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Britain's COVID-19 response inquiry enters a second phase with political decisions in the spotlight

Oct. 03, 2023 13:03 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s inquiry into the response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the nation entered its second phase Tuesday, with political decision-making around major developments, such as the timing of lockdowns, taking center stage. For the first time, the...

To mask or not to mask? Biden goes both ways after first lady tests positive for COVID-19

Sep. 05, 2023 18:04 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden turned up in a mask for the first time in months on Tuesday, a day after his wife tested positive for COVID-19. But the president quickly ditched it during a ceremony honoring an 81-year-old Vietnam veteran, and the two unmasked octogenarians shared a hearty...