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The dynamics on display between the leaders can give clues on relationships and the status of talks on the world's weightiest issues.
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When a new drug is up for FDA approval, trials may be held not only in the U.S. but other countries too. A study looks at global availability after approval. Big Pharma disagrees with the findings.
Read more ...The Justice Department Watchdog Will Review A Trump-Era Probe Of Democratic Lawmakers National News
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Read more ...G-7 Leaders Are Set To Pledge 1 Billion Coronavirus Vaccines To Other Countries National News
President Biden pledged the U.S. will donate 500 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine globally. "Our values call on us to do everything that we can to vaccinate the world against COVID-19," he said.
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