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Fauci ‘Optimistic’ Americans Will Get Coronavirus Vaccine Next Year
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Animal and human trials are promising, Dr. Anthony Fauci told lawmakers Friday, and the government is preparing for widespread distribution once a vaccine is shown to be safe and effective.
Longtime TV Host Regis Philbin Dies At 88
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The talk show host rose to fame with the nationally syndicated program Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, and enjoyed continuing success as the host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
Court Says Using Chalk On Tires For Parking Enforcement Violates Constitution
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Physically marking a tire without a warrant is a violation of the Fourth Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled. The amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Trump And Universities In Fight Over Free Speech, Federal Research Funding
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The president signed an executive order on Thursday conditioning research grants on “compliance with the First Amendment.”
Police Officer Can’t Pull Over Driver For Giving Him The Finger, Court Rules
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A Michigan woman was engaging in constitutionally protected free speech when she made a crude hand gesture, a federal court ruled.
White Supremacist Propaganda At ‘Record-Setting’ Levels, ADL Report Finds
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Hate groups are increasingly relying on flyers to spread their message without publicly revealing the identity of their members.
West Virginia’s Education Bill Dies As Teachers Strike
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The bill was postponed indefinitely 53-45 in West Virginia’s House of Delegates. Educators opposed charter schools and a new voucher system in a strike that came a year after the last walkout.
Russia Says It Will Build New Missile Systems Within 2 Years
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The U.S. said last week it would stop abiding by the Cold War treaty banning intermediate-range nuclear missiles. “Our response will be symmetrical,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Pentagon Deploying 3,750 Troops To Southern Border
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U.S. service members will install wire barriers and help monitor the border. However, some in Congress have questioned whether it’s a good use of active-duty troops.
‘Captain’ Daryl Dragon Of Musical Duo Captain & Tennille Dead At 76
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The ’70s pop group was known for hits including “Love Will Keep Us Together,” “Lonely Night” and “Muskrat Love.” Dragon and musical partner Toni Tennille were married for almost 40 years.