Omicron Dominates U S COVID-19 Infections Now
The Omicron variant accounts for about 73 percent of U S COVID-19 cases last week, with higher shares in New York, the Southeast, the Midwest and Pacific Northwest. CDC data show a rapid rise from 0.4 percent to 13 percent in recent weeks. Health officials warn about hospital strain while boosters improve protection.
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New York
Omicron
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
New York Area
Midwest
Pacific Northwest
US S
CDC
Delta
Eric Topol
Scripps Research Translational Institute
Topol
Walensky
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles County
Record-breaking December derecho spurs tornado tally hits 45
National Weather Service officials categorize the December storms as a serial derecho the first on record in December. At least 45 tornadoes preliminarily confirmed across Nebraska Iowa and Minnesota with 12 rated EF-2 and winds up to 80 mph. Five deaths reported as damage swath extends over 240 miles.
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O'Fallon
U.S
National Weather Service
Great Plains
Midwest
Bill Bunting
The
Weather Service
Storm Prediction Center
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Bunting
Maxwell deliberations begin in Epstein case in New York
A jury began deliberations Monday on whether Ghislaine Maxwell is a dangerous predator who recruited teens for Epstein or the innocent woman described by the defense. Maxwell appeared composed through closing arguments as prosecutors argued her belief in her accusers’ contempt. The panel of 12 faces a six hour recap of dubious memories and potential scapegoating after Epstein’s 2019 jail death.
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New York
Ghislaine Maxwell
Jeffrey Epstein
Maxwell
U.S
Maurene Comey
Laura Menninger
Epstein
James Webb Space Telescope ready to soar as Hubble successor
The James Webb Space Telescope, a 10 billion infrared observatory, will launch from French Guiana aboard an Ariane rocket. It is 100 times more powerful than Hubble, folds origami style for launch, unfolds in space, and aims to glimpse the dawn of the universe, black holes, and distant alien worlds. Scientists call it a leap in cosmic view and a high-risk, high-reward mission.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Hubble Space Telescope
James Webb Space Telescope
NASA
Science Mission
Thomas Zurbuchen
Associated Press
Webb
French Guiana
South America
James Webb Space
Hubble
Typhoon Rai Death Toll Rises to 375 in Philippines
The strongest typhoon this year to hit the Philippines left at least 375 dead, 56 missing, and 500 injured. Officials report widespread damage as central provinces face downed communications and power outages while rescue and relief efforts continue.
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Manila. Philippines
Philippines
Rai
South China Sea
Pentagon Unveils Rules to Curb Extremism in Ranks
Pentagon officials publish new guidelines to curb extremist activity among service members. Fewer than 100 cases cited in the past year, with concern rising among veterans amid domestic violent extremism. Policy clarifies allowed speech while detailing social media bans and activities advocating terrorism or overthrow.
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Washington
Pentagon
U.S. Capitol
Department
Captive missionaries escape from Haiti in daring overnight trek
Berlin Ohio AP reports captive missionaries in Haiti escaped last week by slipping away under cover of night. They, with an infant and other children, walked for miles over challenging moonlit terrain to reach safety, eluding their kidnappers.
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Christian Aid Ministries
Gauthier
Croix-des-Bouquets
Cam
Berlin
Ohio
Haiti
Israel to ban travel to U S and Canada over omicron
Israel’s Cabinet approves a travel ban affecting the United States, Canada and eight other countries as omicron spreads. Foreign nationals cannot enter and returning travelers face quarantine. The measure primes parliamentary approval and would take effect midnight Wednesday. Other added nations include Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Switzerland and Turkey.
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United States
Canada
U.S
Israel
Belgium
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Morocco
Portugal
Switzerland
Turkey
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Johns Hopkins Center For Health
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Chamber
Biden
West Virginia
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Des Moines Register
Atlantic
Hubble Telescope
Soar
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Cornell University
Carl Sagan Institute
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