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Tracking a warm end to the workweek

Tracking a warm end to the workweek

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Tracking a warm end to the workweek

Highs will be similar Friday to what we saw today then rain chances return this weekend

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Coronavirus

Omicron case reported in Colorado

The person who tested positive is a woman from Arapahoe County who recently visited southern Africa.
Coronavirus

Pushing COVID-19 boosters, Biden says 'we need to be ready' this winter

The plan Biden unveiled Thursday includes requiring private insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests.
Coronavirus

US extends mask mandate for travelers through mid-March

Mask mandates have been a flashpoint for air travelers, accounting for 72% of unruly passenger complaints in 2021.

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After almost 3 decades of work, I-74 Bridge is fully open for drivers

After a nearly 30-year project, both directions of the new I-74 Bridge are open to motorists as of December 2.
Traffic

As new bridge gets ready to open, old I-74 bridge coming to an end

Drivers in Bettendorf took one of their last passes over the old I-74 Bridge on Thursday before the span closes for good in the coming days.

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Health

Yes, a potentially deadly parasite that enters people through bare feet is in the US

Headlines about a parasite called Strongyloides being in the U.S. are accurate. The parasite isn’t deadly for most people – and many people don’t even have symptoms.
Social Media

No, a child did not yell an expletive during Jill Biden’s book reading

Video viewed thousands of times on social media claims a child cursed at first lady Jill Biden during a book reading. VERIFY confirmed the video was edited.