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Dec 2021
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New Study: No Evidence Omicron Less Seve...

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A new study finds no evidence that the Omicron coronavirus variant is less severe than the Delta variant as the pandemic is shattering more records. NFL games are now being postponed and one of the nation’s biggest school districts is returning to virtual learning. Is this just the beginning? The officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright takes the stand. He ... Show More
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