Pfizer reports that a large international study found vaccinating moms-to-be was nearly 82% effective at preventing severe cases of RSV in their babies’ most vulnerable first 90 days of life.
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On election eve, the state of the U.S. economy is a blurry one
From certain angles, the nation’s economic picture looks like a healthy one, but it’s being photo-bombed by an unsightly intruder: Chronically high inflation.
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Man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi was on a ‘suicide mission’
David DePape, 42, had other targets, as well, prosecutors say, and he is ordered held without bail.
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Executive testifies how Trump Organization changed pay practices post-election
The company, which for years lavished perks on some top executives, now stands accused of helping them avoid income taxes on those extras, including a Manhattan apartment and luxury cars.
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Russia reinforces military, expands Kherson evacuations
Some of the fresh troops have reportedly been sent to Kherson, on the 684-mile front line.
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Supreme Court clears way for Sen. Lindsey Graham to testify in Georgia election probe
The South Carolina senator, a top Trump ally, had argued that a provision of the Constitution, the speech and debate clause, shields him from being forced to testify.
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As housing prices surge, rent control is back on the ballot nationwide
Supporters say rent control policies on the Nov. 8 ballot are the best short-term option to dampen rising rents and ensure vulnerable residents remain housed.
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Could Powerball jackpot top its $1.58 billion record?
The jackpot climbed to $1.2 billion after no one matched all 6 numbers to win the jackpot on Monday.
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Job openings hit 10.7 million despite Fed attempts to cool economy
U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in September, suggesting that the American labor market is not cooling as fast as the Federal Reserve hoped.
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Chief Justice Roberts delays handover of Trump tax returns to House panel
Without court intervention, the tax returns could have been provided as early as Thursday by the Treasury Department to the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee.