Pope Francis on Sunday led a mass for the 13 new cardinals, further expanding the pontiff’s impact on the group that will one day elect his successor.

The new cardinals were installed on Saturday in a ceremony known as a consistory, which was markedly slimmed down because of the COVID-19 pandemic..

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Germany readies vaccine centers amid security concerns

BERLIN – Officials in Germany said Friday that they are taking the potential for attacks on mass vaccination centers into consideration as they set up sites to prepare for European Union regulators authorizing the first coronavirus vaccines. Britain gave the green light Wednesday for emergency use of a vaccine made by German firm BioNTech and U.S.

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Dr. Fauci says he 'absolutely' accepted offer to be Biden's chief medical adviser

Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.Biden, during an interview on CNN Thursday, said he asked Fauci to stay on in his administration “in the exact same role he’s had for the last several presidents” – NIAID's director – and said that he had asked Fauci to be a “chief medical adviser” as well.During an appearance on NBC News’ “TODAY” on Friday, Fauci was asked about his conversation with Biden, and whether he accepted the president-elect’s offer.RELATED: Dr. Fauci among People magazine's '2020 People of the Year'“Oh, absolutely,” Fauci said.

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Daddy Yankee achieves new balance, readies for his comeback

NEW YORK – A year after a series of concerts in Puerto Rico that ended up being his last because of the pandemic, Daddy Yankee is bringing those performances to YouTube as a Christmas gift to his fans around the globe. “DY2K20,” the digital version of his show “Con Calma Pal’ Choli,” will be released in three parts on Yankee's YouTube channel, with the first installment released Friday.

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US trade deficit rises 1.7% to $63.1 billion in October

WASHINGTON – The U.S. trade deficit widened 1.7% in October to $63.1 billion.

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Coast Guard searching for man who capsized boat near Cape May

CAPE MAY, N.J. - The search continues for a man who went missing when his fishing boat capsized Thursday afternoon off the coast of Cape May.Coast Guard members patrolling the Delaware Bay received reports of a capsized 32-inch fishing vessel around 2 p.m. Officials say a passerby pulled one person from aboard but was unable to locate the second victim.The Coast Guard deployed a fleet of search and rescue vehicles to look for the man, including a MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter and a 45-foot response boat.More units joined the search overnight.

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Can your employer require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to go to work?

employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes. But that doesn't mean employers won't face a "legal minefield" if and when they decide to implement a vaccination policy.Although employees can be required to take a test as a precondition of their returning to work, according to trial attorney Misty Marris, "there is no world where there is a COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy that doesn't have exceptions to it."Marris, who deals heavily in employment law, is the co-managing partner of the New York office of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP.As the U.S.

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Over 20,000 people in Lanarkshire have now tested positive for coronavirus

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.More than 20,000 people in Lanarkshire have now tested positive for coronavirus.At the Scottish Government's daily press briefing in Edinburgh, Deputy First Minister John Swinney today (Friday, December 4) confirmed that a further 166 people in the region tested positive yesterday.In total, 20,104 cases of Covid-19 have now been registered in the region since the first positive cases were confirmed in March.As of yesterday (December 3), 653 people in Lanarkshire have died after testing positive for the virus.Lanarkshire has been the second-worst affected region in Scotland by coronavirus after Greater Glasgow and Clyde where 33,797 people have tested

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November jobs report will show how much pandemic is squeezing hiring

WASHINGTON (AP) - Friday's monthly U.S. jobs report will help answer a key question overhanging the economy: Just how much damage is being caused by the resurgent coronavirus, the resulting curbs on businesses and the reluctance of consumers to shop, travel and dine out?Economists surveyed by the data provider FactSet have forecast that employers added 450,000 jobs in November.

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California gloom: Coronavirus cases spiral, new closures imminent

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – With coronavirus cases surging at a record pace, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new stay-at-home order Thursday and said if people don’t comply the state’s hospitals will be overwhelmed with infected patients.Newsom's latest effort to keep people from gathering with others from outside their households divides the state into five regions and links business closures and travel restrictions to hospital ICU capacity.

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There’s a new kind of therapy for those who hate 2020 and it involves a tank

The ideal remedy to your 2020 related rage, get some ‘destruction therapy’ by trashing cars that were destined for the scrap heap with the help of a 56 tonne Chieftain battle tank. Find out more and enter here: https://t.co/ZBgmz9mJZR #mondaymotivation pic.twitter.com/V4MdFWKaCtDent a fender, shoot out a window, even blow up the car -- the choice is yours.

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3 U.S. Marshals shot issuing warrant in the Bronx

NEW YORK - Police have descended on Ely Avenue in the Wakefield section of the Bronx where three U.S. Marshals have been injured in a shootout, according to the NYPD.The marshals were shot at about 5:30 a.m.

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Scottish Government confirms 41 coronavirus deaths in Scotland and 966 new cases

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government also announced that 966 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 98,686.

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Temporary holiday season jobs in Manitoba are hard to find. Now what?

coronavirus restrictions, those hoping to find seasonal work in a mall, for example, might be out of luck, but experts say there are other options.John Graham with the Retail Council of Canada said “mall-type” retail seasonal jobs typically build-up the workforce in Manitoba by about 10 per cent, or more than 6,000 positions, during the holiday season.The seasonal employment numbers for this year won’t be available for another several weeks, but Graham suspects they won’t look like they usually do.“The retail sector is very sick,” Graham said.

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Important to have large basket of Covid vaccine candidates: DBT Secy explains

New Delhi: It is important to have a large basket of COVID-19 vaccines as it is really difficult to know which one is going to be the best among the lot, Department of Biotechnology secretary Renu Swarup said on Friday.She said the vaccines that are being developed indigenously are on different platforms and each has its own benefits and challenges."It is important to have a large basket of vaccines as we move forward because we really don't know which one is going to be the best."It is not necessary that the first one is the best, you may have one coming later which is going to be better but it is difficult to say right now," she said at a webinar.There are 30 vaccine candidates which are being developed within the country. Five vaccine

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Sputnik V vaccine: Moscow launches online registration for Covid-19 vaccination

mass vaccinations against Covid-19, Moscow launched an online service today for people to book appointments to be vaccinated.Sputnik V, one of two Russian-made vaccines to have received regulatory approval in Russia despite clinical trials being incomplete, requires two injections.

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Govt says covid-19 vaccines will go through active surveillance post clearance

NEW DELHI : The government on Friday said that covid-19 vaccines, especially those based on new technologies like messenger RNA and DNA plasmid, will undergo active surveillance by the regulator even after they receive marketing authorisation to ensure that their safety.“After a complete evaluation process, when we establish safety, only then these (vaccines) get a marketing authorization, and this will be coupled with active surveillance post marketing for monitoring adverse event following immunization," Drug Controller General of India V.G.

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COVID-19: UGC grants six months extension to MPhil, PhD students for thesis submission

NEW DELHI : The University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted a six month extension for submission of thesis to MPhil and Phd students in wake of prolonged closure of universities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier, the students were granted extension till December 31.

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There’s an ecosystem beneath your feet—and it needs protection, says new report

Elizabeth PennisiReach down and scoop up some soil. Cupped in your hands may be 5000 different kinds of creatures—and as many individual cells as there are humans on the globe.

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The Latest: Fauci apologizes for saying UK rushed vaccine

Fauci apologizes for suggesting UK rushed vaccine decision — Jobs report will show how much pandemic is squeezing hiring— California ties new COVID-19 rules to hospital capacity— A World War II veteran from Alabama has recovered from COVID-19 in time to mark his 104th birthday.— Authorities say a couple were arrested at a Hawaii airport after traveling on a flight from the U.S. mainland despite knowing they were infected with COVID-19.

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Twelve expert panels suggest second Covid wave between Jan and Feb, says Karnataka minister

New Delhi: K. Sudhakar, Karnataka Health & Medical Education Minister, on Friday said twelve expert committees have given report to the state government regarding second wave of Covid-19 between January and February."They've also given suggestions that include avoiding congregations and increasing Covid testing numbers," he said.

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New coronavirus testing centre launching this week in south Manchester

direct to your inboxA new walk-in Covid-19 testing facility will open in south Manchester as part of an initiative to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for local communities. The testing unit is being constructed in Platt Fields park in Fallowfield and is due to open later this week.

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Covid-19 hotspots have now dropped down to single figures in Tameside

direct to your inboxWeekly cases of Covid-19 across Tameside have dropped down to single figures in areas that had been hotspots for the virus.The infection rate has fallen for another subsequent week in the borough, and now stands at 145.7 cases per 100,000 people as of Wednesday, down 44pc from the previous week.This places Tameside as the third lowest local authority in Greater Manchester for its infection rate.The success of the four week lockdown in suppressing the virus has led to cases falling in almost all areas of the borough.The latest local data shows that while Ashton Central remains Tameside’s biggest hotspot, the neighbourhood has recorded a big drop in cases, down to 29 in the week to November 27 compared to 49 in the seven

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'It just became too much for him': Loving dad, 36, took his own life after 'traumatic life events' and mental health battle

direct to your inboxA young dad from Rochdale took his own life after a 'number of traumatic life events' and a battle with mental health problems, an inquest heard.Mark Topham, 36, was found dead in bed at the family home in Littleborough in November last year.

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Pfizer slashed COVID-19 vaccine production target for this year

Also read Promise of COVID vaccines is 'phenomenal', WHO says“Scaling up a vaccine at this pace is unprecedented, and we have made significant progress as we have moved forward in the unknown," said spokeswoman Amy Rose. In particular, she said, “scale up of the raw material supply chain took longer than expected."Modifications to the vaccine production lines in both the U.S.

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Kelly Dodd Apologizes For Taking COVID Lightly: It Was ‘Stupid’, ‘Insensitive’, ‘I Was Misinformed’

Kelly Dodd, 45, is regretting the controversial remarks she made about the coronavirus pandemic, once again. The Real Housewives of Orange County star sat down for a virtual interview on the Dec.

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‘Get a grip’: Premier Jason Kenney tells anti-maskers to stay home if they won’t wear a mask when required

Premier Jason Kenney spoke out Thursday night about people who won’t wear masks out of principle in places where they’re required, saying they should get a grip and not “go where you have to wear a mask.” Kenney shared his thoughts on a live Q&A on his Facebook page, where he was asked about an Edmonton server who was attacked during a confrontation over the city’s mask bylaw.

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Orange County shooting leaves 20-year-old man in critical condition

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 20-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting in the Orlando area Thursday evening, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the shooting happened on 2nd Avenue around 6:25 p.m.[TRENDING: Animal nearly severs woman’s arm at Carole Baskin’s rescue | CDC: Avoid travel to Mexico | Brightline targets 2022 for OIA station]The victim was taken to an area hospital in critical condition to receive treatment for a life-threatening gunshot wound, records show.Authorities said the culprit fled the scene before they arrived and thus far a suspect has not been identified.The investigation is ongoing.

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Video: Florida driver crashes into cop car during DUI traffic stop, police say

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. – A driver was so drunk that he backed into a patrol car during a DUI traffic stop and then denied ever doing it, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.Records show an officer spotted a green Honda going 54 mph in a 35 mph zone and pulled the driver over around 8:40 p.m.

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1 dead following shooting at shopping center in Gloucester Township

SKYFOX flew over the scene Thursday night. GLOUCESTER TWP., N.J. - Authorities say one person has died following a shooting at a shopping center in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. It happened on Black Horse Pike Thursday around 6 p.m.According to police, the shooting does not appear to be a random act and they believe there is no danger to the public.So far, no arrests have been made at this time.The investigation is ongoing.If you have information, please contact CCPO Det.

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Nearly 2,000 New Yorkers have died from coronavirus since Cuomo's book announced

Nearly 2,000 New Yorkers have died from the coronavirus since Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a book on his handling of the pandemic earlier this year.

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Poll: One-third of African Americans say someone close to them has died of COVID-19

poll conducted by the de Beaumont Foundation found that 1 in 3 African Americans know someone close to them who died of COVID-19, illustrating the disproportionate impact the novel coronavirus is having on communities of color in the United States.The poll, which was released on Nov.

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Incoming Orange-Osceola state attorney fires 5 employees before entering office

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Incoming Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell has notified five employees that they will not be retained when she takes office in January.Three assistant state attorneys and two investigators were notified by letter this week that they will be let go.[TRENDING: Animal nearly severs woman’s arm at Carole Baskin’s rescue | CDC: Avoid travel to Mexico | Brightline targets 2022 for OIA station]“Voters elected me on a promise to continue and increase criminal justice reform and police accountability throughout this community, while focusing on those cases that cause serious harm to those who live in the 9th Judicial Circuit.

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US reports more COVID-19 deaths in single day than over 100 countries have since pandemic began

more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday alone than the total number of virus-related deaths reported in more than 100 countries since the pandemic began.A record 3,157 deaths were reported Dec. 3 in the U.S., according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

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B.C. report 694 new COVID-19 cases, 12 additional deaths

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 694 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Dec. 3, and 12 additional deaths. Dr. Henry also provides an update on B.C.’s COVID-19 immunization vaccine strategy, “Operation Immunize.”

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Gloria Estefan Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Interaction With Maskless Fan

Gloria Estefan has revealed that she tested positive for COVID-19 and spent two weeks in isolation in November after an interaction with a maskless fan on a rare outing. The Grammy-winning singer says in an Instagram video posted on Wednesday that she contracted the disease caused by the novel coronavirus despite rigorously following public-health guidelines.

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Texas judges who called for stricter coronavirus mandates accused of breaking their own rules

Two Texas county judges who have called for stricter measures to help curb the spread of the coronavirus are being accused of hypocrisy for allegedly breaking their own rules. Tarrant County Judge B.

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There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today.

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Trust Index: No proof of voter fraud with election certification days away

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Police investigating shooting at shopping center in Gloucester Township

SKYFOX flew over the scene Thursday night. GLOUCESTER TWP., N.J. - Police are on the scene of a shooting at a shopping center in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. It happened at a shopping center in Blackwood off of Route 168 Thursday around 6 p.m.At least one person has been taken to the hospital.

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Coronavirus: Gov. Cuomo touts COVID-19 vaccine as ‘the weapon that is going to win the war’

“This is the weapon that is going to win the war,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters on Thursday, as he showed off a container and vials like the ones that will transport the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the state when it is approved.

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JoJo Siwa on New Holiday Music, Recovering From COVID-19 and Her Recent Breakup (Exclusive)

JoJo Siwa has had quite an eventful 2020. While many celebrities have been forced to put their careers on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic, the 17-year-old dancer and singer continues to treat fans to new music and projects.With the holidays in full swing, JoJo dropped a festive new single and music video for “Where Are You Christmas,” featured on her latest EP,.

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Biden plans to retain Dr. Fauci, call for 100 days of mask-wearing

WASHINGTON - Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.The move marks a notable shift from President Donald Trump, whose own skepticism of mask-wearing has contributed to a politicization of the issue.

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Orange County mayor plans to fine businesses up to $15,000 for serious COVID-19 violations

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is following through with his threat to levy fines against local businesses that repeatedly disobey the mask mandate, social distancing guidelines and other COVID-19 safety measures.The county on Thursday evening provided a draft of the new executive order aimed at gaining compliance from businesses. According to that document, a fine issued by law enforcement or code enforcement will not exceed $500.

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Among first acts, Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing

WASHINGTON – Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.The move marks a notable shift from President Donald Trump, whose own skepticism of mask-wearing has contributed to a politicization of the issue.

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Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic’s second wave

COVID-19‘s second wave in Canada — surpassing Ontario and Quebec, the two most populous provinces that were initially the hardest hit.Some infectious disease experts say the exponential growth in cases on the Prairies can be linked to pandemic fatigue and a reluctance by politicians to impose stricter health measures in the fall.“Ten infections in Manitoba means something completely different than 10 infections in Toronto or New York City,” said Dr. Kelly MacDonald, a professor of infectious diseases at the University of Manitoba.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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