Pro-Putin Party Wins Control of Russia’s Parliament
Russia’s ruling party won control of two-thirds of the seats in the Russian Parliament, a showing that will allow the government to enact changes to the constitution and bolsters the…
US to end travel ban for fully vaccinated passengers in early November
The United States will re-open to air passengers from China, India, Britain and other European countries who have received Covid-19 vaccines in early November, the White House said Monday, rolling…
Fauci Warns Not To Get Booster Shot Before Approval — Which Could Be A Few Weeks Away For Some
Topline Dr. Anthony Fauci “strongly recommended” Sunday that people only get a Covid-19 booster shot when the government approves it for their specific demographic and shot, suggesting that while a…
Pfizer says its Covid vaccine is safe and effective for children
Pfizer-BioNTech said on Monday that the companies' two-dose Covid-19 vaccine was safe and showed a "robust" antibody response in children ages 5 to 11.Based on data collected in a trial…
Nearly 900 state legislators urge Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade in major abortion case
Nearly 900 state legislators from 45 states asked the Supreme Court on Monday to uphold Roe v. Wade and reject Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban, a direct attack on the landmark…
The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 9/20/2021
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Fauci Says More Data Likely to Support Broader U.S. Booster Plan
President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser said booster shots for more of the U.S. population remain a possibility soon, as additional data on the still-widening outbreak come in.
Heavily Policed ‘Justice For J6’ Rally Brings Sparse Crowd – And Minimal Violence – To Capitol
Topline A rally to support Capitol riot defendants held in front of the U.S. Capitol on Saturday proved a dud, with attendance falling far short of the 700 expected – though…
The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 9/19/2021
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U.S. ramps up plan to expel Haitian migrants gathered in Texas
DEL RIO, Texas — The U.S. plans to speed up its efforts to expel Haitian migrants on flights to their Caribbean homeland, officials said Saturday as agents poured into a…
Putin’s United Russia party more unpopular than ever ahead of parliamentary elections
/ Europe ON THE GROUND Issued on: 18/09/2021 - 17:30Modified: 18/09/2021 - 17:31 Opposition activist Elena Pariy talking to a Russian in the central region of the Urals. © FRANCE…
Third COVID Vaccine Shot Boosts Protection in Israeli Study
The risk of severe disease dropped by factor of almost 20 in people over 60—but some dispute the benefits of offering an additional doseA paramedic with Israel's Magen David Adom…
Biden’s Approval Rating Sinks To Lowest Level Of Presidency Amid Concerns Over Coronavirus Pandemic, Poll Finds
Topline American approval of President Joe Biden's job performance has dropped to the lowest level in his presidency, according to an Ipsos poll, which highlighted growing discontent with his handling…
U.S. Plans To Deport Massive Number Of Haitians From Del Rio, Texas, An Official Says
Thousands of Haitian migrants had assembled under and around the bridge in the small Texas border town as chaos unfolded Friday and presented the Biden administration with a new challenge…
The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 9/18/2021
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HHS Announces Actions in Response to Texas Law Banning Abortions After 6 Weeks
WASHINGTON -- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced several actions Friday aimed at protecting reproductive rights in Texas following passage of a bill that outlaws all abortions…
FDA Panel Backs Pfizer Booster for Select Groups
An FDA advisory panel recommended emergency use authorization (EUA) of a booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (Comirnaty) for individuals 65 and older, and those judged to be at…
One COVID Vaccine Held Up Best Over Time, CDC Study Suggests
In terms of preventing COVID-related hospitalizations, the two-dose mRNA vaccines from Pfizer (Comirnaty) and Moderna offered the best protection upfront and over time, a case-control analysis involving data from 21…
Pfizer recalls anti-smoking drug due to high levels of ingredient tied increased risk of cancer
© Getty Images Pfizer recalled its anti-smoking drug Chantix due to high levels of an ingredient that is tied to an increased risk of cancer. In a notice posted to…
US admits Kabul strike killed multiple civilians in ‘tragic mistake’
The Pentagon retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan last month, announcing Friday that a review revealed that only civilians were killed in…