Former President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference on Sunday in Orlando, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference on Sunday in Orlando, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump on Sunday made his first speech since leaving office in January, blasting his successor for having “the most disastrous […]
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Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana and commercial sales starting in 2024. Richard Vogel/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana and commercial sales starting in 2024. Richard Vogel/AP Lawmakers in Virginia have reached a deal to make the state the 16th in the nation and the first in the south to legalize […]
Lawmakers and journalists are among those calling for penalties against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi after a U.S. intelligence report finding the crown prince had approved the operation. Emrah Gurel/AP hide caption toggle caption Emrah Gurel/AP Lawmakers and journalists are among those calling for penalties against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the 2018 […]
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 40th Annual Black History Month virtual celebration, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Feb. 27, 2021. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 40th Annual Black History Month virtual celebration, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Feb. 27, 2021. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP One day after the House […]
Niger’s Electoral Commission workers count the ballots at a polling station during Niger’s presidential election runoff in Niamey on Sunday. In the country’s west, a vehicle carrying poll workers struck a landmine, killing seven and seriously wounding three others. It’s unclear if the vehicle was deliberately attacked. Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images Niger’s Electoral Commission workers count […]
Protesters clash with Mossos d’Esquadra, the Catalan police force, following a demonstration Saturday in Barcelona against the imprisonment of Spanish rapper Pablo Hasel. Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images Protesters clash with Mossos d’Esquadra, the Catalan police force, following a demonstration Saturday in Barcelona against the imprisonment of Spanish rapper Pablo Hasel. Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images A […]
Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket lifts off the launch pad at NASA’s Wallops Island flight facility in Wallops Island, Va., on Saturday. The rocket is delivering cargo to the International Space Station. Steve Helber/AP hide caption toggle caption Steve Helber/AP Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket lifts off the launch pad at NASA’s Wallops Island flight facility in Wallops Island, Va., on Saturday. The rocket is delivering cargo to […]
Police charge forward to disperse protesters in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Saturday. Security forces ratcheted up their pressure against anti-coup protesters, using water cannons, tear gas, slingshots and rubber bullets. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Police charge forward to disperse protesters in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Saturday. Security forces ratcheted up their pressure against anti-coup protesters, using water cannons, tear gas, slingshots and rubber bullets. AP At […]
Young people dance shining their cellphone flashlights in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his wife Yulia Navalnaya near Red Square in Moscow on Sunday. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP hide caption toggle caption Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP Young people dance shining their cellphone flashlights in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his wife Yulia Navalnaya near Red Square in Moscow on Sunday. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP After a […]
A person runs in the snow on Saturday on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Winter weather was expected to continue through the weekend in the region. Winter conditions are forecast to extend through much of the U.S. early into the week. Ted S. Warren/AP hide caption toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP A person runs in the snow on Saturday on the University of Washington […]
New Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi presides over a meeting of his first cabinet in Rome Saturday. Andrew Medichini/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Medichini/AP New Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi presides over a meeting of his first cabinet in Rome Saturday. Andrew Medichini/AP Mario Draghi, the celebrated economist who is credited with saving the euro, was sworn in as Italy’s new prime minister Saturday. He […]
The Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on an impeachment charge of inciting an insurrection. In a statement, Trump thanked his legal team and members of Congress “who stood proudly for the Constitution.” Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP The Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on an impeachment charge of inciting an insurrection. In a statement, Trump […]
Peter Ben Embarek, of the World Health Organization team (right) shakes hands with Liang Wannian, his Chinese counterpart, after a news conference on Tuesday in Wuhan, China. The White House says it has “deep concerns” over how initial findings were communicated. Ng Han Guan/AP hide caption toggle caption Ng Han Guan/AP Peter Ben Embarek, of the World Health Organization team (right) shakes hands with Liang Wannian, […]
Amazon workers in Alabama are voting on whether to join a union, in the company’s first warehouse union vote since 2014. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images Amazon workers in Alabama are voting on whether to join a union, in the company’s first warehouse union vote since 2014. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images A vote beginning this week […]
Thousands of people rallied against the military takeover in Yangon, Myanmar’s most populous city, on Sunday. They demanded the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose elected government was toppled by the army that also imposed an Internet blackout. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Thousands of people rallied against the military takeover in Yangon, Myanmar’s most populous city, on Sunday. They demanded the release of […]
This photo was taken moments before U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt began his historic “Fireside Chat” to the American people on March 12, 1933. President Biden is reviving the practice, used by many modern presidents but ditched by Trump, of directly addressing the public through a weekly address. AP hide caption toggle caption AP This photo was taken moments before U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt began […]
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is directing commanding officers and supervisors throughout the military to institute a one-day stand down within the next 60 days to address concerns of extremism within the armed forces. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is directing commanding officers and supervisors throughout the military to institute a one-day stand down within the […]
The Animals, from left, Hilton Valentine, Chas Chandler, John Steel, Eric Burdon and Dave Rowberry, board an airliner in London bound for New York on May 27, 1965, to appear on “The Ed Sullivan Show”. Valentine died Friday at the age of 77. Victor Boynton/Associated Press hide caption toggle caption Victor Boynton/Associated Press The Animals, from left, Hilton Valentine, Chas Chandler, John Steel, Eric Burdon and […]
The European Union quickly reversed a decision invoking an emergency provision of the Brexit deal that could have restricted exports of COVID-19 vaccines across the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Sean Gallup/AP hide caption toggle caption Sean Gallup/AP The European Union quickly reversed a decision invoking an emergency provision of the Brexit deal that could have restricted exports of COVID-19 vaccines across the border between […]
U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, pictured in 2019, was formally censured by South Carolina’s Republican Party Saturday for his support of Trump’s impeachment. Rice was one of only 10 House Republicans to join Democrats in voting to impeach. Meg Kinnard/AP hide caption toggle caption Meg Kinnard/AP U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, pictured in 2019, was formally censured by South Carolina’s Republican Party Saturday for his support of Trump’s […]
In this photo provided by Caltrans District 9, heavy snowfall blankets cars at June Lake, in Mono County, Calif., on Wednesday. The same storm that brought snow and heavy rain to the state is moving through the Midwest, with 5 to 9 inches of snowfall predicted in some regions by Sunday. Randy Walker/AP hide caption toggle caption Randy Walker/AP In this photo provided by Caltrans District […]
Facebook’s oversight board is considering what to do about Donald Trump’s accounts. Jeff Chiu/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP Facebook’s oversight board is considering what to do about Donald Trump’s accounts. Jeff Chiu/AP An independent oversight board for Facebook is now determining if Donald Trump will be allowed to return to the company’s social media platforms after Facebook indefinitely suspended Trump’s accounts following the Jan. […]
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, called a post-presidency Senate trial for Trump “vindictive.” J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, called a post-presidency Senate trial for Trump “vindictive.” J. Scott Applewhite/AP As the Senate prepares to try former President Donald Trump and potentially bar him from again holding office, some Republican lawmakers criticized the idea of trying an out-of-office president […]
The federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Ind., is pictured in August 2020. All federal prisons in the United States have been placed on lockdown. Law enforcement agencies are taking measures in the aftermath of Jan. 6 insurrection and over concerns of more violence. Michael Conroy/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Conroy/AP The federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Ind., is pictured in August 2020. All […]
U.S. Capitol Police say they arrested the driver of a truck who presented unauthorized inauguration credentials at a security checkpoint near the Capitol and was in possession of a loaded handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Police said Wesley Allen Beeler was arrested shortly after 6:30 p.m. Friday night after stopping at a checkpoint. Authorities said one officer noticed several firearms-related decals on Beeler’s truck, […]
A temporary six-foot high chain link fence surrounds California’s state Capitol because of concerns over the potential for civil unrest. Rich Pedroncelli/AP hide caption toggle caption Rich Pedroncelli/AP A temporary six-foot high chain link fence surrounds California’s state Capitol because of concerns over the potential for civil unrest. Rich Pedroncelli/AP Governors across the nation are fortifying statehouses amid fears of possibly violent protests in the lead-up […]
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, medical workers take swabs from residents in Shijiazhuang in north China’s Hebei province on Jan. 6. Authorities have announced new restrictions to contain the coronavirus. Mu Yu/AP hide caption toggle caption Mu Yu/AP In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, medical workers take swabs from residents in Shijiazhuang in north China’s Hebei province on Jan. 6. Authorities […]
The Justice Department announced Saturday that it had charged the man known as the “QAnon shaman,” Jacob Anthony Chansley in connection with the Capitol break-in on Wednesday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images The Justice Department announced Saturday that it had charged the man known as the “QAnon shaman,” Jacob Anthony Chansley in connection with the Capitol break-in […]
Several Republican senators and senators-elect have announced plans to reject electors from “disputed states” without an audit of the votes in those states. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, pictured on Nov. 10, 2020, is among those promising to challenge the Jan. 6 vote to certify the Electoral College results. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Several Republican senators and senators-elect have announced plans to […]
Police break up a rave in Lieuron in northwestern France. Some 2,500 partygoers attended an illegal New Year rave, violently clashing with police who failed to stop it and sparking concern the underground event could spread the coronavirus. Jean-Francois Monier/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jean-Francois Monier/AFP via Getty Images Police break up a rave in Lieuron in northwestern France. Some 2,500 partygoers attended […]
Jobless benefits that were expanded for millions of Americans earlier this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic were on the brink of expiring Saturday, as President Trump renewed his criticism of a recently-passed $900 billion relief package that includes an extension of federal unemployment assistance. President Trump caught Washington by surprise this week with his criticism of the relief bill, which also includes a $300 […]
U.S. Army General Gustave Perna told reporters Saturday that some 7.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines are ready for distribution next week. Nam Y. Huh/AP hide caption toggle caption Nam Y. Huh/AP U.S. Army General Gustave Perna told reporters Saturday that some 7.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines are ready for distribution next week. Nam Y. Huh/AP With a second COVID-19 vaccine now authorized for emergency […]
Country music legend Charley Pride died on Saturday at age 86 from complications due to COVID-19. Pride, who gave his final performance last month at the CMA Awards in Nashville, was the first Black performer inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for CMA hide caption toggle caption Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for CMA Country music legend Charley Pride died on Saturday at […]
Supporters of President Trump participate in the Million MAGA March to protest the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on December 12, 2020 in Washington, D.C. Olivier Douliery /AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Olivier Douliery /AFP via Getty Images Supporters of President Trump participate in the Million MAGA March to protest the outcome of the 2020 […]
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire erupted from the building next to Middle Collegiate Church on Saturday. The historic church in lower Manhattan was gutted by a massive fire early Saturday that sent flames shooting through the roof. Yuki Iwamura/AP hide caption toggle caption Yuki Iwamura/AP Firefighters work to extinguish a fire erupted from the building next to Middle Collegiate Church on Saturday. The historic church […]
The British Royal Air Force released photos of iceberg A68a on Friday. The massive floe is currently heading in the direction of the island of South Georgia. British Royal Air Force hide caption toggle caption British Royal Air Force The British Royal Air Force released photos of iceberg A68a on Friday. The massive floe is currently heading in the direction of the island of South Georgia. […]
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Saturday rejected a lawsuit by Republicans challenging the state’s mail-in voting law. Mary Altaffer/AP hide caption toggle caption Mary Altaffer/AP The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Saturday rejected a lawsuit by Republicans challenging the state’s mail-in voting law. Mary Altaffer/AP Another Republican effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election has been stopped, this time by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which […]
People attend a funeral for those killed by suspected Boko Haram militants in Zabarmari, Nigeria on Sunday. Officials say armed men on motorcycles reportedly killed at least 70 rice farmers and fishermen while they were harvesting crops in northern Borno state. Jossy Ola/AP hide caption toggle caption Jossy Ola/AP People attend a funeral for those killed by suspected Boko Haram militants in Zabarmari, Nigeria on Sunday. […]
This Nov. 18 photo, provided by the Utah Department of Public Safety, shows a metal monolith in the ground in a remote area in Utah. The mysterious monolith has disappeared less than 10 days after it was spotted by wildlife biologists. AP hide caption toggle caption AP This Nov. 18 photo, provided by the Utah Department of Public Safety, shows a metal monolith in the ground […]
European Council President Charles Michel, on screen bottom, participates in a virtual G-20 meeting, hosted by Saudi Arabia, at the European Council building in Brussels on Saturday. Yves Herman/Pool via AP hide caption toggle caption Yves Herman/Pool via AP European Council President Charles Michel, on screen bottom, participates in a virtual G-20 meeting, hosted by Saudi Arabia, at the European Council building in Brussels on Saturday. […]
In this Oct. 9, 2020, photo, people walk down a street in Hong Kong. Singapore and Hong Kong have postponed a planned air travel bubble meant to boost tourism amid a spike in coronavirus infections in Hong Kong. Kin Cheung/AP hide caption toggle caption Kin Cheung/AP In this Oct. 9, 2020, photo, people walk down a street in Hong Kong. Singapore and Hong Kong have postponed […]
One week after protesters celebrating President Trump’s defeat filled the streets of Washington, demonstrators who deny his loss took their place. Carol Guzy for NPR hide caption toggle caption Carol Guzy for NPR One week after protesters celebrating President Trump’s defeat filled the streets of Washington, demonstrators who deny his loss took their place. Carol Guzy for NPR Hundreds of President Trump’s supporters were out in […]
Joe Biden speaks Thursday in Wilmington, Del., with Sen. Kamala Harris at his side. World leaders reacted to Biden’s victory, mostly congratulating the president-elect and vice president-elect. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP Joe Biden speaks Thursday in Wilmington, Del., with Sen. Kamala Harris at his side. World leaders reacted to Biden’s victory, mostly congratulating the president-elect and vice president-elect. Carolyn Kaster/AP Reactions to […]
Former Vice President Joe Biden has won the 2020 presidential election, edging out President Trump, who falsely claimed voter fraud as his opponent’s lead mounted. The Associated Press called Pennsylvania for Biden on Saturday, giving him a total of 284 Electoral College votes pushing him over the 270-vote threshold need to become the president-elect. Listen to NPR’s live special coverage of the results. Listen to special […]
Police in Graham, N.C., moved in on a march and rally to drive voter turnout, using pepper spray and making several arrests on the state’s last day of early voting. According to video, police and participants, deputies with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office and Graham police officers twice used pepper spray on the “I Am Change” march to the polls. Participants and organizers say they had […]
In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, families are evacuated by members of the Philippine Coast Guard to safer ground in Camarines Sur province as they prepare for typhoon Goni. Families living near coastal towns have moved to evacuation centers as the strong typhoon nears. AP hide caption toggle caption AP In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, families are evacuated by […]
The Department of Defense said on Saturday that U.S. forces had rescued an American held in Northern Nigeria in an early morning operation. The American had been taken captive in Niger earlier this week. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption toggle caption Charles Dharapak/AP The Department of Defense said on Saturday that U.S. forces had rescued an American held in Northern Nigeria in an early morning operation. The […]
Midshipmen wearing face masks stand and salute before the Navy Midshipmen play against the Houston Cougars on Saturday in Annapolis, Md. Researchers have tried to estimate how many lives would be saved by universal mask-wearing. Patrick Smith/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Patrick Smith/Getty Images Midshipmen wearing face masks stand and salute before the Navy Midshipmen play against the Houston Cougars on Saturday in Annapolis, Md. […]
An unidentified patient receives treatment at a hospital after a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday. At least 18 people, including children, were reported dead. Mariam Zuhaib/AP hide caption toggle caption Mariam Zuhaib/AP An unidentified patient receives treatment at a hospital after a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday. At least 18 people, including children, were reported dead. Mariam Zuhaib/AP Officials in Afghanistan say […]
Authorities in France say they’ve detained nine people in connection with the decapitation of a history teacher in a Paris suburb on Friday. The teacher had shown caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his class, authorities said. Michel Euler/AP hide caption toggle caption Michel Euler/AP Authorities in France say they’ve detained nine people in connection with the decapitation of a history teacher in a Paris suburb […]
Protesters rally in Washington, D.C., during the latest Women’s March, demonstrations that began just after President Trump’s inauguration. Carol Guzy for NPR hide caption toggle caption Carol Guzy for NPR Protesters rally in Washington, D.C., during the latest Women’s March, demonstrations that began just after President Trump’s inauguration. Carol Guzy for NPR Women’s Marches are underway Saturday in Washington, D.C., and hundreds of cities across the […]
A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers’ order mandating that face coverings be worn in enclosed spaces statewide, save for a few exceptions. A conservative legal group challenged the measure arguing Evers overstepped his authority in issuing successive emergency orders. AP hide caption toggle caption AP A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers’ order mandating that face coverings be worn in enclosed spaces statewide, save for […]
A federal judge upheld Minnesota’s extension for counting mail-in ballots late Sunday after it was challenged by a pair of Republican electors in the state. A state court agreement had allowed ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 to be counted if received within seven days of the election. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A federal judge upheld Minnesota’s extension for counting mail-in […]
President Trump gave remarks at his first public event since testing positive for the coronavirus earlier this month. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP President Trump gave remarks at his first public event since testing positive for the coronavirus earlier this month. Alex Brandon/AP President Trump on Saturday delivered remarks at his first public event since testing positive for the coronavirus on Oct. 1. […]
Chris Christie announced he was released from a N.J. hospital Saturday, a week after checking in for mild COVID-19 symptoms. The former New Jersey governor was one of several Republicans to test positive after attending a Sept. 26 event (pictured above) at the White House. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Chris Christie announced he was released from a N.J. hospital Saturday, a week […]
Since stepping into the role in 2018, White House physician Sean Conley has played a key part in the president’s medical care. He’s believed to be the first doctor of osteopathic medicine to serve in that position. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Since stepping into the role in 2018, White House physician Sean Conley has played a key part in the president’s medical […]
Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (pictured here on Sept. 16) does not have the authority to extend a state of emergency past April 30. Whitmer had cited two state laws that allowed her to maintain the state’s coronavirus measures via executive order. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (pictured here on […]
Twitter said it will make changes to how preview images are cropped amid concerns about possible bias. Some Twitter users posted images the site’s algorithm selected white faces over Black ones in preview images. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Twitter said it will make changes to how preview images are cropped amid concerns about possible bias. Some Twitter users posted images the site’s […]
A federal court is ordering ex-National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, seen here in November, to pay more than $5 million in profits and royalties from his 2019 memoir and speeches. Armando Franca/AP hide caption toggle caption Armando Franca/AP A federal court is ordering ex-National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, seen here in November, to pay more than $5 million in profits and royalties from his […]
California is preparing for windy, dry weather which is expected to cause critical fire conditions this weekend. Twenty-five major fires are burning throughout the state, including the Bobcat fire in Southern California, pictured on Sept. 21. Frederic J. Brown /AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown /AFP via Getty Images California is preparing for windy, dry weather which is expected to cause […]
New coronavirus infections are on the rise in the U.S., with cases surpassing 7 million this week. Some two dozen states reported increases in new infections, with a handful of states marking new daily records. Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images New coronavirus infections are on the rise in the U.S., with cases surpassing 7 million this week. Some two dozen states […]
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., says it would be “political hypocrisy” for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to hold a vote before Election Day on any nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Tom Williams/AP hide caption toggle caption Tom Williams/AP Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., says it would be “political hypocrisy” for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to hold a vote before Election Day on […]
Federal authorities are investigating after ricin, a deadly toxin, was discovered in mail intended for the White House. The Secret Service intercepted the envelope which was positively identified with mail meant for the White House, law enforcement sources tell NPR. The ricin never made it to White House grounds, but authorities are still searching for other undiscovered dangerous packages that may be linked to the ricin. […]
Chief Justice John Roberts called Ginsburg “a jurist of historic stature.” Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chief Justice John Roberts called Ginsburg “a jurist of historic stature.” Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Supreme Court justices, both current and former, are remembering their colleague Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at the age of 87. “Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature. […]
A CDC study of 314 adults who had been tested for the coronavirus found that the positive cases were twice as likely to have dined at a restaurant within a two-week period before they started showing symptoms. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images A CDC study of 314 adults who had been tested for the coronavirus found that the positive cases were […]
Google says it will no longer allow some autocomplete suggestions related to political candidates and the election, such as search predictions that could be viewed as making claims about the “the integrity or legitimacy of electoral processes.” Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption toggle caption Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Google says it will no longer allow some autocomplete suggestions related to political candidates and the election, such as […]
Typhoon Haishen is poised to make landfall in southwestern Japan Sunday, bringing with it heavy rains and lashing winds. Forecasters predict it will then head toward the Korean peninsula. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Typhoon Haishen is poised to make landfall in southwestern Japan Sunday, bringing with it heavy rains and lashing winds. Forecasters predict it will then head toward the Korean peninsula. AP A […]
After six trials and 23 years behind bars, charges are being dropped against Curtis Flowers (pictured here in Dec. 2019) over a 1996 quadruple killing in Mississippi. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a conviction last summer, citing among other things, the deliberate elimination of Black jurors from Flowers’ trials. Rogelio V. Solis/AP hide caption toggle caption Rogelio V. Solis/AP After six trials and 23 years […]
The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued a decree ending a decades-long boycott of Israel. On Monday, Israeli airline, El Al will make its first official flight to the UAE. Among its passenger is President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who will help work out details of a recent deal between the two countries. Ariel Schalit/AP hide caption toggle caption Ariel Schalit/AP The ruler of the […]
An American flag flies outside of the U.S. Capitol building on Aug. 18, 2020. House Democrats announced Saturday they’ve been told they will not be receiving further briefings on election interference. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images An American flag flies outside of the U.S. Capitol building on Aug. 18, 2020. House Democrats announced Saturday they’ve been told they will […]
The House passed legislation Saturday to provide $25 billion to the Postal Service to help safeguard voting by mail ahead of the November election. Nati Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Nati Harnik/AP The House passed legislation Saturday to provide $25 billion to the Postal Service to help safeguard voting by mail ahead of the November election. Nati Harnik/AP The House passed legislation on Saturday to infuse […]
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., says an ultrasound taken Friday showed what could be signs of a fetus in its panda Mei Xiang. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., says an ultrasound taken Friday showed what could be signs of a fetus in its panda Mei Xiang. Jose Luis Magana/AP How about some not so […]
New York City’s museums and cultural institutions will be allowed to re-open on Aug. 24, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday. The city’s museums were temporarily shuttered by the pandemic and kept closed even as the state entered Phase 4 in July. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images New York City’s museums and cultural institutions will be allowed […]
Thousands thronged downtown Beirut on Saturday to voice their outrage over government corruption and negligence they blame for Tuesday’s deadly explosion that killed at least 158 people. Bilal Hussein/AP hide caption toggle caption Bilal Hussein/AP Thousands thronged downtown Beirut on Saturday to voice their outrage over government corruption and negligence they blame for Tuesday’s deadly explosion that killed at least 158 people. Bilal Hussein/AP Thousands of […]
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks during a news conference on June 4, 2020 in Richmond. Last month, the governor wrote to the state’s supreme court to request a moratorium on evictions. Zach Gibson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Zach Gibson/Getty Images Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks during a news conference on June 4, 2020 in Richmond. Last month, the governor wrote to the state’s supreme court […]
Authorities in New York are investigating after video emerged showing an sizable audience dancing close together at charity concert on Saturday in Southampton, N.Y.. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Safe & Sound hide caption toggle caption Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Safe & Sound Authorities in New York are investigating after video emerged showing an sizable audience dancing close together at charity concert on Saturday in Southampton, N.Y.. […]
C.D.C. researchers estimate that although a majority of Americans haven’t been exposed to the coronavirus, the actual infection rate is roughly 10 times higher. Data released on Tuesday showed the results of analyzed samples from 10 regions, including the New York City area. Frank Franklin II/AP hide caption toggle caption Frank Franklin II/AP C.D.C. researchers estimate that although a majority of Americans haven’t been exposed to […]
After a Washington Post story reporting multiple instances of sexual harassment against female employees, the Washington NFL team’s owner Dan Snyder said the alleged behavior had “no place in our franchise or society,” and hired independent investigators to look at the allegations. Mike Stewart/AP hide caption toggle caption Mike Stewart/AP After a Washington Post story reporting multiple instances of sexual harassment against female employees, the Washington […]
Most California schools will likely remain closed when the academic year begins, under new rules announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Richard Vogel/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP Most California schools will likely remain closed when the academic year begins, under new rules announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Richard Vogel/AP Most California schools may remain closed when the academic year begins in the fall, […]
Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services Admiral Brett P. Giroir spoke to NPR Tuesday about the state of testing in the U.S. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services Admiral Brett P. Giroir spoke to NPR Tuesday about the state of testing in the U.S. Pool/Getty Images Public health experts generally agree that, in spite of improvements, […]
Three Los Angeles police officers are facing charges of falsifying records and obstruction of justice over allegations that they wrongly identified people as gang members, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. In a 59-count complaint, LAPD officers Braxton Shaw, Michael Coblentz and Nicolas Martinez are alleged to have wrongly marked dozens of people as having gang affiliation on field interview cards used by […]
Kanakuk Kamps closed its overnight K-2 program after 41 people tested poisitve for the coronavirus, local health officials said last week. As of Monday, that number had doubled to at least 82 positive results. Robert F. Bukaty/AP hide caption toggle caption Robert F. Bukaty/AP Kanakuk Kamps closed its overnight K-2 program after 41 people tested poisitve for the coronavirus, local health officials said last week. As […]
Major League Baseball is cancelling this year’s All-Star Game due to concerns over the coronavirus. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who were to host this year’s game, will instead play host to the Midsummer Classic in 2022. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Major League Baseball is cancelling this year’s All-Star Game due to concerns over the coronavirus. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who […]
The NFL franchise announced Friday that recent events have pushed it to examine its controversial name. In recent days, corporate sponsors and investors have put pressure on the team to take action. (Image credit: Nick Wass/AP) Source link
England will soon lift a 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers from more than 50 countries and territories, including Italy, Germany, France and Spain, the Department for Transportation said Friday. The U.S. is not among the exempt countries. Matt Dunham/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Dunham/AP England will soon lift a 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers from more than 50 countries and territories, including Italy, Germany, France […]
The Justice Department has charged four men in connection with the June 22 attempt to take down the statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP The Justice Department has charged four men in connection with the June 22 attempt to take down the statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. Andrew Harnik/AP […]
President Trump denied Sunday that he’d ever been briefed on bounties Russia reportedly offered to Taliban-linked fighters to kill coalition forces in Afghanistan. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP President Trump denied Sunday that he’d ever been briefed on bounties Russia reportedly offered to Taliban-linked fighters to kill coalition forces in Afghanistan. Alex Brandon/AP President Trump is denying a New York Times report that […]
Princeton University is removing Woodrow Wilson’s name from its School of Public and International Affairs. The school’s board of trustees said, “Wilson’s racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake.” Mel Evans/AP hide caption toggle caption Mel Evans/AP Princeton University is removing Woodrow Wilson’s name from its School of Public and International Affairs. The school’s board of trustees said, “Wilson’s racist thinking and policies make […]
The Department of Justice has issued an alert about a card circulating online falsely claiming that holders are legally exempt from wearing a mask. Public health officials overwhelmingly recommend wearing a mask when going out in public. Gerry Broome/AP hide caption toggle caption Gerry Broome/AP The Department of Justice has issued an alert about a card circulating online falsely claiming that holders are legally exempt from […]
The death of Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed while jogging, prompted renewed calls for Georgia to pass a hate crimes law. Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 426 on Friday, giving the state its first hate crime law in 16 years. Stephen B. Morton/AP hide caption toggle caption Stephen B. Morton/AP The death of Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed while jogging, prompted renewed calls for Georgia […]
The city of Wilmington, N.C. has fired officers James Gilmore and Kevin Piner and Corporal Jesse Moore after a review of footage from one of their control cars showed them making racist and disparaging remarks. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images The city of Wilmington, N.C. has fired officers James Gilmore and Kevin Piner and Corporal Jesse Moore […]
An Internet shutdown that began a year ago in parts of Myanmar is keeping some villages completely unaware of the global pandemic. The restrictions apply to multiple townships in the Rakhine and Chin states, site of an ongoing conflict between the country’s military and the insurgent Arakan army. Richard Sargent/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Richard Sargent/AFP via Getty Images An Internet shutdown that […]
Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., told CNN the GOP-led Senate would block any impeachment effort against Attorney General William Barr. Cliff Owen/AP hide caption toggle caption Cliff Owen/AP Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., told CNN the GOP-led Senate would block any impeachment effort against Attorney General William Barr. Cliff Owen/AP The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee says he believes Attorney General William Barr should be impeached, but conceded on […]
China says it’s suspending imports from a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Arkansas after the company confirmed more than 200 coronavirus cases at the facility. Danny Johnston/Associated Press hide caption toggle caption Danny Johnston/Associated Press China says it’s suspending imports from a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Arkansas after the company confirmed more than 200 coronavirus cases at the facility. Danny Johnston/Associated Press China is halting […]
In the mid-1960s, after the passage of the Voting and Civil Rights Acts, Martin Luther King Jr. shifted his focus. King theorized that racial inequality could not be defeated without economic equality. The result was the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign, a multicultural, interfaith coalition with economic justice at its core. More than half a century later, a new generation of activists and faith leaders continued the […]
The nation’s largest movie theater operator, AMC Theatres, changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after it became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Agostini/Invision/AP The nation’s largest movie theater operator, AMC Theatres, changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after it became a target […]
Protesters march holding placards and a portrait of Breonna Taylor during a demonstration against racism and police brutality in Hollywood, California earlier this month.The mayor of Louisville has announced that an officer involved in her death will be fired. Agustin Paullier /AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Agustin Paullier /AFP via Getty Images Protesters march holding placards and a portrait of Breonna Taylor during […]
Jagmeet Singh, who heads the left-leaning New Democratic Party, was booted from the House of Commons for the day after calling Bloc Québécois politician Alain Therrien a racist on Wednesday. Therrien had opposed a motion to acknowledge systemic racism in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Don Mackinnon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Don Mackinnon/AFP via Getty Images Jagmeet Singh, who heads the left-leaning New […]
Lloyd’s of London and pub-chain Greene King said they’d donate to charities helping black and ethnic minorities. Research conducted by The Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slave-ownership highlighted compensation linked to slavery that founders of both companies received. Alastair Grant/AP hide caption toggle caption Alastair Grant/AP Lloyd’s of London and pub-chain Greene King said they’d donate to charities helping black and ethnic […]