The US has N95 masks available — you just can’t find them
Nearly a year ago, Brian Wolin got involved because he wanted to help. In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, reports from inside hospitals…
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Engine failed on United Airlines flight after pilots increased power, NTSB report says
The right engine of United Airlines Flight 328 failed with a fiery bang minutes after takeoff last month when the aircraft’s pilots throttled…
Continue ReadingTrump State Department official charged for attacking police in Capitol riot
A former Trump State Department political appointee appeared in Washington, DC, federal court Friday after being charged for pushing against police…
Continue ReadingHigh schoolers who misuse prescription opioids are at higher risk for suicidal behaviors, study finds
About one of every three high school students who said they were misusing prescription opioids when they were surveyed reported they had attempted…
Continue ReadingNew York Times and Wall Street Journal: Top Cuomo aides rewrote nursing home report from state health officials to hide higher death toll
Some top aides for New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo allegedly rewrote a June nursing home report from state health officials to hide the higher…
Continue ReadingJohn McAfee facing charges for alleged cryptocurrency ‘pump and dump’ scheme on Twitter
John David McAfee, the eccentric antivirus software pioneer, has been indicted on fraud and money laundering charges by the Department of Justice,…
Continue ReadingDow soars more than 570 points in topsy-turvy trading after solid jobs report
It took them a few hours, but investors finally decided that good economic news is good for Wall Street. The Dow skyrocketed more than 570 points, or…
Continue ReadingIt’s been a ‘mixed bag’, but most Canadian schools have kept students in class
For one of Canada’s most densely populated communities, this Toronto suburb, locked down for weeks, was eerily quiet on a recent Friday…
Continue ReadingAppeals court orders judge to reconsider third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a lower court should reconsider the state’s motion to reinstate a third-degree murder charge…
Continue ReadingCapitol Hill has picked Shalanda Young to lead OMB — but Biden hasn’t yet
Congressional Democrats are pushing President Joe Biden to nominate Shalanda Young to lead the Office of Management and Budget after Neera Tanden…
Continue ReadingSenate Democrats look to trim weekly unemployment benefits boost but add a month of payments in stimulus bill
Jobless Americans would get a smaller weekly boost to unemployment benefits but receive those payments for an additional month under a last-minute…
Continue ReadingFact-checking Detroit mayor’s misleading statements on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
As the demand for coronavirus vaccines continues to outpace the supply, the newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine came as encouraging and much…
Continue ReadingLeaders and businesses say masks are essential as Texas lifts Covid-19 restrictions
Leaders and businesses across the United States are pushing back against states lifting mask mandates by doubling down on their commitment to…
Continue ReadingFlight diverted after passenger dies on plane
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — A flight was diverted to Sacramento International…
Continue ReadingFirefighters save bride’s wedding dress after fire breaks out at hotel
Click here for updates on this story BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Firefighters in Montgomery County saved a…
Continue ReadingReddit names its first-ever CFO as it mulls IPO
Reddit has hired its first-ever chief financial officer. The company announced Friday it appointed Drew Vollero to the position — weeks after the…
Continue ReadingFDA warns against using anti-parasitic drug for Covid-19 after reports of hospitalizations
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday said that people should not use ivermectin to attempt to treat or prevent Covid-19. The drug is…
Continue ReadingUnited Airlines engine failed after pilots throttled up to minimize turbulence, NTSB report says
The Pratt & Whitney engine part that failed with a fiery bang on United Airlines Flight 328 last month in the skies above Denver had most…
Continue Reading1,500 pounds of methamphetamine worth $112 million seized
Click here for updates on this story PARAMOUNT, California (KCAL/KCBS) — The FBI says a joint investigation with the…
Continue ReadingMovement starts to stop hate crimes towards Asians as incidents surge
Click here for updates on this story VALLEY PARK, California (KCAL/KCBS) — People from Los Angeles to Orange County are…
Continue ReadingWhite House and Detroit officials seek to limit fallout after mayor initially declines Johnson & Johnson vaccine
White House and Detroit officials tried to limit fallout after Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan initially declined to accept an allocation of Johnson &…
Continue ReadingAppeals court orders trial court to reconsider third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a lower court should reconsider the state’s motion to reinstate a third-degree murder charge…
Continue ReadingDallas police officer Bryan Riser arrested, charged with 2 counts of capital murder
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — The Dallas Police Department arrested Officer Bryan Riser this…
Continue ReadingResidents alarmed as dozens of dead waterfowl turn up around lake
Click here for updates on this story HAMMOND, Indiana (WBBM) — Concerns were growing in Northwest Indiana this week…
Continue ReadingWhat is HPV? What you should know about vaccines, symptoms and cancer risks
Sexually transmitted infections can be a nuisance at best and deadly at worst. Human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, is the most commonplace,…
Continue ReadingDeSantis denies involvement in vaccine drive following revelation of $250,000 PAC donation from former Illinois governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is denying the state had any involvement in a vaccine drive at a private, gated community after questions arose about a…
Continue ReadingDow soars over 570 points in topsy-turvy trading after solid jobs report
NEW YORK, NY — It took them a few hours, but investors finally decided that good economic news is good for Wall Street.…
Continue ReadingDetroit mayor declines Johnson & Johnson allotment, saying the other vaccines are better
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan declined an initial allocation of the newly authorized Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine this week even as nationwide…
Continue ReadingNew York State Senate passes bill to repeal Cuomo’s emergency executive powers
The New York State Senate passed a bill to repeal Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s expanded emergency executive powers Friday. The vote split straight down…
Continue ReadingShe lost her husband to Covid-19. Now she wants Texans to keep wearing their masks
Eight months ago, Delia Ramos was unable to say goodbye to her husband, Ricardo, in person as he died in the hospital from Covid-19. Now, after Texas…
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