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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya -- Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.

Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.

CBS News - Science - 4 minutes ago

We Still Don't Know How COVID Began. That Should Terrify Us. | Opinion

Wednesday’s hearing showed that important questions remain unanswered and that our current approach is not working.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

GOP calls for Fauci contempt charges after wild COVID hearing

Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on Dr. Anthony Fauci's contentious Senate hearing and the growing calls for him to be charged with contempt on 'The Faulkner Focus.'

Fox News - Health - 2 hours ago

Voices - Preeclampsia rates in minorities highlight maternal health disparities - During the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, a nearly 25% prevalence rate of preeclampsia was observed among 176 Latinas in El Paso.

During the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, a nearly 25% prevalence rate of preeclampsia was observed among 176 Latinas in El Paso.

UPI - Opinion - 3 hours ago

Republicans Are Renewing Scrutiny Of Pandemic Response With COVID Hearings. Fauci Pleaded The Fifth

Former White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination while being grilled by Republicans during a contentious Senate hearing Wednesday.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Dr. Deborah Birx: Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID -- Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.

Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.

CBS News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment, Declines to Answer at Senate COVID Hearing

“Under the advice of my attorneys, I will invoke my right under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution to refrain from answering your questions,” Dr. Anth...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Five takeaways from the torrid COVID showdown where Fauci refused to say anything

The man who led the US pandemic response endured a hostile hearing with senators over his handling of the crisis and the origin of the deadly virus. Here’s what went down.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic -- The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CBS News - Politics - 18 hours ago

Fauci declines to testify on Covid pandemic during tense Senate hearing

Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions during a tense US Senate hearing on the origins of Covid-19, citing concerns that his testimony could be used against...

International The News - World - 19 hours ago

Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times -- Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.

Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.

CBS News - Science - 19 hours ago

Doctor No - The 5 most shocking moments from Anthony Fauci's Senate COVID testimony

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, stunned Republican senators on Wednesday when he refused to answer their questions about the COVID-19...

New York Post - US News - 20 hours ago

9 Takeaways From Fauci's COVID Diaries

The doctor wrote down his private thoughts for years as the world faced the COVID-19 pandemic.

Epoch Times - US News - 22 hours ago

Fauci faces contempt finding after pleading Fifth Amendment on COVID-19 origins

The committee led by the doctor’s long-term nemesis, Republican senator Rand Paul, will now vote on whether to refer Anthony Fauci for potential criminal prosecution.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 23 hours ago

Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession" -- Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.

Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Dr. Anthony Fauci was called to testify on COVID-19. Why did he refuse to answer questions?

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CTV News - World - 1 day ago

Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing

Some Republicans in Congress, including Sen. Rand Paul who subpoenaed Fauci to testify, have long called on him to be arrested for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Fauci refuses to answer questions at U.S. Senate hearing on COVID-19

Now-retired infectious-disease expert invokes Fifth Amendment, accuses committee chair of ‘unhinged obsession’

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in GOP-led Senate panel's COVID-19 hearing

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Columbian - Politics - 1 day ago

Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing

The physician and immunologist who helped lead the U.S government response to the COVID-19 pandemic was expected to face aggressive questioning from Republican members, especially Chairman Rand Paul of Kentucky.

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment right not to testify at Covid hearing

The former top health official said he was invoking the 5th Amendment to avoid the possibility that Republicans on the Senate committee might try to prosecute him for perjury.

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Anthony Fauci faces Senate grilling, pleads Fifth on Covid lab leak questions

Anthony Fauci is testifying before a Senate panel led by Republican Senator Rand Paul regarding the origins of Covid-19 with lawmakers heavily focusing on the “lab leak” hypothesis....

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Courts & Lawsuits -- DOJ: Coral Springs man used Covid loans for Haitian assassination

Unless we missed the fine print, funding assassinations wasn't on the SBA's list of approved uses for PPP loans.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Anthony Fauci's journal reveals how the Trump and Biden White Houses handled their Covid cases

Republican Sen. Rand Paul released thousands of pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s journal ahead of a hearing Wednesday, giving behind-the-scenes insight into Covid with both presidents.

NBC News - Health - 2 days ago

The Strait of Hormuz disruption is set to trigger the first annual decline in crude consumption since Covid-19, the energy watchdog says

The Iran war and the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz will push global oil demand down by around 1 million bpd in 2026, the International Energy Agency says

Russia Today - Business - 20 days ago

Factory job cuts in June neared financial crisis and Covid levels, S&P says

Though the firm's manufacturing index ran better than expected for June, it came largely from an inventory rebuild and despite sharp job cuts.

CNBC - Business - 1 month ago

Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research

Dr. David Morens, 78, is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National Institutes of Health.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

Long COVID leaves thousands of L.A. County residents sick, broke and ignored

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, doctors are still treating long COVID patients with complex symptoms and unknown futures.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 months ago

Researchers identify immune trigger behind myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

A rapid, two-step immune reaction may underlie rare cases of heart inflammation seen after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, Stanford University researchers found, shedding light on a mechanism that’s fueled scientific debate and political controversy since the pandemic.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 7 months ago

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumors.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 9 months ago

CDC announces change in COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccine recommendations

The CDC's changes have been criticized by mainstream medical groups.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 9 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 11 months ago