By Dakin Andone, CNN At first glance, Charles Chamberlain’s letter to the editor of the Tampa Bay Times seems to praise Florida’s new surgeon general for his observation that the natural immunity that comes from being infected with Covid-19 provides “great protection” from the coronavirus. “I am aware that he is correct because of a
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By ANNE M. PETERSON and ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writers A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird is out after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct toward players. The person spoke
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Una píldora oral de Merck y Ridgeback Therapeutics, llamada molnupiravir, reduce a la mitad el riesgo de hospitalización o muerte por covid-19, según informó la compañía en un comunicado de prensa este viernes. Merck dijo que tiene previsto solicitar a la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN) — Altos mandos militares de Estados Unidos declararon durante una audiencia ante el Congreso este miércoles que supieron que en el ataque con dron que ejecutaron en Kabul a fines de agosto murieron civiles horas después de que sucediera, y que recién días más tarde se enteraron que el ataque fue un
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SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Air Group has told its 22,000 employees they will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination. The Seattle Times reports there are some exceptions to the policy, which has shifted since last month. The Seattle-based company said in an email to all Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air employees that they will
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SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Air Group has told its 22,000 employees they will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination. The Seattle Times reports there are some exceptions to the policy, which has shifted since last month. The Seattle-based company said in an email to all Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air employees that they will
Continue Reading By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen isn’t going to be surprised with any of the defensive schemes the Las Vegas Raiders run on Monday night. That’s because he saw them daily for four years. Allen and Los Angeles’ offense will go against former defensive coordinator
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By Melanie Zanona, Lauren Fox, Ryan Nobles, Clare Foran and Daniella Diaz, CNN President Joe Biden vowed on Friday that Democrats will deliver on their agenda as congressional leaders attempt to resolve divisions between moderates and progressives that have put passage of a sweeping economic package and a separate bipartisan infrastructure bill in jeopardy. “We’re
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By Melanie Zanona, Lauren Fox, Ryan Nobles, Clare Foran and Daniella Diaz, CNN President Joe Biden vowed on Friday that Democrats will deliver on their agenda as congressional leaders attempt to resolve divisions between moderates and progressives that have put passage of a sweeping economic package and a separate bipartisan infrastructure bill in jeopardy. “We’re
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — No será barata, pero la nueva isla privada de Richard Branson en las Islas Vírgenes Británicas, en la que puedes alojarte en una lujosa villa con un chef privado y un gerente residente que crea un itinerario “hiperpersonalizado” para cada huésped, es de lo que están hechos los sueños y las
Continue Reading OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back at practice after missing the previous two days with a back issue. Jackson was listed as a full participant in Friday’s practice by the Ravens, and he’s questionable for Sunday’s game at Denver. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Thursday he didn’t think the injury
Continue Reading JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Will Zalatoris is usually spot-on with his iron. Throw in a great putting round and he can take it low. That’s what happened at the Sanderson Farms Championship. The PGA Tour rookie of the year set the course record at the Country Club of Jackson with an 11-under 61. That left
Continue Reading By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays slugger Marcus Semien has set a major league record for home runs by a second baseman with his 44th of the season. He connected Wednesday night against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. Semien’s drive broke a tie with Davey Johnson, who hit 43 in 1973 with
Continue Reading By ANNE M. PETERSON and ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writers A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird is out after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct toward players. The person spoke
Continue Reading GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) — So Yeon Ryu and Jodi Ewart Shadoff share the lead after one round of the ShopRite LPGA in New Jersey. Ryu is a two-time major champion constantly in search of a better swing. She says she finally stopped thinking about technique and just played shots over the final hour. Maybe that’s
Continue Reading By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Broadway hit “Aladdin” is trying to keep COVID-19 genie contained. Disney Theatrical Productions said it will cancel Friday’s performance and all shows until Oct. 12 after “additional breakthrough COVID-19 cases were detected.” The show reopened Tuesday following some 18 months of being shuttered due
Continue Reading By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — People who are healing and some still struggling are gathering to remember those who died and were injured during the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history four years ago on the Las Vegas Strip. At a sunrise ceremony Friday, speaker Dee Ann Hyatt told several
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CNN Staff If you’re planning to travel to the islands of the Caribbean, here are some resources to help you plan your trip during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The first thing to keep in mind is the Caribbean Sea region consists of 13 independent island nations. There are even more overseas territories. Each of them
Continue Reading By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Sportsbooks say Sunday’s showdown between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick is shaping up to be the most heavily bet on NFL game of the regular season. Brady, the six-time Super Bowl champion, returns to Gillette Stadium for the first time as a member of the
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — National security adviser Jake Sullivan; former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican presidential candidate. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Jake Sullivan; Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. __ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Jake Sullivan; Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas; Mesa, Arizona, Mayor John Giles;
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