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US Panel Backs Covid-19 Boosters Only for Elderly, High-risk
In a surprising turn, the advisory panel rejected, 16-2, boosters for almost everyone.
In Escalation Over Submarine Deal, France Recalls Envoys From U.S. And Australia
France plunged into an unprecedented diplomatic crisis with the United States and Australia on Friday after it recalled its ambassadors from both countries over a trilateral security deal which sank a $40 billion Frenchdesigned submarine contract.
Romanian Forest Attack Highlights Illegal Logging 'Scourge'
Two journalists and an environmental activist have been beaten up by suspected illegal loggers in a forest in northeastern Romania while making a documentary about illicit deforestation, authorities said Friday.
US Envoy: Qatar Plane Takes More Americans From Afghanistan
A Qatar Airways flight on Friday took more Americans out of Afghanistan, according to Washington's peace envoy, the third such airlift by the Mideast carrier since the Taliban takeover and the frantic U.S. troop pullout from the country.
Fighting Fire With Fire To Protect Ancient Sequoia Trees
With flames advancing toward the signature grove of ancient massive trees in Sequoia National Park, firefighters on Thursday fought fire with fire.
Fox's Vaccine Criticism Focuses Attention On Its Own Policy
A steady criticism of COVID vaccine mandates by figures on Fox News has drawn attention to its own company's stringent rules on the topic even from President Joe Biden.
Brazil Seeks To Halt Teen COVID-19 Vaccines After One Death, Some States Will Continue Shots
Brazil's federal government wants to halt COVID19 vaccinations for most adolescents, citing a death under investigation and adverse events after some 3.5 million teens have already been immunized, but several state governments vowed to press on.
Covered California Director To Step Down In February
The director of Covered California said Thursday he will step down early next year, prompting a national search for a new leader of the nation's largest statebased health insurance marketplace.
GOP Prosecutors Threaten Lawsuits Over Vaccine Requirement
Two dozen Republican attorneys general warned the White House on Thursday of impending legal action if a proposed coronavirus vaccine requirement for as many as 100 million Americans goes into effect.
UN: Tens Of Thousands Await Help 1 Month After Haiti Quake
Tens of thousands of Haitians are still awaiting help more than a month after a 7.2magnitude earthquake struck the countrys southern region, a U.N. official said Thursday.
Texas Teen Posts Images Of Slain Family, Then Kills Self
A South Texas teen who said he killed his family and posted graphic images of their bodies on social media killed himself after officers found him at his home, authorities said Thursday.
Australia PM's 'Open Invitation' to Xi Jinping for Talks After Submarine Announcement
Scott Morrison said he remained ready to hold discussions with Xi, despite high-level talks being frozen and growing tensions between the two countries.
Inmate Says Conscience Led To Cold-case Killing Confession
A Missouri inmate who admitted to a longunsolved killing while serving time for robbery says he confessed to the crime because his conscience was nagging him.
Search At Grand Canyon Turns Up Remains Of Another Person
Crews searching for a missing man at Grand Canyon National Park made an unexpected discovery this summer.
China Locking Up Cities, US Rolling Out Sweeping Reforms: Delta Wrecks Global Fight
Children are filling hospital intensive care beds instead of classrooms in record numbers in the US.
Gunmen Abduct Migrants Staying At Hotel In Central Mexico
About 20 suspected migrants were kidnapped from a central Mexico hotel early Tuesday, authorities said.
