Today's Headlines: As Omicron Spreads, Officials Ponder What It Means to Be ‘Fully Vaccinated’

Beleaguered by Omicron, New York Operates at Half Speed
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As Omicron Spreads, Officials Ponder What It Means to Be 'Fully Vaccinated'

As Omicron Spreads, Officials Ponder What It Means to Be 'Fully Vaccinated'

By Emily Anthes and Noah Weiland

The contagious new variant has companies and government officials wondering whether Americans can really be considered vaccinated without booster shots.

Beleaguered by Omicron, New York Operates at Half Speed

Beleaguered by Omicron, New York Operates at Half Speed

By Andy Newman and Dana Rubinstein

From subway lines to medical clinics to libraries, city businesses and services have been curtailed because of Covid.

After 4 Killings, 'Officer of the Year' Is Still on the Job

After 4 Killings, 'Officer of the Year' Is Still on the Job

By Kim Barker, Steve Eder and David D. Kirkpatrick

A Pennsylvania state trooper was returned to duty following three investigations by his own agency. A fourth inquiry is underway.

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Why Covid Death Rates Are Rising for Some Groups

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Why Covid Death Rates Are Rising for Some Groups

By Denise Lu and Albert Sun

Since vaccines became widely available in April, nearly 250,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the United States. Their demographics are different from earlier in the pandemic.

I Got to the Bottom of All Those Flight Cancellations

Opinion | Peter Coy

I Got to the Bottom of All Those Flight Cancellations

By Peter Coy

Some say the airlines. Others say Omicron.

Today's Videos

W.H.O. Warns of a 'Tsunami' of Delta and Omicron Infections

Video Video: W.H.O. Warns of a 'Tsunami' of Delta and Omicron Infections

By The New York Times

The World Health Organization said the circulation of these coronavirus variants could drive a rapid spike in infections, but the agency added that early data showed vaccines continue to offer protection from severe illness and death.

New York City Prepares for Scaled Back New Year's Eve Celebration

Video Video: New York City Prepares for Scaled Back New Year's Eve Celebration

By Reuters

Despite a recent spike in coronavirus cases, crowds will return to Times Square for the annual ball drop.

Severe Floods Kill at Least 20 People in Brazil

Video Video: Severe Floods Kill at Least 20 People in Brazil

By Reuters

Authorities said the record floods in the northeastern part of the country forced more than 50,000 people to flee their homes.

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