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News Wrap: At least 60 dead after Haiti gas tanker explosion

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News Wrap: At least 60 dead after gas tanker explosion in Haiti

In our news wrap Tuesday, at least 60 people were killed and dozens injured in Haiti late Monday after a fuel truck overturned and exploded. The United States Congress is on the verge of raising the national debt limit by $2.5 trillion. New data suggests Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is 70 percent effective in preventing hospitalizations from the omicron variant.

12/14/2021

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