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President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro announced Monday that the country is directing more than $1 billion dollars toward the production and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

Brazilian President Allocates More Than $1 Billion To Produce COVID-19 Vaccines

The announcement from President Jair Bolsonaro comes amid an investigation into his handling of the pandemic.

President Biden, with (L-R) Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, speaks about the American Rescue Plan in the Rose Garden of the White House on Friday.

Biden, Harris Promise 'Help Is On The Way' With COVID Relief Package

Friday's ceremony kicked off a victory lap during which President Biden, Vice President Harris and their spouses will travel the country next week promoting the package.

President Biden says states like Texas and Mississippi are making a big mistake by ending their mask mandates.

'Neanderthal Thinking:' Biden Says Too Soon For States To Lift Mask Mandates

"The last thing — the last thing — we need is Neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, everything's fine, take off your masks. Forget it, it still matters," Biden said.

Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., seen here during a May hearing on Capitol Hill, said in a statement that the withdrawal of U.S. troops "should have been carefully planned to prevent violence and instability."

Congressional Reaction To Biden's Afghanistan Withdrawal Has Been Scathing

Republicans excoriated the White House's strategy, while Democrats criticized the haphazard manner of the U.S. withdrawal.

Patrick Doherty volunteered for a new medical intervention of gene-editor infusions for the treatment of genetically-based diseases.

He Inherited A Devastating Disease. A CRISPR Gene-Editing Breakthrough Stopped It

Scientists successfully treated a rare disease with the experimental gene-editing technique. It could open the door to new ways of treating more common disorders in the future.

Naftali Bennett is Israel's new prime minister. He will serve two years before handing the reigns to political partner Yair Lapid for the remaining two years of the term. The two politicians worked together to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu who served as prime minister for the last 12 years.

Netanyahu Is Out: Naftali Bennett Sworn In As Israel's New Prime Minister

The Israeli Knesset has voted to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu after 12 years in power. Israel's longest-serving prime minister will be succeeded by Naftali Bennett, a former aide turned political rival.

Ain al-Asad military airbase, shown here earlier this year, was hit in a rocket attack, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

U.S. Civilian Contractor Dies During Rocket Strike On Iraq Air Base

The Pentagon said the unnamed U.S. national was taking shelter and suffered a "cardiac episode," dying shortly thereafter. The attack followed U.S. strikes against Iran-backed militants last week.

Don't Focus On Kids' Weight Gain. Focus On Healthy Habits Instead

Many parents have seen their kids' weight go up after months of disrupted schedules and excess screen time. Here's how to respond, without causing new problems, like body image issues.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, greets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, as they arrive for a meeting at the Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland, on Wednesday.

Top U.S., Russian Diplomats Met For First Time After New Sanctions Increased Tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov huddled on the sidelines of Arctic Council meetings in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya competes in the women's 5000m final in Pretoria, South Africa on April 15, 2021. Her attempt to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in an event exempt from the new testosterone rules fell short.

Olympic Runner Caster Semenya Wants To Compete, Not Defend Her Womanhood

Rules on testosterone levels for women athletes have kept star runner Caster Semenya out of the Tokyo Olympics. At the heart of this heated debate: Who should be considered a woman in sport?

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