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Organ transplants reach record level in 2021

February 17, 2022

Organ transplants reach record level in 2021

Organ transplants set records over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary data from the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).

This is how Canada's trucker convoy could end

February 17, 2022

This is how Canada's trucker convoy could end

There is a familiar dynamic to government protests that is normally as regular as clockwork. Protesters will exaggerate the size and scope of their actions, while the government will attempt to downplay it. That was how the trucker convoy in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, began 3 weeks ago.

New Mexico latest state to face legal action over race-based COVID treatments

February 17, 2022

New Mexico latest state to face legal action over race-based COVID treatments

FIRST ON FOX: New Mexico is facing possible legal action from an organization that aims to overturn the state's controversial health care rationing policies, which allegedly uses skin color as a basis to decide whether to provide treatment.

Canadian truckers say warnings won't scare away Freedom Convoy

February 17, 2022

Canadian truckers say warnings won't scare away Freedom Convoy

Canadian truckers protesting in Ottawa react to police handing them warnings that they may be arrested if they do not leave.

Estimated 73% of US immune to omicron: Is it enough?

February 17, 2022

Estimated 73% of US immune to omicron: Is it enough?

The omicron wave that assaulted the United States this winter also bolstered its defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less — if any — dramatic disruption to society.

DCCC chair says Democrats shouldn't be 'falling in love' with mask mandates

February 17, 2022

DCCC chair says Democrats shouldn't be 'falling in love' with mask mandates

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) chairman Rep. Sean Maloney, D-N.Y., said Thursday on "Morning Joe" that Democrats shouldn't be "falling in love" with mask mandates.

Jonathan Turley on 'America's Newsroom': Trudeau throwing fuel on the fire with 'draconian' moves

February 17, 2022

Jonathan Turley on 'America's Newsroom': Trudeau throwing fuel on the fire with 'draconian' moves

George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley told “America's Newsroom” on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accusing members of the opposing Conservative Party of ‘standing with people who wave swastikas.’

'The View's' Joy Behar says she will wear a mask 'indefinitely' in public places

February 17, 2022

'The View's' Joy Behar says she will wear a mask 'indefinitely' in public places

"The View's" Joy Behar declared Thursday that she would continue wearing a mask "indefinitely" in public places despite the CDC potentially easing masking guidelines and the continued reduction of coronavirus cases across the country.

Illinois parents blast school board member for cursing out unmasked parent: 'Drunk on power'

February 17, 2022

Illinois parents blast school board member for cursing out unmasked parent: 'Drunk on power'

Glenbrook, Illinois parents Jennifer Preston and Paul Kelly criticized board member Joel Taub after he cursed at a speaker for not wearing a mask. Preston said it was a terrible reflection of the community.

DC bar fights to regain liquor license as mask, vaccine mandates end: 'It makes no sense'

February 17, 2022

DC bar fights to regain liquor license as mask, vaccine mandates end: 'It makes no sense'

A bar in Washington D.C. is unsure of whether it will be able to reopen and regain its liquor license after being shut down for reportedly deying COVID-related policies.