Many Democrats signal push for swift impeachment trial as short as ‘a matter of days’
With former President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial increasingly looking like it will end in acquittal, many Democrats are hoping for…
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Democrats face their first big challenge to stay united with massive Covid-19 relief bill
Senate Democrats are staring down a massive undertaking as they plan to push ahead with reconciliation, a process that will be an early test of party…
Continue ReadingCicely Tyson, iconic and influential actress, dies at 96
Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen who broke barriers for Black actresses with surpassing dignity, died Thursday, her…
Continue ReadingFlorida fire captain arrested in alleged theft of Covid-19 vaccine
A Florida firefighter turned himself in to authorities in connection with the alleged theft of Covid-19 vaccine meant for coworkers. Anthony Damiano,…
Continue ReadingFired Fox News political editor calls out ‘hype men in the media’ who helped Trump attempt to ‘steal an election’
A longtime Fox News politics editor, who was fired by the network earlier this month after angering former President Donald Trump, rebuked the…
Continue Reading‘Long Covid’ still puzzles doctors but treatment is possible
Medical professionals are working to understand more about a condition they are calling “long Covid,” among patients who experience…
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These three Pacific military flashpoints could shape Biden’s entire China strategy
Any suggestion that the departure of former US President Donald Trump from Washington would provide a temporary pause in US-China tensions has been…
Continue ReadingUS Army announces a new grooming policy in a push for inclusion
The US Army announced a series of new grooming policies on Tuesday that will allow soldiers to wear ponytails, locs, lipstick and even earrings.…
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Inside Robinhood, the free trading app at the heart of the GameStop mania
Robinhood’s free-trading revolution helped pave the way to the recent Reddit mayhem on Wall Street. The rise of Robinhood means that the…
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Biden signs executive order to reopen Affordable Care Act enrollment
President Joe Biden is reopening enrollment on the federal Affordable Care Act exchanges as part of two health care executive actions that he signed…
Continue ReadingKardashians give emotional farewell in promo for final season of TV series
“Keeping Up with the Kardashians” is coming to an end — and it appears from the show’s latest promo that the cast is having a…
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Biden still seeking bipartisan Covid-19 relief package despite stalemate
President Joe Biden is continuing to chase a bipartisan deal over his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief proposal, but White House officials privately…
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Hawley now says objection to Biden’s win wasn’t intended to keep Trump in office despite past comments
A defiant Sen. Josh Hawley insisted on Thursday that he never intended to overturn the presidential election by objecting to President Joe…
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‘We continue to lead the nation.’ In West Virginia, Covid-19 vaccinations are nearly double the national rate
More than 9% of people in West Virginia have received at least their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to data published Monday by the…
Continue ReadingOne woman injured, 25 structures damaged as powerful winter storm unleashes mudslides in parts of Northern California
A Monterey County woman was injured and 25 structures were damaged as a powerful atmospheric river-fueled storm dumped heavy rain and snow on…
Continue ReadingA month after the holidays, some people are still getting Christmas packages in the mail
It’s nearly February, and holiday packages and cards are still making their way to peoples’ doorsteps. The reason for all these delays?…
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If Republicans don’t denounce Marjorie Taylor Greene’s extremism, they’ll own it
Two decades ago, Secretary of State Colin Powell popularized the “Pottery Barn rule” of invading foreign countries: “You break it,…
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McCarthy and Trump discuss Republicans’ plans to win House majority at Florida meeting Thursday
Former President Donald Trump and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy met Thursday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, where…
Continue ReadingHis day started with a collision in his brand-new car. It ended with a $2 million lottery prize
It sure didn’t feel like Anthony Dowe’s lucky day when he accidentally hit two deer with his brand-new car. But a few hours later, the…
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Senate breaks filibuster of Mayorkas nomination to be Homeland Security secretary
The Senate voted Thursday to break a GOP filibuster and advance the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to be President Joe Biden’s secretary of…
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German officials say AstraZeneca vaccine shouldn’t be given to over-65s, citing lack of data
Germany’s vaccine commission said the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine should not be given to people older than 65 years, amid a bitter dispute…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene removes social media posts amid scrutiny of past controversial comments
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has removed dozens of Facebook posts from 2018 and 2019 in which she endorsed fringe conspiracy theories and…
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Pelosi slams Republican leadership for response to Marjorie Taylor Greene: ‘What could they be thinking?’
Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday slammed House Republican leaders for not doing more to rebuke GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia over her…
Continue ReadingInternational police effort takes down ‘world’s most dangerous’ malware network
Law enforcement authorities across several countries have taken down a network of what they describe as the “world’s most dangerous…
Continue ReadingABC News president James Goldston is stepping down
ABC News president James Goldston, who has led the network news division for the past seven years, is stepping down at the end of March. Goldston…
Continue ReadingLady Gaga and Oreo team up to ‘spread musical messages of kindness’ with limited-edition cookies
Lady Gaga has a sweet treat in store for her little (cookie) monsters. The pop star partnered with Oreo to release a line of cookies inspired by her…
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Proximity to power: What the West Wing office layout says about the Biden administration
It’s an adage in any high-pressure office: proximity is power. Nowhere is that more true than the West Wing. President Joe Biden begins his…
Continue ReadingAmanda Gorman’s three books will get one million first prints due to overwhelming demand
To meet the demand for Amanda Gorman’s unreleased books, her publisher announced it will print one million copies of each of her three titles.…
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Man arrested with gun and 20 rounds of ammunition near US Capitol
US Capitol Police on Wednesday afternoon arrested a West Virginia man who was armed with a handgun and 20 rounds of ammunition outside the American…
Continue Reading2021 just got worse: Now there’s a Grape-Nuts shortage
If you’re having a hard time finding Grape-Nuts at your local supermarket, you are not alone. The pandemic has come for Grape-Nuts. Supply…
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Pakistan’s top court frees men convicted of kidnapping and murdering Daniel Pearl
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that four men convicted of kidnapping and murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl should go free, a move…
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South Carolina detects first US cases of coronavirus strain first seen in South Africa
South Carolina officials have announced the United States’ first two confirmed cases of a more contagious coronavirus strain first spotted in…
Continue ReadingMatt Gaetz to rally Trump faithful to boost MAGA backlash in Liz Cheney’s backyard
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida will rally the Trump faithful in Wyoming on Thursday, hoping to bring a MAGA backlash to GOP Rep. Liz…
Continue ReadingHere’s what Biden’s Obamacare executive order means for you
President Joe Biden has promised to make health care more affordable and available. His executive order Thursday takes one immediate step in that…
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In the Republican Party, the post-Trump era lasted a week
Two roads diverged in American politics, and the Republican Party chose the one traveled by disgraced ex-President Donald Trump and QAnon conspiracy…
Continue ReadingBiden signs memorandum reversing Trump abortion access restrictions
President Joe Biden signed a presidential memorandum on Thursday to reverse restrictions on abortion access domestically and abroad imposed and…
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Biden’s most important stimulus measure
The US federal government should spend more money, and fast, to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, rescue hard-hit families and help states, cities and…
Continue ReadingTwo inmates who escaped an Arizona prison have been recaptured
Law enforcement officials on Thursday recaptured two inmates who escaped from a state prison in Florence, Arizona, over the weekend, thanks to tips…
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Biden will sign executive order to reopen Affordable Care Act enrollment
President Joe Biden will reopen enrollment on the federal Affordable Care Act exchanges on Thursday as part of a series…
Continue ReadingOne of the last privately owned Botticelli portraits has sold for over $92 million
One of the last Sandro Botticelli portraits left in private hands sold at auction for more than $92 million USD (after fees) at Sotheby’s New…
Continue ReadingDucks fly together in new trailer for Disney+ series ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’
Disney+ is taking a quack at bringing the world of “The Mighty Ducks” to live-action television for the first time. The new trailer for…
Continue ReadingSouthwest Airlines reports first loss in 48 years
The last time Southwest Airlines posted an annual loss was 1972, when it was a small upstart airline flying a handful of planes on Texas-only routes.…
Continue ReadingMcCarthy to visit the former president in Florida, showing where he stands in a post-Trump Republican Party
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy had an important decision to make — stick with former President Donald Trump and his loyalists in the Freedom…
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Pediatrician fatally shoots another doctor and himself during hostage situation in Austin, Texas, police say
A pediatrician diagnosed with terminal cancer killed another pediatrician during a hostage situation before turning the gun on himself, according to…
Continue ReadingNew York Department of Health undercounted Covid-19 deaths in nursing homes, attorney general’s report says
The New York state Department of Health undercounted Covid-19 deaths among nursing home residents by approximately 50%, according to a report…
Continue ReadingHardest-hit communities should be prioritized in vaccine distribution, Biden’s equity task force chair says
There is no question that Covid-19 vaccine distribution should be targeted and prioritize the hardest-hit communities, the chair of Biden’s…
Continue ReadingTampa mayor mandates masks at Super Bowl events
Mayor Jane Castor has issued an executive order mandating the use of face coverings during events surrounding the upcoming Super Bowl in Tampa,…
Continue ReadingSenate set to break filibuster of Mayorkas nomination to be DHS secretary
The Senate is set to vote Thursday to break a GOP filibuster and advance the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to be President Joe Biden’s…
Continue ReadingPelosi says part of Capitol Hill security issue is ‘the enemy is within the House of Representatives’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters Thursday that she’s committed to addressing the concerns of her colleagues over security but said…
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Robinhood shuts down GameStop trades, sending stock into a tizzy
GameStop traders sent the stock on a wild ride Thursday. The stock lost nearly a third of its value Thursday afternoon…
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