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FDA advisory panel to review Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine with thumbs up expected 26 Feb 2021 - 06:07 pm
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Canada approves AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine 26 Feb 2021 - 04:57 pm
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Moderna is developing booster shot for new coronavirus variants, increases vaccine production target 25 Feb 2021 - 12:22 am
Walmart pharmacist Carmine Pascarella holds a vial of the Moderna coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine inside a Walmart department store as Walmart and other major U.S. pharmacies take part in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, to increase vaccination
Vice President Harris urges Black Americans: 'Let's not let COVID get us' 25 Feb 2021 - 12:11 am
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to hold a ceremonial swearing-in for Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough (not pictured) at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
Biden administration to distribute more than 25 million masks 24 Feb 2021 - 09:53 pm
U.S. President Joe Biden removes his face mask as he arrives to announce changes to the main U.S. coronavirus disease (COVID-19) aid program for small businesses during brief remarks in the South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., Fe
Johnson & Johnson's one-dose vaccine closes in on US approval 24 Feb 2021 - 09:37 pm
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Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash, police investigating cause 24 Feb 2021 - 03:42 pm
A view shows the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California, US, where golfer Tiger Woods was taken to following a car crash, February 23, 2021. Reuters/Mike Blake
Biden rushes to address global computer chip shortage via latest executive order 24 Feb 2021 - 01:04 pm
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks in honor of the 500,000 US deaths from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the Cross Hall at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 22, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Texas oower grid Chair, four directors quit in wake of blackouts 24 Feb 2021 - 12:45 am
FILE PHOTO: An electrical substation is seen after winter weather caused electricity blackouts in Houston, Texas, U.S. February 20, 2021. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
U.S. Justice Department revives probe into George Floyd's death -NY Times 24 Feb 2021 - 12:40 am
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FBI warning of potential Capitol violence did not reach top security officials, they say 23 Feb 2021 - 11:25 pm
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Biden to visit Texas on Friday after winter storm crippled state 23 Feb 2021 - 08:59 pm
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NYC movie Theaters may reopen as Covid comeback progresses 23 Feb 2021 - 08:46 pm
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Brazil approves Pfizer's COVID-19 shot, but has none to use 23 Feb 2021 - 04:45 pm
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Brazil to get second batch of 2 mln AstraZeneca vaccines from India on Tuesday 23 Feb 2021 - 12:15 am
FILE PHOTO: AstraZeneca's logo is reflected in a drop on a syringe needle in this illustration taken November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
US House budget panel approves $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill 23 Feb 2021 - 12:01 am
U.S. President Joe Biden gives a thumbs up regarding former Sen. Bob Dole as he walks out from Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., U.S. February 20, 2021. Biden visited Dole just before going to mass. REUTERS/K
A day that will live in infamy: US nears 500,000th COVID-19 death 22 Feb 2021 - 09:47 pm
FILE PHOTO: People enjoy the weather in Central Park, the day before the city starts phase two of reopening after the lockdown due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., June 21, 2020. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Mother whose 11-year-old son died in Texas freeze sues for $100 mln 22 Feb 2021 - 09:15 pm
FILE PHOTO: The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) command center in Taylor, Texas August 14, 2012. REUTERS/Julia Robinson/File Photo