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Senators to Hear Opening Arguments as Trump Fumes Over Trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments are set to begin in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. An emotional first day ended Tuesday with the Senate voting to hear the case for convicting the former president of inciting the riot at the U.S.…
US Vaccine Drive Complicated by 1st, 2nd Dose Juggling Act
(AP) - The U.S. has entered a tricky phase of the COVID-19 vaccination effort as providers try to ramp up the number of people getting first shots while also ensuring a growing number of others get second doses. The shift…
New Variants Raise Worry About COVID-19 Virus Reinfections
(AP) - Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world. New research also suggests that people can get second infections with earlier versions…
Man Charged With Trespassing After Run on Super Bowl Field
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who ran onto the field during the Super Bowl has been charged with trespassing. With the world watching, authorities say Yuri Andrade, 31, scampered onto the field Sunday night in the fourth quarter of the…
$1,400 Stimulus Check: When Could You Get Your Third Payment?
WASHINGTON D.C. (Fox Business) - Congressional Democrats are pushing ahead with passing President Biden's nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, paving the way for a third $1,400 stimulus check for millions of Americans — and households could start to…
Trump Impeachment Trial to Open With Sense of Urgency, Speed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial is opening this week with a sense of urgency. Democrats want to hold the former president accountable for the violent U.S. Capitol siege. And Republicans want it over as fast as…
US Employers Add Just 49K Jobs as Unemployment Falls to 6.3%
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession. The drop follows a decline of…
Senate OKs Fast-Track of COVID Aid, Harris Casts Tie-Breaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has approved a measure that would let Democrats push through President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without Republican support. Vice President Kamala Harris was in…
US Unemployment Claims Fall to 779,000 but Job Cuts Grind on
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic. Last week's total dropped from…
Fauci Warns Against Super Bowl Parties to Avoid Virus Spread
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t want the Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader. Dr. Anthony Fauci, says when it comes to Super Bowl parties during the pandemic, people should “just lay low and…
Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s Founder, Will Step Down as CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Tuesday that Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO later this year, a role he’s had since he founded the company nearly 30 years ago. In a blog post to employees, Bezos said he planned…
Feds to Start Sending COVID Vaccine to Pharmacies Next Week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear. White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients…
Uber Will Bring the Booze After Acquiring Drizly for $1.1B
NEW YORK (AP) — Uber is bringing the booze. The mobile ride-hailing company said Tuesday that it is acquiring the alcohol-delivery platform Drizly for $1.1 billion in stock and cash. Uber expects more than 90% of the consideration to be…
‘Saved by the Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Dies of Cancer at 44
(AP) - “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma. His spokesman confirmed Diamond’s death. He was 44. Diamond, best known for playing Screech on the hit ’90s sitcom, was hospitalized last month…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, February 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 727 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 462,528 in the state. Health officials also reported 2 news deaths bringing the death total…
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- Pope Leo XIV told US ambassador he is praying for Charlie Kirk, his family after assassination
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