FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA granted full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, enabling mandates by universities and many employers. The Pentagon and major public universities including Minnesota and Louisiana moved toward mandatory vaccination, while officials cited real world safety data and the vaccine's long-term testing.
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Minnesota
Texas
Florida
Carlos del Rio
Emory University
New York City
Evacuation Flights Surge From Kabul Amid Ongoing Threats
The United States logged its largest single day of evacuations from Afghanistan with about 10,400 people flown out on 28 U.S. military flights and another 6,660 on 15 C 17s during the following 12 hours. Despite the higher tempo, deadly violence near Kabul’s airport continued and the Taliban warned they may halt the airlift. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby cited Taliban coordination as aiding access while helicopters extended reach beyond the airport to extract Americans. President Biden’s adviser Jake Sullivan said talks with the Taliban continue as the admin seeks safe movements for more evacuees. Since Aug. 14, roughly 37,000 people have been evacuated or facilitated out of Afghanistan.
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Capitol Police Clear Officer In Babbitt Shooting Probe
The U S Capitol Police announced findings from an internal probe into Ashli Babbitt's fatal shooting. The officer faced no charges after federal review, with prosecutors noting Babbitt was part of a mob at the Speaker's Lobby who battered doors and exposed the officer to threat while she tried to climb through an opening.
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Mayim Bialik to guest host Jeopardy after Richards exit
Los Angeles AP report says Mayim Bialik will host Jeopardy for three weeks as the show resumes with guest hosts following Mike Richards resignation. Trebek legacy and Bialik roles in prime time spinoffs noted. remaining hosts to be announced.
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Richards
Los Angeles
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Sony Pictures Television
Bialik
Alex Trebek
Big Bang
Hochul Becomes New York's First Female Governor
Kathy Hochul was to be sworn in as New York's first female governor after Andrew Cuomo's resignation at midnight. Cuomo defended his record in a pre-recorded farewell as Hochul prepared for a private oath overseen by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore at the State Capitol.
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N.Y
Kathy Hochul
New York
Andrew Cuomo
Janet DiFiore
Cuomo
State Assembly
Senate
Hochul
New York State Capitol
Crews search for missing in Tennessee flood that killed 22
In Waverly Tennessee rescuers scoured shattered homes for about a dozen missing after record rain flooded rural areas. At least 22 people died as floodwaters rose fast washing out roads and communications lines. Emergency crews conducted door to door checks while authorities warned of continued risk.
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Tennessee
Kristi Brown
Humphreys County
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