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Fauci Says U.S. Should Consider Domestic Flight Vaccine Mandate; More Planes Grounded
President Joe Biden, speaking to reporters on Monday, declined to say whether he endorsed a vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The president has previously said he did not consider them necessary.
Omicron Surge and Storms Disrupt Air Travel For 4th Straight Day
Thousands of customers have been affected by the latest pandemic-driven travel disruptions since Christmas Eve, with airlines including United blaming a "nationwide spike in Omicron cases" in recent days.
CDC Cuts COVID Isolation Period Recommendation in Half
The updated guidance advises that after the recommended isolation period, people should wear face masks for at least five days to "minimize the risk of infecting others."
Biden Says He Agrees with GOP Governors: There’s ‘No Federal Solution’ To Pandemic
"There is no federal solution. This gets solved at the state level," Biden responded, before mentioning another Republican governor.
White House Clears Press from Biden Conference
Biden said there is 'no federal solution' in call with US governors
U.S., Russian Officials Set for Security Talks on Jan. 10 -U.S. Official
In May 2020, Benjamin Brière was arrested after taking photos in a desert area where photography is banned and asking questions on social media regarding Iran’s mandatory Islamic headscarf for women.
Iran Nuclear Talks Resume with Tehran Focused on Sanctions Relief
Coordinator Mora says weeks not months left for agreement
Former Iran Hostage Files Lawsuit Against Princeton University For ‘Abandoning Him’
Wang argued that Princeton and its Iran Center took the advice of “pro-regime activists and academics” prior to his arrest and after his imprisonment.
Airlines Cancel More Than 6,000 Holiday Flights Due to Omicron Surge
"The nationwide spike in Omicron cases this week has had a direct impact on our flight crews and the people who run our operation," a United spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
White House Turned Down Plan in October to Boost Covid Testing: Report
White House set to expand at-home access to COVID testing kits