Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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World
Israel's Cabinet Votes For A Cease-fire In The Gaza Conflict
Hamas says it would agree if Israel stops its airstrikes on Gaza. Officials in Gaza say at least 230 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict. In Israel, 12 people have been killed.
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National
What The New Mask Guidance Means For Unvaccinated Kids — And Their Parents
I'm fully vaccinated, but my kids aren't. Can I safely take off my mask? Do my unvaccinated kids have to keep masking in public?
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National
CDC Loosens Mask Guidance For Fully Vaccinated — But A Lot Stays The Same For Travel
Some parts of public life in the U.S. still operate according to restrictive rules, and that includes planes, trains and buses.
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Politics
Fully Vaccinated People Can Stop Wearing Masks Indoors And Outdoors, CDC Says
President Biden: "Today is a great day for America and our long battle with coronavirus. It's been made possible by the extraordinary success we've had in vaccinating so many Americans so quickly."
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National
CDC Advisers Say Kids As Young As 12 Can Get The Covid-19 Vaccine
The recommendation follows the FDA's extension of its emergency use authorization to children 12 to 15 of age earlier this week. The CDC is expected to quickly approve use.
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National
Judge Finds Aggravating Factors In Chauvin Case, Paving Way For Longer Sentence
The judge found that Chauvin abused a position of trust, treated George Floyd with "particular cruelty," committed the crime as part of a group, and the offense occurred in front of children.
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National
FDA Moves To Ban Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars
Menthol has been the last allowable flavor in cigarettes, and the FDA says marginalized communities are far more likely to use these products.
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National
What's Next For The J&J Vaccine? U.S. Health Authorities Discuss Resuming Shots
The CDC's vaccine advisory committee will assess whether use of the vaccine should resume — and whether the shot should come with a warning about the risk of a rare blood clotting disorder.
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National
People With Severe COVID-19 Have Higher Risk Of Long-Term Effects, Study Finds
The study's author says he was shocked to find the toll of long COVID was so substantial and multifaceted: "When you put it all together ... it's actually quite jarring."
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National
U.S. Health Officials Continue Pause Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
An expert advisory committee to the CDC decided it needed more time to consider whether to recommend the restart administration of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson.