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October 20, 2021

Novak Djokovic must be fully vaccinated to play in Australian Open, official says

Novak Djokovic’s impressive record at the Australian Open could be in danger after the state officials announced Wednesday that any tennis player wanting to compete in the Grand Slam must be fully vaccinated.

October 20, 2021

CDC study: Pfizer vaccine is 93% effective against COVID-19 hospitalization in youths

The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is 93% effective against COVID-19 hospitalization in youth, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. 

October 20, 2021

Washington Post opinion section publishes series of pieces defending, lowering expectations for Biden

The Washington Post opinion section went into apparent overtime this week to lower expectations for President Joe Biden over issues plaguing his administration and driving down his popularity.

October 20, 2021

White House unveils vaccination rollout plan for kids 5-11 ahead of possible authorization

The White House on Wednesday unveiled a vaccination plan for children ages 5 to 11 ahead of a possible authorization to administer COVID shots to children by the FDA and CDC.

October 20, 2021

Teachers unions influenced last-minute CDC school guidance, received copies before public release, emails show

The nation's most powerful teachers unions influenced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on last-minute changes to school-reopening guidance, emails reviewed by Fox News show.

October 20, 2021

FDA may approve mixing and matching COVID-19 booster shots

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to allow the mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses this week, according to reports.

October 20, 2021

Seattle cops and firefighters feed homeless after getting fired for refusing vaccine

Seattle police and firefighters who are out of jobs for refusing to comply with Washington's vaccine mandate were seen feeding the homeless.

October 20, 2021

Hannity: Biden's Afghanistan failures an 'international disgrace'; approaching recession a 'massive crisis'

Sean Hannity took President Joe Biden to task Tuesday night for his administration's myriad failures, calling his handling of Afghanistan an "international disgrace."

October 20, 2021

'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin scolds Chicago's Lightfoot for 'flouting' mask mandates

“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin called out Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for violating both local and state mask mandates.

October 19, 2021

Travis Tritt: Vaccine mandates in concert venues are designed to 'divide people'

Country star Travis Tritt said Monday he will no longer play at venues with vaccine verification or complex testing requirements, calling the mandates an attempt to divide Americans.