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On Nov 5, 2021
Colin Powell honored by presidents and dignitaries at memorial in Washington https://t.co/qcMcB0RhMp
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Colin Powell honored by presidents and dignitaries at memorial in Washington

Colin Powell honored by presidents and dignitaries at memorial in Washington

Service for former secretary of state at National Cathedral attended by Biden, Bush and Obama, but not Trump

@guardian shared
On Nov 3, 2021
Body blow for Biden as voters in Virginia and New Jersey desert Democrats https://t.co/X3Oc4iG9MV
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Body blow for Biden as voters in Virginia and New Jersey desert Democrats

Body blow for Biden as voters in Virginia and New Jersey desert Democrats

Governor’s races bring more bad news for president whose domestic agenda hangs in the balance

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On Nov 4, 2021
RT @David_Grimm: @ScienceInsider has learned that the only gain of function experiments the U.S. approved and funded under a 2017 policy have ended https://t.co/QBZjvI2Yh8
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The United States has stopped funding virus research it defines as risky

The United States has stopped funding virus research it defines as risky

Two controversial influenza projects approved under 2017 policy have ended

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On Nov 4, 2021
Thousands of Iranians have gathered on the streets of Tehran for the anniversary of the 1979 seizure of the U.S. Embassy. The demonstrators chanted “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” in a commemoration that typically draws angry crowds. https://t.co/KqFKgtoPHJ
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Iran marks anniversary of 1979 takeover of US Embassy

Iran marks anniversary of 1979 takeover of US Embassy

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Thousands of Iranians gathered on Tehran streets Thursday for the anniversary of the 1979 seizure of the U.S. Embassy, chanting “Death to America" and "Death to Israel," ...

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On Nov 8, 2021
The U.S. is easing restrictions on travel from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe, allowing tourists to make long-delayed trips and families to reconnect after more than a year and a half apart because of the pandemic. https://t.co/9otUkkSiOh
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US reopens to international travel, allows happy reunions

US reopens to international travel, allows happy reunions

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age. The U.S. fully ...

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On Nov 4, 2021
As world leaders convene to discuss solutions to climate change at #COP26, @MikeBloomberg & First Minister of Scotland @NicolaSturgeon share their views on why countries around the world need to act together to keep our promises set by the Paris Agreement. https://t.co/nIcC3J2rlW
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COP26 summit: World can learn from US states who defied Donald Trump over climate change – Nicola Sturgeon and Mike Bloomberg

COP26 summit: World can learn from US states who defied Donald Trump over climate change – Nicola Sturgeon and Mike Bloomberg

In a single summer, the world watched in horror as wildfires burned through large swathes of Greece, South Africa, California, and even Siberia.

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On Nov 7, 2021
Nearing Monday coronavirus vaccine deadline, thousands of federal workers seek religious exemptions to avoid shots https://t.co/VnMOYfe5V6
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Nearing Monday coronavirus vaccine deadline, thousands of federal workers seek religious exemptions to avoid shots

Nearing Monday coronavirus vaccine deadline, thousands of federal workers seek religious exemptions to avoid shots

The Biden administration’s plan to vaccinate the federal workforce is succeeding in many quarters, but the exemptions sought by some employees are complicating efforts to return the ...

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On Nov 5, 2021
The US economy added 531,000 jobs in October, signaling a strong rebound from a disappointing summer https://t.co/nKazC2MtJF
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Big rebound in jobs: America adds 531,000 jobs to the economy in October

Big rebound in jobs: America adds 531,000 jobs to the economy in October

America's jobs recovery gathered some steam last month as US employers added 531,000 positions in October.