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FDA push for volunteer follow-ups in clinical trials

The Administration says they want at least 2 months of data

Image: CNN (CNN)— The US Food and Drug Administration made clear Tuesday it will want to see two months of follow-up data after volunteers get their second dose of vaccine as part of clinical trials testing potential coronavirus vaccines. That would make it difficult, if not impossible, for any vaccine maker to apply for emergency use authorization by Election Day,…

‘Eskimo pie’ to rename treat after saying ‘original name was offensive’ to native arctic communities

Starting next year the ice cream bar will simply be called 'Edy's Pie'

New York (CNN Business)Eskimo Pie has decided on a new name three months after it acknowledged its original name was offensive toward native arctic communities. Beginning early 2021, the chocolate-covered vanilla ice cream bar will be called Edy’s Pie, a nod to one of the company’s founders, Joseph Edy. It’s also a familiar name to many because its maker, Dreyer’s…

Facebook, Twitter remove president’s post claiming COVID-19 is less deadly than flu

The company confirms the post was removed fro breaking 'COVID-19 misinformation'

(CNN)— Facebook on Tuesday removed a post from President Trump in which he falsely claimed that Covid-19 is less deadly than the seasonal flu. Facebook spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed the company removed the post for breaking its rules on Covid-19 misinformation. President Trump has, by his own admission, played down the threat of Covid-19. Now, while battling his own bout…

Trump leaves hospital, declares ‘I feel good’

President Donald Trump, left, walks out of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to return to the White House after receiving treatments for COVID-19, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)All contents © copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. By ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and AAMER MADHANI BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Stepping gingerly, President Donald…

Biden, Harris campaign to remove all negative ads after president’s COVID-19 results

The Biden campaign is changing the message they send to voters ahead of the election in lieu of Trump's COVID 19 diagnosis

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 951 in Grand Rapids, Mich., Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) (CNN) — Leading up to presidential election it’s common to see a lot of mud slinging from one candidate to another. But with just more than a month to go before…

Senate Minority leader, Schumer forces procedural vote on bill to protect pre-existing conditions

This is a rare move on Senate floor, typically done by the Majority leader

(CNN)– Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, in an extremely rare move Tuesday, took control of the Senate floor and is forcing a procedural vote on a bill, a step that is typically done only by the Senate majority leader. The top Democrat’s action now sets up a vote later this week related to a bill that would protect people with…

World War II veteran gets special honor for 105th birthday

Veteran gets a heroes welcome for a surprise birthday

(CNN) — Whatever surprise birthday party you’ve ever planned it probably wasn’t anything like the one we’re about to show you. A World War II veteran, who turned 105 years old, was given a special honor that he never expected. Alys Martinez takes us to the emotional event. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features

An elderly pizza man gets a slice of life after a dream delivery

The Utah man is use to being the one delivering dough, but his favoritie customers changed that

(CNN) — An 89-year-old Utah man had been forced to deliver pizzas 30 hours a week to make ends meet. but now that he is Tik Tok famous, he won’t have to work as hard. Carloz Valdez has the amazing story. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National News

Dad pulls out all the stops to entertain son during cancer treatments

Father unable to join son during chemotherapy treatments, finds unique way to keep his spirits up

(CNN) — Coronavirus-related restrictions at hospitals are making it hard for patients’ loved ones to spend time with them during their treatments. That lack of closeness makes being ill even more difficult than usual, but families around are finding interesting ways to work around it. One father in Fort Worth, Texas came up with a creative and entertaining way to…