Trump’s surgeon general pick now says people should get vaccinated for measles

Surgeon General nominee Casey Means, who drew criticism for sidestepping direct support of the measles vaccine during her confirmation hearing last month, has clarified that she believes people should get the shot, according to written responses obtained by MS Now. Lawmakers from both parties expressed concern after Means told senators that vaccinations “save lives”… Source…

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Illinois Democrats duke it out for Durbin’s seat

With Democrats fighting over a rare Senate opening in Illinois, Tuesday’s party primary could decide the deep blue state’s next senator. At the top of the 10-candidate field, Representatives Raja Krishnamurthy and Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton have been advertising, exchanging criticisms and receiving endorsements from national figures… Source link

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US embassy in Iraq hit by missile; no injuries reported

The US Embassy in Iraq was hit by a missile on Saturday, with no reports of injuries, multiple outlets reported. An Iraqi security source told Al Jazeera that the missile attack destroyed the embassy’s air defense system. The Associated Press also reported that the missile struck a helipad inside the compound. However, Agence France-Presse reported…

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