverse events related to the products but was issuing the recall as a precautionary step.
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Politics
Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan
The announcement by the West Virginia Democrat dooms the $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation, which needs support from every Senate Democrat in order to pass through the 50-50 chamber.
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Health
NFL players are 4 times more likely to develop ALS, a new study shows
Scientists who conducted the study say they couldn't determine exactly why the rate was higher but suggested that repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injuries may play a role.
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A NASA spacecraft has flown into the sun's atmosphere for the first time in history
The Parker Solar Probe's first passage through the corona, which lasted a few hours, is one of many that are planned for the mission, according to NASA. The next flyby is expected to occur in January.