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Michigan is trying to lure electric car makers

Michigan wants to remain a center of automotive development and manufacturing. As the state faces interstate competition, political leaders are looking to industry incentives.

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A pediatrician’s advice to parents on omicron, travel and vaccines

Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record rates amid the current surge. Mary Louise Kelly puts questions from parents of kids under 5 to pediatric infectious disease doctor, Ibukun Kalu.

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Colorado residents assess damage from wildfires

Residents of Denver’s suburbs who had to flee Thursday’s wildfires describe the damage.

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Ski resorts in France reopen. Vaccine passes and masks are required

After abruptly closing in March 2020, France’s alpine ski resorts have reopened. But this year you’ll need more than just goggles and a lift pass.

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Studies: Omicron less severe as it mostly avoids attacking lungs

Series of experiments on mice, hamsters all reach same conclusion that new coronavirus strain mainly manifests in upper airway, causing fewer breathing problems

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‘Golden Girls’ star Betty White dies at 99

The American actress, a television icon for over 60 years, was known for her saucy, up-for-anything charm

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Risk of hospitalization from Omicron a third of that from Delta, new UK data shows

British health agency says ‘protection against hospitalization is much greater than that against symptomatic disease,’ particularly after a booster; daily cases hit another record

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‘Serious’ talk between Joe Biden, Putin sets stage for diplomacy 

U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged warnings about Ukraine on Thursday  but were optimistic that diplomatic talks in January could ease rising tensions. In a 50-minute call, their second conversation this month, Biden said he had

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Betty White, a beloved icon and actress since the beginning of TV, has died at age 99

TV favors the young — but Betty White only got more famous as she got older. White’s career began in the earliest days of television, and she was active until her death at the age of 99. (Image credit: Matt

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Truck driver’s 110-year sentence reduced after US outcry

A truck driver, Rogel Aguilera Mederos, whose 110-year prison term caused outrage over a fatal accident, had his sentence reduced to 10 years on Thursday. More than 4.5 million people, including reality TV star Kim Kardashian, called for a reduction

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