Russian troops withdraw from Chernobyl
Ukrainian officials report Russian troops have withdrawn from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
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More countries to discuss releasing oil barrels from reserves to combat fuel costs
President Joe Biden says the U.S. plans to release one million barrels a day from the strategic petroleum reserves to lower gas prices. Dozens of other countries are meeting today to discuss doing that as well.
Peace talks resume between Russia and Ukraine
Talks to stop the fighting in Ukraine resumed as another attempt to rescue civilians from the port city of Mariupol broke down. Russia now accuses the Ukrainians of launching a cross border helicopter attack on an oil depot. The governor of Russia’s Belgorod region reported the alleged air strike caused multiple fires and injured two people.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. at lowest level since start of pandemic
Just more than 16,000 people are currently hospitalized with the virus, the lowest since the start of the pandemic.
Staley wary equity strides for women’s tourney will continue
Putting women on the same level with men when it comes to swag bags and logos is a starting point, and for Dawn Staley that’s all it is.
US added 431,000 jobs in March in sign of economic health
The government’s report showed that last month’s job growth helped shrink the unemployment rate to 3.6%. That’s the lowest rate since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
DOJ Charges 9 anti-abortion protestors, police say 5 fetuses found in one’s home
Image: Dept. of Justice Logo (ABC News) — The Justice Department has charged nine anti-abortion protesters with conspiring to obstruct access to a women’s reproductive health facility in Washington, D.C., in October 2020, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday afternoon. Prosecutors say Lauren Handy, Jonathan Darnel, Jay Smith, Paula Harlow, Jean Marshall, John Hinshaw, Heather Idoni, William Goodman and Joan…
‘CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY’: New generation of attack helicopters arrive at McEntire National Guard Base
Five helicopters have already arrived at McEntire. They are equipped with Link 16 communication systems which allow for digital communication from the skies.
Student dies after shooting at Greenville middle school, officials confirm
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A 12-year-old student has died following a shooting at a middle school in Greenville Thursday afternoon, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed.
The impact of COVID-19 on your spring and summer travel plans
We are getting close to spring break travel for many along with summer vacation planning, but how does COVID-19 fit into your plans? Experts say you need to be aware of updates to all the coronavirus restrictions.
