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For weeks after Cindy Pollock began planting tiny flags across her yard — one for each of the more than 1,800 Idahoans killed by COVID-19 — the toll was mostly a number. Until two women she had never met rang her doorbell in tears, seeking a place to … [Continue reading] about Half a million dead in US, confirming virus’s tragic reach
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored a tiebreaking power-play goal in the third period and Semyon Varlamov made 34 saves, leading the New York Islanders to a 3-2 win over the last-place Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Pageau got his … [Continue reading] about Pageau lifts New York Islanders over Buffalo Sabres 3-2
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito expressed concern about the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on people’s health and livelihoods, noting that he has used online meetings to connect with people he could not console in person. Naruhito had … [Continue reading] about Japan emperor shows concern to those suffering in pandemic
MEXICO CITY — Mexico has received its first shipment of Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. Some 200,000 doses arrived to Mexico City’s international airport late Monday night aboard a British Airways flight from Moscow. Officials plan to use the … [Continue reading] about The Latest: Mexico receives shipment of Sputnik V vaccine
Today in History Today is Tuesday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2021. There are 311 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 23, 1836, the siege of the Alamo began in San Antonio, Texas. On this date: In 1861, President-elect … [Continue reading] about Today in History | Federal News Network
