US & World Archives

An American family stuck in Gaza for months due to Covid restrictions finally leaves: ‘It was hell’

February 17, 2021 7:49 AM CNN Newsource

An American family visiting Gaza say they were left “stranded in a hellish situation” for months due to the coronavirus pandemic and a…

High school sweethearts die of Covid-19 hours apart after one last family video call

February 17, 2021 7:47 AM CNN Newsource

Blanca Estela Rodriguez looked at her husband of almost 50 years as he lay sedated. Juan had a tube coming from his mouth and a machine was breathing…

Joseph Lieberman Fast Facts

February 17, 2021 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of Joseph Lieberman, former United States senator from Connecticut. Personal Birth date: February 24, 1942 Birth…

‘Terrified’ UN envoy issues warning on Myanmar as protesters face down military

February 17, 2021 7:27 AM CNN

Concerns are growing over the potential for violence in Myanmar as anti-coup protesters urge supporters to take to the streets en masse, in defiance…

The gaming world often overlooks players of color. This new studio is changing that

February 17, 2021 7:14 AM CNN Newsource

At age nine, Nicodemus Madehdou moved from Monrovia, Liberia to Philadelphia and discovered how video games could connect him to a new culture.…

Britain’s Prince Philip ill, admitted to hospital as precaution

February 17, 2021 7:07 AM Associated Press

LONDON, England — Britain’s 99-year-old Prince Philip has been admitted to a London hospital after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace said…

EU commission approves new contract for 300 million additional doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

February 17, 2021 5:17 AM Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced that it has agreed to buy a further 300 million doses of Moderna’s vaccine against Covid-19 and was…

Black History Month: Marsha P. Johnson

February 17, 2021 5:17 AM CNN Newsource

The late Marsha P. Johnson is celebrated today as a veteran of the Stonewall Inn protests, a pioneering transgender activist and a pivotal figure in…

Case against American woman accused of killing a UK teenager can go ahead in the US, judge rules

February 17, 2021 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

A judge in the United States on Tuesday ruled that a civil claim for damages against Anne Sacoolas — the woman accused of killing 19-year-old…

After delay, Israel allows Palestinian Authority to deliver 1st vaccines to Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip

February 17, 2021 3:50 AM Associated Press

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Palestinian Authority sent the first shipment of coronavirus vaccines to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Wednesday,…

Dubai princess claims she is being held ‘hostage’ in secret video recordings

February 17, 2021 3:35 AM CNN

The daughter of Dubai’s billionaire ruler, who attempted to flee abroad in 2018, has appeared in secret recordings claiming she is being held…

Biden says teachers should move up in the ‘hierarchy’ to receive Covid-19 vaccines

February 17, 2021 2:40 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden said during a CNN town hall Tuesday that teachers should be moved higher on the list of those who are getting vaccinated against…

Pfizer and BioNTech reach deal to send European Union millions more Covid-19 vaccine doses

February 17, 2021 2:31 AM Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced that it has agreed to buy a further 300 million doses of Moderna’s vaccine against Covid-19 and was…

Mysteries of massive holes forming in Siberian permafrost unlocked by scientists

February 17, 2021 2:11 AM CNN Newsource

The massive crater appeared violently and explosively in the Siberian tundra last year — a powerful blowout of methane gas throwing ice and…

Damages case against Anne Sacoolas for wrongful death of Harry Dunn can go ahead in US, judge rules

February 17, 2021 1:59 AM CNN Newsource

A judge in the United States on Tuesday ruled that a civil claim for damages against Anne Sacoolas — the woman accused of killing 19-year-old…

11 people were rescued by boat after a water main break in Philadelphia

February 17, 2021 1:39 AM CNN Newsource

Eleven people were rescued by boat in North Philadelphia after a major water main break happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to…

First FEMA Covid-19 mass vaccination sites open in California amid supply shortage

February 16, 2021 9:14 PM CNN Newsource

Two new coronavirus mass vaccination sites opened in California on Tuesday, where cities continue to struggle with securing vaccine supply. The sites…

Biden says things may be back to normal by next Christmas

February 16, 2021 9:05 PM CNN

President Joe Biden would only commit to a return to normal by next Christmas during a CNN town hall on Tuesday, saying he did not want to boost…

Democrats, Biden prepare to unveil bill providing pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants

February 16, 2021 8:37 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration, in concert with Hill Democrats, is preparing to unveil legislation this week that seeks to provide a…

Biden says things may be back to normal by Christmas

February 16, 2021 7:57 PM CNN

President Joe Biden would only commit to a return to normal by next Christmas during a CNN town hall on Tuesday, saying he did not want to boost…

Arizona schools won’t use letter grades this year because of pandemic

February 16, 2021 6:13 PM CNN Newsource

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill on Monday that will suspend the use of a letter grade system in schools statewide, due to how disrupted this…

At least three New Jersey universities report racist attacks during virtual Black History Month events

February 16, 2021 5:28 PM CNN Newsource

At least three New Jersey universities have reported racist attacks during virtual Black History Month events. Rutgers University, Rider University…

Japan’s 1st coronavirus vaccinations given to health workers, starting a campaign crucial to Tokyo Olympics

February 16, 2021 5:25 PM Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s first coronavirus shots were given to health workers, beginning the vaccination campaign considered crucial to holding the…

Family of Thai immigrant, 84, says fatal attack ‘was driven by hate’

February 16, 2021 4:49 PM CNN Newsource

Vichar Ratanapakdee was well-known in his San Francisco neighborhood for his hour-long walks each morning, a ritual that kept him vibrant and healthy…

3 people were killed and 10 more injured after a tornado struck coastal North Carolina

February 16, 2021 4:03 PM CNN Newsource

At least three people were killed and 10 more were injured after a tornado ripped through Brunswick County, North Carolina, late Monday, officials…

Georgia governor announces reforms to state citizen’s arrest law one year after Ahmaud Arbery’s death

February 16, 2021 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced an overhaul of the state’s citizen’s arrest law Tuesday, one that was used to justify the death of…

Frozen wind turbines, limited gas supplies and rolling blackouts: Behind Texas’ energy woes

February 16, 2021 2:58 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — Some of the warmest places in Texas, where rolling power outages are occurring across the chilly state, are inside cars and…

Record-breaking deep freeze engulfing Texas, other parts of U.S., isn’t over yet

February 16, 2021 2:19 PM CNN

ABILENE, Texas — Millions of Americans reeling from a deadly storm and massive power outages are about to get walloped by more winter weather.…

Krispy Kreme is offering a limited-edition Mars doughnut to celebrate NASA’s rover landing

February 16, 2021 2:02 PM CNN Newsource

When NASA’s Perseverance rover goes through the “seven minutes of terror” to land itself on Mars February 18, you can sit back,…

Democrats’ stimulus plan would cut taxes by an average of $3,100, analysis shows

February 16, 2021 1:59 PM CNN

The House Democrats’ Covid relief bill would reduce household federal tax bills by an average of $3,100 each this year, according the…