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Mother of Russian scientist who allegedly died from plague dismisses claim she broke a test tube
The scientist, Darya Shipilova, who was a lab technician at the Siberian anti-plague research institute in Irkutsk, died Oct 2 after being taken to hospital.
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Georgia Senate debate between Ossoff and Collins covers healthcare, tariffs, gas prices
Ossoff refuted claims about the Biden administration’s contributions to current energy prices. He blamed the Trump administration’s tariff policies and the U.S. military conflict in Iran for high gas prices.
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US Education Department investigates Pennsylvania college over antisemitism on campus
The OCR is investigating the college over claims that it has not adequately responded to antisemitic propaganda on campus, which could be a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Museum launches Route 66 collecting initiative ahead of famed route's 100th anniversary
Museum is seeking items that help illuminate Route 66's history ahead of the famed route's 100th anniversary.
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NJ senators renew call for probe into state’s COVID response after $53 million settlement
The lawmakers are calling for a select committee with subpoena powers.
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California ports again delay congestion fees, touted as supply-chain fix
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have delayed the “Container Dwell Fee" until Jan. 3.
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Cuomo allegations credible, but won't be prosecuted says Westchester DA
The district attorney "found credible evidence to conclude" the misconduct "did occur."
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DeSantis’ $4.4 billion environmental preservation budget wins widespread support
Eric Eikenberg, chief executive officer of the Everglades Foundation, said $660 million for Everglades restoration is “the largest investment in the history of the program.”
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Three quarters of CEOs fear for the job, worried more about supply chain than COVID
Only 3% of CEOs surveyed cited virus as top worry.
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Ben Downing, ex-lawmaker and climate change advocate, drops bid for Massachusetts governor
Downing called for 'more urgent, empathetic leadership" during the COVID crisis.
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Gunman goes on shooting rampage in Denver, nearby suburb before killed by police
Four killed and three wounded, including officer, before spree stopped in busy shopping district.
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South Dakota lawmakers to discuss impeaching state's attorney general after fatal crash
Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg pleaded no contest in August to charges of driving while on his phone and driving outside his lane in an accident that caused a pedestrian's death.
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Beef hamburgers still king despite rise of plant-based alternatives, research finds
In 2020, plant-based burgers accounted for 1.4% of burger sales.