Russia Plague Researcher Death Draws US Attention
On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on The RecapPublished
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia”, with reporting from The New York Times.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:19 PM ET on The Recap, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger; aired 2 times.
- Topics: PM.
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- BBCUS 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
- The New York TimesRussia Moves to Tamp Down Rumors About Plague Outbreak in Siberia
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