- Associated Press
Crash kills 13 on route for illegal border crossings
Barely a mile from where an SUV packed with 25 people struck a tractor-trailer — killing 13 inside — a cemetery with unmarked bricks is a burial ground for migrants who died crossing the border from Mexico to remote California desert. Authorities are investigating whether human smuggling was involved in Tuesday's early-morning collision that killed the 22-year-old male driver of the SUV and 12 passengers. Seats of the 1997 Ford Expedition were removed except for the driver and right front passenger's, said Omar Watson, chief of the California Highway Patrol's border division.
- Reuters
U.S. working with allies on COVID-19 vaccine strategy in Asia to counter China- FT
The United States is working with allies Japan, India and Australia on a plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines in Asia to counter the influence of China, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the talks. In recent weeks, the White House has held talks with other members of the Quad, a diplomatic and security initiative between the countries, the report added https://on.ft.com/2NMSThv. Kurt Campbell, the White House Indo-Pacific policy coordinator, is spearheading the effort and has held many meetings with ambassadors from the group, according to the report.
- Axios
Fauci donates personal 3D model of COVID-19 to Smithsonian as museum honors him with medal
NIAID director Anthony Fauci gave the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History his personal COVID-19 model Tuesday, as he was honored with the institution's Great Americans Medal.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeThe big picture: Fauci virtually presented the educational tool, made with a 3D printer, virtually to museum director Anthea Hartig — who praised him in a statement for his "humanitarianism" and "dedication," helping to "save millions of lives" and advance the treatment and understanding of infectious and immunologic diseases. Fauci said in a video the medal was a "humbling honor."More from Axios: Sign up to get the latest market trends with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free
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