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9 WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bob Dole's casket will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran who served in Congress for 36 years. Dole died Sunday at the age of 98. He was a leader known for his caustic wit, which he often turned on himself but didn’t hesitate to turn on others, too. He shaped tax and foreign policy and worked vigorously to help the disabled, enshrining protections against discrimination in employment, education and public services in the Americans with Disabilities Act. The U.S. Capitol has been considered the most suitable place for the nation to pay final tribute to its most eminent citizens by having their remains lie in state. The commemoration will include a formal arrival and departure ceremony. “Senator Dole was an extraordinary patriot, who devoted his entire life to serving our nation …

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A TV presenter who has been called the “mouthpiece” of Vladimir Putin, has suggested Russia could turn the US into "radioactive ash" if tensions over Ukraine increase. Dmitry Kiselyov issued the warning as Russia held live fire military drills involving more than 500 tanks. Tensions between Russia and the US over the Kremlin’s alleged plans to invade Ukraine have been deemed as a potential spark for World War Three. Putin has been accused by the West of positioning 175,000 soldiers around Ukraine in a plan to invade the country early next year. However, Russia insists it has no plans to invade the neighbouring ex-Soviet state. Russian state TV channel Rossiya 1 said that the video summit set to take place between Washington and Moscow on Tuesday evening comes at a "peak of tension". Mr Kiselyov claimed Putin is "using every opportunity to clarify Russia's stance on the search for a balance of interests", and to make clear its "red lines". He …

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The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has spread to about one-third of U.S. states, but the Delta version remains the majority of COVID-19 infections as cases rise nationwide, U.S. health officials said on Sunday. Though the emergence of the new variant has caused alarm worldwide, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease official, told CNN “thus far it does not look like there’s a great degree of severity to it.” He added that it was too early to draw definitive conclusions and that more study is needed. Fauci, U.S. President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, said he also hoped the United States would lift its ban on travelers from southern African countries in a “reasonable period of time.” Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks about the Omicron coronavirus variant during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque The South African government has complained it is being punished – instead of applauded – for discovering …

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goal on Man Utd return in pictures Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after Manchester United beat Crystal Palace on Sunday to give Ralf Rangnick the perfect start to his time at Old Trafford. The Red Devils went into the game on a high after edging out Arsenal in midweek. And they secured consecutive Premier League wins for the first time since September with victory over Patrick Vieira’s team. Related articles Man Utd ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka caught up in 'hippy crack' storm Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes disagrees with Roy Keane's brutal verdict United have been …

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Click here to read the full article. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the eligibility lists for animated, documentary and international feature, set to have another very competitive year. There are 26 animated features eligible for this year’s awards, although some of the films have not yet had their required qualifying release in order to fulfill the requirement with all category rules. Out of these features, five will be nominated by the Short Films and Feature Animation Branch of the Academy. Other Academy members outside the respective area can opt in to participate with a minimum viewing requirement in order to be eligible to vote. The films that are submitted for animation are also eligible in other categories including best picture. More from Variety 'Flee' Art Director Jess Nicholls on Animation Versus Live Action: 'There's a Lot to Learn From Each Other' Disney's 'Encanto' Leads Another Quiet Weekend at Box Office 'Encanto' …

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The elite Russian state hackers behind last year's massive SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign hardly eased up this year, managing plenty of infiltrations of U.S. and allied government agencies and foreign policy think tanks with consummate craft and stealth, a leading cybersecurity firm reported Monday. On the anniversary of the public disclosure of the SolarWinds intrusions, Mandiant said the hackers associated with Russia's SVR foreign intelligence agency continued to steal data “relevant to Russian interests” with great effect using novel, stealthy techniques that it detailed in a mostly technical report aimed at helping security professionals stay alert. It was Mandiant, not the U.S. government, that disclosed SolarWinds. While the number of government agencies and companies hacked by the SVR was smaller this year than last, when some 100 organizations were breached, assessing the damage is difficult, said Charles Carmakal, Mandiant's chief technical …

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2 NEW YORK (AP) — All private employers in New York City will have to require their workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the mayor announced Monday, imposing one of the most aggressive vaccine rules in the nation. The move by Mayor Bill de Blasio comes as cases are climbing again in the U.S. and the worrisome omicron variant is gaining a toehold in New York and elsewhere around the country. “We in New York City have decided to use a preemptive strike to really do something bold to stop the further growth of COVID and the dangers it’s causing to all of us,” he said. De Blasio, a Democrat with just weeks left in office as leader of the nation's largest city, said the mandate will take effect Dec. 27. Speaking on MSNBC's “Morning Joe,” he said the move is aimed at staving off a spike of infections amid holiday gatherings and as cold weather drives more people indoors, where the virus is more likely to spread. Vaccine mandates across states and …

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Toyota is preparing to build a $1.3 billion electric vehicle battery plant near Greensboro, North Carolina, that will employ at least 1,750 people, government officials said Monday. Toyota was identified during a morning meeting of the state Economic Investment Committee, which voted to award at least $79 million in incentives to the company if the project is completed. State officials have scheduled a Monday afternoon news conference to announce a major economic development project at an 1,800-acre plot called the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite, about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Greensboro. The site is along a four-lane highway with water, sewer and railroad infrastructure already available. Randolph County elected leaders voted unanimously Monday morning to offer a local incentives package to the expected company that they didn’t immediately identify except as “Project Darwin.” In October, Toyota announced that it plan to build a new U.S. factory to …

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12 The old adobe looked like crumbling, mud-caked brick inside the old Presidio Officers' Club, where research into San Francisco's Spanish colonial past has inspired a unique melding of historical and scientific discovery. The adobe, hidden for years under a covering of wood plank and plaster, is what is left of the old Spanish fort El Presidio de San Francisco, which was built more than two centuries ago when American Indians and grizzly bears still called the windswept peninsula home. This last crumbling remnant of the famous garrison may very well be the framework of the oldest building in San Francisco, possibly all of California, but nobody will really know unless researchers can figure out when the 3-foot-thick adobe walls were built. A team of scientists led by the Presidio Trust and Save the Redwoods League is now hard at work trying to figure that out. The plan is to use tree …

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Glady Fabiola (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Singapore   ● Tue, December 7, 2021 The United States withdrawal from Afghanistan raised serious concerns among the international community that the country would become a terrorist haven after the Taliban seized power. Recent reports indicate that the Islamic State (IS) in Afghanistan (ISIS-K) bombed a military hospital last month. With the Taliban holding the reins of power, its capacity and capability in dealing firmly with these groups and to protect civilians are in doubt. IS has sought to undermine the Taliban’s claim to leadership by asserting that its Islamic law is “insufficient”. On the other hand, the Taliban has vowed to fight IS and prevent the country from being used as a safe haven by terrorist groups, adding to the long history of conflict between IS and the Taliban. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,000/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily …

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