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CDC Says Many Americans Can Now Go Outside Without a Mask
The change comes as more than half of U.S. adults have gotten at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine, and more than a third have been fully vaccinated.
US Census: Texas Gains Congress Seats, Calif. Loses First Time; Population Increases
The first numbers from the 2020 census are out and they show Republican-controlled Southern and Western states gaining congressional seats.
Court Record: Chauvin to be Sentenced June 16 in Floyd Death
A Minnesota court has set a June sentencing date for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
US to Resume J&J COVID Vaccinations Despite Rare Clot Risk
U.S. health officials have lifted an 11-day pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations following a recommendation by an expert panel.
Senators Back Mandatory Kindergarten Bill for Louisiana
The proposal from Senate Education Chairman Cleo Fields would require children who turn 5 years old by Sept. 30 of each year to attend kindergarten, starting with the 2022-23 school year.
AP source: DOJ to Announce Minneapolis Police Probe
The Justice Department is already investigating whether the officers involved in Floyd’s death violated Floyd’s civil rights.
A Verdict Reached In Murder Trial of Derek Chauvin
The jury deliberated over parts of two days in a city on edge against another outbreak of unrest.
Police: Eight Dead In Shooting at Indianapolis FedEx Facility
The shooter killed himself, police said.
Bernie Madoff Dead at 82
The financier stole billions of dollars via Ponzi schemes.
At Least 1 Dead, Officer Wounded in Tennessee School Shooting
Authorities say multiple people including a police officer have been shot at a high school in the east Tennessee city of Knoxville, and the scene has since been secured.
Shots For Shots: New Orleans Bars Offer Vaccines
They are offering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Car rams into police at Capitol barricade; officer killed
The suspect is also dead; another officer is in the hospital.
Fully Vaccinated Can Travel Again, Says New CDC Guidance
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again.
15 Million Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Fail Quality Check
Johnson & Johnson says a batch of its COVID-19 vaccine failed quality standards and can’t be used.
Biden Holds First Formal News Conference of Presidency (VIDEO)
President Joe Biden weighs in on a bevy of topics - including vaccines, undoing Trump-era policies, foreign relations, etc. - in his first formal news conference since he took office over two months ago.
Police: 10 People Killed in Colorado Supermarket Shooting
Authorities in Colorado have responded to what they said was an active shooter at a supermarket.
Biden Watching Amid A Migrant Surge At Mexico Border
Border patrol officials have encountered more than 29,000 unaccompanied minors.
Republican Julia Letlow Wins Husband’s Congressional Seat
She’s the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Louisiana.
Strong Quake Shakes Japan
A tsunami advisory was later canceled.