Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine ‘likely’ needed within 12 months: Pfizer CEO By Manas Mishra, Julie Steenhuysen, Mrinalika Roy Reuters Posted April 15, 2021 8:59 pm 2:59 Will the vaccine rollout be able to outpace the new COVID-19 variants? WATCH: Will the vaccine rollout be able to outpace the new COVID-19 variants? – Apr 3, 2021 comments Leave a comment…
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Biden to pull remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan, end America’s longest war
Biden to pull remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan, end America’s longest war By Aamer Madhani And Matthew Lee The Associated Press Posted April 14, 2021 3:26 pm Updated April 14, 2021 5:21 pm 2:08 Former soldier who served with Lionel Desmond takes witness stand WATCH: Former soldier who served with Lionel Desmond takes witness stand – Feb 18,…
Minneapolis officer who shot Daunte Wright meant to user Taser, chief says
Minneapolis officer who shot Daunte Wright meant to user Taser, chief says By Mohamed Ibrahim The Associated Press Posted April 12, 2021 2:00 pm WATCH: Minneapolis police provide update on deadly shooting of Daunte Wright comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on Twitter email Send this…
Researchers looking for clues to the COVID-19 pandemic in city sewers
Researchers looking for clues to the COVID-19 pandemic in city sewers By Mia Rabson The Canadian Press Posted April 11, 2021 7:31 am View image in full screen An open manhole for work access on an urban city street. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on…
Trump vows to help Republicans take back congress in 2022
Trump vows to help Republicans take back congress in 2022 By Steve Holland Reuters Posted April 11, 2021 1:13 am 1:24 U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz embroiled in sex trafficking scandal WATCH ABOVE: U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz embroiled in sex trafficking scandal comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this…
U.S. considering cash payments to Central America to stem migration, officials say
U.S. considering cash payments to Central America to stem migration, officials say By Ted Hesson and Matt Spetalnick Reuters Posted April 10, 2021 2:35 am 1:25 Biden administration won’t turn away unaccompanied minors at U.S.-Mexico border WATCH: Biden administration won’t turn away unaccompanied minors at U.S.-Mexico border – Mar 25, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Biden to sign orders limiting ‘ghost guns’, other measures in response to shootings
Biden to sign orders limiting ‘ghost guns’, other measures in response to shootings By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jeff Mason Reuters Posted April 7, 2021 10:04 pm 2:12 U.S. lawmakers prepare for another battle over gun control WATCH: U.S. lawmakers prepare for another battle over gun control – Mar 28, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
All adults in U.S. to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine on April 19, Biden says
All adults in U.S. to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine on April 19, Biden says By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and ALEXANDRA JAFFE The Associated Press Posted April 6, 2021 7:40 pm Updated April 6, 2021 9:42 pm 2:11 America’s COVID-19 vaccination rate surpasses global average WATCH: America’s COVID-19 vaccination rate surpasses global average comments Leave a comment facebook…
U.S. Capitol attack suspect suffered from delusions, paranoia: source
U.S. Capitol attack suspect suffered from delusions, paranoia: source By Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker And Nomaan Merchant The Associated Press Posted April 3, 2021 5:40 pm 2:02 Police: Deadly attack at U.S. Capitol possibly premeditated WATCH ABOVE: Police: Deadly attack at U.S. Capitol possibly premeditated comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via…
4 killed, including child, in shooting in Southern California: reports
4 killed, including child, in shooting in Southern California: reports By Hannah Jackson Global News Posted March 31, 2021 11:44 pm Updated April 1, 2021 12:48 am View image in full screen Unidentified people comfort each other as they stand near a business building where a shooting occurred in Orange, Calif., Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Police say several…
Trump launches new website with fault-free history of his presidency
Trump launches new website with fault-free history of his presidency By Josh K. Elliott Global News Posted March 30, 2021 1:39 pm 0:43 Trump plans social media return on his own platform, adviser tells Fox News WATCH: Former U.S. President Donald Trump, suspended from Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, plans…
Latest mass shootings in U.S. puts pressure on Biden to deliver on gun control promises
Latest mass shootings in U.S. puts pressure on Biden to deliver on gun control promises By Trevor Hunnicutt Reuters Posted March 23, 2021 4:32 pm 1:19 Biden says it’s ‘time to act’ on guns, urges Senate to reinstate assault weapons ban WATCH: Biden says it's 'time to act' on guns, urges Senate to reinstate assault weapons ban comments Leave a…
‘This is a human heartbreak’: Biden scrambling amid migrant surge at U.S.-Mexico border
‘This is a human heartbreak’: Biden scrambling amid migrant surge at U.S.-Mexico border By Aamer Madhani And Colleen Long The Associated Press Posted March 20, 2021 8:22 pm Updated March 20, 2021 9:46 pm 2:22 Biden administration to open new facility to house migrant children as surge continues at border WATCH: Biden administration to open new facility to…
‘Heart-wrenching:’ Biden, Harris decry racism after Atlanta spa shootings
‘Heart-wrenching:’ Biden, Harris decry racism after Atlanta spa shootings By JONATHAN LEMIRE, JEFF AMY and ZEKE MILLER The Associated Press Posted March 20, 2021 8:05 am Updated March 20, 2021 1:17 pm 1:41 Biden, Harris speak out against deadly Atlanta shooting, violence against the Asian community WATCH: Biden, Harris speak out against deadly Atlanta shooting, violence against the…
How the Atlanta shootings could be first big test for Georgia’s new hate crime law
How the Atlanta shootings could be first big test for Georgia’s new hate crime law By Kate Brumback The Associated Press Posted March 20, 2021 2:43 am 0:38 Georgia police say still too early to determine if Atlanta spa shootings were hate crimes WATCH: Georgia police say still too early to determine if Atlanta spa shootings were hate crimes comments…
‘Tough and direct’: U.S. says as talks with China wrap up in Alaska
‘Tough and direct’: U.S. says as talks with China wrap up in Alaska By Humeyra Pamuk Reuters Posted March 19, 2021 5:20 pm 1:02 Biden says there will be ‘extreme competition’ with China under his administration WATCH ABOVE: U.S. President Joe Biden said he expects “extreme competition” with China. – Feb 7, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this…
Asian Americans grieve, show unity after Atlanta spa shootings
Asian Americans grieve, show unity after Atlanta spa shootings By Terry Tang The Associated Press Posted March 18, 2021 8:57 pm A make-shift memorial is seen outside a business where a multiple fatal shooting occurred on Tuesday, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Acworth, Ga. AP Photo/Mike Stewart comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
‘He who said it, did it’: Putin responds to Biden’s killer comment
‘He who said it, did it’: Putin responds to Biden’s killer comment By Andrew Osborn and Tom Balmforth Reuters Posted March 18, 2021 5:36 pm Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting on social and economic development of Crimea and Sevastopol, via video conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 18, 2021. Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP comments Leave a…
U.S. to hit goal of administering 100M COVID-19 vaccine doses on Friday, Biden says
U.S. to hit goal of administering 100M COVID-19 vaccine doses on Friday, Biden says By Zeke Miller The Associated Press Posted March 18, 2021 5:28 pm 2:29 Biden announces U.S. has administered 100M COVID-19 vaccine doses in only 58 days WATCH ABOVE: Biden announces U.S. has administered 100M COVID-19 vaccine doses in only 58 days comments Leave a comment facebook…
U.S. to send 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada
U.S. to send 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada By Jeff Mason Reuters Posted March 18, 2021 12:03 pm Updated March 18, 2021 5:12 pm 0:57 White House won’t say if Canada’s vaccine request will be granted, no timeline for response WATCH: White House says it will loan Canada 1.5M AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses comments Leave…
Canada has asked U.S. for COVID-19 vaccine help, White House confirms
Canada has asked U.S. for COVID-19 vaccine help, White House confirms By Staff The Associated Press Posted March 17, 2021 4:18 pm Updated March 17, 2021 5:25 pm 0:57 White House won’t say if Canada’s vaccine request will be granted, no timeline for response WATCH ABOVE: White House won’t say if Canada’s vaccine request will be granted. comments…
Biden expands COVID-19 vaccine stockpile as world struggles with shortages
Biden expands COVID-19 vaccine stockpile as world struggles with shortages By Zeke Miller The Associated Press Posted March 13, 2021 4:21 pm 2:13 Biden says surplus COVID-19 vaccines to be shared after Americans get them first WATCH ABOVE: U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that Americans would be the first to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but any surplus would be…
U.S. states move to ban transgender women from sports. Here’s what’s happening
U.S. states move to ban transgender women from sports. Here’s what’s happening By Rachel Savage Reuters Posted March 12, 2021 2:28 pm 1:29 Biden reverses Trump’s transgender military ban WATCH: Biden reverses Trump’s transgender military ban – Jan 25, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item…
$1.9T coronavirus relief bill approved by U.S. Congress in win for Biden, Democrats
$1.9T coronavirus relief bill approved by U.S. Congress in win for Biden, Democrats By Alan Fram The Associated Press Posted March 10, 2021 2:45 pm 1:38 Coronavirus: U.S. House prepares for final vote of relief bill WATCH: Coronavirus: U.S. House prepares for final vote of relief bill comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
Next 10 years must be the ‘decade of action’ on climate change, John Kerry says
Next 10 years must be the ‘decade of action’ on climate change, John Kerry says By Kate Abnett Reuters Posted March 9, 2021 3:17 pm Updated March 9, 2021 3:20 pm 1:17 U.S. election: Biden names John Kerry as special envoy on climate change WATCH: U.S. election: Biden names John Kerry as special envoy on climate change –…
Joe Biden’s dogs sent home after ‘biting incident’ involving his rescue
Joe Biden’s dogs sent home after ‘biting incident’ involving his rescue By Josh K. Elliott Global News Posted March 9, 2021 9:53 am Updated March 9, 2021 2:57 pm 0:48 White House says ‘unfamiliar person’ surprised Biden’s dog in response to ‘biting incident’ WATCH: White House says 'unfamiliar person' surprised Biden's dog in response to 'biting incident' comments…
White House recounts ‘active threat,’ calls for action despite Microsoft patch
White House recounts ‘active threat,’ calls for action despite Microsoft patch By Jeff Mason Reuters Posted March 7, 2021 4:04 pm Updated March 7, 2021 4:05 pm 0:47 White House warns of ‘large number of victims’ following Microsoft email hack WATCH ABOVE: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday a cyber espionage campaign targeting Microsoft’s Exchange email…
Biden marks ‘Bloody Sunday’ by signing executive order on voting rights
Biden marks ‘Bloody Sunday’ by signing executive order on voting rights By AAMER MADHANI The Associated Press Posted March 7, 2021 8:31 am Updated March 7, 2021 3:49 pm 3:55 Biden signs executive order to expand voting access on 56th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” WATCH: U.S. President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Sunday designed to make…
Over 20,000 U.S. organizations breached through Microsoft email flaw: source
Over 20,000 U.S. organizations breached through Microsoft email flaw: source By Joseph Menn, Raphael Satter and Trevor Hunnicutt Reuters Posted March 5, 2021 6:44 pm Updated March 5, 2021 8:36 pm 0:47 White House warns of ‘large number of victims’ following Microsoft email hack WATCH ABOVE: White House warns of ‘large number of victims’ following Microsoft email hack…
Detroit turned down Johnson & Johnson vaccine in favour of other makes
Detroit turned down Johnson & Johnson vaccine in favour of other makes By David Eggert The Associated Press Posted March 5, 2021 1:14 pm Updated March 5, 2021 3:24 pm 0:38 Coronavirus: Canada approves single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine Dr. Supriya Sharma, Health Canada’s chief medical adviser, announced on Friday the approval of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19…