In one of the most significant departures from the Trump Administration, President-elect Joe Biden vowed to make science a central theme of his administration – enlisting scientists to solve problems at home and across the globe, and giving them unprecedented influence in his administration.
President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday introduced key members of his White House science team, including his nominee for director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Covid-19: California Confronts New Variants as Virus Deaths Climb
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An incoming Biden administration official warns the United States will pass 500,000 deaths. Officials in Norway say vaccines are safe after at least 33 very ill nursing home residents who were inoculated died.
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People waiting in line at a coronavirus testing site in Los Angeles this month.Credit.Alex Welsh for The New York Times
As the total number of U.S. coronavirus cases surpassed 24 million on Monday, Los Angeles County, one of the hardest-hit areas, may face even more dire weeks ahead. Deaths in the county have continued to climb as the national death toll nears 400,000.
By LIBBY CATHEY, KENNEDEY BELL, LAUREN KING and ADIA ROBINSON, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is slated to hand over control of the White House to President-elect Joe Biden in three days. The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to impeach Trump on an article for “incitement of insurrection” for his role in [.]
By LIBBY CATHEY, KENNEDEY BELL, LAUREN KING and ADIA ROBINSON, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is slated to hand over control of the White House to President-elect Joe Biden in three days. The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to impeach Trump on an article for “incitement of insurrection” for his role in [.]