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The prosecution's case: US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia, Rubio says
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Real event · technology · 2026-10-05
US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia, Rubio says
Final verdict announced: October 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM ET
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US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia, Rubio says
The US says it is monitoring the case of a lab technician who died at a plague research centre in Siberia.
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The US is keeping an eye on the situation regarding the death.
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BBC News — US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia, Rubio says — 2026-10-05
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