Conservative celebrity Rush Limbaugh receives Medal of Freedom
At US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, the President announced the award for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country's highest civilian honor, to longtime friend and conservative radio hosting celebrity Rush Limbaugh, who has recently disclosed that he is suffering from advanced-stage lung cancer. Limbaugh's award also coincides with World Cancer Day.
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Trump finally speaks with Putin
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Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday for the first time since the publication of a New York Times story alleging that Russia paid bounties to Taliban fighters for killing US troops. The president has been under fire from various groups for his reluctance to hold Russia accountable for the alleged bounty scheme.
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France imposes 135 euros fine for not wearing a mask
France imposes 135 euros fine for not wearing a mask
France has made face masks compulsory in all enclosed public spaces amid a fresh bout of Covid-19 outbreaks. Masks were already mandatory on public transport, but from Monday they must also be worn in places like shops. Health Minister Oliver Véran warned that France had between "400 and 500 active clusters" of the virus. Anyone caught without a mask faces a fine of €135
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