US to Set Sept. 11 as Target Date to Withdraw Troops from Afghanistan
President Biden will set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the goal to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.
US recommends 'pause' for Johnson & Johnson vaccine over clot reports
The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
After Amazon: Labor tries to regroup in wake of Alabama loss
WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite the strongest public support and the most sympathetic president in years, the American labor movement just suffered a stinging defeat -- again. Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama, overwhelmingly voted against joining the Retail, Wholesale and…
Sheriff: Ex-dispatcher accused of refusing to return $1.2M
GRETNA, La. (AP) - A former sheriff’s dispatcher in a New Orleans suburb has been arrested, accused by authorities of refusing to return more than $1.2 million that had been accidentally deposited into her brokerage account. Local media reports say…
Coroner: 6th person dead following South Carolina shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A sixth person has died after a shooting earlier this week by a former NFL player who also killed four members of a South Carolina family. York County Coroner Sabrina Gast said Saturday that 38-year-old air…
COVID, Philip's no-fuss attitude mean simpler funeral plan
LONDON (AP) - Prince Philip will be laid to rest with all the honors due a prince of the United Kingdom and a consort to Queen Elizabeth II. But the coronavirus pandemic means it will be a more low-key farewell…
Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. The news comes as federal prosecutors probing sex trafficking allegations against Gaetz are also scrutinizing the actions of some of his political allies and…
Mrs. World gives up crown after onstage melee in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - The reigning Mrs. World on Friday relinquished her title while defending her decision to pull the crown off the head of this year’s winner of Mrs. Sri Lanka, whom she falsely claimed to be a…
Shots for shots: New Orleans bars offer vaccines
NEW ORLEANS - Bars in New Orleans are doing their part to battle the coronavirus pandemic. Local media report that two of the city’s bars are holding events where patrons can get the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The Dragon’s…
Biden budget seeks more for schools, health care and housing
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has released a $1.5 trillion wish list for his first federal budget. He's asking for substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection. Republicans are complaining that there isn't more for the…
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99
Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died.
Explosive eruption rocks volcano on Caribbean's St. Vincent
An explosive eruption has rocked La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent.
A Third of COVID-19 Survivors Suffer Neurological or Mental Health Conditions
A new study reveals that a third of COVID-19 patients suffer from long term neurological or psychological conditions.
Navy medic shoots 2, is shot and killed on base
A Navy medic shot and critically wounded two people at a Maryland business park before fleeing to the Fort Detrick Army base, where he was shot and killed.
Florida works to avoid 'catastrophic' pond collapse
Crews in Florida are working to prevent the collapse of a large wastewater pond to avoid a “catastrophic flood."
Pope urges hope amid 'darkness' of pandemic in Easter vigil
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis is urging his coronavirus-weary flock to not lose hope even through the continued “dark months” of the pandemic. Francis made the appeal for hope as he celebrated a scaled-back Easter vigil service in St. Peter’s…
Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Capitol Police officer has been killed after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol and then emerged wielding a knife. The suspect died at a hospital. Police identified…
CDC Travel Guidelines
The CDC is giving people the green light to travel if they are fully vaccinated.
Fully vaccinated people can travel safely again, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Friday to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting a COVID-19 test or going into quarantine.
UPDATE: Car rams into police at Capitol barricade; officer killed
A car has rammed a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol, injuring two Capitol Police officers and leading to the driver being shot.
US employers add 916,000 jobs in March as hiring accelerates
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs.
North Carolina Head Coach Roy Williams Retiring
Roy Williams, who led the University of North Carolina to three NCAA championships, is retiring after 33 seasons.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Giant container ship that blocked Suez Canal set free
The ship that has blocked international trade and become a popular target for online memes, is finally free.