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Survivors of the 2018 van attack in Toronto were joined by friends and families of the victims outside the courthouse in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 28-year-old man responsible for the attack was found guilty Wednesday morning. Cole Burston/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Cole Burston/AFP via Getty Images Survivors of the 2018 van attack in Toronto were joined by friends and families of the […]

Little Italy neighborhood of San Francisco, July 2020. The city will relax coronavirus restrictions Wednesday, including the reopening of indoor dining and fitness facilities. DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images Little Italy neighborhood of San Francisco, July 2020. The city will relax coronavirus restrictions Wednesday, including the reopening of indoor dining and fitness facilities. DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty […]

An undated photo of Associated Press journalist Thein Zaw. The Myanmar military detained Zaw and a handful of other journalists Saturday while covering pro-democracy protests. He and five other journalists could face up to three years in prison. Uncredited/AP hide caption toggle caption Uncredited/AP An undated photo of Associated Press journalist Thein Zaw. The Myanmar military detained Zaw and a handful of other journalists Saturday while […]

Students attending school in Santa Clarita, Calif., last week. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that schools that offer in-person learning by the end of March will be eligible for a portion of funds totaling $2 billion. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption toggle caption Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Students attending school in Santa Clarita, Calif., last week. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that schools that offer […]

The detention center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 2017. President Biden hopes to close the prison before the end of his term. Thomas Watkins/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Thomas Watkins/AFP via Getty Images The detention center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 2017. President Biden hopes to close the prison before the end of his term. Thomas Watkins/AFP via Getty Images The […]

Lou Dobbs on Lou Dobbs Tonight in 2017. After over a decade with Fox, his show was canceled Friday. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Lou Dobbs on Lou Dobbs Tonight in 2017. After over a decade with Fox, his show was canceled Friday. Alex Brandon/AP Lou Dobbs Tonight on Fox Business Network was canceled Friday. It will be replaced by Fox Business Tonight […]

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, seen in January, issued a new public health disaster proclamation Friday that eliminates most of the state’s coronavirus restrictions including mask and social distancing guidelines. Charlie Neibergall/AP hide caption toggle caption Charlie Neibergall/AP Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, seen in January, issued a new public health disaster proclamation Friday that eliminates most of the state’s coronavirus restrictions including mask and social distancing guidelines. […]

An employee pushes carts in Long Beach, Calif., at a Kroger store. The supermarket chain announced a $100 incentive bonus Friday for employees who receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Fredric J Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Fredric J Brown/AFP via Getty Images An employee pushes carts in Long Beach, Calif., at a Kroger store. The supermarket chain announced a $100 incentive bonus Friday for […]

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, seen last year. Lawmakers repealed his executive order declaring a coronavirus emergency. He issued a new one. Morry Gash/AP hide caption toggle caption Morry Gash/AP Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, seen last year. Lawmakers repealed his executive order declaring a coronavirus emergency. He issued a new one. Morry Gash/AP Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin approved a joint resolution Thursday overriding Gov. Tony Evers’ most […]

A dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in New York, 2020. Johnson & Johnson is the third vaccine candidate to apply for emergency use authorization from the FDA. The vaccine requires a single dose and doesn’t require ultra-cold temperatures for storage. Mary Altaffer/AP hide caption toggle caption Mary Altaffer/AP A dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in New York, 2020. Johnson & Johnson is the third […]

San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera, seen in 2019, filed suit against the San Francisco Unified School District Wednesday in an attempt to bring public school students back to in-person learning. Janie Har/AP hide caption toggle caption Janie Har/AP San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera, seen in 2019, filed suit against the San Francisco Unified School District Wednesday in an attempt to bring public school students […]

The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to reports of an explosion on a movie set, which left three people in critical condition in hospitals and ignited a brush fire outside Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon. Three critical burn patients were transported, an LACFD dispatcher said. The Rye Fire, located at 25104 Rye Canyon Loop in Santa Clarita, was initially a quarter-acre fire, which began to spread […]

The Kroger grocery store chain will close two of its stores in Long Beach, Calif., following a mandatory pay raise instituted by the Long Beach City Council last month. Rogelio V. Solis/AP hide caption toggle caption Rogelio V. Solis/AP The Kroger grocery store chain will close two of its stores in Long Beach, Calif., following a mandatory pay raise instituted by the Long Beach City Council […]

High-profile private investigator Jack Palladino has died after two men attempted to rob him outside his San Francisco home last Thursday. His death was confirmed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in San Francisco. Palladino, 76, was attacked outside his home in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, the Associated Press reported. He had stepped outside to try his new camera when a vehicle pulled up. One […]

Two members of the far-right Proud Boys were indicted in federal court Friday. Both men face a slew of charges for their participation in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Two members of the far-right Proud Boys were indicted in federal court Friday. Both men face a slew of charges for their participation […]

A restaurant closed for indoor dining on Dec. 15, 2020, New York City. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said restaurants could seat customers indoors for dining on Valentines Day if coronavirus cases continue to decline. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Lennihan/AP A restaurant closed for indoor dining on Dec. 15, 2020, New York City. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said restaurants could seat customers […]

The suspect who placed two pipe bombs outside of Democratic and Republican headquarters in Washington, D.C., did so the evening before the Jan. 6, attack on the Capitol, the FBI said. Federal Bureau of Investigation hide caption toggle caption Federal Bureau of Investigation The FBI believes the pipe bombs placed outside of the Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington, D.C., were staged on Jan. 5, […]

Undated portrait of Emmett Till. The 14-year-old boy was brutally murdered while visiting relatives in Mississippi in 1955. The Chicago City Council designated his former childhood home a city landmark Thursday. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Undated portrait of Emmett Till. The 14-year-old boy was brutally murdered while visiting relatives in Mississippi in 1955. The Chicago City Council designated his former childhood home a city […]

General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra speaks in Detroit, Mich., 2019. GM has joined the Science Based Targets initiative to better reduce its carbon footprint. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bill Pugliano/Getty Images General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra speaks in Detroit, Mich., 2019. GM has joined the Science Based Targets initiative to better reduce its carbon footprint. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images Automaker […]

Protesters storm the Capitol on Jan. 6. Three individuals associated with an extremist group were indicted Wednesday on charges that include conspiracy and obstructing an official proceeding. John Minchillo/AP hide caption toggle caption John Minchillo/AP Protesters storm the Capitol on Jan. 6. Three individuals associated with an extremist group were indicted Wednesday on charges that include conspiracy and obstructing an official proceeding. John Minchillo/AP Individuals tied […]

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to halt deportation efforts for 100 days. Lynne Sladky/AP hide caption toggle caption Lynne Sladky/AP A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to halt deportation efforts for 100 days. Lynne Sladky/AP Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton requested a temporary restraining order against the […]

Steven Brandenburg at the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office Monday, in Port Washington, Wis. Brandenburg agreed to plead guilty to two charges of of attempting to tamper with consumer products with reckless disregard for the risk that another person will be placed in danger of death or bodily injury, prosecutors say. Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office/AP hide caption toggle caption Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office/AP Steven Brandenburg at the […]

A new variant of the coronavirus first discovered in Brazil was detected in Minneapolis, Minn. The variant is believed to be more transmissible and could possibly infect those who previously contracted the virus. STEPHEN MATUREN/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption STEPHEN MATUREN/AFP via Getty Images A new variant of the coronavirus first discovered in Brazil was detected in Minneapolis, Minn. The variant is believed […]

One of the eight gorillas in the troop at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California. Some of the gorillas contracted the coronavirus earlier this month. One of the older gorillas received monoclonal antibody therapy as part of his treatment. Ken Bohn/San Diego Zoo Global hide caption toggle caption Ken Bohn/San Diego Zoo Global One of the eight gorillas in the troop at the San […]

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Jan. 8. A Twitter account believed to be linked to Khamenei was permanently banned Friday after posting a threatening image involving former President Donald Trump. Twitter told The Associated Press the account was a fake. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP hide caption toggle caption Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah […]

The remains of Lt. Col. Paul Voss return home, Dover Air Force Base, Del. Voss was one of two Air Force aviators killed in a crash in Afghanistan last January. Steve Ruark/AP hide caption toggle caption Steve Ruark/AP The remains of Lt. Col. Paul Voss return home, Dover Air Force Base, Del. Voss was one of two Air Force aviators killed in a crash in Afghanistan […]

Riley Williams, 22, of Harrisburg, Pa., was released from jail into her mother’s custody Thursday. She’s charged in connection with the theft of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s laptop during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Dauphin County Prison via AP hide caption toggle caption Dauphin County Prison via AP Riley Williams, 22, of Harrisburg, Pa., was released from jail into her mother’s custody Thursday. She’s […]

Aditya Singh, 36, is accused of hiding in a restricted area of the O’Hare International Airport in Chicago for three months. He was arrested Saturday after United Airlines staff said he possessed stolen airport credentials. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Aditya Singh, 36, is accused of hiding in a restricted area of the O’Hare International Airport in Chicago for three months. He was arrested Saturday […]

National Rifle Association Annual Meeting 2019 in Indiana. The organization filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday. In a statement the NRA said it aims to reincorporate as a nonprofit in Texas, leaving New York, where the state has filed a fraud suit against it. Michael Conroy/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Conroy/AP National Rifle Association Annual Meeting 2019 in Indiana. The organization filed for Chapter 11 […]

Then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions visits California in April 2017. Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz has released a critical review of Sessions’ 2018 zero tolerance policy on people trying to cross the Southwest border. Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images Then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions visits California in April 2017. Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz has released a critical review […]

A pharmacist administering a COVID-19 vaccine in Santa Rosa, Calif., Wednesday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to get 1 million doses of the vaccines administered before the end of the week. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images A pharmacist administering a COVID-19 vaccine in Santa Rosa, Calif., Wednesday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to get 1 million doses of the vaccines administered […]

President Trump presedisplays the U.S. Space Force flag in the Oval Office last May. The new command plans to move its headquarters from a temporary location in Colorado to Alabama in 2023. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images President Trump presedisplays the U.S. Space Force flag in the Oval Office last May. The new command plans to move […]

The Greater Sacramento Region of California lifted its regional stay at home order Tuesday after a month-long shutdown. The order restricted most California residents from early December, locking down regions when ICU bed availability dropped below 15%. Restaurants transitioned to take-out and pick-up orders only, gyms and salons closed and private gatherings of any size were prohibited. As of now, the Sacramento and Northern California regions […]

Top Defense Department officials have issued a message to the troops that they must defend the Constitution and that last week’s violence at the U.S. Capitol was a direct assault on it. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images Top Defense Department officials have issued a message to the troops that they must defend the […]

Dulles International Airport last month. The CDC will require all air passengers entering the U.S. to provide a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Dulles International Airport last month. The CDC will require all air passengers entering the U.S. to provide a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP […]

Bill Belichick at Gillette Stadium on earlier this month. The New England Patriots head coach turned down the nation’s highest civilian honor from the president Monday, citing last week’s violent events at the Capitol. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Bill Belichick at Gillette Stadium on earlier this month. The New England Patriots head coach turned down the nation’s highest civilian honor […]

Two gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (but not necessarily these two) tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday. A zoo statement says the apes have mild symptoms but are doing well. Christina Simmons/San Diego Zoo Global Archives hide caption toggle caption Christina Simmons/San Diego Zoo Global Archives Two gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (but not necessarily these two) tested positive […]

Retired Navy Rear Adm. Margaret Kibben has been appointed chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives. Kibben is the first female chaplain in either house of Congress. U.S. Navy hide caption toggle caption U.S. Navy Retired Navy Rear Adm. Margaret Kibben has been appointed chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives. Kibben is the first female chaplain in either house of Congress. U.S. Navy Speaker Nancy […]

New York City’s Times Square on Thursday. The city’s traditional New Year’s Eve event will not be open to the public this year as the coronavirus continues to spread. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images New York City’s Times Square on Thursday. The city’s traditional New Year’s Eve event will not be open to the public this year […]

A swastika sticker on a statue at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in Boise, Idaho. The vandalism took place sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday morning, Boise Police said. Wassmuth Center for Human Rights via AP hide caption toggle caption Wassmuth Center for Human Rights via AP A swastika sticker on a statue at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in Boise, Idaho. […]

Director of the Defense Health Agency Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place on Dec. 9. The DOD expects to receive about 44,000 doses of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine as early as next week. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Director of the Defense Health Agency Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place on Dec. 9. The DOD expects to receive about 44,000 doses of Pfizer’s coronavirus […]

A simulated image of the Chang’e-5 spacecraft blasting off from the moon. The Chinese National Space Administration placed China’s first real flag on the lunar surface Thursday. Xinhua News Agency via AP hide caption toggle caption Xinhua News Agency via AP A simulated image of the Chang’e-5 spacecraft blasting off from the moon. The Chinese National Space Administration placed China’s first real flag on the lunar […]

Skiers and snowboarders wait in a socially distanced lift line at Mammoth Mountain on Nov. 15. Christian Pondella/Mammoth Mountain hide caption toggle caption Christian Pondella/Mammoth Mountain Skiers and snowboarders wait in a socially distanced lift line at Mammoth Mountain on Nov. 15. Christian Pondella/Mammoth Mountain Leaders in the winter sports industry have worked to ensure that ski resorts across the country could safely open this winter. […]

A service dog onboard a United Airlines plane at Newark Liberty International Airport in 2017. The Department of Transportation says it will require service dogs to be flown free of charge, but not emotional support animals. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP A service dog onboard a United Airlines plane at Newark Liberty International Airport in 2017. The Department of Transportation says it will […]

Smoke rises from the USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego in July, after an explosion and fire on board the ship. The Navy announced Monday the ship will be decommissioned. Denis Poroy/AP hide caption toggle caption Denis Poroy/AP Smoke rises from the USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego in July, after an explosion and fire on board the ship. The Navy announced […]

Performers dance along 34th Street during a pre-taping of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in front of the flagship store in New York City on Nov. 25. Mary Altaffer/AP hide caption toggle caption Mary Altaffer/AP Performers dance along 34th Street during a pre-taping of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in front of the flagship store in New York City on Nov. 25. Mary Altaffer/AP For just […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged people to stay home for Thanksgiving this year, which millions of travelers have ignored. Many members of the U.S. armed forces didn’t have a choice. Restrictions and regulations implemented by the Defense Dept. to prevent the spread of the coronavirus have put a stop to holiday travel in many military installations. Marine Capt. Cristian Alphonso, center, pictured with […]

Avril Haines pictured in January 2020. If confirmed, Haines will become the first woman to become the director of national intelligence. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Avril Haines pictured in January 2020. If confirmed, Haines will become the first woman to become the director of national intelligence. Win McNamee/Getty Images President-elect Joe Biden selected Avril Haines as his director of national […]

Ben Carson, pictured in June, posted about his recovery from COVID-19 on Facebook on Friday. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Ben Carson, pictured in June, posted about his recovery from COVID-19 on Facebook on Friday. Evan Vucci/AP Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson took to Facebook Friday to report he has been “extremely sick” with the coronavirus. But […]

A child walks past a COVID-19 graffiti in Soweto’s Orlando West township near Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday. Africa has surpassed 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases as the continent’s top public health official warns that “we are inevitably edging toward a second wave” of infections. Jerome Delay/AP hide caption toggle caption Jerome Delay/AP A child walks past a COVID-19 graffiti in Soweto’s Orlando West township near […]

Medical personnel treat a COVID-19 patient at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Los Angeles on Thursday. California is imposing an overnight curfew on most residents to blunt a surge in coronavirus infections. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP Medical personnel treat a COVID-19 patient at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Los Angeles on Thursday. California is imposing an overnight curfew […]

Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, a former Army Green Beret, has pleaded guilty to passing secret information to Russian intelligence. Alexandria, Va., Sheriff’s Office via AP hide caption toggle caption Alexandria, Va., Sheriff’s Office via AP Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, a former Army Green Beret, has pleaded guilty to passing secret information to Russian intelligence. Alexandria, Va., Sheriff’s Office via AP Former Army Green Beret Peter Rafael […]

National security adviser Robert O’Brien arrives to speak to reporters outside the White House on Tuesday. O’Brien announced that President Trump has ordered 2500 U.S. troops to be withdrawn from Afghanistan and Iraq by Jan. 15. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images National security adviser Robert O’Brien arrives to speak to reporters outside the White House on Tuesday. O’Brien announced that President […]

City Hall tells Philadelphians, stop before you plan that indoor holiday party. The health department is banning indoor gatherings through Jan. 1 to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Mark Makela/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Makela/Getty Images City Hall tells Philadelphians, stop before you plan that indoor holiday party. The health department is banning indoor gatherings through Jan. 1 to reduce the spread of […]

Kim Ng, seen earlier this year, will be the first woman to lead a Major League Baseball team, the Miami Marlins. Marcelo Maragni/MLB Photos via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Marcelo Maragni/MLB Photos via Getty Images Kim Ng, seen earlier this year, will be the first woman to lead a Major League Baseball team, the Miami Marlins. Marcelo Maragni/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Miami […]

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has his temperature taken to check for coronavirus symptoms in May. Sharon Chischilly/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sharon Chischilly/Getty Images Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has his temperature taken to check for coronavirus symptoms in May. Sharon Chischilly/Getty Images The Navajo Nation experienced its first wave of the coronavirus in May 2020. Like other American communities, its success in containing […]

Mike Windle/Getty Images for ESPN Mike Windle/Getty Images for ESPN Sports monolith ESPN informed employees that pandemic-related layoffs are coming Thursday morning. In a company memo obtained by NPR, Jimmy Pitaro, chairman, ESPN and sports content, revealed that 300 people will be laid off. Additionally, 200 open positions will be eliminated, totaling a 10% workforce reduction worldwide. “Prior to the pandemic, we had been deeply engaged […]

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 5: A DC resident has an operation growing psilocybin mushrooms. With the legalization of marijuana advocates in several states including Oregon have pushed the legalization of other drugs such as ‘magic mushrooms’. (Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images) The Washington Post/The Washington Post via Getty Im hide caption toggle caption The Washington Post/The Washington Post via Getty Im WASHINGTON, […]

President Trump participates in a ceremony commemorating the 200th mile of border wall at the international border with Mexico in San Luis, Ariz., on June 23, 2020. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images President Trump participates in a ceremony commemorating the 200th mile of border wall at the international border with Mexico in San Luis, Ariz., on June […]