Third time’s a charm for CDC director as Senate finally confirms Erica Schwartz as new agency head

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Schwartz was the third Trump nominee for CDC director in the past 18 months.

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Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum

Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil.

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Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling nearly yearlong vacancy

Now confirmed, Erica Schwartz is the third CDC nominee since Trump took office for his second term.

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Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing

Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.

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Iranian hackers and America’s Achilles heel on water: default passwords

The FBI and EPA say attackers accessed internet-connected Rockwell Automation controllers and changed their IP addresses and passwords.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Star Michael Mando on Finally Returning as Scorpion: “This Is Level One of the Character’s Potential”

The 'Better Call Saul' alum is never one to get ahead of himself, but he admits he can't help but think about Scorpion's future as Venom.

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Toronto Zoo announces birth of pygmy hippo calf, third for mother Kindia

The 20-year-old’s third calf is being monitored by officials as survival rates for the species are challenging, the zoo said The Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of a female pygmy hippo calf.

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