Is it time to delay second doses of coronavirus vaccines?
Two letters to major medical journals this week provide fuel for the argument that in these times of scarce coronavirus vaccine, people can skip…
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High-profile elections officials leave posts after a tumultuous 2020
A cluster of election officials around the country have lost or left their jobs in recent weeks, as the fallout from the tumultuous 2020 election…
Continue ReadingSarah Thomas: Kicked out of the men’s basketball league, she set her sights on the Super Bowl
The lyrics are soaring and defiant: “And I’ll rise up. I’ll rise like the day! I’ll rise up. I’ll rise unafraid!”…
Continue ReadingKicked out of the men’s basketball league, Sarah Thomas set her sights on the Super Bowl
The lyrics are soaring and defiant: “And I’ll rise up. I’ll rise like the day! I’ll rise up. I’ll rise unafraid!”…
Continue Reading5 things to know for February 19: Texas, Iran, Covid-19, NASA, Capitol riot
More than 60 million people still are under winter weather alerts. It’s probably going to be cold again today, though some of you can expect…
Continue ReadingSeven-time Olympian Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo 2020 chief after sexism backlash
Japan’s seven-time Olympian turned politician Seiko Hashimoto announced Thursday that she is taking over as head of the Tokyo 2020 Games,…
Continue ReadingWhy water is a huge issue for Texans right now
As millions across Texas battle power outages and freezing temperatures during the massive winter storm, one element has proved especially…
Continue ReadingFacebook bans news in Australia as fight with government escalates
What is Facebook without news? People and publishers in Australia are now finding out. Facebook has barred Australians from finding or sharing news…
Continue ReadingBruno Fernandes nets brilliant brace to inspire Manchester United to victory against Real Sociedad
A superb Bruno Fernandes once again inspired Manchester United to victory Thursday as the Premier League side took full control of its Europa League…
Continue ReadingHere’s how severe weather is affecting Covid-19 vaccinations in these states
The frigid temperatures, snow and ice that have devastated parts of the country are having an impact on Covid-19 vaccinations, delaying deliveries…
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Ted Cruz is an embarrassment to Texas
Two images that have been circulating on social media capture the culture and government of Texas to a T. One is a drone video showing Stateline…
Continue ReadingCruz calls Cancun, Mexico, trip ‘a mistake’ as Texans remain without power amid historic winter storm
Sen. Ted Cruz said that flying to Cancun, Mexico, as a winter disaster in his home state left millions without power or water “was obviously a…
Continue ReadingPerseverance rover has successfully landed on Mars and sent back its first images
The NASA Perseverance rover safely landed on Mars after its 292.5 million-mile journey from Earth, the agency confirmed at 3:55 p.m. ET Thursday. The…
Continue ReadingNearly half of Texans remain under boil-water advisories as water scarcity and freezing temps continue
As Texas begins restoring power after a devastating series of outages during a week of freezing temperatures and winter storms, the state is…
Continue ReadingUS will have to work double time to make up for Covid-19 vaccine weather delays, Fauci says
The US will have to work “double time” to make up for Covid-19 vaccination delays this week caused by the winter weather that has ravaged…
Continue ReadingNation’s top governors under fire as three big states reckon with deadly crises
The multiple crises gripping the US — from a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic to a deadly winter storm that left millions of Texans without heat and…
Continue ReadingA volunteer fire department ran out of water during a fire. A man searched 8 hours for food. These are the stories of the Texas storm
As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Hundreds of thousands in the…
Continue ReadingUS signals it is open to sending more troops to support NATO’s mission in Iraq
The Pentagon opened the door to the possibility of sending more American troops to the Middle East as part of a newly expanded NATO training mission…
Continue ReadingManhattan district attorney bolsters team investigating possible fraud claims against Trump and his company
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has added a prominent former prosecutor to bolster its team investigating possible fraud claims…
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Food and food packaging highly unlikely to spread Covid-19, experts say
Food and food packaging are highly unlikely to spread Covid-19, the US Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Agriculture and the Centers for…
Continue ReadingUS says it is willing to sit down for talks with Iran and other nations on nuclear deal
In a significant move to jumpstart diplomacy, the Biden administration said Thursday that the US is willing to sit down for talks with Tehran and…
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As students get set for in-class return, those with vulnerable family members staying put
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As many Minnesota students head back to their classrooms this…
Continue ReadingTexas governor says he is responsible for the status of ERCOT, vows reforms
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continued to slam the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Thursday for what he says are failures to prepare the…
Continue ReadingDolly Parton says ‘thanks, but no thanks’ to a statue of her at the Tennessee capitol
Dolly Parton has told Tennessee lawmakers that actually, no, she doesn’t want a statue of her erected at the Tennessee Capitol. Earlier this…
Continue ReadingMan arrested for allegedly abusing 6-mo puppy
Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, Arkansas (KFSM) — Warning: The video posted in this story could be…
Continue ReadingNearly 40 people helped a boy get the sledding day of his dreams
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Matthew Smith knew he had a problem. The father…
Continue ReadingTim Tebow retires from baseball
Tim Tebow’s career in professional baseball is over. The 33-year-old former college and NFL quarterback, who played in the New York Mets’…
Continue ReadingAmericans are hitting the road. This amazing film goes along for the ride
Millions of American jobs have been lost due to the pandemic – and a lot of those positions likely aren’t coming back. People are losing…
Continue ReadingChina arrests Australian TV host on suspicion of spying
An Australian employee of China’s state broadcaster CGTN has been arrested on suspicion of “illegally supplying state secrets…
Continue ReadingBig Tech lobbying groups sue Maryland to stop country’s first digital advertising tax
Just days after Maryland became the first state in the country to impose a tax on digital advertising targeting Big Tech, lobbying groups…
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