These Black women are on the frontlines of the fight against Covid-19
They have administered Covid-19 vaccines on college campuses, provided testing at churches and spent long hours in labs developing an effective…
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Phoenix mayor changes street names deemed offensive
PHOENIX, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Phoenix has two new street names to replace old ones that were deemed offensive. Robert E. Lee Street is now Desert…
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J&J vaccine could be a game-changer
Having two vaccines is good. But three is better — and it could make a major difference in getting the pandemic under…
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What’s in California’s new school reopening deal?
The longer a district waits to offer students the chance to return to the classroom, the less money it…
Continue ReadingA woman once believed to be a victim in a college sex trafficking case has now been charged in it
Once described as a vulnerable target of the scheme, a former Sarah Lawrence College student has been charged in a sex trafficking conspiracy and…
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US needs to hold on for another 2 or 3 months without easing up on Covid-19 measures, expert says. Here’s what’s at stake
Americans have received some good news lately about the coronavirus. But that doesn’t mean we’re in the clear yet, experts warn. A third…
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5 things to know for March 2: Coronavirus, immigration, SCOTUS, Nigeria, France
Not sleeping well? Your smartphone could be the culprit. That bright, soothing rectangle of light may sap melatonin levels and make it hard to get to…
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Q&A: How the scars of Flint’s water crisis shook faith in Covid-19 vaccine
Mistrust in the government is nothing new for the residents of Flint, Michigan. In 2014, the state’s public officials assured the residents…
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California lawmakers reach a deal to encourage schools to have students back in class by the end of the month
California leaders have reached an agreement to encourage schools to resume in-person classes by the end of March. The agreement combines proposals…
Continue Reading Which Covid-19 vaccine should I get? Dr. Wen weighs in
And then there were three. There are now three Covid-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use by the US Food and Drug Administration, manufactured by…
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Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls rescued days after kidnapping
Hundreds of schoolgirls that were kidnapped at gunpoint in Nigeria have been rescued, authorities said. The 279 girls were abducted on Friday by…
Continue ReadingAll our recent progress with Covid-19 could be wiped out by variants, CDC director says. ‘Please stay strong’
The US is at risk of losing all its recent gains in the battle against Covid-19 as highly contagious variants take advantage of Americans getting lax…
Continue Reading Emergency crews rescued Covid-19 vaccines by boat after heavy rain caused flooding in Kentucky
A batch of Covid-19 vaccines had to be rescued by boat after heavy rains threatened the power supply at a Kentucky health facility, according to Gov.…
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COVID-19 vaccines needed to be rescued by boat as heavy rain caused flooding in Kentucky
A batch of COVID-19 vaccines had to be rescued by boat after heavy rains threatened the power supply at a Kentucky health facility, according to Gov.…
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Home Grown: Citrus trees burned after disease threat
CBS 13’s April Hettinger takes a closer look at the sicknesses that kill trees YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The three factors that can be a threat to…
Continue Reading Smartphone addiction ruins sleep, study says, but you can fight back
Addiction to smartphones will result in poor sleep, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in Frontiers in Psychiatry, looked at…
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Pet Talk: Meet Ceasar!
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) Meet Ceaser, he’s a 4-year-old bulldog mixed terrier. Caesar is a playful boy who loves to run! If you need a running buddy…
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Mexicali Mayor, Marina Del Pilar, Leaves Post for Campaign Trail
The mayor of Mexicali is getting ready to leave her position to run her political campaign as the governor for Baja…
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A California doctor performed surgery during a Zoom court appearance
A California doctor’s trial was delayed after he appeared for a virtual court hearing while simultaneously conducting a surgery last Thursday.…
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Border Patrol busts convicted sex offender near Ocotillo
Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector say they prevented a convicted sex offender from re-entering the…
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