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November 25, 2021

LA firefighter accused of wiping butt with vaccine mandate letter that was handed to him

The unidentified LAFD employee, who was served with a noncompliance letter from the fire department, pulled down his pants and wiped his buttocks with it before leaving it on the ground.

November 25, 2021

Guardians' employees face COVID vaccine mandate or termination: report

The Cleveland Guardians have become the latest professional sports team to implement a COVID vaccine mandate, warning employees that anyone who doesn’t comply by Jan. 3 will face “termination,” according to one report.

November 25, 2021

NYC school kids eat lunch outside despite dropping temps in order to social distance

New York City school children are still eating outside so they can social distance despite temperatures dropping

November 25, 2021

St. Louis health director tells staff to ignore COVID-19 ‘lunatic fringe’ in email: report

Dr. Faisal Khan, the acting health director in St. Louis County, faced criticism after an email emerged where he called opponents of COVID-19 restrictions “a lunatic fringe,” according to a report.

November 24, 2021

Fauci's 'dangerous' Thanksgiving message promotes division among families ahead of holidays: Campos-Duffy

"Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy criticized Dr. Fauchi's "dangerous" guidance on "Fox News Primetime," saying he was sowing familial division.

November 24, 2021

US abortions see an upward trend after decades of decline

U.S. abortions appear to be inching up after a long decline, though officials are cautious about calling it an upward trend because a government report issued Wednesday is incomplete.

November 24, 2021

Packers' Aaron Rodgers shuts down COVID toe rumors — and proves it

Seeing is believing and for Aaron Rodgers, he felt the best way to dispel rumors about his suspected “COVID toe” was to show the proof.

November 24, 2021

Top Biden aide defends handling of COVID as 2021 deaths surpass 2020's: 'Bring it on'

White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain on Wednesday defended the administration’s work to bring down coronavirus-related deaths despite GOP frustration at the persistence of the deadly virus.

November 24, 2021

Children’s COVID-19 cases up 32% from two weeks ago, pediatricians report

COVID-19 cases among children are up by 32% from two weeks ago, according to a recent report from pediatricians. 

November 24, 2021

NYC landlord giving renters credit up to $1000 for local shopping to help stimulate small businesses

HAP Investments CEO Eran Polack explained on “America's Newsroom” Wednesday why he's giviing renters credit up to $1000 for local shopping and dining.