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Senate Will Try To Override Defense Bill Veto
The over $740 billion defense policy bill includes a troop pay increase and funding for military equipment and construction
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Festive Gatherings Put Elderly at Risk, WHO Warns
Nov.24 -- World Health Organization Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan comments on the Covid-19 shot developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca Plc. She also discusses vaccine distribution and the risk of increased coronavirus...
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Pence: Biden’s Coronavirus Plan Looks Like Plagiarism
Oct.07 -- Vice President Michael Pence discusses the coronavirus pandemic and the Trump administration’s handling of the virus. He speaks at the vice-presidential debate in Salt Lake City.
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U.K. Recommends Other Shots For People Under 30
The European Medicines Agency said it found a possible link between the AstraZeneca shot and rare blood clots.
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'Joints For Jabs' Underway In Washington State
Marijuana shops there are now allowed to give one free pre-rolled joint to those 21 or older.
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Back-To-School Policies Vary On New CDC Guidance
The patchwork of policies can be different from district to district.
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Luxury Hotel Market Is Still There: Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels
Jun.23 -- Clement Kwok, chief executive officer at Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels Ltd., discusses the loosening of covid restrictions in Hong Kong, how he’s preparing for the return of international visitors and his vaccination plans for...
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Madonna files adoption papers, judge gives preliminary approval
Lilongwe
1. Wide of the Liliongwe High Court
2. Two four wheel drive vehicles parked outside court
3. Close-up of sign reading: "Court"
4. Malawi government logo
5. Madonna's lawyer looking at court notice board in background
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USA: MILITARY TO BEGIN INOCULATING TROOPS AGAINST ANTHRAX
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The U-S military will begin a programme next week to inoculate all American troops against the deadly threat of anthrax.
Troops in the Gulf began getting the shots earlier this year.
The next round of vaccinations will be...
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UN children's agency chief on war, Aids and poverty
1. Walk in shot of United Nation Children's Fund (UNICEF) Chief Carol Bellamy
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Carol Bellamy, UNICEF Chief:
"There are some very serious obstacles to achieving gains even in those areas that we know what should be...
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MSF epidemiologist explains the Ebola virus and possible treatment
The World Health Organisation on Friday declared the Ebola outbreak to be an international public health emergency that requires an extraordinary response to stop its spread.
Medecins Sans Frontieres, also known as Doctors Without...
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Using circumcision to fight HIV
Harare, Zimbabwe, October 27, 2010
1. Medium wide of Gwarimba circumcision campaigners putting up banner
2. Mid shot of campaigners putting up banner
3. Close of campaign T-shirt saying "Get circumcised"
4. Wide of circumcision...
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There's no vaccine to prevent swine flu infection but U.S. health officials aim to have a key ingredient for one ready in early May.
HEADLINE: Swine flu vaccine in the works
CAPTION: U.S. scientists hope to have a key ingredient for a swine flu vaccine ready in early May. (April 29)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
There's no vaccine to prevent swine flu infection but U.S....
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Epidemic affects businesses in capital, including pharmacy
The Ebola virus that has killed more than 3000 people across large swathes of West Africa is now threatening entire economies, including Guinea, where millions of dollars are being put aside to help businesses.
On Saturday, the country's...
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Juice blend made with Peru's Lake Titicaca frog believed to have medicinal properties
Frogs from Peru's Lake Titicaca are the main ingredient in a juice blend that is revered by some Andean cultures for having the power to cure asthma, bronchitis, sluggishness and a low sex drive.
The mixture is sold at some juice stands...
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Los Angeles health official is encouraging measles vaccination, amid an outbreak of the highly contagious disease in the state. (Feb. 4)
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Los Angeles health official is encouraging measles vaccination, amid an outbreak of the highly contagious disease in the state.
"While I respect that everybody has choices that they can...