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F.D.A. Expected to Issue Pfizer Vaccine Authorization on Friday Evening

The White House told the F.D.A. chief he should start working on his next job if he didn’t get the vaccine authorization done Friday, an official said.
Federal officials have said 2.9 million doses could be sent around the country within days of an authorization.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is planning to “get vaccinated publicly” to build confidence in the program. Here’s the latest.

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Paris

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West Bank

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Chicago

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New Reported Cases in the U.S.

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How New Cases Are Changing by Day

United States 15,815,949

7-day average

India 9,796,769 total cases Jan. 22 Dec. 10

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Vaccines Are Coming. A Divided and Distrustful America Awaits.

After months of anticipation, the vaccine is landing in a country that is devastated by the virus and divided over almost everything concerning it.

Pfizer’s Covid Vaccine and Allergies: How Concerned Should You Be?

Severe allergic reactions to vaccines are rare, even in people who have allergies to food or bee stings.

United States ›	United StatesOn Dec. 10	14-day change	Trend
New cases	225,572	+28%
New deaths	2,923	+49%

United States ›	United StatesOn Dec. 10	14-day change	Trend
New cases	225,572	+28%
New deaths	2,923	+49%

World ›	WorldOn Dec. 10	14-day change	Trend
New cases	693,939	+7%
New deaths	12,534	+5%

United States ›	United StatesOn Dec. 10	14-day change	Trend
New cases	225,572	+28%
New deaths	2,923	+49%

Canada ›	CanadaOn Dec. 10	14-day change	Trend
New cases	6,739	+23%
New deaths	126	+31%

Anticipation Grows for Supreme Court to Act on Texas Election Suit

The Supreme Court may issue an order regarding a lawsuit Texas filed against four other states in a bid to overturn the election results.
The Senate approved a one-week stopgap bill to fund the government as negotiations on a stimulus deal continue. Here’s the latest in politics.

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Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia has taken pains to demonstrate his conservative credentials throughout his career.

Brian Kemp Cast His Lot With Trump, and Has Now Paid the Price

Mr. Kemp rose to Georgia’s governorship with President Trump’s help. But his refusal to overturn the state’s election results has drawn Mr. Trump’s ire.