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The DA has given President Cyril Ramaphosa seven days to outline the government's plan for a Covid-19 vaccine rollout, or face court action
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Stay Woke and Keep Fighting: For Black America the fight for Dr King’s dream continues | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Whitney Gresham “Our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change.” –Martin Luther King Jr. from The World House chapter of his book, “Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?” published in 1967. Given all
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No Herd Immunity Until Next Year, Despite Vaccines: WHO
Even as coronavirus vaccines are being distributed worldwide, herd immunity probably won't be achieved until 2022 and social distancing measures will have to continue "for the rest of the year," the World Health Organization said.
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Seychelles: Cook & Share Recipe Book Is a Mixture of Food Cultures From a Seychellois in Switzerland
[Seychelles News Agency] 'Cook & Share,' a new gastronomy book by a Seychellois living in Silvaplana, Switzerland is inspired by recipes shared on a Facebook page with the same name.
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Trump administration carries out 13th and final execution - Black News Channel
By MICHAEL TARM and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The Trump administration early Saturday carried out its 13th federal execution since July, an unprecedented run that concluded just five days before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden — an opponent of the
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Sangster flight grounded after trash-talking family row
WESTERN BUREAU: A Canadian cabin crew refused to fly a group of unruly passengers from MBJ’s Sangster International Airport to Pearson International in Toronto on Sunday after they were threatened and called “white trash”. The crew, working the low...
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New MDHHS Epidemic Order Ok's Indoor Group Exercise, Public Transportation, Non-Contact Sports  | Local COVID-19 | The Michigan Chronicle
New MDHHS Epidemic Order OK's Indoor Group Exercise, Public Transportation, Non-Contact Sports  The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services [MDHHS] recently updated its epidemic order today during a press conference to allow re-opening of additional activities where Michiganders can
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Kremlin critic Navalny departs Berlin on Moscow-bound flight - Black News Channel
By MSTYSLAV CHERNOV Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny departed from Germany on Sunday to return to Russia, where he faces the threat of arrest, after recovering from his poisoning in August with a nerve agent. Navalny, who announced on Wednesday that he planned to
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Negro Southern League Museum to Honor Negro Leagues With Virtual 100 Year Anniversary Celebration - The New York Beacon
In December, Major League Baseball finally committed to something that was bittersweet, yet long overdue: it officially recognized the Negro League for its groundbreaking contributions to professional sports by including its stats and records in MLB’s official database. But instead of holding our
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Uganda: We Are Progressing Well With E-Receipts, Says Ura
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Moderna vaccine should protect recipients for at least a year, officials say - TheGrio
Researchers for Moderna believe their vaccine against COVID-19 can protect recipients for at least a year. Read More: NY Gov.... View Article The post Moderna vaccine should protect recipients for at least a year, officials say appeared first on TheGrio.
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Mariners Name Charles Johnson VP Of Corporate Sponsorships - The Seattle Medium
The Seattle Mariners recently announced that Charles Johnson, a veteran of professional sports business leadership, is the team’s new Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. The post Mariners Name Charles Johnson VP Of Corporate Sponsorships appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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Long road to normalcy: Virtual village connects marathoners - Black News Channel
By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Organizers of the Boston Marathon — postponed indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic — have launched a virtual Athletes' Village to reproduce at least some of the camaraderie of the real thing. The Boston Athletic Association says it's an
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Stay Woke and Keep Fighting: For Black America The Fight for Dr King’s Dream Continues | Social Justice | The Michigan Chronicle
“Our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change.” -Martin Luther King Jr. from The World House chapter of his book, “Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?” published in 1967. Given all the country has
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State capitols boarded up, fenced off, patrolled by troops - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined A double row of chain-link fencing circles the Arizona State Capitol. Windows on the Illinois and Ohio statehouses have been boarded up. National Guard troops in camouflage and flak jackets and heavily armed state troopers were stationed at state capitals across the
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This Day in History — January 13
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Emergency imposed in Malaysia over virus is reprieve for PM - Black News Channel
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Jamaica to get COVID vaccines in April - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTON, Jamaica —  A total of approximately 292,000 doses, enough to vaccinate approximately 146,000 Jamaicans, are due on island in April. The article Jamaica to get COVID vaccines in April appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Man allegedly hid 3 months at Chicago airport due to virus - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined CHICAGO (AP) — A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport for three months. Aditya Singh, 36, is charged with felony criminal
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UK aims to give 1st COVID-19 shot to all adults by September
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government plans to offer a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to every adult by September as the nation’s health care system battles the worst crisis in its 72-year-history. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said Sunday...
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Biden says his advisers will lead with 'science and truth' - Black News Channel
By BILL BARROW and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — In a dig at the outgoing Trump administration, President-elect Joe Biden said the team of scientific advisers he introduced Saturday will lead with 'science and truth. We believe in both.' Biden is elevating the position of
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar promotes vaccinations: 'Let's do this together' - TheGrio
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Nigeria: Ikere Gorge Dam - Nigeria's Abandoned Hydropower, Fish Production Facility
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