Here’s what’s in the second stimulus package
President Donald Trump signed on Sunday evening a $900 billion pandemic relief bill into law that includes enhanced unemployment benefits and direct…
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Stimulus checks should start going out this week but timing could slide, administration official says
The new round of stimulus payments included in the $900 billion Covid relief package are expected to start going out this week, an administration…
Continue ReadingWisconsin Rep. Gwen Moore tests positive for Covid-19
US Rep. Gwen Moore said Monday that she has tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the latest member of Congress to announce they’ve contracted…
Continue ReadingSpecial Forces soldier charged after 3 killed in shooting at Illinois bowling alley
An active-duty Special Forces soldier has been charged with murder after three people were killed and three wounded in a shooting at a bowling alley…
Continue ReadingAppeals court blocks New York governor’s Covid-19 restrictions on houses of worship
A federal appeals court on Monday blocked New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s restrictions on religious gatherings, saying the restrictions “are…
Continue ReadingUS officials promised 20 million vaccinated against coronavirus by the end of the year. It’s going slower than that
While the coronavirus pandemic continued to surge throughout the summer and fall, federal government officials repeatedly offered a ray of hope:…
Continue ReadingHealthcare workers express concerns over rise in COVID cases post Christmas
Click here for updates on this story PUTNAM, Connecticut (WFSB) — Now that Christmas is behind us, there are growing…
Continue ReadingWhen will you get a second stimulus check?
Editor’s note: This story originally ran December 18, 2020. It has been updated with President Donald Trump signing relief legislation that…
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Covid-19 hospitalizations this past week were higher than ever. Now doctors predict another onslaught of patients
More people traveled through US airports on Sunday than any other day this pandemic, setting the stage for waves of new infections across the…
Continue ReadingLori Loughlin released from prison after 2-month sentence for college admissions scam
Actress Lori Loughlin has been released from federal prison after serving a two-month sentence for her role in the college admissions scam, prison…
Continue ReadingNick Cannon and Brittany Bell announce the arrival of baby Powerful Queen
Actor and TV host Nick Cannon and partner Brittany Bell have announced the birth of their new baby girl — and they’ve given her the…
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The Nashville explosion slammed these small businesses. They’ll need help digging out
Sandy and Geff Lee’s small businesses in downtown Nashville have weathered a lot this year, but after the Christmas morning explosion,…
Continue ReadingBiden condemns Nashville bombing and thanks first responders for saving lives
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday condemned the bombing on Christmas morning in Nashville as he delivered remarks after a briefing from members of…
Continue ReadingFamily ‘humbled’ by community generosity after losing belongings in fire
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS ) — Christmas morning before the sun came up…
Continue ReadingPolice warn catalytic convert thefts on the rise
Click here for updates on this story POLK COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS ) — Polk County authorities have put out an…
Continue ReadingFamily of pregnant woman killed on Christmas pleads help
Click here for updates on this story SPANISH LAKE, Missouri (KMOV) — The family of a Spanish Lake woman killed on…
Continue ReadingNashville police officers describe Christmas morning explosion in their own words
Metro Nashville Police Department Officer Tyler Luellen was the first to arrive on Second Avenue North in on Christmas morning to a call of shots…
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Stimulus is here. But there are some big caveats
President Donald Trump reversed course on Sunday, signing into law a massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill that he had…
Continue ReadingManchester City’s ‘compromised’ Covid-19 security bubble forces postponement of game at Everton
An uptick in positive Covid-19 cases at Manchester City has forced the postponement of the club’s English Premier League game at Everton on…
Continue ReadingThe 737 Max is about to fly in the US again
The Boeing 737 Max is set to carry US passengers for the first time in nearly two years on Tuesday, when American will use the jet on a round-trip…
Continue ReadingIn 6 states, more people are hospitalized with Covid-19 than ever before. Now doctors predict another onslaught of patients
More people traveled through US airports Sunday than any other day this pandemic, setting the stage for waves of new infections across the country.…
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Chinese journalist who documented Wuhan coronavirus outbreak jailed for 4 years
An independent Chinese journalist who reported from Wuhan at the height of the initial coronavirus outbreak has been jailed for four years by a…
Continue Reading190,000 ceiling fans recalled because the blades detach and fly off
More than 190,000 ceiling fans have been recalled because the fans’ blades can detach while in use. King of Fans, a Fort Lauderdale,…
Continue ReadingHilaria Baldwin responds to claims she has faked her Spanish heritage
Hilaria Baldwin is responding to criticism that she has misled the public about her Spanish descent. The wife of actor Alec Baldwin posted a lengthy…
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Why a vote on $2,000 stimulus checks is an absolute nightmare for Senate Republicans
On Sunday night, as part of his face-saving efforts following his utter capitulation to Congress in signing the Covid-19 stimulus relief legislation,…
Continue ReadingEyeing successive Super Bowl titles, Kansas City Chiefs prepare to ‘heal’ ahead of playoffs
The top and bottom of the NFL regular season was sealed on Sunday. A narrow 17-14 win for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Atlanta Falcons earned…
Continue ReadingThese podcasts helped get us through some of 2020’s most difficult conversations
Getting through 2020 was no small feat — and among the hardest valleys to navigate were the conversations about race. It’s never easy to…
Continue ReadingJennifer Aniston sharing a pandemic ornament caused backlash
Was Jennifer Aniston being sarcastic or insensitive? That was the debate on social media after “The Morning Show” star shared a picture…
Continue ReadingEngland is finding new ways to crack down on unhealthy foods
The food and drink industry has warned of “devastating” results for consumers and businesses if the UK government moves ahead with plans…
Continue ReadingBiden builds out White House digital operation
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named a slate of digital operatives to his incoming White House staff, preparing for an administration that, at…
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