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What is Khosta-2? A vaccine-restraint virus found in Russian bats
It is classified as a sarbecovirus, a member of the Coronavirus family. It attaches to the same protein, ACE2 that Coronavirus uses to penetrate into human cells
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US economy may be entering 'new normal' after pandemic, says Jerome Powell
Powell and his colleagues are moving rapidly to reduce the highest inflation in nearly 40 years after being slow to spot the threat of broadening price pressures.
15-year-old held for shooting 2 classmates outside school in Washington
A 15-year-old teenager was apprehended for allegedly shooting and injuring two fellow students in Washington, according to DC police
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Washington resident sentenced to 55 months for participating in Jan 6 event
Pruitt entered illegally on the restricted grounds of the Northwest Lawn and then followed a group advanced up the stairs to the Upper West Terrace by using a piece of fencing
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NATO and Washington both signal intention to increase Arctic presence
In view of Russia's increasing military activity in its own Arctic regions, both NATO and the US government have signalled their intention to become more active in the globe's far north
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Two people stabbed at Washington metro center subway stop, probe on
Two people have been stabbed at Washington's Metro Center subway stop, Fox News reported, citing the Metropolitan Police Department
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Vladimir Putin blasts US 'hegemony,' predicts end to 'unipolar' world
Putin reaffirmed his long-held claim that he sent troops into Ukraine in response to Washington turning the country into an anti-Russia bulwark.
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3 dead, 1 injured from lightning strike near White House in Washington
A husband and wife from Wisconsin celebrating more than five decades of marriage were killed in a lightning strike outside the White House
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1 dead, 5 people wounded after mass shooting in Northeast Washington
One man was killed and five others were wounded in a shooting Monday night in Northeast Washington, the Metropolitan Police Department said
Donald Trump returning to Washington to deliver policy speech on crime
Trump will address the America First Policy Institute's two-day America First Agenda Summit as some advisers urge him to spend more time talking about his vision for the future
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Ilhan Omar, 16 other lawmakers arrested in DC over abortion rights protest
More than a dozen Democratic members of Congress, including lawmaker Ilhan Omar, were arrested in Washington DC during an abortion rights protest in front of the Supreme Court
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Many people shot at in Washington DC, less than 2 miles from White House
Multiple people, including a police officer, were shot at a music event on U Street Northwest in Washington, DC, at a location that is just less than 2 miles from the White House, local media reported
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Thousands to rally for gun reform after surge in mass shootings in US
Thousands of protestors are expected to rally in Washington, DC, Saturday and in separate demonstrations around the country as part of a renewed push for nationwide gun control
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Proud Boys documentarian to be among first Jan. 6 witnesses in US attack
Federal authorities have linked more than three dozen people charged in the Capitol siege to the Proud Boys
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South Korea's next leader Yeol faces escalating North's nuclear threat
North Korea has a history of trying to rattle new govts in Seoul and Washington to gain leverage in future negotiations. But if Kim orders a nuclear test, Yoon would be left with very limited options
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Boeing names Virginia office as global HQ; plans to start tech hub in area
The company said that its employees in the region support various corporate functions and specialise in advanced airplane development and autonomous systems, Xinhua news agency reported
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Top nuke envoys of South Korea, China discuss Korean Peninsula security
Chinese envoy expressed concerns over rising tension on the peninsula and reaffirmed commitment to play a "positive role" but said the key to a resolution to issue is in hands of Pyongyang, Washington
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Work of Russian embassy in Washington blocked by US authorities: Ambassador
The US, along with the G7 nations and European Union (EU) has imposed severe and immediate economic sanctions on Russia for its actions in Ukraine
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Mask mandates return to US college campuses as Covid cases rise
Colleges in Washington, DC, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Texas have reimposed a range of virus measures, with Howard University moving to remote learning amid surge in cases
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Sri Lanka seeks immediate funds as aid talks shift to Washington
In the absence of revenue from tourism, Sri Lanka has in recent times turned to countries including China and India for support amid a weak foreign-reserves position
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