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News Wrap: Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
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News Wrap: Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director

From PBS NewsHour · () English

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  • Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the Senate as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • The FAA is investigating an incident involving President Trump's helicopter and a commercial aircraft.
  • Iran announced it is in the final stages of drafting a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while UK authorities arrested a woman after a stabbing incident in Covent Garden.

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This appointment marks a significant moment for the public health agency.

In aviation news, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials are currently investigating an incident that involved President Trump's helicopter and a commercial aircraft. Further details regarding the nature of the encounter are pending the outcome of the investigation.

Internationally, Iran has stated that it is nearing the completion of a deal with Oman. This agreement, according to Iranian officials, is intended to facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport.

Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, authorities have made an arrest. A woman was taken into custody following a stabbing incident that occurred in the Covent Garden area, resulting in four people being injured.

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