Month: February 2021

South Africa to Begin Administering Unapproved Vaccine to Health Care Workers

South Africa will begin vaccinating frontline health care workers with an unapproved coronavirus vaccine by the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical company next week to see if it provides protection from …

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Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and The Go-Go’s Nominated for Rock Hall

Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and Iron Maiden lead this year’s nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a female-heavy list of 16 acts that includes for the …

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Super Bowl Champion Buccaneers Celebrating with Boat Parade

The Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers are celebrating their victory Wednesday with a boat parade amid continued concern over the coronavirus pandemic. The parade will be held on the …

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South Korea Grants Emergency Use of Controversial AstraZeneca Vaccine  

South Korea has approved the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University for all adults, despite concerns over the lack of data on its effectiveness among the elderly.  The …

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Bezos, Bloomberg Among Top 50 US Charity Donors for 2020

As the world grappled with COVID-19, a recession and a racial reckoning, the ultrawealthy gave to a broader set of causes than ever before — bestowing multimillion-dollar gifts on food …

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With Mass Vaccination Program Under Way, Moscow Eyes Return to Normal 

Across global cities big and small, the coronavirus pandemic has forced a shutdown of cultural life. But that’s changing in the Russian capital, where a mass vaccination program is in …

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US to Distribute Vaccines to Community Health Centers

Vaccines against COVID-19 will be distributed to community health centers across the United States in the coming weeks, the White House said Tuesday.Washington has identified People wait in line to …

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Pilot Safety Violations Likely Caused Crash that Killed NBA Star Bryant

The head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that the pilot of the helicopter that crashed and killed basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven …

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With Mass Vaccination Program Underway, Moscow Eyes a Return to Normal 

Across global cities big and small, the coronavirus pandemic has forced a shutdown of cultural life. But that’s changing in the Russian capital, where a mass vaccination program is in …

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Super Bowl LV Made History – For Many Reasons

Super Bowl 2021 in now history – and it also made history for a number of reasons. Maxim Moskalkov has the story.Camera:  Yuriy Zakrevskiy    …

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Behind the Scenes, America’s First Ladies Exert Powerful Influence

America’s latest first lady is breaking with tradition as the first presidential spouse to keep her job while in the White House.  Jill Biden, who has a doctorate in education, is …

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UAE Probe Successfully Begins Orbit of Mars

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) space agency announced Tuesday that its unmanned Mars probe has arrived at the red planet and successfully entered orbit.   The Emirates Mars Mission — known …

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Digital Radio Powering Global Communications

Many broadcasters are using a variety of digital radio for high quality transmissions reaching faraway lands.  Mike O’Sullivan reports on one format that is starting to play an important role …

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WHO Finds No Evidence of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Wuhan Before December 2019

The leader of international experts investigating the origins of COVID-19 in China says they saw no evidence of large outbreaks of the disease prior to its December 2019 discovery in …

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Legendary Supremes Singer Mary Wilson Dies at Age 76

U.S. rhythm and blues singer Mary Wilson, who rose to fame as a member of the legendary female singing trio The Supremes in the 1960s, has died at the age …

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Safety Board to Determine Probable Cause of Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board meets Tuesday to vote on a probable cause for the helicopter crash that killed basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others in …

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WHO Urges Measures to Stop Spread of COVID-19 Amid Vaccinations

The World Health Organization expressed concern Monday over new reports that vaccines against the coronavirus may not sufficiently protect against new variants. On Sunday, South Africa suspended its vaccination campaign against …

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WHO to Review AstraZeneca Vaccine after South Africa Halts Vaccinations

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday it is reviewing the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in light of a South African study indicating the drug offers minimal protection against the new …

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China Appears to Block Popular Clubhouse App

After a brief honeymoon, China appears to have blocked a popular, invite-only audio app called Clubhouse. The iPhone-only app had seen a surge in users over the weekend as users …

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South Sudan Due to Receive 800,000 Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine

More than 800,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine should be delivered to South Sudan by the end of the month according to a South Sudanese health ministry official.   …

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Britain Vaccine Minister Suggests AstraZeneca Vaccine Could Be Modified

A British health official Monday downplayed a study suggesting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was minimally effective against a variant of the virus and suggested the vaccine could be modified to …

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At least 18 Dead in Northern India After Himalayan Glacier Burst

Emergency teams in northern India are working Monday to rescue 37 power plant workers trapped in a tunnel after part of a Himalayan glacier broke away, slamming water and debris into a dam and at least two hydroelectric …

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