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• Environmental Health Programs: The Key to Improving Public Health #AskAnExpert
  Dr. Candis Hunter, Environmental Health Scientist in the Division of Environmental Health Practice at Water, Food, at the CDC National Center for Environmental Health explores the Branch’s work to significantly reduce public health hazards through its national health programs and practice-based research, training, […]
• Couple celebrates 51st wedding anniversary while fighting COVID-19
  Madeline and Chet Kempa were rushed to the hospital but still celebrated over a half-century together. Source: ABC News […]
• Live: NBC News Now – February 23, 2021
  NBC News NOW is live, reporting breaking news and developing stories in real time. We are on the scene, covering the most important stories of the day and taking deep dives on issues you care about. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News […]
• Biden Will Instruct FEMA To Establish ‘Thousands’ Of Covid Vaccination Centers | NBC News NOW
  President-elect Biden announced a five-point plan to ramp up distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in the U.S. His plan includes instructing FEMA to establish “thousands” of vaccination centers and get local pharmacies involved in distribution. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC […]
• Inauguration 2021: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris sworn-in as US President, Vice President | FULL
  Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday after several tumultuous, but unsuccessful, weeks of attempts to overturn the official results of the U.S. election. The event itself was relatively empty — there are no excited supporters gathered beneath a platform at the Capitol. Many […]
• How General Motors is planning to become carbon neutral by 2040
  One of the main causes of the carbon emissions that drive climate change is automobiles. And General Motors made big waves in its industry recently by announcing a dramatic ramp up in electric vehicle production, and plans to be carbon neutral by 2040. William Brangham talks with Dane Parker, a senior executive for […]
• Medical workers struggle to keep up with rising COVID-19 rates
  The National Guard sent more reinforcements to southern California hospitals to assist health care workers. Source: ABC News […]
• Coronavirus: Quebec health minister faces questions on vaccine registrations | FULL
  Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube on Thursday addressed some glitches being faced as vaccination registration begins in Quebec for those 85 years and older, saying they are working to improve the situation and will correct the issues that night. He also confirmed that second doses for those in long-term care homes […]
• Coronavirus: UK toughens COVID-19 rules due to “sheer pace” of new variant, PM Boris Johnson says
  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday the government had been forced to impose tougher restrictions on parts of England because of the "sheer pace" of the spread of a new COVID-19 variant. More areas of England will be placed under a higher tier of lockdown restrictions, including several […]
• Christopher Plummer, iconic Canadian actor, dies at age 91
  Christopher Plummer, the Canadian actor who charmed us as Captain Von Trapp in the 1965 movie The Sound of Music, has died at the age of 91. The legendary actor passed away early Friday morning at his home in Connecticut, with his wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, by his side. Plummer is a well-known veteran of stage […]
• From Volcanoes to Vineyards – New Geologic Map Reveals Portland’s Deep History
  A new digital geologic map of the greater Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan area of Oregon and Washington will support emergency response, conservation, agriculture and recreation. https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/sim3443 (Public domain.) The U.S. Geological Survey’s bi-state map, which covers more than […]
• Housing inequality: Biden admin takes first step to correct old wrongs
  The Biden administration has made the issue of housing inequality a priority, acknowledging the role of federal, state and local governments in creating and implementing racist housing policies over the years. Margery Austin Turner, Institute Fellow, Urban Institute, joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the impact of […]
• New Zealand marks 10th anniversary of Christchurch earthquake | LIVE
  New Zealand holds a memorial service to remember those who died during the Christchurch earthquake 10 years ago. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake crumbled many of the buildings in Christchurch’s city center. People were trapped under the rubble and rescuers raced to save them in time. In the end, 185 people died. For more […]
• Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Felt in Puerto Rico
  Around 7 a.m. local time May 2, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck offshore south of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico on the southern side of the island. There are media reports of local damage to some older structures and widespread power outages across Puerto Rico. The USGS ShakeMap indicates there was very strong shaking […]
• Lasagna Love Provides Comfort To Those In Need | NBC Nightly News
  After seeing her friends struggling early on in the pandemic, Rhiannon Menn decided to give them a home-cooked meal. Now, with the help of an army of volunteers, Lasagna Love has donated over 10,000 meals.» Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC […]
• WATCH: Protesters enter the U.S. Capitol amid Electoral College vote count
  Protesters entered the building of the U.S. Capitol as the lawmakers were preparing to count Electoral College votes for the 2020 presidential election. The protesters, who were marching with Trump flags and paraphernalia, entered the building hours after a rally by the White House, where President Donald Trump […]
• Rep. Liz Cheney: Trump’s Reaction To Capitol Rioters ‘Completely Inadequate’ | NBC News
  Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., reacted to the protesters who stormed the Capitol building saying, it doesn’t matter what side of the issue you stand on “we don’t resolve those differences by mob violence.” Cheney also said President Trump’s statement on the demonstrators was “completely inadequate.” » Subscribe to NBC News: […]
• Why are people hesitant to trust a COVID-19 vaccine?
  Vaccines are proven to reduce deaths and help end pandemics, but the historic speed that the coronavirus vaccines have been developed has made some people hesitant to take them. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews […]
• America in transition: Can Biden expand health care access?
  ABC News’ Devin Dwyer examines the need for health care reform as President-elect Joe Biden pushes to shore up the Affordable Care Act once he takes office. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: […]
• Inauguration Day, Migrant clash, Dino Selfie: The Week in Photos
  A look at the top photos from around the globe. Source: ABC News […]
• Senate reaches agreement on filibuster rule, but reform is still on the table
  Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday dropped his demand that Democrats guarantee they would keep the filibuster rule, which gives both parties power on most votes. This after two Democrats, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, stressed they would not vote to dismantle it. […]
• Millions of Americans line up at food banks before Thanksgiving
  A food bank in Bergen County, New Jersey, has provided 670,000 meals to more than 45,000 families and said it can’t meet the growing demand. Source: ABC News […]
• Brexit trade talks suspended after EU official tests positive for Covid
  The Brexit trade talks in Brussels came to an unexpected halt this afternoon after one member of the European negotiating team tested positive for coronavirus. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) The holdup comes at a critical moment with the deadline to agree a deal approaching fast. Both sides admit there […]
• Exclusive: Dr. Birx speaks with CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta
  White House task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx sits down with CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta for an exclusive interview as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the US. #CNN #News Source: CNN […]
• Silver surges as Reddit army targets precious metals
  Move over GameStop, Reddit mania is spreading to the precious metals market. Silver futures surged as much as 13% to Monday, touching five-month highs. That follows a 6% rally last week. Meanwhile, retail sites warned customers over the weekend they could not meet skyrocketing demand for silver bars and coins. And […]
• Trump pardons Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and Kushner’s father
  President Donald Trump announced 26 new pardons, including ones for longtime ally Roger Stone, former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner’s father, Charles. The pardons extend Trump’s streak of wielding his clemency powers for criminals who are loyalists, […]
• The Best Memes From Biden’s Inauguration | NBC News NOW
  As the world watched the inauguration, the internet lit up with memes encapsulating the best, the worst, and the funniest moments. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that […]
• President Biden, First Lady Pay Respects To Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick | NBC News NOW
  President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid their respects to Officer Sicknick as he lies in honor at the Capitol. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver […]
• America’s top diplomat faces challenges on multiple fronts
  The nation’s top diplomat, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, spent his first full day on the job Wednesday. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the changes the Biden administration is making on the international stage. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find […]
• Live: Fauci, White House Covid Response Team Hold Briefing | NBC News
  Watch live coverage as the White House Covid-19 response team holds a press conference with Dr. Anthony Fauci and public health officials. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News is a leading source of global news and information. Here you […]
• Highly contagious UK COVID-19 variant could be more deadly | WNT
  British health officials said that early evidence suggests the variant could be 30% deadlier but are still investigating. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2MiYKtv WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: http://abc.go.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH WORLD NEWS […]
• WATCH LIVE: Senate committee considers nomination of Neera Tanden, Biden’s pick to lead OMB
  Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS NewsHour at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: […]
• By the Numbers: More Americans identify as LGBT than ever before
  The House passes the Equality Act, which extends Civil Rights Act protections to LGBT Americans, as a record number of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. Source: ABC News […]
• NBC Nightly News Broadcast (Full) – January 8th, 2021 | NBC Nightly News
  House Speaker Pelosi threatens impeachment if President Trump does not resign, videos show fatal police shooting of woman during Capitol riot, and U.S. surpasses 4,000 daily deaths from Covid for first time. Watch “NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT (or check your local listings). 0:00 […]
• WATCH LIVE: Robinhood CEO Tenev testifies at House Financial services GameStop hearing
  Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS NewsHour at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: […]
• Siege at the Capitol, COVID mourning, a magical snowfall: World in Photos, Jan. 7
  A look at the top photos from around the globe. Source: ABC News […]
• Nashville explosion: Responding officers recount minutes leading up to blast | FULL
  Police officers who worked to evacuate 2nd Avenue in Nashville, Tenn., on Christmas morning, in the minutes prior to the explosion of a motor home, recounted what they saw and heard leading up to the massive blast. The motor home, parked on a downtown street of Tennessee’s largest city, exploded at dawn moments after […]
• Coronavirus: Biden says US will be able to vaccinate all Americans by end of summer
  For more info, please go to http://www.globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews Source: Global […]
• Vice president, second lady, surgeon general receive COVID-19 vaccine
  Vice President Mike Pence, Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams were administered the COVID-19 vaccine to help ensure public confidence in its safety. Source: ABC News […]
• Citizen by CNN: Breaking down Biden’s pandemic relief plan
  CNN’s David Chalian, John King and Abby Phillip join Dana Bash for a discussion about the Biden administration’s plan to get Americans vaccinated and President Joe Biden’s push to pass a pandemic relief bill with or without Republican support. #CitizenByCNN #CNN #DanaBash Source: CNN […]
• UK judge blocks Julian Assange’s extradition to US over concerns he may be a “suicide risk”
  A British judge ruled on Monday that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should not be extradited to the United States to face criminal charges including breaking a spying law, saying his mental health problems meant he would be at risk of suicide. The United States said it would continue to seek the extradition of […]
• Tragic Beauty: Anna Nicole Smith l 20/20 l PART 3
  Anna Nicole Smith lavishes in gifts from billionaire, appears in Playboy: Part 3 J. Howard Marshall courted Smith, paying for her car, clothing, expensive jewelry and more. She appeared on Playboy’s cover in 1992. #ABCNews #ABC2020 #Documentary #AnnaNicoleSmith WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF 20/20: rb.gy/xvbt2c Source: ABC […]
• ‘Stop the Steal’ organizer says GOP lawmakers helped him with rally
  CNN’s Drew Griffin reports the rhetoric of some GOP lawmakers are under scrutiny after the organizer of the January 6 rally that led to the siege on the Capitol says he got help from them. #DrewGriffin #CNN #News Source: CNN […]
• Dr. Fabian Leendertz 2020 Champion of the Earth – Science and Innovation
  Dr. Fabian Leendertz is a recognized world authority on primate diseases and zoonotic disease specialist. Dr. Leendertz examined the emergence and persistence of pathogens such as Ebola and Anthrax in wildlife and what these and other infectious diseases mean for great apes and humans. “2020 has shown us how […]
• The Dream Still Lives
  The dream is still alive in Georgia. Source: The Lincoln Project […]
• Red rivers run through Indonesian village as flood hits batik-manufacturing hub
  A blood-red river inundated an Indonesian village on Saturday after flooding hit a nearby batik manufacturer. Villagers were seen walking through the red water, as some complained about the inconvenience it caused. “Yeah, now I start to feel itchy and this is troublesome for us to go about our daily activities, said […]
• Pence
  It’s over. And Mike Pence knows it. Source: The Lincoln Project […]
• Live: NBC News NOW – Jan. 27
  NBC News NOW is live, reporting breaking news and developing stories in real time. We are on the scene, covering the most important stories of the day and taking deep dives on issues you care about. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News […]
• U.S. Army Holiday Calendar: Army’s Greatest Asset
  People are the Army’s greatest asset. In today’s holiday calendar, we have a message from Gen. James C. McConville on the importance of taking care of our people first. Read more about the announcement of the People First Task Force: […]
• Denmark to cull up to 17 million minks to prevent spread of mutated coronavirus | DW News
  Denmark has announced a regional shutdown affecting about 280,000 people. The new measure comes a day after the government ordered the cull of all minks bred at fur farms due to coronavirus fears. The regional shutdown comes a day after the government ordered the cull of all minks bred at fur farms following the […]
• GEO-6 for Youth: Your Career, Our Future
  On 19th February 2021, UNEP launched its first interactive publication written by youth for youth. Watch this video to learn about the opportunities that exist for young people today in the green jobs sector. Read the report here: https://www.unep.org/resources/assessment/geo-6-youth Source: UN Environment Programme […]
• President Trump faces Senate trial after historic House vote on impeachment
  Ten Republican members voted with Democrats making it the most bipartisan impeachment vote ever, and Democrats are calling for an investigation into their colleagues after alleged suspicious activity. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: […]
• Moments of humanity in 2020
  A year that saw a national racial reckoning, political tensions and a global pandemic has also brought some increased attention to some shared humanity. Faced with several communal crisis points, communities across the U.S. and the world came together to stand in solidarity and support of one another. These are just […]
• Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski reacts to new evidence in case to convict Trump
  “The evidence that has been presented thus far is pretty damning," Sen. Lisa Murkowski said. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/abc Source: ABC News […]
• New excitement in Wales after Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney buy underdog soccer team
  Despite their many losses, the Wrexham Football Club is a source of pride among those living in the city. The purchase could uplift the city’s economy, which had been struggling even before COVID-19. Source: ABC News […]
• Trump Vows To Continue To Oppose Election Results | NBC News NOW
  President Trump spoke at a rally in Washington, D.C. to oppose the results of the presidential election as Congress will meet count the electoral college votes. He vowed "we will never concede" and continued to push false claims about the election process. » Subscribe to NBC News: […]
• Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Released Task Force One Navy
  The 142-page report includes analysis and a comprehensive set of nearly 60 recommendations meant to enhance the Navy’s overall diversity and ensure that a culture of inclusivity is evident at every command. After compiling and analyzing feedback from hundreds of Sailors through focus groups and surveys, Task Force One […]
• PBS NewsHour West live episode, Jan. 21, 2021
  Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS NewsHour at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: […]
• WATCH: Texas Gov. Abbott gives update on winter climate event
  Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS NewsHour at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: […]
• UK approves emergency use for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
  The United Kingdom is the first nation to approve emergency use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine with the rollout expected to begin next week. Source: ABC News […]