Emerging Topics in U.S. News
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VARIANT, NEW, COVID, AFRICA
U.S. will begin new travel restrictions amid concerns over a new coronavirus variant
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The U.S. will implement new travel restrictions in response to the new variant of the coronavirus, senior
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UKRAINE, RUSSIA, COUP, WARNS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said his country has uncovered a plot for an alleged coup due to take place next week with possible Russian involvement – warning Moscow he is prepared for “escalation.”
“I received information that a coup d’etat
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An oil well pump jack operated by Chevron Corp. in San Ardo, California, U.S., on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
The Biden administration on Friday proposed reforms to the country's oil and gas leasing program that would raise costs for energy companies to drill
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LAWMAKERS, TAIWAN, VISIT, SURPRISE
FILE PHOTO: Flags of Taiwan and U.S. are placed for a meeting in Taipei, Taiwan March 27, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Flags of Taiwan and U.S. are placed for a meeting in Taipei, Taiwan March 27, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
November
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RAIDERS, COWBOYS, GAME, OT
(CNN) Daniel Carlson kicked a 29-yard field goal in overtime to condemn the Dallas Cowboys to a heartbreaking home 36-33 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving.
In what was a penalty-ridden NFL game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, a pass interference
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KONG, HONG, CHINA, TESLA
FILE PHOTO: The Geely logo is seen on a rim at a car dealership in Shanghai, China August 17, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The Geely logo is seen on a rim at a car dealership in Shanghai, China August 17, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
November
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PILL, MERCK, COVID, EFFECTIVE
U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy
Federal health regulators say an experimental COVID-19 pill from Merck is effective against the virus, but they will seek
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BOEBERT, OMAR, ANTI, ILHAN
Yesterday, Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert was back in her home district meeting with constituents. During what appears to be an extemporaneous speech, Boebert takes aim at Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar.
Omar is a particularly vile individual. She is a
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STEPHEN, SONDHEIM, 91, BROADWAY
Stephen Sondheim, one of history’s most prolific musical theater composers, died at his home in Connecticut on Friday, his lawyer told The New York Times.
The Broadway icon behind the music and lyrics for hits such as “Sweeney Todd,” “West Side Story,” “Into
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BIDEN, THANKSGIVING, JOE, NANTUCKET
President Biden and his family celebrated Thanksgiving with family while enjoying a traditional holiday menu.
The Biden's Thanksgiving menu included thyme-Roasted turkey, "Grandma Jacobs' Savory Stuffing," classic turkey gravy, roasted kitchen garden vegetables,
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FRIDAY, BLACK, BRITAIN, SALES
Britain looks to be on track for record sales over the Black Friday discount weekend despite supply chain disruption, with initial data indicating nearly a quarter more shopper transactions versus last year.
Barclaycard, which processes nearly 1 pound ($1.33)
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SENTENCED, YEARS, RIO, 30
The man who brought the Olympics to South America for the first time has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison after a judge in Brazil ruled that Rio de Janeiro’s success at securing the 2016 Summer Games was built on a bribery scheme.
The verdict
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MEXICO, BUS, CRASH, HUNDREDS
Hundreds of Central American and Haitian migrants formed a new caravan on Friday in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, near the Guatemala border, and began walking north toward the United States.
The migrants said they wanted to leave Chiapas as they had
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ROGEN, SETH, LOS, CRIME
Multi-millionaire Hollywood elite Seth Rogen was slammed on social media for his “privileged” response to rising crime in Los Angeles, California. “It’s called living in a big city,” the actor-producer told YouTuber Casey Neistat, who said he was robbed after
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MALL, NORTH, SHOOTING, SHOT
DURHAM, N.C. — A person was shot during an apparent fight Friday at a North Carolina mall crowded with shoppers on the day after Thanksgiving, a city councilman said.
Durham City Councilman Mark-Anthony Middleton told multiple news outlets a person had been
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ADAMS, COVID, BRYAN, 19
MILAN (AP) — Bryan Adams tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at Milan’s Malpensa Airport on Thursday, ahead of the unveiling of the 2022 Pirelli calendar that he photographed.
The Canadian rock ’n roller disclosed the positive test in an Instagram post
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WTO, COVID, MEETING, CONCERNS
The World Trade Organization is postponing its conference set to open Tuesday after Switzerland initiated new travel restrictions following the emergence of a worrying new coronavirus variant, a Geneva-based trade official said
GENEVA -- The World Trade Organization
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CHAPPELLE, DAVE, HIGH, SCHOOL
Andrew Yang jumped to comedian Dave Chappelle's defense and criticized media coverage of him Friday after he met some hostility upon visiting his old high school.
Chappelle, an outspoken progressive who has irked the left with his jokes and remarks about transgendered
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SOUTHERN, WINDS, CALIFORNIA, WILDFIRE
One location in Los Angeles County had an 89 mph gust on Thursday.
At least 17 million people live where red flag warnings remained in effect Friday.
Better weather was predicted for the weekend.
A fierce Santa Ana wind event in Southern California has led
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WOES, KICK, LINGER, STORES
NEW YORK (AP) – Retailers are expected to usher in the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season Friday with bigger crowds than last year in a step closer toward normalcy. But the fallout from the pandemic continues to weigh on businesses and shoppers’
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ARBERY, AHMAUD, THANKFUL, MOM
Ahmaud Arbery's mother woke up Thursday with a new, very important blessing on Thanksgiving Day.
But there will still be an empty chair at the family's celebrations. It is a reminder that while she feels justice was served when the three white men who helped
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KARDASHIAN, KIM, KANYE, WEST
Kim Kardashian was less than happy with Kanye West’s wearing of the Trump campaign Make America Great Again cap during the rapper’s ill-fated 2020 run for president, according to the hip-hop mogul.
“Good Lord, my wife did not like me wearing the red hat,”
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CALIFORNIA, GRAB, APPLE, HIT
A Northern California Apple store was targeted by thieves Wednesday in the latest smash-and-grab theft as mobs continue to commit brazen burglaries on retail shops in several U.S. cities.
Four suspects walked into the Apple store just after 11:30 a.m. in Santa
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