US & World Archives

U.S. Homeland Security seizes roughly 10 million phony N95 masks

February 17, 2021 1:01 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Federal agents have seized more than 10 million fake N95 masks in recent weeks. It’s the result of an ongoing investigation into…

How you can help Texas winter storm victims

February 17, 2021 12:43 PM CNN Newsource

AUSTIN, Texas — Unprecedented winter storms have blanketed Texas, causing bitter cold temperatures and widespread power outages throughout much…

With power outages across Texas, residents worry, wait and make do

February 17, 2021 12:43 PM CNN Newsource

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — John Henderson’s power first went out Tuesday morning and stayed off for 2 hours, and then came back on around 7…

Purim Fast Facts

February 17, 2021 11:52 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s some background information about Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating Queen Esther. In 2021, Purim begins at sundown on February 25 and…

Animals are freezing to death at this sanctuary in Texas

February 17, 2021 11:32 AM CNN Newsource

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Texas deep freeze is causing casualties among humans and animals alike. After rolling power outages plunged much of…

Rush Limbaugh, bombastic talk radio host and voice of American conservatism, has died

February 17, 2021 10:33 AM Associated Press

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who became the voice of American conservatism, has died. His death Wednesday at the age…

Here are the states allowing teachers to get Covid-19 vaccines

February 17, 2021 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

As the debate rages over when it’s safe for children to resume in-person classes, 28 states plus Washington, DC, are allowing some or all of…

U.S. charges 3 North Korean hackers with $1.3B bank theft attempt

February 17, 2021 9:30 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Justice Department has charged three North Korean computer programmers in a broad range of global hacks, including a…

WATCH: Trump Plaza in Atlantic City brought down by implosion

February 17, 2021 8:30 AM Associated Press

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — A spot on the Atlantic City Boardwalk where movie stars, athletes and rock stars used to party — and a future…

The Los Angeles school board slashes its police force and diverts $25 million to services for Black students

February 17, 2021 7:52 AM CNN Newsource

Los Angeles schools are reorganizing the police agency responsible for school safety to combat systemic racism against Black students. The Board of…

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…