Fauci calls loosening Covid-19 restrictions inexplicable as variants threaten another surge verified_publisherCNN
Five takeaways from dramatic Capitol security hearing thehill.com - Rebecca Kheel and Rebecca Beitsch
"Embarrassed" Cuomo apologizes for "pain I've caused," but says he won't resign as New York's governor verified_publisherCBS News
Undocumented Students Face Big Challenges With Remote Learning verified_publisherNPR - Kavitha Cardoza
The short-term, middle-term, and long-term future of the coronavirus statnews.com - Andrew Joseph, Helen Branswell
TIMEKremlin Russia's Leaders Won't Deal With a Domestic Violence Epidemic. These Women Stepped Up Instead TIME - By Madeline RoacheAs Nastya waits for her husband Kirill to come home from work, thoughts run through her head. She smooths the creases from the tablecloth and lays the table in the dimly lit kitchen of their apartment...
Associated PressPandemics US traffic deaths spike even as pandemic cuts miles traveled Associated Press - By TOM KRISHERDETROIT (AP) — Pandemic lockdowns and stay-at-home orders kept many drivers off U.S. roads and highways last year. But those who did venture out found open lanes that only invited reckless driving, leading...
Associated PressBaghdad Ahead of Pope visit, survivor recalls Iraq church massacre Associated Press - By SAMYA KULLABBAGHDAD (AP) — It began like any other Sunday in the Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad for worshipper Louis Climis. That day nearly 11 years ago would end with blood-stained pews, anguish and lives...
Associated PressWest Africa Chaos as freed Nigerian schoolgirls reunited with families Associated PressJANGEBE, Nigeria (AP) — Hundreds of Nigerian girls abducted last week from a boarding school in the country’s northwest have been returned to their families amid chaos as security forces opened fire on...
Fox NewsBorder Patrol Two SUVs breached US-Mexico border in California – then crashed, burned in separate accidents: reports verified_publisherFox News - Dom CalicchioTwo SUVs involved in separate accidents in California on Tuesday entered the U.S. from Mexico through a 10-foot gap in a border barrier, federal authorities said Wednesday, according to a report. One the...
ABC NewsArson Former Maryland police chief facing dozens of attempted murder charges in alleged arsons ABC News - Mark Osborne The former Laurel, Maryland, police chief was allegedly targeting rivals. A former Maryland police chief is facing more than a dozen attempted murder …
Associated PressU.S. Coast Guard Coast Guard ends search for helicopter in waters off Alaska Associated PressANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday suspended the search in waters off Alaska for an overdue helicopter piloted by the former head of Alaska’s largest tribal health care organization,...
The New York TimesGreg Abbott ERCOT Fires Chief Executive Bill Magness After Texas Storm verified_publisherThe New York Times - Rick RojasHOUSTON — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas decided to force out its chief executive on Wednesday after the agency, which controls the flow of electricity through much of the state, became the...
CBS NewsPolicing Student shot by classmate at Arkansas high school has died verified_publisherCBS News A 15-year-old boy who was shot Monday morning at Watson Chapel Junior High School in Arkansas has died, Pulaski County Coroner's Office, CBS …
Associated PressCalifornia California to give 40% of vaccine doses to vulnerable areas Associated PressSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state’s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus get...
TIMEU.S. Politics Capitol Police Uncover ‘Possible Plot’ Against Congress by Far-Right Militia TIME - By Michael Balsamo / AP(WASHINGTON) — Capitol Police say they have uncovered intelligence of a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, nearly two months after a mob of supporters of then-President...
Associated PressKirsten Gillibrand Double standard? Gillibrand in spotlight after Cuomo scandal Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Kirsten Gillibrand was the first Democratic senator to call for her colleague Al Franken's resignation in 2017 as he faced allegations of sexual misconduct, building a profile as a leading...
Associated PressClimate US-China tensions threaten global climate change efforts Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The world’s hopes for curbing climate change hinge on action by two giant nations whose relations are deteriorating: China and the United States. The two countries both say they are on...
CNNSexual Violence Chicago priest Michael Pfleger faces third allegation of sex abuse verified_publisherCNN - By Chris Boyette(CNN) — A third man has now accused Father Michael Pfleger, senior pastor of the Saint Sabina parish in Chicago, of sexual abuse, according to an affidavit provided to CNN by an attorney for two other...
AxiosU.S. Politics House passes sweeping election and anti-corruption bill verified_publisherAxios - Shawna Chen The House voted 220-210Wednesday to pass Democrats' expansive election and anti-corruption bill. Why it matters: Expanding voting access has been a …
Associated PressU.S. Politics House passes sweeping voting rights bill over GOP opposition Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats passed sweeping voting and ethics legislation Wednesday over unanimous Republican opposition, advancing to the Senate what would be the largest overhaul of the U.S. election...
Drug Enforcement Administration DEA places agent seen outside Capitol during riot on leave thehill.com - Jordan Williams The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) placed an agent on leave after he was seen outside the Capitol during a riot by supporters of former …
Associated PressActivism Hong Kong democracy activists' court hearing enters 4th day Associated PressHONG KONG (AP) — A marathon court hearing for 47 democracy activists charged under Hong Kong’s national security law entered its fourth day on Thursday, as the court deliberates whether the defendants...
Mark McClellan Abbott's medical advisers were not all consulted before he lifted Texas mask mandate thehill.com - Sarah Polus Some medical advisors to Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said they were not consulted on the decision to end the state's mask requirement and lift …
Associated PressEnergy House panel seeks storm documents from Texas grid operator Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The House Oversight Committee is investigating the agency that operates the Texas power grid, seeking information and documents about the lack of preparation for the recent winter storm...
NPRProud Boys DOJ Fails To Persuade Judge To Keep Proud Boys 'Sergeant Of Arms' Behind Bars verified_publisherNPR - Dustin JonesA leading member of the Proud Boys was ordered to be released Wednesday when federal prosecutors failed to convince a judge he was a danger to the public while he awaits trial in the U.S. Capitol riots...
NPRDeath of George Floyd House Approves Police Reform Bill Named After George Floyd verified_publisherNPR - Chloee WeinerHouse lawmakers on Wednesday passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a police reform bill that would ban chokeholds and eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement. The 220-212 vote came...
CNNTennessee Bureau of Investigation Tennessee task force recovers 150 missing children verified_publisherCNN(CNN) — A total of 150 missing children ranging in age from 3 to 17 were recovered in January and February during a joint law enforcement operation, authorities in Tennessee said Wednesday. The task force...
BloombergMyanmar U.S. Slams ‘Repulsive’ Myanmar Crackdown as Death Toll Surges verified_publisherBloomberg - Philip Heijmans The U.S. criticized Myanmar’s security forces for using deadly force against anti-coup protesters as the United Nations said another 38 protesters …
The New York TimesQAnon Conspiracy Theory Capitol Police Warn of Threat on Thursday, and House Cancels the Day’s Session verified_publisherThe New York Times - Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Matthew RosenbergWASHINGTON — The Capitol Police force is preparing for another assault on the Capitol building on Thursday after obtaining intelligence of a potential plot by a militia group, just two months after a of...
The New York TimesU.S. Politics Biden Agrees to Lower Income Caps For Stimulus Payments verified_publisherThe New York Times - Emily CochraneWASHINGTON — President Biden agreed on Wednesday to place stricter income limits on the next round of stimulus payments, making the latest in a series of crucial concessions to moderates as Democrats to...
CNNRonny Jackson Ronny Jackson under Obama and Trump: From 'tremendous asset' to 'tyrant' verified_publisherCNN - By Kevin Liptak, Jeff Zeleny, Betsy Klein(CNN) — An inspector general report detailing allegations of "sexual and denigrating" comments made by former White House physician Rep. Ronny Jackson, along with accounts of drinking and taking prescription...
CNNU.S. Politics Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after lifting coronavirus restrictions verified_publisherCNN(CNN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing a torrent of criticism over his surprise decision to roll back his state's mask mandate and business restrictions -- moves that strategists and activists in both...
Brian Kemp Georgia Gov. Kemp says he'd 'absolutely' back Trump as 2024 nominee thehill.com - Aris Folley Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) said that he will “absolutely” support former President Trump if he became the Republican party’s presidential nominee, …
CVS Health CVS pharmacies in Florida to vaccinate teachers under 50 despite state age limits thehill.com - Jordan Williams CVS pharmacies in Florida are vaccinating teachers under 50 years old despite age limits on vaccine recipients imposed by the state. The chain said …
