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COVID-19 was spreading in the US by December 2019, mounting evidence suggestsThe new findings suggest the virus may have been circulating in Illinois as early as Dec. 24, 2019.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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What was the deadliest day in US history?It's impossible to know for sure the deadliest day in U.S. history because you can end up comparing apples with oranges.
By Benjamin Plackett Published
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Inauguration day: Why presidents must wait 2 months to startHere's why inauguration day occurs months after an election.
By Kacey Deamer Published
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UK coronavirus variant could become dominant US strain by March, CDC saysStrict measures will be needed to prevent it from taking over.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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How does impeachment work?Will President Trump be impeached? Here's a look at what impeachment means, how it works and who has been impeached.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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What is a coup?A coup d'état, which translates as "stroke of the state," can be triggered by military actions, the involvement of foreign governments, or popular revolts.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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1st wild animal in US infected with SARS-CoV-2 found in UtahA wild mink just tested positive.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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When will COVID-19 vaccines start to make a difference?A new model projects how case rates, hospitalizations and deaths will fall as COVID-19 vaccinations begin.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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COVID-19 may have arrived in US by December 2019Researchers studied blood samples from December 2019, and found a small number tested positive for antibodies against the virus.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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