US setting up $1.7B national network to track virus variants
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.
Author: Associated Press
Former VP Pence undergoes surgery to implant pacemaker
By Jill Colvin
Former Vice President Mike Pence has undergone surgery to have a pacemaker implanted. His office says that Wednesday’s operation in Virginia went well and that Pence “is expected to fully recover and return to normal activity in the coming days.”
Equal Pay bill passes House, could face challenges in Senate
The measure passed 217-210 in the House Thursday, but some it faces little chance in the Senate
(ABC NEWS) —WASHINGTON — House Democrats approved legislation Thursday that they say would help close the gap between what men and women are paid in the workplace, though the measure faces little chance of overcoming Republican opposition in the Senate. The bill, which is supported by President Joe Biden’s administration, passed 217-210 on a mostly party-line vote. It is the…
Video: Chicago boy wasn’t holding gun when shot by officer
This image from Chicago Police Department body cam video shows the moment before Chicago Police officer Eric Stillman fatally shot Adam Toledo, 13, on March 29, 2021, in Chicago. (Chicago Police Department via AP) CHICAGO (AP) – Disturbing bodycam video shows a 13-year-old boy appearing to drop a handgun and begin raising his hands less than a second before a…
SC House passes bill adding African American documents to required college course
(AP) – The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would revise a required college course on America’s founding that hasn’t been changed since 1924. The bill passed 91-12 on Thursday after Republicans agreed to a Democratic amendment that the class include “one or more documents that are foundational to the African American Freedom struggle.” The semester-long course would…
Swanson’s RBI single caps rally in 9th, Braves beat Marlins
Dansby Swanson’s RBI single with the bases loaded capped Atlanta’s two-run rally in the ninth inning and the Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 Thursday to snap a four-game losing streak.
Officials say Olympic cancellation, no fans still an option
Two officials in Japan’s ruling LDP party on Thursday said changes could be coming to the Tokyo Olympics. One suggested they still could be canceled, and the other said even if they proceed, it might be without any fans.
Chauvin won’t testify at murder trial in Floyd’s death
By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski and Tammy Webber
The defense at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd has rested its case without putting Chauvin on the stand, wrapping up after two days of testimony to the prosecution’s two weeks. Chauvin informed the court Thursday that he will not testify, saying he would invoke his Fifth Amendment right not to take the stand.
Prosecutors: No charges for officer in Capitol riot shooting
Federal prosecutors won’t charge a police officer who shot and killed a woman as she climbed through the broken part of a door during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
A steady diet of limited fans on PGA Tour though end of May
The roars returned to Masters. At least two of them.
