Jaclyn Diaz
Stories
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National
It's Pronounced Koe-mir'-na-tee. How The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine's Name Came To Be
Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine has been given full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Along with that approval process is the companies' new brand name for the vaccine: Comirnaty.
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National
MLB Is Ending Its 70-Year Partnership With Baseball Card Manufacturer Topps
Fanatics is expected to be the new partner with MLB to manufacture trading cards, edging out baseball's long-time partner, Topps.
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Environment
What We Know About The Situation In Haiti, 4 Days After The Massive Earthquake
Recovery teams are slowing reaching Haitians impacted by the Aug. 14 earthquake that hit the southwestern area of the island. More than 1 million people were effected by the quake.
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Health
The Biden Administration May Recommend COVID Boosters After 8 Months
A source familiar with the discussions says administration health experts could make the recommendation for fully vaccinated adults as soon as this week.
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Environment
Why Earthquakes In Haiti Are So Catastrophic
Haiti has a long history of major earthquakes that leave destruction and carnage in their wake. A combination of factors makes the country especially susceptible to damage from these quakes.
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National
Much Of The U.S. Will Bake Under Stifling Heat Before Expected Relief This Weekend
The National Weather Service predicts areas on the East Coast could reach 100 degrees Thursday afternoon, with the Pacific Northwest also expected to reach temperatures in the triple digits.
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Politics
Biden's Pick To Lead One Of The Top Federal Prosecutor's Offices Could Make History
President Biden nominated Damian Williams to lead the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan. If confirmed, Williams would be the first Black man to lead the office.
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Politics
Andrew Cuomo To Resign After Investigation Finds He Sexually Harassed Multiple Women
The three-term New York governor announced he will resign following a scathing report from the state's attorney general that corroborated allegations made by 11 women.
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National
Judge OKs Cruise Lines' COVID Vaccination Requirement For Passengers In Florida
A judge's preliminary injunction allows Norwegian Cruise Line to require customers to show vaccination against COVID-19 before boarding, despite a Florida law banning such requirements by businesses.
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Politics
The DOJ Won't Defend Rep. Mo Brooks In Court Against Claims He Incited Jan. 6 Riot
A civil lawsuit accuses Brooks, an Alabama Republican, of helping incite a pro-Trump mob into storming the Capitol on Jan. 6. Named alongside Brooks in the suit is former President Trump and others.