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Flu Season Still Serious: Over 100 Pediatric Deaths Reported in the US
LOS ANGELES: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging Americans to get vaccinated as flu season continues to pose a threat. Over 100 flu-associated pediatric deaths have been reported so far this season, according to the CDC. Nationally, flu activity remains elevated, with some areas even experiencing increases. The CDC estimates that at least 28 million people…
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Philadelphia in Shock: Fourth SEPTA Shooting in Four Days Wounds Eight Students
Philadelphia, USA: In a disturbing escalation of violence on Philadelphia’s transit system, eight high school students were shot while waiting for a city bus after classes on a Wednesday afternoon. This marked the fourth shooting incident on the transit system in as many days, with the three preceding incidents resulting in fatalities. The victims, students from Northeast High School aged…
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San Mateo: Indian Family Murder-Suicide Case, Techie Killed the Family Police Says
Sacramento, USA: Anand Henry, an Indian-American former Meta engineer, has been implicated as a suspect in a harrowing murder-suicide case involving himself, his wife, and their four-year-old twins in California. The unsettling discovery unfolded in their $2.1 million Alameda de las Pulgas residence, where both Henry and his wife, Alice Priyanka Benziger, were found lifeless with gunshot wounds inside a…
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USA: Tragic Loss: Five Marines Confirmed Dead in Helicopter Crash
Washington: Tragically, five missing Marines have been confirmed dead over 24 hours after their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed during a training flight. The helicopter, en route from Creech Air Force Base to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, was reported overdue on Tuesday night. Despite search efforts hindered by severe weather conditions, the wreckage was discovered on Wednesday morning. Recovery…
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President Biden Defends Mental Acuity Amid Special Counsel Scrutiny
Washington: President Joe Biden vehemently defended himself against Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report questioning his mental acuity and memory. Addressing the issue from the White House, Biden dismissed accusations of hazy memory, especially regarding his son Beau’s death, stating it wasn’t anyone’s business. Responding to concerns about age and mental acuity, Biden asserted he’s the most qualified person for the…
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13-Year-Old Apprehended in Denver Bus Shooting Case
In a tragic incident in Denver, a 13-year-old boy has been apprehended for the fatal shooting of a man on a bus, as confirmed by the Denver Police Department. The arrest was announced on Friday, and the minor’s identity is being withheld due to legal regulations. According to the police’s preliminary findings on the January 27 incident, a verbal altercation…
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3-Day Homeless Count Begins in Los Angeles with 6,000 Volunteers
Los Angeles County is mobilizing 6,000 volunteers for a three-day effort to count the homeless population. Led by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the “point-in-time” count aims to estimate the unhoused and assess their needs, addressing the city’s escalating homelessness crisis., reported US Media. Frustration has grown among California residents due to lawmakers’ inability to curb the surge. Homelessness…
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Nikki Haley Raises Concerns Over Trump’s Mental Fitness After Rally Mix-Up
In Manchester, New Hampshire, Nikki Haley raised concerns about Donald Trump’s mental fitness for the presidency, pointing to an incident where he mistakenly identified her as Rep. Nancy Pelosi during a Friday-night rally. Speaking to supporters in Keene on Saturday, Haley emphasized that the upcoming presidential race shouldn’t be dominated by candidates in their 80s. Haley highlighted Trump’s comments from…
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US Weather Rollercoaster: From Deep Freeze to Record Highs Next Week
The United States, currently grappling with a severe winter storm, is expected to experience a remarkable shift towards warmer temperatures next week, according to the Climate Prediction Center. This “weather whiplash” is anticipated to bring above-average temperatures across the entire lower 48 states, reaching the 60s and 70s in some Southern areas. However, the warmth comes with the potential for…
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US: Baltimore Police Officers Cleared in Shooting: No Charges in November Foot Pursuit Incident
In a recent development, four Baltimore police officers involved in a November incident where they fired three dozen shots at an armed man during a foot pursuit will not face criminal charges, according to state prosecutors. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, in a news release, revealed that the officers returned fire after 27-year-old Hunter Jessup shot seven times in their…
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