(AP) — The U.S.-led coalition in Iraq says at least 10 rockets have targeted an Iraqi military base in western Iraq that hosts American troops. The rockets struck Ain al-Asad airbase in Anbar province at 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday. That’s according t...
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Biden vows enough vaccine for all US adults by end of May
(AP) — President Joe Biden says the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May — two months earlier than anticipated. He’s also pushing states to get at least one shot into the arms of teachers by...
Read More »Local COVID-19 Update (Mar. 3)
Coronavirus case increases stayed low in mid-Missouri again on Tuesday. Boone County had just 15 new cases. Active cases stayed below 100. Hospitalizations went up a bit, to 26, but are not straining resources. Cole County reported only five new positi...
Read More »Texas becomes biggest US state to lift COVID-19 mask mandate
(AP) — Texas is lifting a COVID-19 mask mandate that was imposed last summer but has only been lightly enforced. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement Tuesday makes Texas the largest state to do away with a face covering order. The new rule takes ...
Read More »Budget nominee Tanden withdraws nomination amid opposition
(AP) — President Joe Biden’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, has withdrawn her nomination after she faced opposition from key Democratic and Republican senators for her controversial tweets. Tanden’s withdrawal mar...
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