Honoring Bob Dole: Politicians react to former senator's death

Dole, 98, died Sunday.

December 05, 2021
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Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

Early indications suggest the omicron variant may be less dangerous than delta.

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A flag flies at half mast in Centennial Park in honor of the students and staff killed and wounded in the November 30 shooting at Oxford High School, Dec. 2, 2021 in Oxford, Michigan.
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