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Vaccines, masks? Japan puzzling over sudden virus success

October 18, 2021

Vaccines, masks? Japan puzzling over sudden virus success

Almost overnight, Japan has become a stunning, and somewhat mysterious, coronavirus success story.

KT McFarland: Colin Powell's greatest gift to us all

October 18, 2021

KT McFarland: Colin Powell's greatest gift to us all

I first met Colin Powell, who died Monday, in the Pentagon in the early years of the Reagan Administration.

Psaki brushes off video of Biden violating DC mask mandate: Don't 'overly focus on moments in time'

October 18, 2021

Psaki brushes off video of Biden violating DC mask mandate: Don't 'overly focus on moments in time'

White House press secretary Jen Psaki brushed off a question Monday about President Biden being filmed without a mask inside a Washington, D.C., restaurant, saying people should pay attention to the president’s policies and "not overly focus on moments in time."

Chicago police brass request vaccine updates from personnel, may deny benefits to officers choosing to retire

October 18, 2021

Chicago police brass request vaccine updates from personnel, may deny benefits to officers choosing to retire

The Chicago Police Department’s top cop has threatened to deny retirement benefits to those who choose to retire from the job rather than comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccination policy, according to local reports.

David Marcus: COVID vaccine mandates are an insult to the working poor

October 18, 2021

David Marcus: COVID vaccine mandates are an insult to the working poor

As COVID vaccine mandates sweep across the private and public employment sectors of the nation, one group is feeling the squeeze in a unique and insulting way.

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot posts maskless photo at WNBA game, apparently violating indoor mask mandates

October 18, 2021

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot posts maskless photo at WNBA game, apparently violating indoor mask mandates

After the Chicago Sky took the WNBA title, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot posted a picture online of her celebrating without a mask among legions of masked fans — going against her own city’s mask mandate.

COVID-19 vaccine booster and flu shot: Is it safe to receive both on same day?

October 18, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine booster and flu shot: Is it safe to receive both on same day?

As the flu season approaches and coincides with millions of Americans newly eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster, with expert backing for boosters developed by Moderna and J&J, many may wonder whether it’s safe to receive both a booster and a flu vaccine in one visit.

Robert Charles remembers Colin Powell: He personified the best of all of us

October 18, 2021

Robert Charles remembers Colin Powell: He personified the best of all of us

Former Assistant Secretary of State under Colin Powell Robert Charles remembered his former colleague Monday as a "great man" who didn't take things personally and was a "friend to all."

State trooper explains why he told liberal governor to 'kiss my a--' and quit over vaccine mandate

October 18, 2021

State trooper explains why he told liberal governor to 'kiss my a--' and quit over vaccine mandate

A Washington State trooper, who was forced to step down after refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, explained why he told Governor Jay Inslee to ‘kiss my a--' after serving the public for 22 years.

Colin Powell's '13 Rules': Read them here

October 18, 2021

Colin Powell's '13 Rules': Read them here

Gen. Colin Powell, who died Monday due to complications from COVID-19, famously detailed 13 rules to live by in his 1995 autobiography.