CNN fires Chris Cuomo for aiding his brother against sexual misconduct allegations
CNN on Saturday terminated host Chris Cuomo after an investigation by the New York attorney general showed in more detail how he helped his brother, the former...
Parents of suspected Michigan school shooter in custody after manhunt
The parents of the teenager accused of killing four people in a Michigan high school shooting were taken into custody early Saturday after a manhunt, Detroit police said.James and Jennifer Crumbley were found inside a commercial building, Detroit Police Department Chief James E. White told a news conference. “They appeared to be hiding in the building,”…
The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 12/04/2021
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MBFC’s Daily Source Bias Check: Watchdog Report
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Study suggests past COVID infection may not fend off omicron
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — South African scientists are warning that reinfections among people who’ve already battled COVID-19 appear to be more likely with the new omicron variant than with earlier coronavirus mutants. A research group has been tracking reinfections in South Africa and reported a jump with the arrival of omicron that they hadn’t…
People choose to learn about health, world news based on feelings, study finds
Information-seeking may be governed by effects of what is learned on personal feelings, according to new research. File Photo by George Dolgikh/Shutterstock Dec. 3 (UPI) — People choose whether to seek or avoid information about their health, finances and personal traits based on how they think it will make them feel and how useful it…
Russia’s COVID toll hits 578000 after deadliest month
A medical specialist tends to a patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a local hospital in the town of Kalach-on-Don in Volgograd Region, Russia November 14, 2021. REUTERS/Kirill BragaRegister now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.comMOSCOW, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Russia’s COVID-19 death toll has reached at least 578,020, the third worst in…
Parents of suspected Michigan H.S. shooter are charged with involuntary manslaughter
The parents of a teenager accused of killing four fellow students at a Michigan high school were charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter Friday. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced the charges against James and Jennifer Crumbley at a news conference. “While the shooter was the one who entered the high school and pulled the…
India sees impact of Omicron blunted by vaccination, prior infections
Author of the article: NEW DELHI — India expects the Omicron variant of coronavirus to cause less severe disease, the health ministry said https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/FAQsonOmicron.pdf on Friday, thanks to vaccinations and high prior exposure to the Delta variant that infected nearly 70% of the population by July. Junior doctors protested to demand that staff numbers be…
The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 12/03/2021
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Elle magazine says it will ban fur from its publications worldwide
A file picture taken in January 2011 in Paris shows covers of some of the 42 foreign editions of the French fashion magazine “Elle”, owned by French media conglomerate Lagardere. JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images A file picture taken in January 2011 in Paris shows covers…
MBFC’s Daily Source Bias Check: People for the American Way
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Senate cuts deal to clear government funding bill
The Senate cut a deal on Thursday night to pave the way for passing a short-term government funding bill to avert a shutdown.Under the deal, the Senate will first vote Thursday night on an amendment from conservatives to defund President BidenJoe BidenBiden and Harris host ‘family’ Hanukkah celebration with more than 150 guests Symone Sanders…
Feds were investigating Cuomo sexual harassment allegations, document shows
The Justice Department was investigating sexual harassment claims against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to a state contract made public Thursday.It is unclear whether the inquiry, which was first reported by the New York Post, continues. A Justice Department spokeswoman declined to comment.The investigation was mentioned in a contract with a law firm…
Georgia election workers suing conspiracy website over ‘campaign of lies’
Two Georgia election workers who became the target of conspiracy theories around the 2020 election are suing The Gateway Pundit, a far-right website that published false information about them as part of a sweeping effort to sow doubt about the integrity of the vote.The election workers, Ruby Freeman, a retired 911 call center worker, and…
Federal judge blocks Texas social media law
WASHINGTON — A federal judge has blocked a law that was set to take effect Thursday in Texas that would prohibit large social media platforms from censoring users based on their viewpoints.U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman for the Western District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction requested by two trade associations whose members operate major…
The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 12/02/2021
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Top aide to Kamala Harris expected to leave White House in second high-level departure from VP’s office
WASHINGTON — Symone Sanders, a senior adviser and the chief spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris, is expected to leave her position at the end of the month, a White House official and four other sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.Her departure would mark the second high-level exit from Harris’ office in recent…
MBFC’s Daily Source Bias Check: DNyuz
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Maxwell accuser testifies Epstein brought her to meet Donald Trump at age 14
1/5 A woman accusing Ghislaine Maxwell of grooming her to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein said the late financier brought her to meet President Donald Trump at his Palm Beach, Fla., resort when she was 14. File Photo by Rick Bajornas/EPA-EFE Dec. 1 (UPI) — A woman who accused Ghislaine Maxwell of grooming her…