CDC: Fully vaccinated people can largely ditch masks indoors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.
McDonald's raising US workers' pay in company-owned stores
McDonald’s is raising pay at 650 company-owned stores in the U.S. as part of its push to hire thousands of new workers in a tight labor market.
Scramble on for new fuel routes after Colonial Pipeline hack
State and federal officials are scrambling to find alternate routes to deliver gasoline in the Southeast U.S. after more than 1,000 gas stations are running out of fuel.
Authorities: Fake vaccination cards sold at California bar
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say they have arrested the owner of a Northern California bar where made-to-order fake COVID-19 vaccination cards were being sold to undercover state agents for $20 each. Officials said Friday they're unaware of any other…
Facebook board upholds former President Trump suspension
Facebook's Oversight Board voted to uphold former President Trump's ban from the platform after his account was suspended four months ago for inciting violence that led to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Tornadoes cause damage in Mississippi; Tupelo hit at night
Multiple tornadoes have caused damage across Mississippi, destroying homes and uprooting trees.
NKorea warns US of 'very grave situation' over Biden speech
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea has warned the United States will face “a very grave situation” because President Joe Biden “made a big blunder” in his recent speech by calling the North a security threat and revealing his…
Disneyland reopening marks California's COVID-19 turnaround
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Disneyland has reopened after a 13-month closure. The iconic theme park in Southern California that was closed under the state's strict virus rules swung open its gates Friday, and some visitors came in cheering and screaming…
US extends face-mask requirement on planes until September
WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal government is extending the requirement that travelers wear face masks on planes, trains and buses. The rule was set to expire May 11, but the Transportation Security Administration said Friday that it will extend the…
The Biden Administration expands Summer food Program
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Biden Administration is planning to launch the biggest summer food program in U.S history. It's the latest push by the White House to address food insecurity. The USDA announced that they will…
Armenian Americans celebrate Biden's recognition of genocide
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Armenian Americans celebrated the news Saturday that President Joe Biden formally declared as genocide the systematic killing and deportation of hundreds of thousands of their ancestors by Ottoman Empire forces in the early 1900s. The White…
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. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday the benefits of the single-dose COVID-19 shot outweigh a…
In court, Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to new charges
NEW YORK (AP) - Ghislaine Maxwell has faced her trial judge in person for the first time as lawyers squabble over exactly when she should be tried on sex trafficking charges alleging that she procured teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein…
LGBT activists not excited by Jenner's campaign for governor
Though Caitlyn Jenner is one of the most famous transgender people in America, the announcement of her candidacy for California governor was greeted hostilely by one of the state’s largest LGBTQ-rights groups. The group - Equality California - said it…
Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in George Floyd death
[cbsn] Verdict: Guilty on all counts ____ MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious…
Grizzly mauling near Yellowstone kills backcountry guide
A backcountry guide has died after he was mauled by a large grizzly bear just outside of Yellowstone National Park in Montana.
NASA's Mars helicopter takes flight, 1st for another planet
NASA, achieved the first powered flight by an aircraft on another planet when Ingenuity rose into the thin air above the dusty red surface of Mars Monday.
What? What? City bans use of loud, gas-powered leaf blowers
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Vermont's largest city is banning the use of loud, gas-powered leaf blowers. The Burlington Free Press reports that the City Council passed a phased-in ban this week. It mandates moving to quieter electric-powered leaf blowers. They will…
After child dies, US regulator warns about Peloton treadmill
NEW YORK (AP) - Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Saturday…
As mask mandates end, Oregon bucks trend with permanent rule
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - States around the country are lifting COVID-19 restrictions. But Oregon is poised to go the opposite direction, and many residents are fuming about it. A top health official is considering indefinitely extending rules requiring masks and…
After outcry, Biden plans to lift refugee cap in May
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden plans to lift his predecessor’s historically low cap on refugees by next month. The change in direction comes after Biden initially moved only to expand the eligibility criteria for resettlement, which drew swift criticism…
SpaceX picked for moonwalkers, on verge of 3rd crew launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA has chosen SpaceX to build the lunar lander that will eventually put the first woman and person of color on the moon. Friday's announcement came just a few hours after SpaceX's most international crew…
Alaska to offer tourists COVID-19 vaccines starting June 1
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says COVID-19 vaccines would be made available at key airports in the state starting June 1. He made the announcement Friday, as he unveiled plans aimed at bolstering Alaska’s pandemic-battered tourist industry.…
FBI says it interviewed FedEx mass shooter last year
The FBI says that last year it questioned the man who fatally shot eight people at a FedEx plant in Indianapolis.