California revamps Covid-19 vaccine delivery system amid criticism over slow rollout
California is revamping its coronavirus vaccine delivery system amid criticism over the slow and inefficient rollout of doses, the California…
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A crocheted Bernie Sanders doll raised more than $40k for charity in an online auction
A handmade crocheted doll inspired by the viral inauguration meme of Sen. Bernie Sanders raised more than $40,000 for Meals on Wheels America when it…
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YouTube star Jake Paul to face former UFC fighter Ben Askren in April boxing match
Jake Paul, the YouTube star turned boxer, has his next match lined up. The controversial internet personality will face former UFC fighter Ben Askren…
Continue Reading Florida led the world in shark attacks again in 2020
The US is once again the shark attack capital of the world in 2020. Thanks, Florida! Last year, the US reported 33 unprovoked shark attacks,…
Continue Reading Newark and New Jersey officials reach settlement in yearslong lawsuit over lead contamination of city drinking water
The city of Newark, New Jersey, resolved yearslong litigation Tuesday in connection to its water crisis, in which city drinking water was…
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Biden administration to buy enough doses to fully vaccinate all adult Americans by summer
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is boosting purchases of coronavirus vaccines to deliver enough to protect 300 million Americans by the…
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Senators sworn in for Trump impeachment trial
Senators were sworn in for the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump on Tuesday amid an immediate challenge to the…
Continue Reading Gorilla at the San Diego Zoo gets monoclonal antibody therapy after being infected with Covid-19
A gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California has recovered from Covid-19 after receiving monoclonal antibody therapy and other…
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Justice Department rescinds 2018 memo establishing ‘zero tolerance’ border policy that resulted in family separations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has rescinded a Trump-era memo that established a “zero tolerance” enforcement policy for migrants…
Continue Reading White House: US expects to deliver enough vaccine to states this summer for 2-dose regimen for 300M Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is boosting purchases of coronavirus vaccines to deliver enough to protect 300 million Americans by the…
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Alabama crews search for survivors after a tornado demolished homes, killing 1 and injuring dozens
What used to be homes are now mangled piles of debris, with personal belongings strewn across lawns and streets. That’s the new reality near…
Continue Reading Senate rejects Republican attempt to declare Trump impeachment trial unconstitutional
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has rejected a Republican attempt to dismiss Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, a vote that allows…
Continue Reading White people are getting vaccinated at higher rates than Black and Latino Americans
Black and Latino Americans are receiving the Covid-19 vaccine at significantly lower rates than White people — a disparity that health…
Continue Reading Biden continues push to put racial equity at the forefront
Nearly a week into his administration, President Joe Biden is focused on creating a path toward equity after inheriting a deeply divided nation.…
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Texas judge temporarily blocks Biden’s plan to halt deportations
HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s pause on deportations Tuesday, delivering a blow…
Continue Reading Global tally of confirmed coronavirus cases surpasses 100 million
The world has now surpassed 100 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus. It’s a figure that seemed almost unimaginable 12 months ago, when…
Continue Reading These 7 Earth-size exoplanets named after beer may be incredibly similar
Just 40 light-years from Earth is a planetary system that has intrigued scientists since its discovery in 2016. While some of the planets in this…
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Senators sworn-in, reject bid to dismiss Trump impeachment trial
UPDATE: WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate has rejected a Republican attempt to dismiss Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, a vote…
Continue Reading Biden signs executive orders related to racial ‘equity’
UPDATE: President Joe Biden on Tuesday afternoon ordered the Department of Justice to end its reliance on private prisons and acknowledge the central…
Continue Reading California revamps vaccine delivery system to give state more control over who gets shots amid anger over slow rollout
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is revamping its vaccine delivery system mid-stride, centralizing what has been a hodgepodge of county systems and…
Continue Reading The Kremlin says Russia, US exchange documents to extend the New START nuclear treaty
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin says Russia and the United States have exchanged documents to extend their last remaining nuclear arms control pact days…
Continue Reading Biden has first call with Putin, presses Russian leader on Navalny arrest, hack of US agencies, arms control
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have held their first conversation as counterparts in a phone call…
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Senate confirms longtime Biden confidant Antony Blinken as secretary of state
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as secretary of state. Antony Blinken becomes the third…
Continue Reading ‘Bizarre’ dinosaur Spinosaurus behaved like a giant, flightless stork, study says
Paleontologists have long been puzzled about how the Spinosaurus — a giant dinosaur and aquatic predator — would have behaved. Now, they…
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UK police officers facing fines after having haircuts at police station
Some 31 London Metropolitan Police officers each face a £200 fine (about $275) after having their hair cut at a police station in east London…
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Alabama tornado demolishes homes, killing 1 person and injuring dozens in the Birmingham area
What used to be homes are now mangled piles of debris, with personal belongings strewn across lawns and streets. That’s the new reality near…
Continue Reading UK coronavirus death toll passes 100,000, according to government data
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has become the first country in Europe to pass 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths. With more than 2 million dead worldwide,…
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At least 1 killed and nearly 30 injured after a large tornado ripped through Birmingham area
At least one person is dead and dozens injured amid a trail of destruction after a tornado described as “large and extremely dangerous”…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant wasn’t just an NBA star. He was an ambassador for all sports, right up to his death
NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died tragically last year at age 41, will likely be best known for his gifts with the roundball. He was one of the best…
Continue Reading Breakthrough Women Fast Facts: US Government, Education, Business and Sports
Here is a look at women in government, education, business and sports who have broken through the glass ceiling and become the first in their…
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