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Rare documents signed by presidents, historic figures hit auction block

Benjamin Franklin signed this receipt (top right) in 1756 for his Pennsylvania Gazette, the newspaper he created in the late 1720s. (University Archives / Fox News) Rare items signed by historical figures, including some of American’s Founding Fathers and presidents, are hitting the auction block next week. On Aug.

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Presidents Day: A look at some notable presidential speeches in US history

Presidents Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. celebrated on the third Monday of February each year. The day recognizes George Washington’s birthday, as well as honors the history of the American presidency and all of those who have served as our nation’s leader. RELATED: Presidents Day 2023: What’s open, closed and where to find dealsFrom Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to Ronald Reagan’s "tear down this wall" speech more than a century later, here are some famous presidential remarks of the past.The two-minute speech was given by President Abraham Lincoln following the Battle of Gettysburg during a cemetery dedication for the Union war dead on Nov.

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Presidents Day 2023: Fascinating facts to know about America's greatest leaders

Presidents Day 2023, consider soaking up some fun and interesting presidential facts.Throughout our nation's history, there have been quite a number of memorable leaders at the helm. This Presidents Day, take a look at interesting numerical info about America's leaders.Feb. 22, 1732 – Presidents Day takes place on Feb.

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What is Presidents' Day? Who the federal holiday celebrates and why

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White House diverges from CDC, focuses on aerosol COVID spread

Yesterday the White House published a blog post titled "Let's Clear the Air on COVID," describing the virus as primarily transmitted through aerosols—small, tiny airborne particles.

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Aspirin may cut in-hospital COVID death but not need for organ support

A pair of new studies detail the role of aspirin in the treatment of COVID-19, one estimating lower rates of in-hospital death and pulmonary embolism in moderately ill patients, and the other showing that blood thinners didn't decrease the need for organ support in critically ill patients.

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St. Patrick's Day: The history behind the holiday in the United States

St. Patrick's Day — as a holy day of obligation, a celebration of Irish culture, or an excuse to imbibe a green pint of beer — millions across the globe will observe the holiday on March 17th. But other than "drowning the shamrock" and getting pinched for not wearing green, what do we really know about the holiday?For the answers, Fox News consulted Monsignor Robert T.

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Rare US silver dollar coin sold for $12M by Las Vegas man

Believed by many rare coin researchers to be the first silver dollar struck by the United States Mint, this 1794-dated dollar has been purchased for a record $12 million by GreatCollections Coin Auctions of Irvine, California from Las Vegas, Nevada c LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas man received $12 million for a silver dollar that many rare coin experts believe is the first silver dollar ever produced by the United States Mint.GreatCollections Coin Auctions of Irvine, California, purchased the coin, according to a news release. According to the company, the coin’s owner, Bruce Morelan, a 60-year-old Las Vegas business executive, paid more than $10 million for the rare coin in 2013. A previous owner was Amon G.

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Celebrate 4th of July with these patriotic films on Tubi

LOS ANGELES - If fireworks and barbecues aren't a part of your Fourth of July agenda, settle down with a patriotic movie marathon on Tubi.As freedom rings outside, transport yourself to the Marvel universe with "Captain America" or spend a day in the Oval Office with former President George W.

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Phone call with US Rep. Debbie Dingell as she recovers from emergency surgery

FOX 2 - US Rep. Debbie Dingell underwent emergency surgery for a perforated ulcer Friday night, according to her spokesperson.She is said to be recovering post-surgery at this time.

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Philadelphia student who received more than 1 million dollars in scholarships selects her school

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia high school senior who accrued over $1M in scholarship money selected which school she will attend in the fall Wednesday morning on Good Day Philadelphia.Shanya Robinson-Owens, a student at George Washington Carver High School School of Engineering and Science in North Philadelphia, committed to attend the Clark Atlanta University. The 17-year-old received acceptance letters from over 20 other colleges and universities. "I wanted to go an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), and then when it came down to it, I wanted to go to Atlanta," Robinson-Owens said.

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San Francisco school board suspends plan to rename schools, commits to reopening full time this fall

SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco school board has reversed a much-criticized decision to rename 44 schools it said were linked to racism, sexism, slavery or other injustices.In another controversial matter, the school board passed a resolution committing to reopen schools in the fall for all students K through 12 for full-time, in-person learning five days a week. The vote was unanimous.Both moves were made to avoid costly litigation and tone down outrage at what critics call ill-timed activism.The board voted late Tuesday to rescind its January decision to strip schools of the names, including Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.The board had said the schools should be named after other figures in U.S.

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Aspirin may reduce deaths in severe COVID-19

research showed that almost one-third of people with COVID-19 in intensive care experienced potentially fatal complications as a result of excessive blood clotting.Another study found that many of these patients had unusually “sticky” blood that tended to coagulate easily.“As we learned about the connection between blood clots and COVID-19, we knew that aspirin — used to prevent stroke and heart attack — could be important for COVID-19 patients,” says Jonathan Chow, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C.

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Louisiana police officer fatally shot over alleged mask dispute at high school basketball game

was shot and killed following a mask-related dispute, authorities said, and a suspect was immediately taken into custody.Tulane University Police Officer Martinus Mitchum was shot Friday while working at George Washington Carver High School in the 3000 block of Higgins Boulevard, the New Orleans Police Department said.John Shallerhorn, 35, was booked early Saturday for armed robbery and first-degree murder of a policeman, Fox 8 reported, citing Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office jail records.After arriving at the high school Friday, Shallerhorn allegedly robbed a 39-year-old man sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot, raising his shirt to brandish a firearm and demanding the victim's medallion chain, police said.The victim handed the chain to

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Enjoy Presidents’ Day with these free on-demand movies on Tubi

Guests attend the Fall Garden Tours Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House.

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George Washington basketball game postponed due to DC curfew

WASHINGTON – A men’s college basketball game scheduled to be played in Washington on Wednesday night was postponed after a city curfew was imposed because angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.The Atlantic 10 Conference game between George Washington and UMass will be rescheduled by the league, GW announced.Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the order for a curfew in the nation’s capital from 6 p.m.

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US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered

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This Day in History: Dec. 19

Also on this day: During the American Revolutionary War, Gen. George Washington leads his army of about 11,000 men to Valley Forge, Pa., to camp for the winter.A coal mine explosion in Jacobs Creek, Pa.

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The Latest: Charlotte men's basketball coach to miss 2 games

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Charlotte men’s basketball coach Ron Sanchez will miss the 49ers’ next two games as a result of contact tracing related to the COVID-19 virus, the school announced.Sanchez will not be available for Saturday’s home game against North Carolina A&T and the Dec. 22 game at George Washington.Assistant coach Aaron Fearne will assume on-floor head coaching responsibilities while Sanchez is absent.___Utah’s game Saturday against Washington State will wrap up the Utes’ season.The school said Friday the players have decided to opt out of any potential bowl game.

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Gutfeld on the San Francisco school board trying to change school names in the pandemic

While parents worry about getting their kids back to school, what do school officials worry about more? The San Francisco School Names Advisory Committee has named 44 schools that need their names changed due to troubling links to the past. This, as kids still take remote lessons -- which may harm minorities more than others.

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History of the Supreme Court: Why do 9 justices serve? What is ‘packing the court’?

LOS ANGELES - The Supreme Court is the highest federal court in the United States and is charged with ensuring equal justice under law for the American people.More than 100 justices have served on the Supreme Court, and since 1869, the number of seats on the Supreme Court has stood at nine.But why are there are nine Supreme Court justices in the first place? Has there ever been a different number? Could it ever change?Let’s break it down.The history of the Supreme CourtThe first Supreme Court session was on Feb.

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Epic snail mail: U.S. postcard stamped in 1920 arrives a century late

Halloween postcard sent in 1920 was finally delivered to the right Michigan address this week, nearly 100 years late.The unexpected letter from the past arrived in a woman’s mailbox on Tuesday, leaving her confused and curious about it’s likely long-dead author.“It was sitting right on top of the mail,” said Brittany Keech, of Belding, Mich. “I start looking at it and I’m like, ‘OK, it’s been through some wear and tear,'” she told local station WXYZ.

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Coronavirus vaccine won't be mandatory in US, says Fauci

COVID-19 vaccine obligatory for the general public -- though local jurisdictions could make it mandatory for some groups, like children."You don't want to mandate and try and force anyone to take a vaccine.

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Coronavirus: Dr. Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine should not be mandatory

The top infectious disease expert in the U.S., Dr. Anthony Fauci, said Wednesday during a virtual podcast hosted by George Washington University that he doesn’t believe a COVID-19 vaccine should be mandatory.

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5 blood molecules linked to severe Covid-19 outcome in patients identified

novel coronavirus.The study, published in the journal Future Medicine, evaluated 299 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 admitted to the George Washington University (GW) Hospital between March 12 and May 9, 2020.It revealed that 200 of the patients had all five biomarker molecules being evaluated -- IL-6, D-dimer, CRP, LDH and ferritin.According to the researchers, including those from GW, elevated levels of these biomarkers were associated with inflammation and bleeding disorder, showing an independent increased risk for admission in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), invasive ventilatory support, and death.They said the highest odds of death occurred when levels of the molecule LDH was greater than 1200 units per litre, and the D-dimer level

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Eight coronavirus myths that could spark second wave

coronavirus continues to spread across the country, so does fake news.Virus myths can be dangerous, damaging for your health and could mean it's even more likely you will catch the deadly bug.With growing fears the UK could face a second wave of the disease when we head into winter, it's important to separate fact from fiction.The Mirror has rounded up eight myths that could make the chances of a second wave more likely.

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Just 50% of Americans plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s how to win over the rest

Warren CornwallScience’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center.Nearly half a year later, scientists around the world are rushing to create a COVID-19 vaccine. An approved product is still months, if not years, away and public health agencies have not yet mounted campaigns to promote it.

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Madonna Calls Trump a 'Nazi' & 'Sociopath': 'Time to Wake Up'

Madonna is calling out President Donald Trump.

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Federal judge formally ends ‘Bridgegate’ scandal criminal case

NEWARK, N.J. - A federal judge formally brought an end Friday to the criminal case stemming from the 2013 George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal known as “Bridgegate.”An order published Friday dismissed the indictments against Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly, whose 2016 corruption convictions were reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court last month.MORE: Supreme Court throws out convictions of two people involved in New Jersey “Bridgegate” scandalThe judge also vacated the conviction of David Wildstein, who worked under Baroni at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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Pa. lawmaker proposes bill for cocktails to-go during coronavirus shutdown

FOX 29's Joyce Evans reports.

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Lives Lost: Brothers journey from rural Mexico to life in US

To drivers on the George Washington Bridge, Martin Morales probably looked like just another weekend warrior in his windbreaker and bicycle helmet, out for a ride in the suburbs across the river from New York City.

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Florida pub removes $10K stapled to walls for unemployed staff

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How does coronavirus kill? Clinicians trace a ferocious rampage through the body, from brain to toes

The coronavirus wreaked extensive damage (yellow) on the lungs of a 59-year-old man who died at George Washington University Hospital, as seen in a 3D model based on computerized tomography scans.

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New York Gov. Cuomo Says Trump Can't Force States to Reopen

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took to the morning TV shows Tuesday to push back against President Donald Trump's claim of “total” authority to reopen the nation's virus-stalled economy, noting that a president is not an absolute monarch.

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Cuomo says Trump is not a king, can't force states to reopen

NEW YORK – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took to morning TV shows Tuesday to push back against President Donald Trump's claim of “total” authority to reopen the nation's virus-stalled economy, noting that a president is not an absolute monarch.

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‘It is affecting every age group’: 3D video shows extensive damage to lungs caused by COVID-19

LOS ANGELES - Using virtual reality, a video released by the George Washington University Hospital showed the lungs of a 59-year-old male patient with COVID-19, and the damage depicted is not something to be taken lightly.

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Bored hairdresser recreates famous hairstyles on boyfriend during lockdown

While on lockdown, many people are using the time to learn something new, but one woman is making sure to keep up to date with the skills she already has.

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Virus disrupts pregnancy plans, raises anxiety and questions

Some pregnant women fear giving birth with no loved ones by their side. Others worry about getting sick with COVID-19 and not being able to hold their newborns. The coronavirus pandemic has injected anxiety and uncertainty to an already stressful time and while science about risks is mostly reassuring, doctors want clearer answers too.

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‘It is affecting every age group’: 3D video shows extensive damage to lungs caused by COVID-19

Social distancing is not only about preventing the illness itself, but rather, slowing the rate at which people get sick.

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Virtual reality video shows damage coronavirus can cause to lungs in a matter of days

A virtual reality video has been unveiled, that shows the shocking destruction that coronavirus can cause to the lungs in a matter of days.

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Coronavirus: Alarming VR video shows what lungs infected with COVID-19 look like

A doctor at George Washington University Hospital in the US wants everyone to know how coronavirus can damage your lungs.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights’ Movie Adaptation Delayed Due To Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has put the release plans for yet another movie on the back burner.

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Entire New Jersey town told to self-quarantine

The mayor of the New Jersey town is aking all residents to self-quarantine.

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