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October 17, 2021

Cam Newton, eyeing NFL return, gets vaccinated against COVID-19: report

Former New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has reportedly been vaccinated against COVID-19, a measure that could quicken the former league MVP’s return to playing in the NFL.

October 17, 2021

Fauci: People 'react against me' when 'truth becomes inconvenient'

Dr. Anthony Fauci has argued that he is an easy target during the coronavirus pandemic because he stands for "science, data and hard facts" rather than "conspiracy theories." 

October 17, 2021

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delays COVID vaccine deadline for some state workers

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has pushed back a deadline for some state employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as his office negotiates with the workers' labor unions.

October 17, 2021

Fauci misled Trump administration on gain-of-function research in Wuhan, book claims

A new book from an investigative Australian reporter dives into how Dr. Anthony Fauci reportedly misled the Trump administration on gain-of-function research in China.

October 17, 2021

‘SNL’ Weekend Update takes on budget bill, vaccine mandates, COVID origins -- and other political footballs

"Saturday Night Live’s" Weekend Update fake news segment covered Democratic squabbling over the inclusion of President Biden’s climate policy in the budget bill, the New York City coronavirus vaccine mandate, the potential origins of the virus and head Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden’s resignation this weekend.

October 17, 2021

California parents, teachers plan statewide walkout to protest school vaccine mandate

California parents and teachers who oppose school vaccine mandates are planning a statewide walkout Monday, according to reports. 

October 16, 2021

US cities with worst air pollution ranked: report

The U.S. cities with the worst air pollution levels were ranked in a recent report, which concluded that more than 58 million Americans experienced more than 100 days of polluted air in 2020. 

October 16, 2021

DeSantis threatens to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.

October 16, 2021

Canadian pastor defiant as judge orders him to parrot 'medical experts' from pulpit: 'I will not obey'

The Polish-Canadian pastor who has been jailed for holding church services in Calgary, Alberta, said he will refuse to obey a court order requiring him to publicly echo the opinions of medical experts about COVID-19.

October 16, 2021

David Bossie: Biden-Fauci COVID surprise coming? Sinking poll numbers, crises may bring course correction

With all of the Biden-created crises worsening by the day, Americans are facing a crisis of confidence not felt since the stagflation and the Iranian hostage crisis of Jimmy Carter's presidency.