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March 17, 2022

South Korea omicron deaths surge

Officials in South Korea tried to calm public fears amid concerns about a faltering pandemic response as daily COVID-19 cases and deaths reached record highs Thursday.

March 16, 2022

Pfizer-BioNTech seek authorization for second COVID-19 booster

Pfizer and BioNTech asked U.S. regulators on Tuesday to authorize an additional booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for seniors.

March 14, 2022

Tennessee officials successfully get bear to adopt orphaned cub

The state's Wildlife Resources Agency rescued the cub after its mother was killed by a car.

March 14, 2022

Alligator interrupts Florida school's swim team practice

A three-foot-long alligator forced the Montverde Academy's swim team to halt its practice while local police officers removed it from the school's pool.

March 13, 2022

Elephants in Thailand get fruit-and-veggie buffet in celebration of 'National Elephant Day'

Elephants at a Thai garden were served a giant fruit-and-vegetable buffet on Sunday in observance of National Elephant Day.

March 13, 2022

These dog breeds make the best police dogs

K-9 officers need to have a variety of attributes, such as intelligence, stamina and an ability to quickly react to commands.

March 12, 2022

WHO on loosening of COVID-19 restrictions: 'We can't will it away'

World Health Organization (WHO) leaders on Thursday said that the world needs to remain vigilant about COVID-19 – even as pandemic trends in some countries appear to be heading in a positive direction. 

March 12, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic death toll could be 3 times higher than thought: study

The global COVID-19 pandemic death toll might be around three times higher than official records, according to researchers. 

March 12, 2022

Pacific Northwest states move to lift mask regulations; Michigan removes school reporting order

Pacific Northwest states are lifting their mask mandates on Saturday. 

March 12, 2022

Omicron BA.2 sub-variant spreading in New York City

The BA.2 omicron COVID-19 sub-variant is spreading in New York City.