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Harris Tests Negative For Coronavirus After Close Contact
Vice President Kamala Harris tested negative Friday for the coronavirus following her close contact earlier this week with an aide who later tested positive, her office said.
Toronto's William Nylander Enters NHL’s COVID-19 Protocols
Toronto forward William Nylander entered the NHLs COVID19 protocols Friday, giving the Maple Leafs 13 players on the list.
EXPLAINER: How Will Biden's COVID-19 Test Giveaway Work?
President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home. But despite the high public demand for tests, it will still be several more weeks before these kit...
Iran Says War Games In Gulf Were Warning To Israel
War games conducted this week by Iran in the Gulf were intended to send a warning to Israel, the country's top military commanders said on Friday, amid concerns over possible Israeli plans to target Iranian nuclear sites.
Brazil Infrastructure Minister To Run For Sao Paulo Governor
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday that Infrastructure Minister Tarcisio Freitas will run for governor of Sao Paulo state in next year's elections.
Brady, Bucs Look To Rebound Vs. Panthers After Being Blanked
Tom Brady is expected to be extra motivated, which is normally not a good sign for his next opponent.
Bengals And Ravens Meet In Crowded AFC North Playoff Race
Depleted by injuries and COVID19 protocols, the Baltimore Ravens have dropped three straight but remain in the thick of the crowded AFC playoff race.
Suit Settled Over Trans Teen's Suicide At Detention Center
The mother of a transgender teenager who died by suicide at a youth detention center in Maine has settled a wrongful death lawsuit against the state for $225,000.
Steelers Head To KC For Game With AFC Playoff Implications
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce the best in the business.
Omicron Less Likely To Put You In The Hospital, Studies Say
Two new British studies provide some early hints that the omicron variant of the coronavirus may be milder than the delta version.
After Weeks Walking, Mexico Migrant Caravan Splits Up On Buses Headed North
Several hundred migrants that left southern Mexico in a caravan two months ago began boarding buses to northern Mexico on Wednesday, after reaching a deal with the Mexican government that will bring them closer to their dream of reaching the United States...
Calgary Flames Pull Out Of Deal With City For New Arena
The Calgary Flames have pulled out of a deal with the city for a new arena because of increased costs.
Hong Kong University Takes Down Tiananmen Statue From Campus Site
A leading Hong Kong university has taken down a statue from its campus site that for more than two decades has commemorated prodemocracy protesters killed during China's Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989, Reuters witnesses said.
White House Downplays Secret Service Estimate Of COVID Fraud
The White House downplayed a statement by the U.S. Secret Service that nearly $100 billion at minimum has been stolen from COVID-19 relief programs, saying Wednesday that the estimate is based on old reports.
Sims Scores 23 To Carry UNC Wilmington Past Campbell 65-58
Jaylen Sims had a seasonhigh 23 points as UNC Wilmington beat Campbell 6558 on Wednesday.
Court Officials Edge Closer To Dividing Prince's Estate
Court officials are edging closer to dividing up pop superstar Prince s estate.