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Dalai Lama Receives His First Covid-19 Vaccine Shot
The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, received his first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on Saturday, in Dharamsala, India. He urged others to 'have courage' to get vaccinated.
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Opposition Leader's Arrest Sparks Protests in Senegal
Demonstrators clashed with the police in Dakar, Senegal, on Friday during widespread protests against the arrest of the opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who has been accused of rape.
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Pope Francis Addresses Iraqi Christian Community
On Friday, Pope Francis spoke to the Christian community of Iraq. The church where he spoke was the site of a 2010 attack by Al Qaeda where at least 56 worshipers and religious officials were killed.
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Watch Live: Senate Debates Stimulus Plan for Covid Relief
The Senate is set to debate President Biden's nearly $2 trillion stimulus plan on Friday as Democrats prepare to barrel past widespread Republican opposition.
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Dallas Police Officer Arrested and Charged in Two 2017 Murders
The Dallas police chief announced on Thursday that Officer Bryan Riser was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder, after a witness said Officer Riser instructed him to kill two people in 2017.
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D.C. Mayor Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant After Capitol Attack
Washington remained quiet on Thursday, despite warnings of more potential violence following the Jan. 6 Capitol siege. Mayor Muriel Bowser warned residents to stay vigilant.
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Federal Reserve Chair Delivers Cautious Economic Analysis
On Thursday, Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, delivered a promising outlook on unemployment numbers, despite the current volatile economic market.
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Alabama Governor Extends Statewide Mask Order Until April
Gov. Kay Ivey of Alabama on Thursday said she would keep a statewide mask order in place until April 9, breaking with Republican governors who planned to end mask mandates against the advice of health officials.
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Cuomo Apologizes After Sexual Harassment Accusations
In his first public remarks since allegations of sexual harassment rocked his administration, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York said he was sorry for his actions, but that he would not resign.
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C.D.C. Warns Against Loosening Coronavirus Restrictions
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, warned against loosening coronavirus restrictions on Wednesday. This comes after Texas announced on Tuesday that it would lift its mask mandate.
