At-risk people who received a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine in U.S. efforts against the virus appeared to be significantly less likely to get sick, public health officials announced Wednesday, even as they urged a second dose for full protection. … [Read more...] about Vaccine appears to protect against monkeypox, CDC says
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Remains of famous U.S. ski mountaineer found near summit of one of world's tallest mountains
The body of famed American ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson was found Wednesday, two days after she went missing when falling off the peak of Mount Manaslu in Nepal. … [Read more...] about Remains of famous U.S. ski mountaineer found near summit of one of world's tallest mountains
Fight over dead reporter's sources stalls before Vegas judge
A fight to block government access to a slain investigative journalist's sources and unpublished work stalled Wednesday, when a Las Vegas judge said she didn't have jurisdiction to consider the question. … [Read more...] about Fight over dead reporter's sources stalls before Vegas judge
Poll: U.S. public sours on Xi, China
U.S. public opinion of China has turned sharply negative since President Xi Jinping came to power, with 82% of Americans now holding unfavorable views of the Chinese communist state and its leader, according to a new poll by the Pew Research Center. … [Read more...] about Poll: U.S. public sours on Xi, China
The 10 Senate races to watch on Election Night
Some political bouts warrant more attention than others. "Control of the U.S. Senate will end up a much closer margin than some polls or analysts are predicting. Among the ten most competitive races in the country, there are probably just five where Senate control hangs in the balance," predicts Nate Ashworth, founder of ElectionCentral.com, a news site. … [Read more...] about The 10 Senate races to watch on Election Night