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Trump claims 'political reasons' held up convalescent plasma emergency authorization
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Elijah McClain died after a police encounter almost one year ago. Here's what happened since
On the night of August 24, 2019, Elijah McClain was walking home from a convenience store with an iced tea when he was confronted by three Aurora, Colorado, police officers.
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Here's exactly why Donald Trump made his plasma announcement on Sunday night
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Bulgaria: Wild majesty in one of Europe's oldest countries
For more than a century, Bulgaria has had little trouble enticing people to its beach resorts scattered along the Black Sea coast. City-breakers head to its main cities -- including Sofia, the capital, and Plovdiv, the 2019 European Capital of Culture -- for an enjoyable blend of culture and hearty Bulgarian gastronomy.
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Covid-19 deaths have dropped below 1,000 a day as summer surge tails off
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What to watch on the first night of the Republican convention
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Dow jumps after Trump pushes plasma treatments
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Mckinley Edelman, 26, a recovered COVID-19 patient, donates plasma to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital at Inova Blood Services on April 22, 2020 in Dulles, Virginia./Credit: …
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Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was poisoned, Berlin hospital says
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These variables affect whether you live, die or get help during the pandemic
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The Health Museum to Reopen Friday, August 21
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According to a report by McKinsey & Company, companies that commit themselves to diverse leadership are more successful. When you have a team made up of people from various backgrounds and experiences, you will get a mix of results that can benefit your company. There are numerous benefits of having a diverse team, but not everyone knows how to build a team of experts.
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YouTubers the Stokes Twins have been charged for bank robbery pranks
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Alyssa Milano thought she was dying and tested positive for Covid-19 antibodies
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When COVID-19 attacks the lungs and leaves patients desperately gasping for air, prone positioning patients or proning is now a lifesaver. Teams at Harris Health System’s hospitals—Ben Taub and Lyndon B. Johnson—have perfected the technique of carefully placing patients on their stomachs to improve oxygen levels and breakup fluid buildup in the lungs.
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Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 20 and its latest foldable phone
The Korean electronics giant is shoring up its new flagship smartphone with an ecosystem of interconnected gadgets to try to snatch its top spot in the global market back from Chinese rival Huawei.
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What we know about the Beirut blastcnn
A massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday evening, leaving at least at least 100 dead and 4,000 injured.
