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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…

UNH professor allegedly behind offensive Twitter account resigns

February 16, 2021 1:49 PM CNN Newsource

A University of New Hampshire faculty member has resigned after a school investigation into “serious allegations of misconduct” on social…

Reparations for slavery could have reduced Covid-19 transmission and deaths in the US, Harvard study says

February 16, 2021 1:42 PM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 is disproportionately sickening and killing Black Americans, the result of centuries of structural racism, a group of Harvard researchers…

If a winter storm is coming your way, read this

February 16, 2021 1:33 PM CNN Newsource

Severe winter storms can keep you stuck inside for days, knock out your power and leave you chattering from the cold. If you’re prepared when…

5-year-old injured in a car crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid is awake

February 16, 2021 1:31 PM CNN Newsource

The 5-year-old girl who was injured during a car crash involving Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid is “awake,”…

Fauci shifts timeline on when general public will get vaccine

February 16, 2021 11:53 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccines won’t be available to the “general public” before mid- to late May or early…

VIRUS TODAY: President Biden extends ban on foreclosures

February 16, 2021 11:37 AM Associated Press

Here’s what’s happening Tuesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY — President Joe Biden is…

How a hit TV show exposed the failure to learn the lessons of the past on Covid-19

February 16, 2021 11:36 AM CNN

A man lies alone in a hospital bed, frightened and cut off from most of his family and friends, while the outside world grapples with the growing…

Texas cities had coldest morning in decades; all-time record lows

February 16, 2021 10:24 AM CNN Newsource

DALLAS, Texas — The coldest temperatures in decades hit a large portion of the Central and Southern Plains on Tuesday morning, with lows…

Charge against Amy Cooper dropped after completing racial bias education program

February 16, 2021 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday dropped the misdemeanor criminal charge against Amy Cooper, the White woman who called…

Anthony Fauci wins $1 million Israeli prize for his work on Covid-19 and other infectious diseases

February 16, 2021 10:20 AM CNN Newsource

Dr. Anthony Fauci has been honored with a top international prize for his work combating the coronavirus and other infectious diseases. He is one of…

The Black church is having a moment

February 16, 2021 10:19 AM CNN Newsource

The Rev. Jemar Tisby describes himself as a “theological mutt.” He was baptized in a Southern Baptist church, joined a White…