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France to start easing lockdown rules in three steps, government spokesman says


November 22, 2020

PARIS: France will start easing coronavirus lockdown rules in coming weeks, carrying out the process in three stages so as to avoid a new flareup in the pandemic, the government said on Sunday. On Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron will give a speech to the nation about the virus situation and may announce a partial relaxation of restrictions that have been …

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US expects to begin Covid vaccinations in early December: official


November 22, 2020

The United States hopes t begin a sweeping program of Covid vaccinations in early December, the head of the government coronavirus vaccine effort said Sunday. “Our plan is to be able to ship vaccines to the immunization sites within 24 hours of approval” by the US Food and Drug Administration, Moncef Slaoui told CNN. “So I expect maybe on Day Two …

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After Pennsylvania court defeat, Trump faces new pressure to concede election


November 22, 2020

After a scathing court setback in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump faces increased pressure from his fellow Republicans to drop his effort to overturn the U.S. presidential election and concede to Democrat Joe Biden. Since Biden was declared the winner two weeks ago, Trump has launched a barrage of lawsuits and mounted a pressure campaign to prevent states from certifying their …

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Trump campaign requests recount of Georgia’s presidential vote


November 22, 2020

President Donald Trump’s legal team said Saturday that his campaign has requested a recount of votes in the Georgia presidential race after results showed Democrat Joe Biden winning the state. Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Friday certified the state’s election results, which had Biden beating Trump by 12,670 votes out of about 5 million cast, or 0.25%. Republican …

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5 ways to stay safe during the holidays: Dallas-area doctors answer your coronavirus questions


November 22, 2020

The experts were Dr. James Cutrell, associate professor of internal medicine in the division of infectious diseases and geographic medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Dr. Erin Carlson, associate clinical professor and director of graduate public health programs at the University of Texas at Arlington’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Constable feels “disrespected” after office moved to basement near “NEGROES” sign Ellis …

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Dallas shelter with coronavirus outbreak has tossed out homeless men concerned about mask policy


November 22, 2020

A Dallas homeless shelter where 15 people have tested positive for COVID-19, including a staff member who died Sunday, has kicked out residents who refused to wear masks as well as others who raised concerns with the media and county health officials about testing and transparency, sources say. Earlier this week, Dallas County’s public health director, Dr. Philip Huang, said …

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In blistering ruling, judge tosses Trump lawsuit seeking to block certification of Pennsylvania vote


November 22, 2020

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A federal judge issued a scathing order Saturday dismissing the Trump campaign’s futile effort to block the certification of votes in Pennsylvania, shooting down claims of widespread irregularities with mail-in ballots. The case was always a long shot to stop President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, but it was President Donald Trump’s best hope to affect the election results …

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Cold front coming Sunday morning


November 22, 2020

Saturday was quite warm for late November, with a high of 78 at DFW Airport. It even hit 80 in Arlington and Burleson. But the next weather change will arrive Sunday morning with a chance of spotty light rain showers as a cold front moves through North Texas. The front will bring cooler weather for Sunday and early next week …

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35-year-old man missing in Far North Dallas


November 22, 2020

Dallas police are seeking the public’s help in finding a 35-year-old man they say could be a danger to himself and others. Police are looking for Kyle Landon, 35, and say he could be a danger to himself or others.(Dallas Police) Kyle Landon, 35, was last seen around 6 a.m. Saturday in the 15800 block of Preston Road driving a …

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1 child killed, 5 hurt and left hospitalized when SUV hits go-kart in Kaufman County, officials say


November 22, 2020

One child was killed and five more were left hospitalized after an SUV collided with their go-kart Saturday afternoon in College Mound in Kaufman County, officials said. About 12:30 p.m., College Mound firefighters were dispatched to a crash scene at the intersection of FM2727 and County Road 167. Upon arrival, they found that a go-kart carrying six children, all between …

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