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R.F.K. Jr., in His Own Words: Flu, Diabetes, Autism and More
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, doesn’t just hold fringe views on vaccines. We fact-checked five recent statements.The New York Times - 32m -
Is the HPV Vaccine Safe? Yes, Despite What R.F.K. Jr. Has Said.
During his second day of confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to disavow comments he had made disparaging the vaccine as unsafe.The New York Times - 7h -
Hawaii Governor, a Doctor, Blames R.F.K. Jr. for Measles Deaths in Samoa
Gov. Josh Green battled a measles outbreak that killed 83 people, mostly children. President Trump wants Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a vaccine skeptic, as his health policy chief.The New York Times - 2d -
The R.F.K. Jr. Effect
We explore Kennedy’s contentious confirmation hearing. But first, we cover breaking news on a plane crash in Washington D.C.The New York Times - 5h -
5 Takeaways From R.F.K. Jr.’s First Confirmation Hearing
Mr. Kennedy appears to have most Republicans behind him as he seeks the job of health secretary, though he couldn’t escape his past stances on vaccines and abortion.The New York Times - 22h -
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green makes case against RFK Jr. for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made his case to senators Wednesday on Capitol Hill. But as lawmakers consider Kennedy's ...CBS News - 23h -
Warnock questions RFK Jr. about comparing CDC's work to Nazi death camps
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about past statements he had made that compared the work of the Centers for Disease Control to "Nazi death camps" and sexual abuse by the ...NBC News - 1d -
The Hearing Confirmed That R.F.K. Jr. Is Trump’s Kind of Guy
At this point, whether a nominee can explain himself coherently, much less convincingly, may not matter for the votes he needs.The New York Times - 1d -
RFK Jr. on "Nazi death camps" comments about CDC
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about past comments he has made about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention likening the agency to "Nazi death camps" and "sexual ...CBS News - 1d -
RFK Jr. asked to explain vaccine stance, pressed about measles outbreak in Samoa
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) pushed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his Senate confirmation hearing to answer for his past comments on vaccines and about the part he allegedly played in a measles ...CBS News - 1d -
Questions linger about RFK Jr. and a measles outbreak half a world away
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."CBS News - 1d -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Excited Fan Club: Conservative Christian Moms
These parents believe in home-schooling and distrust food and drug companies. In Kennedy, they see “a bull in the china shop.”The New York Times - 1d -
The $8 Billion Children’s Vaccine Fund R.F.K. Jr. Would Oversee
If confirmed by the Senate to be the nation’s health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would have vast powers over immunization policies for children and adults.The New York Times - 2d -
Haaland to run for New Mexico governor
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will run to be the next governor of New Mexico, a spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. “Deb Haaland is of and for New Mexico. She’s a proven leader; she’s ...The Hill - 2d -
Injuries to blame for Tottenham form - Postecoglou
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says the club are in a stronger position than when he took charge, despite their poor form this season.BBC News - 6d -
Experts saw Samoa's plunging vaccination rates as a crisis. RFK Jr. saw an opportunity.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for health secretary, sought to use Samoa’s measles vaccine pause as a ‘natural experiment’ months before a deadly outbreak.NBC News - 6d -
R.F.K. Jr. Would Keep Stake in HPV Vaccine Suit if Confirmed
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to be health secretary, would have oversight power over the vaccine’s maker, Merck, if confirmed.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Man convicted in rape and murder of doctor is sentenced
The family of the doctor broke into tears, saying they were "shocked" at the sentence and had hoped her murderer would be sentenced to death.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Police volunteer in India convicted in rape, murder of doctor
Protests erupted in West Bengal last August after the body of a trainee doctor was found with multiple injuries in a hospital lecture hall.CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says
Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment after a deadly illegal fireworks explosion on New Year’s are comparable to battlefield injuriesABC News - Jan. 17 -
Ramaswamy plans run for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-chair of President-elect Trump's new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), plans to run for governor of Ohio, two sources confirmed to The Hill on Friday. The Ohio ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
How Doctors and Nurses Can Protect Undocumented Immigrants
Doctors have a responsibility to reassure their patients, regardless of immigration status, that they are welcome and protected.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Sutton's predictions v doctor & comedian Ed Patrick
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on doctor and comedian Ed Patrick with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
‘Life-or-death consequences’: families fear rollback of school vaccine requirements under RFK Jr
With vaccine sceptic as Trump pick to lead US health policy, parents and advocates anticipate devastating changes. A political battle over school-based Covid protocols in early 2021 quickly ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
‘It’s an enormous emergency’: the doctor saving Sudan’s most vulnerable
MSF medical teams provide vital care in the war-torn country where pregnant women, new mothers and newborns are dying needlessly at alarming rates. Donate to our charity appeal here . In Sudan ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
California wildfires live updates: Los Angeles death toll rises to 11 as governor orders water investigation
Officials say five people killed in Palisades fire and six in Eaton fire, while LA fire chief criticizes city officials over hydrants than ran dry. After the fire, the insurance battles: new ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Trump Dishes Out Blame for LA Fires
Across LA County, the number of people told to evacuate has risen to over 175,000.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."CBS News - Jan. 9 -
More than 15,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as Health secretary
More than 15,000 doctors across the country signed an open letter urging senators to vote against President-elect Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
More than 15,000 doctors sign letter urging Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of health and human services has drawn the ire of health care professionals.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires
Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Trump blames Newsom for deadly California wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump is blaming California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the wildfires that are spreading in parts of Los Angeles County. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Trump blames Newsom for California's raging wildfires
President-elect Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the massive wildfires that are blazing through the Los Angeles area, arguing he should have signed a declaration to pump more water ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Hawaii governor: RFK Jr. 'could actually damage the health of our nation terribly'
Hawaii’s Gov. Josh Green (D) warned that President-elect Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services could “damage” the nation’s health. “The ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Hawaii Governor: Robert F. Kennedy Is Unfit to Be HHS Secretary
Before I was governor of Hawaii, I saw how Robert Kennedy Jr. contributed to a measles outbreak in Samoa.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Sprawling winter storm blamed on at least four deaths
A sprawling winter storm is blamed on the deaths of at least four people and dumped 2 feet or more of snow in some areas. The storm stretched from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, leaving tens of ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Moldova blames Russia for energy crisis in breakaway region
People of Transnistria forced to chop wood to heat homes after gas transit deal via Ukraine expiresFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Hoge leads as PGA Tour season starts in Hawaii
Tom Hoge takes a one-stroke lead in the first round as the 2025 PGA Tour season tees off at The Sentry in Hawaii.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3
