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• Applying the lessons of Ebola to the fight against COVID-19
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• PBS NewsHour full episode, Jan. 5, 2020
  Tuesday on the NewsHour, Georgia voters head to the polls to decide the U.S. Senate and much of President-elect Joe Biden’s agenda, the U.S. sets another daily record for COVID-19 infections as the vaccination campaign lags behind projections, lost revenue and cutbacks from pandemic-related closures compel many […]
• Trudeau says Canada has ordered more Moderna vaccines, confirms Pfizer delivery schedule | FULL
  Canada has received an updated delivery schedule from Pfizer that confirms the country will receive the four million COVID-19 vaccine doses promised by the end of March. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement in Ottawa on Friday. He said once the March target is met, the next batch of doses will arrive in […]
• Episode 8b: How Do I Safely Use a Multi-Dose Vaccine Vial? Part 2
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• First COVID-19 vaccinations received in US | WNT
  New York nurse Sandra Lindsay has lost patients and family to the virus. Now, she has taken the vaccine and urges people “to listen to the science.” WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/3mscXkB WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: […]
• WATCH LIVE: Pelosi holds weekly briefing amid COVID-19 relief checks push
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• Merrick Garland vows to prosecute Capitol attackers
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• UK government cuts overseas aid – breaking election promise – BBC News
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• Distribution Efforts Underway As Nation Awaits FDA Authorization Of Pfizer Covid Vaccine
  PPE and syringes are already arriving at hospitals and clinics across the nation as they await Pfizer vaccine deliveries. This comes as an FDA advisory committee recommended emergency authorization for the vaccine. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: […]
• Backlash Over Op-Ed Criticizing Jill Biden For Using The Title ‘Dr’ | NBC Nightly News
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• Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law died of COVID-19
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• Aerials of Nashville explosion aftermath show damaged streets, buildings
  Aerial footage for the downtown area in Nashville, Tenn. that has been impacted by an explosion on Christmas morning shows significant damage to buildings, streets and vehicles. Nashville police along with the FBI are investigating what is believed to be an “intentional” act. Early investigation shows the explosion […]
• Fears of a post-holiday COVID surge
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• How To Shop Safely This Holiday Season | NBC Nightly News
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• What’s behind this controversial style of police training
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• For some Americans, finding a vaccine involves anger, frustration and anxiety
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• Global National: Dec. 27, 2020 | More cases of COVID-19 variant reported in BC, Ontario
  In our top story: There are more confirmed cases of the COVID-19 variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom. Health authorities in Ottawa, Ont. reported a case on Sunday afternoon, with British Columbia also confirming its first case just hours later. All of the cases are now linked to travel, but experts […]
• Texans face new water shortage crisis following winter storm
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• Coronavirus restrictions: What about the holidays? | DW News
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• Republican Senators Repeat Their 2020 Trump Defense In 2021 | Meet The Press | NBC News
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• Congress formally certifies Joe Biden, Kamala Harris as winners of 2020 election | FULL
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• By the Numbers: China 1 year after the coronavirus
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• US House reconvenes after resolution calling on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment blocked | LIVE
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• Holidays spark fears of record COVID-19 surge
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• Congress Veteran Ahmed Patel Dies at 71 After Battling Covid-19
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• New Year’s celebration in Greece
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• WATCH: Rep. Clarke argues for Trump impeachment
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• Nightly News: Kids Edition (January 9, 2021) | NBC Nightly News
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• SA COVID-19 Update | Caution must be taken during the festive season
  Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, says government is discussing placing further safety restrictions ahead of the festive season to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. That’s as the number of new daily cases continues to rise in South Africa. About 2 563 infections were recorded yesterday. The total number of […]
• President-elect Joe Biden introduces key health team members
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• Biden Calls For Canceling $10,000 In Student Loan Debt | NBC Nightly News
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• WATCH: Rep. Cawthorn argues against Trump impeachment
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• CNN correspondent speaks to migrants making dangerous journey to US
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• PBS NewsHour full episode, Feb. 15, 2021
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• Putin critic Alexey Navalny arrested on his return to Moscow
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• Full Trudeau Interview: ‘We All Need To Work Together’ On Climate, Economy & Covid | Meet The Press
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• Chicago Public Schools Reopen Despite Pushback From Teachers | NBC News NOW
  Chicago public schools have reopened for the first time since March, despite pushback from staff. Some teachers working outside their school buildings to let the district know they don’t approve of indoor learning yet. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: […]
• While He Was Sleeping… l 20/20 l PART 4
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• Pfizer vaccine 95% effective in final analysis, company seeks final safety step | WNT
  Pfizer and partner BioNTech said Wednesday the company will apply for FDA emergency authorization “within days,” following the promising final analysis of the Phase 3 trial. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/3kJzkku WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: […]
• Remarks at the virtual event “Religious Freedom in Tibet: The Appointment of Buddhist Leaders and the Succession of the Dalai Lama”
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  Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump touted his administration’s accomplishments and wished incoming President-elect Joe Biden “luck” in a farewell address released Tuesday. In the pre-recorded speech released Tuesday afternoon, Trump said his administration “did what we came here to do – and so much more.” Trump gave […]
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• WATCH LIVE: Biden remarks on COVID-19 response
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• WATCH LIVE: Biden gives update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts
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• Trump Falsely Claims Victory In 2020 Election During White House Briefing | NBC Nightly News
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• ABC News Prime: Call for Trump’s removal, Capitol Hill security failure, Global reaction to riots
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