The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired on Sunday, July 25, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” JOHN DICKERSON: Now we go to former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who is also on the board of Pfizer. He joins us from …
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Three top Senate Democrats have a draft plan to end the federal ban on cannabis and implement a series of programs to help communities that have been harmed by the war on drugs, which have disproportionately tended to be communities of color. Senators Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, Ron …
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Leaders from all four Grand Slam tournaments have pledged to address mental health concerns seriously after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open. Osaka, the world’s No. 2 player, was facing steep fines, disqualification and suspension from future tournaments over her refusal to speak to media outlets during the tournament. “While …
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Former NFL receiver Travis Rudolph has been accused of murder following a double shooting in Florida, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. The 25-year-old was charged with first-degree murder with a firearm and attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, according to the sheriff’s office. Rudolph was booked into …
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been accused of civil or sexual assault by seven women, according to lawsuits filed this week in Harris County, Texas. The NFL is investigating the allegations, which Watson denies. Attorney Tony Buzzbee, who is representing the women, held a news conference Friday and said …
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NBA star Chris Paul didn’t attend a historically Black college as a young man, but he has long been a vocal supporter of HBCUs. In an interview with CBS News, the 10-time NBA All-Star explained why he’s been a champion of HBCUs. “My appreciation comes from the history,” Paul said …
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Tanya Roberts, who captivated James Bond in “A View to a Kill” and later played Midge Pinciotti in the sitcom “That ’70s Show,” has been hospitalized after falling at her home. The actor had mistakenly been reported dead by her publicist earlier Monday. Roberts’ publicist Mike Pingel later told The …
Read More »Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer won her 1,099th game Tuesday as the Cardinal defeated Pacific 104-61, passing the late Pat Summitt for the most coaching victories in women’s college basketball. “I really hope Pat Summitt is looking down and saying, ‘Great job Tara, keep it going,'” VanDerveer said after the historic …
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New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Tuesday night held a virtual get out the vote event that involved her playing the popular online game “Among Us” with fellow Representative Ilhan Omar and popular streamers. The session was streamed on Twitch — a platform that allows people to broadcast themselves playing …
Read More »Christian Cooper, a Black writer and bird watcher who filmed a White woman calling the police on him in Central Park earlier this year, is sharing a message on systemic racism in his new comic book, “It’s a Bird.” The book follows a Black teen bird watcher named Jules who …
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