Public Health & Pandemics Summary

## TIER 2 STORIES (Brief RSS Summaries - mention if relevant):

- My Baby Girl Has Passed to Glory, Says Father of Guard Soldier Killed in D.C. Shooting Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who died on Thursday, was not initially excited to go to Washington, but had grown to enjoy the city. Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remained in critical condition on Friday....

- Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, whose residence was searched earlier in the day by anti-corruption investigators....

- Advice for dealing with seasonal viruses and alcohol consumption during the holidays Americans are navigating seasonal viruses as they come together for the holidays. Dr. Celine Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, joins CBS News with more....

- Store receipt provides alibi for Utah man eyed in murder 500 miles away Weeks before Kristil Krug, a married mother of three, was found murdered in her Colorado garage, she told police she and her husband Dan Krug had received threatening texts and emails from a stalker w...

- The National Guard shooting suspect was in one of the CIAs Zero Units The man charged with shooting two National Guard members in D.C. is an Afghan national who came to the United States in September 2021 and worked with the CIA....

- Guard member dies after D.C. shooting as second victim fights for life The two National Guard members, who came from units in West Virginia, had been patrolling in D.C. since August....

- Chicago train attack prompts Trump criticism of Illinois no-cash bail According to Chicago police, a repeat offender who was awaiting trial for an unrelated attack and was not being held in jail set a woman on fire aboard a train....

- The quiet US pivot to Latin America The U.S. is deepening trade and investment ties with several Latin American countries, creating a new strategic alliance that reduces dependence on China and reshapes the map of American influence....

- A legacy of equality: Revisiting the Highlander Folk School and its role in the American civil rights movement Although largely forgotten, a little-known Tennessee school once powerfully influenced the U.S. Civil Rights movement and its leaders, while preserving Southern Appalachian culture. Its inspiring impa...

- The Trump obsession Trump has great influence over all our lives. And that has led to obsession....

- Father of Slain Guard Member: 'My Baby Girl Has Passed to Glory' <p>The father of the West Virginia National Guard member who died following Wednesdays Washington, DC, shooting responded with two heartbreaking sentences on Thanksgiving.</p> <p>The post <a href="htt...

- She 'Passed': Mamdani Slammed for Ignoring Accused Afghans Role in National Guard Member's Murder <p>Zohran Mamdani is facing a torrent of condemnation over his public statement addressing the murder of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who succumbed to her injuries after being shot, alle...

- Watch: Pope Leo XIV Surprises Rave Attendees by Blessing Crowd During Priest DJ Set <p>Pope Leo XIV surprised rave attendees in Kosice, Slovakia, earlier this month by blessing the crowd before a performance by a Portuguese Catholic priest, who is also a DJ known for his spiritually-...

- Report: DC National Guard Shooting Suspect Had No Beds in Home, Often Played Call of Duty <p>There were no beds in the home of the the Washington, DC, National Guard shooting suspect, whom often played video games such as Call of Duty, according to recent reports.</p> <p>The post <a href="...

- Down on dating? Here are five couples who fell in love this year <p>From ICU meet-cutes to holiday sparks, readers share the unexpected moments that brought them lasting love this year</p><p>Ask someone who is single about their <a href="https://www.theguardian.com...

- From Fugee to felon: how Pras betrayed his country <p>Ex-member of the hip-hop group was convicted of money laundering and campaign finance violations after funneling money from a rich Malaysian</p><p>From the moment the Fugees shot to fame in the mid...

- Zelenskyys top aide quits after anti-corruption searches of his home <p>Ukrainian president announces departure of Andriy Yermak, who was leading peace talks with US</p><p>Volodymyr Zelenskyys powerful chief of staff and closest ally, Andriy Yermak, has resigned after ...

- Moment Israeli forces shoot dead surrendered Palestinians video report <p>Video of an Israeli military raid in the West Bank shows soldiers summarily executing two Palestinians they had detained seconds earlier.</p><p>The shooting on Thursday evening, which was also witn...

- Leaked files show far-right influences among Project 2025 applicants <p>Applicants reportedly cited Nazi theorists and other extremists as inspiration for Trump administration roles</p><p>Hacked materials from the powerful rightwing thinktank the Heritage Foundation sh...

- Newsom, AOC, Harris? Potential Democratic contenders for 2028 run <p>Would-be contenders include governors, senators, members of Congress and the former vice-president</p><p>After Democratss devastating loss to Donald Trump, the path forward for the party remains un...