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FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech now carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration.
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22 dead, many missing after 17 inches of rain in Tennessee
Flooding in rural areas took out roads, cellphone towers and telephone lines, leaving families uncertain about whether their loved ones survived the unprecedented deluge.
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AFL-CIO elects first woman, African American man to top leadership positions
New AFL-CIO officers have been named to replace Richard Trumka.
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Hershey native Pulisic tests positive for virus ahead of World Cup qualifiers
United States soccer star Christian Pulisic has tested positive for COVID-19 less than two weeks before United States players begin reporting for camp.
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U.S. appeals court refuses to end CDC’s eviction moratorium
A federal appeals court on Friday allowed the COVID-related pause on evictions imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to remain in place.
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F&M poll shows a majority of conservative Pennsylvanians view 1/6 attack negatively
State and congressional Republicans have all but avoided talking about the attack, and Franklin and Marshall College poll results offer some insight on that.
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New England is facing its first direct hurricane landfall in 30 years
With Tropical Storm Henri strengthening, parts of Long Island and Connecticut, and resort areas such as Martha's Vineyard, Block Island and Nantucket are in the watch zone.
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Three senators test positive for COVID in breakthrough cases
Sens. Angus King of Maine, Roger Wicker of Mississippi, and John Hickenlooper of Colorado all said they have tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated.
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Man surrenders after claiming to have bomb near U.S. Capitol
A man who claimed to have a bomb in a pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol has surrendered to law enforcement after an hourslong standoff.
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Education Department will erase $5.8 billion in loans for borrowers with disabilities
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announced that over 323,000 borrowers who have significant and permanent disabilities will qualify for the relief from student loan debt.
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COVID booster shots are coming. Here’s what you need to know
If all goes to plan, Americans who got Pfizer or Moderna shots can get a third dose eight months after their last jab. Here's why health officials think you'll need one.
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A pharmacist is charged with selling COVID-19 vaccine cards for $10 on eBay
Tangtang Zhao, 34, allegedly sold 125 authentic Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccination cards to 11 buyers in March and April.
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U.S. health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19
The plan, as outlined by the CDC and other top authorities, calls for an extra dose eight months after people get their second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
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The Biden administration may recommend COVID boosters after 8 months
A source familiar with the discussions says administration health experts could make the recommendation as soon as this week.
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COVID vaccine booster shot OK’d for those with weak immune systems
The decision does not apply to otherwise healthy individuals. Health authorities are closely monitoring if and when the general population will need a booster shot.
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