House to vote on waiver for Biden defense secretary pick Lloyd Austin
The House is expected to vote Thursday on a waiver to permit retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to serve as secretary of defense in the Biden administration.…
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3 National Guard soldiers killed in helicopter crash in New York state
Three New York National Guard soldiers were killed Wednesday night when their helicopter crashed while on a routine training mission in upstate New…
Continue Reading Newly discovered giant galaxies dwarf the Milky Way
Our universe may be filled with unseen giants. Astronomers have discovered two giant radio galaxies, which are some of the largest-known objects in…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office searches for teen last seen in December
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking community members for help finding a missing…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Trump economist backs Biden’s $1.9 trillion rescue plan
Former Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett broadly supports President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion rescue package as a way to keep the…
Continue ReadingVolkswagen CEO joins Twitter and immediately trolls Tesla and Elon Musk
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess is new to Twitter, but he made a splash with his very first tweet — going after master troll and Tesla CEO Elon…
Continue ReadingWoman accused of involvement in Pelosi laptop theft during Capitol riot released to home confinement
A Pennsylvania woman who is accused of being involved in the theft of a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s…
Continue ReadingFacebook’s oversight board will decide whether Trump should be banned
Donald Trump’s future on Facebook and Instagram is now up in the air. Facebook has referred its previous decision to suspend former President…
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Alcalde de RÃo de Janeiro anuncia cancelación de desfile de carnaval de julio
(CNN Español) — El alcalde de RÃo de Janeiro Eduardo Paes anunció este jueves que cancela el desfile del carnaval más famoso de Brasil, que…
Continue ReadingButtigieg eyes more mask restrictions on ‘all modes of transportation’
Transportation Secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg said Thursday that the Biden administration will look at “all relevant authorities” at…
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1 photo that shows just how much history was made on Inauguration Day
While scrolling through the slew of photos of the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday morning, one…
Continue Reading‘Welcome Back America’: Newspapers around the world react to Biden’s inauguration
The culmination of Joe Biden’s journey to the Oval Office was seen far beyond Washington DC on Thursday, with images of his inauguration…
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CDC forecasts up to 100,000 more Covid-19 deaths in the next few weeks
The United States could face as many as 100,000 more Covid-19 deaths in less than a month, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue ReadingBiden wants to remove this controversial word from US laws
It’s just one small part of the sweeping immigration overhaul President Biden is pushing. But the symbolic significance is huge. Biden’s…
Continue Reading PolÃticas y acciones divisivas de la era Trump que Biden podrÃa decidir modificar
(CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden asumió el cargo con la intención de sanar a un paÃs profundamente fracturado y revertir el legado divisivo del…
Continue Reading Hay suficientes vacunas para la promesa de 100 millones de dosis, dice el coordinador del coronavirus de la Casa Blanca
(CNN Español) — El coordinador del coronavirus de la Casa Blanca, Jeff Zients, dijo que cree que el suministro de vacunas será adecuado para…
Continue Reading Egypt Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Egypt, the most populous country in the Arab world. Egypt is located in North Africa and is bisected by the Nile River. It…
Continue Reading The religious books used during the swearing-ins — and the symbolism behind them
There were a number of notable swearings-in on Wednesday (though the President’s oath arguably received the most attention). Aware of the…
Continue Reading In Biden’s Oval Office, Cesar Chavez takes his place among America’s heroes
The Oval Office décor quickly changed after President Joe Biden’s inauguration on…
Continue ReadingTrump’s business was crashing even before the Capitol riot made his brand toxic
Donald Trump’s businesses generated nearly 40% less revenue last year as the coronavirus pandemic slammed the hotel industry, putting the…
Continue ReadingBiden issues slew of pandemic initiatives to improve vaccine distribution, expand testing and reopen schools
President Joe Biden’s first full day in office Thursday will focus on getting the Covid-19 pandemic under control, rolling out…
Continue Reading Una toma de posesión como ninguna otra: los momentos destacados de un dÃa trascendental
(CNN) — La toma de posesión del presidente Joe Biden el miércoles se vio un poco diferente a las ceremonias anteriores que daban paso a un nuevo…
Continue ReadingTrump economist backs Biden’s $1.9 trillion rescue plan
Former Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett broadly supports President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion rescue package as a way to keep the…
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‘The Masked Dancer’ reveals the celebrity hiding under Cricket
Singer Brian McKnight was revealed on Wednesday’s “The Masked Dancer” to be the person who has been performing under the Cricket…
Continue Reading ‘Bridgerton’ is returning for a second season
“Bridgerton” fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Netflix announced a second season of the steamy Netflix show. The period drama…
Continue ReadingGoogle agrees to pay French publishers for news
Google will pay news publications in France for the use of their content online in a landmark agreement that could soon be replicated elsewhere in…
Continue ReadingBiden’s solicitor general will play critical role in early efforts to undo Trump policies
President Joe Biden will name a powerhouse lawyer, Elizabeth Prelogar, to serve as acting solicitor general, in an acknowledgment that the office…
Continue ReadingButtigieg testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for transportation secretary post
Pete Buttigieg testified before a Senate panel considering his nomination for transportation secretary on Thursday, putting the former South Bend,…
Continue ReadingThe pandemic stock market divide isn’t going away
Stocks have reached records on hopes that stimulus spending and vaccination programs will trigger a recovery in corporate earnings later this year.…
Continue ReadingChina says it is a ‘victim’ after Twitter locks embassy account
China says that it is a “victim” of misinformation after Twitter restricted the account of the Chinese embassy in the United States. The…
Continue ReadingHere’s what Intel’s new CEO must do to turn the company’s fortunes around
Pat Gelsinger has a massive task ahead of him when he takes over as Intel CEO next month. The semiconductor company, whose products have served as…
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Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ is returning for a second season
“Bridgerton” fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Netflix announced a second season of the hit show. The period drama — created…
Continue Reading Lo que podemos esperar de los diez primeros dÃas de gobierno de Joe Biden
(CNN) — Además de los decretos y memorandos que el presidente Joe Biden firmó este miércoles, el nuevo gobierno tiene una ambiciosa lista de…
Continue ReadingCNN Poll: Americans’ willingness to get the coronavirus vaccine is on the rise
Two-thirds of Americans (66%) say they will try to get vaccinated now that multiple Covid-19 vaccines are approved and beginning to be made available…
Continue Reading El futbolista argentino Sergio Agüero da positivo por coronavirus
(CNN) — El goleador récord de todos los tiempos del Manchester City, Sergio Agüero, anunció este jueves que está en aislamiento después de dar…
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Many Biden White House staff are working from home in another break from Trump
When President Joe Biden walked into the White House on Wednesday holding hands with his wife, it all seemed so normal — or at least as normal…
Continue ReadingRight-wing media holds Biden bash-fest, foreshadowing its next four years of coverage
President Joe Biden implored Americans in his inaugural speech to come together and unify, but the right-wing media machine has wasted no time…
Continue Reading One ticket sold in Maryland wins $731.1 million Powerball jackpot
One ticket sold in Maryland hit the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in history on Wednesday night. The winning ticket, sold at the Coney Market in…
Continue ReadingButtigieg testifying at Senate panel confirmation hearing for transportation secretary post
Pete Buttigieg is testifying before a Senate panel on Thursday that is considering his nomination for transportation secretary, putting the former…
Continue ReadingCostco is (finally) testing out curbside pickup for groceries
Costco has held off on offering curbside pickup for groceries for years. Now, in a shift, it’s trying it out at three stores in Albuquerque,…
Continue ReadingJack Ma makes his first public appearance in months
Jack Ma just made his first public appearance in months as his tech empire continues to face scrutiny from Chinese regulators. The billionaire…
Continue ReadingThere will be no Trump china collection due to cost and time, source says
The Trump administration will not have its own signature collection to display in the White House China Room — another departure from protocol…
Continue Reading900,000 Americans filed for unemployment in Donald Trump’s last full week as president
The jobs crisis roared on during Donald Trump’s last full week as president, with 900,000 Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits…
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Jill Biden’s inauguration ‘gown’ inspired by unity, designer says
The formal dress and matching coat worn by first lady Jill Biden Wednesday night for inaugural festivities were designed with inspiration from new…
Continue Reading Amanda Gorman’s books are topping best seller lists and they haven’t even been released yet
Amanda Gorman is fast becoming a household name after she delivered a powerful inauguration poem at the US Capitol on Wednesday, challenging…
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Eyes Ahead To Rain Chances
Air Quality Report (As of 7:30am)Good to moderate. Weather Story: The weather will now transition from a warm and dry period to a cool and wet…
Continue ReadingUS Surgeon General Jerome Adams asked to step down by Biden team
US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said Wednesday that he has been asked to leave his role as the nation’s top doctor by incoming President…
Continue Reading ‘Walker’ gets a new look with Jared Padalecki as the Texas Ranger
Occasionally a reboot comes along that’s so different from the original you wonder why they bothered. “Walker” is one of those,…
Continue Reading How a ‘Hamilton’ song helped Amanda Gorman overcome a speech impediment
You wouldn’t know it from her commanding delivery at the inauguration, but up until a few years ago, National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman…
Continue Reading Biden inherits a raft of global crises (including some unknowns)
US President Joe Biden’s foreign policy to-do list is long, complicated, and may soon hit speed bumps left by his predecessor. In the past four…
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