The truck overturned and exploded in a fireball in the coastal city of Cap-Haitien, engulfing cars and homes in flames as it killed more than 50 people and injured dozens of others.
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Data from 78,000 South Africans with COVID show the Pfizer vaccine is far less effective in preventing infection by the omicron variant. But there is still significant protection from severe illness.
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The research finds that the medicine, called Paxlovid, was effective in preventing hospitalization and death when taken by people with mild to moderate illness within a few days of symptoms.
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A new study looks at the finances of 3 million households over the course of a year. It finds significant differences in the standard of living across America.
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One of the country's top gun control groups is now actively recruiting candidates who have experienced the effects of gun violence to run for local, state and national offices.
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Read more ...Kentucky crews search painstakingly for 109 people missing after deadly tornadoes National News
Gov. Andy Beshear said at least 74 people died statewide. The search for survivors has been slow going. Teams must move carefully and methodically as they pick through the rubble of demolished homes.
Read more ...The parents of the Michigan school shooting suspect make a court appearance National News
The parents of Oxford High School student Ethan Crumbley made a brief appearance in court on Tuesday related to their four involuntary manslaughter charges.
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