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McConnell medically cleared by Capitol physician after apparent freeze episode

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's office on Thursday released a statement from the Capitol attending physician after an alarming episode Wednesday when he appeared to freeze for half a minute while answering reporter questions.Dr. Brian P. Monahan said he consulted with McConnell... Read More.

1st RSV vaccine for older adults in US cleared by FDA in historic approval

Thursday, May 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first RSV vaccine in the U.S.Scientists have been trying to develop an RSV vaccine for decades after previous high-profile attempts failed.The vaccine, made by the pharmaceutical company GSK, is for older adults. Pfizer... Read More.

Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin fully cleared for football activities

Tuesday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been fully cleared for football activities after collapsing and needing lifesaving CPR during a Monday Night Football game in early January."He is fully cleared. He's here," general manager Brandon Beane told reporters in a pre-draft... Read More.

“Justice”: ‘Rick and Morty’ co-creator Justin Roiland cleared of domestic violence charges

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

Justin Roiland, the co-creator and voice star of the hit animated series Rick and Morty, has been cleared of domestic violence charges.Orange County District Attorney's Office spokesperson Kimberly Edds noted in a statement picked up by outlets, including Variety, "We... Read More.

World Cup live updates: US star Christian Pulisic cleared to play against Netherlands

Friday, December 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After years of controversy around its location, the 2022 World Cup is underway in Qatar.There have been allegations of payoffs to FIFA members to earn the bid, criticism of Qatar's laws against women and LGBTQ individuals, the deaths of migrants used... Read More.

Biden cleared to leave isolation following second negative COVID-19 test

Monday, August 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden has been cleared to break isolation now that he has tested negative for COVID-19 for the second time, his physician announced on Sunday.An antigen test taken by Biden on Sunday produced a negative result for the second consecutive day,... Read More.

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva cleared to compete in Beijing Olympics

Monday, February 14 by ABC News

(BEIJING) -- Russian figure skating star Kamila Valieva will be allowed to continue competing at the Winter Olympics despite failing a drug test, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on Monday."On the basis of the very limited facts of this case, and after... Read More.

With Groveland Four exoneration, daughter sees father’s name cleared after 72 years

Monday, November 22 by ABC News

(GROVELAND. Fla.) -- A judge in Florida posthumously exonerated four Black men, known as the "Groveland Four," who were falsely accused of raping a white woman in the central Florida town of Groveland in 1949.Their families have been fighting to clear their names for... Read More.

Haitian migrants cleared from camp at Texas border but controversy continues

Friday, September 24 by ABC News

(DEL RIO, Texas) -- After more than a week of growing controversy, immigration authorities in Del Rio, Texas, on Friday finished clearing out an encampment of mostly Haitian migrants that at one point expanded to about 15,000 people."As of this morning, there are no... Read More.

101-year-old Sister Jean vaccinated, cleared to attend Loyola’s NCAA tournament game

Tuesday, March 16 by ABC News

By HALEY YAMADA and ERIC NOLL, ABC News(CHICAGO) -- The Loyola University Chicago Ramblers' lucky charm is on her way to March Madness.The school confirmed Tuesday that Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is vaccinated and cleared to attend the Ramblers' first game in the NCAA... Read More.

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