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RFK Jr. petitioned FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: justthenews

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by: ProPublica

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by: Yahoo

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by: BBC

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by: ABC

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Mayor Eric Adams, President-elect Trump meet in Florida; Adams says they didn't discuss his legal case

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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MLK Day 2025: What's Open And Closed In Columbia

Here's what open and closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Howard Co. will have regular Monday curbside trash pick-up.
The article from MSN discusses what will be open and closed in Columbia, South Carolina, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2025. On this federal holiday, which honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, many government offices, including the U.S. Postal Service, will be closed. However, essential services like emergency services will continue to operate. Banks, schools, and most federal offices will also be closed. Retail stores, supermarkets, and restaurants might remain open, though some might operate with reduced hours. Public transit could run on a holiday or weekend schedule, and while most libraries will be closed, some might offer special events or limited hours. The article also mentions that while many businesses choose to close in observance of the holiday, others might stay open to provide services to the community, reflecting the day's theme of service and community involvement.

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