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WATCH LIVE: Pelosi holds briefing as government shutdown deadline looms

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The legislative branch of government is rapidly moving to receive the coronavirus vaccine, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi getting the shot on Friday and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell saying he will "in the coming days."…

Shutdown deadline looms over COVID-19 relief talks

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Bearing down on a midnight shutdown deadline, top negotiators on a must-pass, almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package are committed to sealing an agreement Friday as they resolve remaining differences in hopes of passing the legislation this weekend.

WATCH: Pence, wife Karen, surgeon general get COVID-19 vaccines

By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence was vaccinated for COVID-19 on Friday in a live-television event aimed at reassuring Americans the vaccine is safe. He celebrated the shot as “a medical miracle” that could eventually contain the raging coronavirus pandemic.

Biden adviser Cedric Richmond tests positive for coronavirus

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Biden transition spokesperson Kate Bedingfield says Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond tested positive on Thursday, two days after traveling to Atlanta to attend a campaign rally that Biden headlined for Democratic Senate candidates.

Palestinians left waiting as Israel is set to deploy COVID-19 vaccine

By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

Worldwide, rich nations are snatching up scarce supplies of new vaccines as poor countries largely rely on a World Health Organization program that has yet to get off the ground.

Debunked COVID-19 myths survive online, despite facts

By Amanda Seitz, Beatrice Dupuy, Associated Press

With the U.S., England and Canada now administering vaccines to millions of people, many falsehoods are seeing a resurgence online. Experts fear this could contribute to hesitancy over taking the vaccine.

EU agency moves forward meeting on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

By Associated Press

The EMA said Thursday's decision came after Moderna sent the last package of data on the vaccine needed for the agency to assess it for the EU market.

U.S. jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of virus

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy's recovery from its springtime collapse.

French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, following a week when he has met with numerous European leaders.

Lawmakers near agreement on long-delayed pandemic aid bill

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

A deal could come as early as Wednesday on legislation that would extend help to individuals and businesses and ship coronavirus vaccines to millions.