House OKs Capitol riots commission
May 20, 2021
In a 252-175 vote, the House approved the formation of an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Even though most Republicans opposed the legislation, including […]
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House OKs Capitol riots commission
In a 252-175 vote, the House approved the formation of an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Even though most Republicans opposed the legislation, including […]
Congress approves Asian hate crime bill
May 19, 2021
The House of Representatives has approved legislation targeting hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in a bipartisan, 364-62 vote. The bill aims to expedite the […]
Got kids? Look for mailbox money.
May 18, 2021
Most American families with children can expect to see a monthly bump in their bank accounts starting July 15. The Treasury Department announced almost 88 percent […]
U.S. inflation surges upward in April
May 13, 2021
U.S. consumer prices for goods and services in April jumped 0.8 percent, the biggest monthly gain in more than a decade. Compared to a year ago, […]
U.S. marks progress against COVID-19
May 13, 2021
American deaths from COVID-19 are averaging 600 per day, a 10-month low. At the January peak, the United States was recording more than 3,400 deaths a […]
U.S. job openings soar to highest level on record
May 12, 2021
“Help Wanted” signs sit in storefronts across the country as job openings rose nearly 8 percent to a record-breaking 8.1 million in March, according to a […]
U.S. authorizes Pfizer shots for adolescents
May 11, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says children from 12 to 15 years old can receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, providing a way for more of the […]
Studies: Vaccine works against mutated coronaviruses
May 7, 2021
For months the world has watched with angst as coronavirus mutations have driven infection spikes in numerous countries around the world. But new research published this […]
U.S. Treasury issues debt warning
May 6, 2021
Officials with the Treasury Department on Wednesday said they will employ bookkeeping maneuvers to avoid an unprecedented default on the $28 trillion national debt this summer. […]
Facebook’s “Supreme Court” backs Trump suspension
May 5, 2021
On Wednesday, Facebook’s semi-independent oversight board said suspending President Donald Trump’s account was justified but the company did it in an irresponsible way. Facebook banned Trump […]
U.S. birth rate hits record low
May 5, 2021
The number of births across the United States fell by 4 percent last year to 1.64 births per woman—the lowest number on record. The report released Wednesday by […]
U.S. nears approval of Pfizer shots for teens
May 4, 2021
As officials hope to reduce coronavirus cases and reopen schools in the fall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to authorize Pfizer’s vaccine for […]
U.S. economy shows more signs of strength
Apr 30, 2021
New jobless benefits claims fell last week by 13,000 to just over 550,000—the lowest level since the start of the pandemic. The government said Thursday that […]
Biden pitches Congress on spending plans
Apr 29, 2021
Due to pandemic safety measures, President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress had 200 attendees instead of a packed chamber of 1,600. […]
CDC loosens mask guidelines
Apr 28, 2021
Americans who have received a COVID-19 vaccine don’t need to wear face coverings outside unless they are in large crowds, according to new government guidelines. The […]
U.S. Census: Florida to add congressional seat
Apr 27, 2021
Florida is one of six states that will receive at least one new congressional seat based on preliminary U.S. Census data released Monday. The data show […]
U.S. again allows Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution
Apr 26, 2021
After a brief pause, American health authorities have again permitted distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. U.S. health agencies said […]
Derek Chauvin found guilty in George Floyd’s death
Apr 20, 2021
After about 10 hours of deliberation, a Minneapolis jury returned a guilty verdict for former police officer Derek Chauvin, who was standing trial for murder. Chauvin […]
Police across country respond to riots, protests
Apr 19, 2021
In Brooklyn Center, Minn., officers used nonlethal weapons to disperse a crowd of hundreds, some of whom opened a section of fencing around the police station […]
Report: Capitol Police unprepared for Jan. 6 riot
Apr 15, 2021
Today U.S. Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton will testify before Congress about what went wrong with security when rioters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. […]
Amid protests, prosecution rests in Chauvin trial
Apr 14, 2021
After two nights of protests over another police shooting in Minneapolis, attorneys on Tuesday began building the case in defense of former officer Derek Chauvin. They called […]
Feds recommend pausing Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Apr 13, 2021
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said they were investigating potentially dangerous blood clots in six […]
Expert witness: George Floyd died from lack of oxygen
Apr 8, 2021
A healthy person would have died under the conditions George Floyd faced during his attempted arrest in May 2020, said Dr. Martin Tobin, a lung and […]
Clarence Thomas sounds alarm over Big Tech power
Apr 6, 2021
Sometimes a concurring opinion in a Supreme Court ruling says more than the main decision. That seemed to be the case Monday when the justices vacated […]