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The U.S. Faces Another Covid Christmas as Omicron Fuels a Rise in Cases
In a country already struggling with full hospitals and virus fatigue, the variant has contributed to spikes in some states.
By Campbell Robertson, Mitch Smith and Giulia Heyward
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Crack Down Hard, or Wait and See? Europe Splits on Omicron Response.
As some nations impose tough restrictions in the face of soaring cases, others, including France, are lying back for the moment.
By Norimitsu Onishi and Nicholas Casey
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  Behind Manchin’s Opposition, a Long History of Fighting Climate Measures
  Senator Joe Manchin III noted climate policy when he said he would vote against the Build Back Better Act. In his life and career, West Virginia coal has loomed large.
  By Jonathan Weisman and Lisa Friedman
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  Biden Tries to Salvage Domestic Policy Bill After Rift With Manchin
  Senator Joe Manchin III criticized the White House staff for its handling of negotiations over the legislation, saying officials had pushed him to his “wit’s end.”
  By Emily Cochrane and Michael D. Shear