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Trump says ‘we don’t think’ Russian plague case is a bioweapon

U.S. officials have asked Russia to provide more information about the lab worker’s reported death and the country’s elevated response.

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The Washington Post· Oct 7, 9:09 PMTrump says ‘we don’t think’ Russian plague case is a bioweapon

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