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Former CDC director slams gain-of-function research: ‘Probably caused the greatest pandemic’ in history

March 8, 2023

Former CDC director slams gain-of-function research: ‘Probably caused the greatest pandemic’ in history

Former CDC director Robert Redfield, a virologist, slammed gain-of-function research as not being worth the risk during the House's COVID-19 origins select committee hearing.

House GOP calls on Marine Corps to fill critical roles with Marines cut due to vax mandate: 'an utter shame'

March 8, 2023

House GOP calls on Marine Corps to fill critical roles with Marines cut due to vax mandate: 'an utter shame'

Several House Republicans called on the Marine Corps to reach out to marines discharged over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate to fill critical roles in the military amid recruitment issues.

Embattled Eric Garcetti to have Senate committee vote this week, 600-plus days after nomination

March 8, 2023

Embattled Eric Garcetti to have Senate committee vote this week, 600-plus days after nomination

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will vote on the nomination of former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to be ambassador to India over 600 days after his initial nomination.

Seven-figure ad campaign exposes billions in Biden's Medicare cuts after accusations GOP wants to slash

March 7, 2023

Seven-figure ad campaign exposes billions in Biden's Medicare cuts after accusations GOP wants to slash

A conservative advocacy organization is pushing back against President Biden's proposed cuts to Medicare Advantage with a seven-figure ad campaign in 14 vulnerable Dem districts.

Bindi Irwin reveals she underwent surgery for endometriosis after suffering 'insurmountable' pain for 10 years

March 7, 2023

Bindi Irwin reveals she underwent surgery for endometriosis after suffering 'insurmountable' pain for 10 years

Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Steve Irwin, shared that she has been struggling with endometriosis for the past decade and recently underwent surgery to treat the condition.

Sen. Warren weighs in on movement to change Massachusetts state flag over 'White supremacy culture'

March 7, 2023

Sen. Warren weighs in on movement to change Massachusetts state flag over 'White supremacy culture'

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren supports a movement to replace her state's flag and seal. Proponents say the imagery promotes "White supremacy culture."

Post-COVID, chest pains may linger for up to a year, new study finds

March 7, 2023

Post-COVID, chest pains may linger for up to a year, new study finds

People who have been infected with COVID-19 may suffer from lingering chest pains for up to a year after their coronavirus infection, a new study has found.

Arkansas passes sweeping education reform bill, heads to Gov. Sarah Sanders desk

March 7, 2023

Arkansas passes sweeping education reform bill, heads to Gov. Sarah Sanders desk

The Arkansas Senate passed the amended LEARNS Act on Tuesday and the bill headed to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders desk for the governor to sign into law.

Georgia lawmakers reach agreement on state budget including property tax breaks

March 6, 2023

Georgia lawmakers reach agreement on state budget including property tax breaks

Georgia lawmakers have reached an agreement on the state's budget, which includes property tax breaks. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp rasied spending by $2.4 billion.

Amy Grant leaned on faith after heart surgery, brain injury to create new album

March 6, 2023

Amy Grant leaned on faith after heart surgery, brain injury to create new album

Singer-songwriter Amy Grant has faced a series of health battles, from heart surgery to a traumatic brain injury. But her faith helped guide her and brought her back to what she loves most — music.