South Africa finds omicron 'highly transmissible' and more resistant to COVID-19 vaccines

The omicron variant is substantially more contagious and reduces the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, according to a new South Africa study.

      

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A year of change and reflection for HFPA as Golden Globes announced

President Helen Hoehne announces changes at Hollywood Foreign Press Association after past criticism regarding diversity as nominations are announced for the 2022 Golden Globe Awards. (Dec. 13)

      

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The AP Interview: Taliban seek ties with US, other ex-foes

A top Taliban leader says Afghanistan's new rulers are committed in principle to education and jobs for girls and women and have learned lessons from their previous time in power. Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi told The Associated Press in a rare interview the Taliban are working to improve the situation.

      

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Rescuers search for survivors after catastrophic tornadoes, there's a new Miss Universe; 5 Things podcast

Rescuers search for survivors after tornadoes leave dozens dead across 5 states, a new Miss Universe has been crowned: 5 Things podcast

      

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Today in History for December 13th

U.S. forces capture Iraq's ousted dictator Saddam Hussein; Authorities in communist Poland impose martial law; Union forces suffer defeat at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Actor Dick Van Dyke is born. (Dec. 13)

      

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Mayfield pharmacy destroyed by tornado

A co-owner of pharmacy in Mayfield, Kentucky says it "looks like bombs went off" as she surverys the damage to her business and the larger community following a large tornado that left dozens dead and many more in despair. (December 12)

      

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AP Top Stories December 12 P

Here's the latest for Saturday, Dec, 12: Agonizing wait for answers at a Kentucky factory; Crews search rubble after 6 die at Illinois Amazon facility; Fox anchor Wallace makes news with move to CNN; Chopin's last piano gets its 19th century features back.

      

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