US & World Archives

Man who says he was hit by Tacoma police car claims he was left traumatized

January 25, 2021 5:45 PM CNN Newsource

A man who claims he was struck by a police cruiser in Tacoma, Washington — an incident that sparked a weekend protest — said he will…

California paid $11 billion in bogus jobless claims last year, investigating possible fraud involving $20 billion more

January 25, 2021 5:35 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California officials say hackers, identity thieves and overseas criminal rings stole an estimated $11.4 billion in unemployment…

Brazil variant of coronavirus detected in U.S. for 1st time

January 25, 2021 5:25 PM CNN Newsource

While all viruses mutate over time, some variants of the novel coronavirus are worrying scientists. Several strains appear to be more transmissible…

Trump impeachment case handed off to Senate after formal procession across Capitol

January 25, 2021 5:04 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House impeachment case against Donald Trump has been delivered to the Senate for his upcoming trial. House Democratic…

These entertainment industry workers are offering to help Biden with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout

January 25, 2021 4:46 PM CNN Newsource

Out-of-work backstage crews in the entertainment industry are volunteering to help in the fight against Covid-19. In a letter addressed to President…

At least five people injured in Portland after vehicle hits multiple pedestrians

January 25, 2021 4:35 PM CNN Newsource

A vehicle struck at least five people in Portland, Oregon, on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The city’s Fire and Rescue department said…

Senate confirms Janet Yellen as treasury secretary, 1st woman to hold the position

January 25, 2021 4:23 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Janet Yellen has been confirmed as President Joe Biden’s treasury secretary in an overwhelming Senate vote. She is the first…

Oklahoma lawmaker proposes a bill that calls for creation of a Bigfoot hunting season

January 25, 2021 4:18 PM CNN Newsource

Bigfoot may be a considered a myth — but that’s not stopping one Oklahoma lawmaker from proposing open season on the creature. Rep.…

Protesters gather in Tacoma as an officer who drove into a crowd is placed on administrative leave

January 25, 2021 4:05 PM CNN

About 150 people gathered in downtown Tacoma, Washington, on Sunday to protest the city’s police department after an officer drove into a crowd…

California lifts regional stay-at-home orders as ICU crowding eases

January 25, 2021 3:44 PM CNN Newsource

California health officials ended the state’s regional stay-at-home order on Monday, saying the latest projections for intensive care unit…

Puerto Rico declares a state of emergency due to gender-based violence

January 25, 2021 2:38 PM CNN Newsource

Puerto Rico is declaring a state of emergency over gender-based violence, delivering on a demand made by activists in recent years after a wave of…

Biden signs order aimed at strengthening U.S. manufacturing

January 25, 2021 6:51 AM CNN Newsource, ABC News

UPDATE: As he signed a “Made in America” executive order Monday afternoon, President Joe Biden delivered remarks on how he was fulfilling a long-time…

China’s President Xi Jinping pushes global cooperation, saying ‘arrogant isolation will always fail’

January 25, 2021 1:26 PM CNN

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a return to multilateralism, with leaders working together to put the global economy back on track, in…

Stimulus checks, unemployment and more: Here’s the aid that’s coming — and what might be coming soon

January 25, 2021 1:15 PM CNN Newsource

There’s lots of talk of all the federal assistance going to Americans and small businesses in need. But while some is already approved, not all…

Indianapolis police have arrested a minor in connection with the fatal shooting of 5 people, including a pregnant woman

January 25, 2021 1:07 PM CNN

Indianapolis Metro Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting deaths of five people and an unborn child, police said Monday.…

Dow Jones Industrial Average Fast Facts

January 25, 2021 12:38 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Facts The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock index comprised of 30…

At least 20 people tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a high school wrestling tournament

January 25, 2021 12:08 PM CNN Newsource

More than 20 student athletes, staff and spectators who attended a wrestling tournament in Louisiana have tested positive for Covid-19. Now, the…

Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte’s office says he intends to resign as head of government weakened by ally’s defection

January 25, 2021 11:58 AM Associated Press

ROME (AP) — The office of Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says the leader will tell his wobbly government on Tuesday he intends to offer his…

Moderna expects vaccine will be protective against variants, but will test boosters to improve immunity

January 25, 2021 11:39 AM CNN

The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine created antibodies that neutralized coronavirus variants first found in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the company…

Baby tyrannosaurs were about the same size as a dog, new research shows

January 25, 2021 11:11 AM CNN Newsource

Tyrannosaurs were fearsome predators in the dinosaur kingdom, but new research shows their hatchlings were about as big as a medium-sized dog.…

Indianapolis police have charged a child in connection with the fatal shooting of 5 people and an unborn child

January 25, 2021 10:22 AM CNN Newsource

Indianapolis Metro Police have charged a suspect in connection with the shooting deaths of five people and an unborn child, police said Monday in a…

Biden signs order ending Trump-era ban on transgender individuals serving in the military

January 25, 2021 10:20 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order revoking a Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from…

Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine is expected to be protective against new variants

January 25, 2021 10:11 AM CNN

The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine created antibodies that neutralized coronavirus variants first found in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the company…

Gov’t watchdog probes if Justice Dept. officials ‘engaged in improper attempt’ to overturn 2020 election

January 25, 2021 10:10 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department’s inspector general is launching an investigation to examine whether any former or current…

California lifts regional stay-at-home orders

January 25, 2021 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

California health officials ended the state’s regional stay-at-home order on Monday, saying the latest four-week projections of increasing…

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund launches a $40 million scholarship program for future civil rights lawyers, with help from an anonymous donor

January 25, 2021 9:33 AM CNN Newsource

As the NAACP Legal Defense Fund celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, they’re also giving back — to the tune of $40 million —…

California governor lifts regional stay-at-home orders, return to restrictions based on conditions in each county

January 25, 2021 8:48 AM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has lifted regional stay-at-home orders statewide in response to improving coronavirus conditions. Public…

5 planets found in unusual rhythmic dance around a star 200 light-years away

January 25, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

Astronomers have discovered a planetary system including six planets and it’s not quite like anything they’ve seen before. The system…

Supreme Court dismisses as moot lawsuits over whether Trump illegally profited off presidency

January 25, 2021 7:50 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court has brought an end to lawsuits over whether Donald Trump illegally profited off his presidency. The…

Five people including a pregnant woman were killed in Indianapolis’ ‘largest mass casualty shooting’ in more than a decade

January 25, 2021 7:21 AM CNN

Five people and an unborn child were killed Sunday after an early-morning shooting in Indianapolis’ northeast side, police said — an…