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Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:24:34 EST
U.S. approves Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. cleared Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 shot on Saturday, adding a third vaccine option to the race against the virus.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
Trudeau says Canada-U.S. relations need to rebuild. Just how bad did it get with Trump?
When Justin Trudeau met with newly elected U.S. President Joe Biden this week, the prime minister noted how "there's a lot to rebuild," suggesting that relations between the two countries had taken a ...

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:45:44 EST
Joe Biden scores first legislative win as House passes $1.9T COVID-19 relief package
The House of Representatives passed Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion U.S. coronavirus relief package early Saturday, though Democrats faced challenges to using the bill to raise the minimum wage. ...

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 19:43:31 EST
New York governor accused of sexual harassment by 2nd former aide
A second former aide has come forward with sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who responded with a statement Saturday saying he never made advances toward her and never ...

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 19:08:57 EST
Former Raptor Jeremy Lin says he was called 'coronavirus' while on court
Warriors G League guard Jeremy Lin shared on social media that he experienced an act of racism on the court. Lin didn't go into specific details about what happened except to reference he had been cal...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:22:22 EST
Saudi crown prince approved murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi: U.S. intelligence report
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved "and likely ordered" the 2018 murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a U.S. intelligence report released on Friday. ...

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:32:54 EST
Police crack down on protesters in the streets of Myanmar after military takeover
Police in Myanmar escalated their crackdown on demonstrators against this month's military takeover, deploying early and in force on Saturday as protesters sought to assemble in the country's two bigg...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:16:11 EST
German radio station apologizes after host compares K-pop band BTS to coronavirus
A Bavarian radio station apologized Friday for a host's comments comparing popular South Korean K-pop band BTS to the coronavirus, saying his choice of words had gone too far but was in no way meant t...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:40:53 EST
Prince Harry gets fresh about leaving royal duties, living in California
During an appearance on The Late, Late Show with James Corden that aired early Friday, Prince Harry said he decided to step away from his work as a front-line member of the royal family to protect hi...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
Black scientists around the world are calling for action, equality and representation
After a woman walking in Central Park falsely accused a Black man of assaulting her, social media erupted in support of the scientist who was simply birdwatching causing anger, outrage — and action....

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:59:48 EST
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by U.S. advisers
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the country on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic. The U.S. Food and D...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:40:41 EST
Countries' new carbon-cutting pledges are nowhere near enough, UN says
The newest pledges by countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions are falling far short of what's needed to limit global warming to what the Paris climate accord seeks, a new United Nations report finds...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:29:58 EST
U.S. State Department announces 'Khashoggi ban' for individuals who target dissidents
The United States government has announced measures aimed at curbing counter dissident activates on American soil.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
Biden's trade pick says she's focused on helping U.S. workers, holding back China
Some cabinet confirmations turn into partisan wrestling matches. By the end of her appearance at the Senate Finance committee Thursday, the confirmation of Katherine Tai as the next United States Trad...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:27:50 EST
Conservatives authorized Chinese police-owned company to run visa centre: Blair
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says he assumes security authorities signed off on an arrangement to allow a company owned by a Chinese police force to run Canada's visa application centre in Beijin...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 03:27:47 EST
Queen Elizabeth says 'think about other people,' get a COVID-19 shot
94-year-old Queen Elizabeth, who had her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine last month, has encouraged the public to follow suit, saying it did not hurt and those who were wary should think of others...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:41:35 EST
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Friday
Canada's top doctor said nationally there are 964 reported cases of the variant first detected in the U.K., up from 429 reported two weeks ago. There were also 44 cases of the variant first discovere...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:43:15 EST
RCMP should do more to help those intimidated by China, Lucki says
The RCMP should do more to help those who feel threatened or coerced by foreign governments, including China, to come forward, according to Commissioner Brenda Lucki.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:53:45 EST
U.S. says airstrikes target facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militias
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities near the Iraqi border used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were retaliation for a rocke...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:40:14 EST
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Thursday
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging people in the U.S. to take a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it's made available to them, saying the possibility of soon having a third vaccine available is "nothing but good n...



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