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Canal Service Provider Says Container Ship in Suez Set Free
SUEZ, Egypt (AP) -- A canal service provider says that workers have successfully set free a colossal container ship that for nearly a week has been stuck sideways across the Suez Canal, one of the world's most crucial arteries for trade.…
Minnesota, Wisconsin Health Centers to Receive Millions in Funding to Expand COVID Vaccine Access
DULUTH, Minn. - Health centers in Cook, Duluth, and Grand Marais, Minnesota as well as Iron River, Wisconsin will receive nearly $10 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan. The American Rescue Plan is part of President Biden's continued…
Dominion Voting Sues Fox for $1.6B Over 2020 Election Claims
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing the cable news giant falsely claimed in an effort to boost faltering ratings that the voting company rigged the 2020 election. Friday's defamation…
Michigan Sees Virus Surge, but Tighter Restrictions Unlikely
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan, which not long ago had among the country’s lowest COVID-19 infection rates, is confronting an alarming spike that some public health experts worry could be a harbinger nationally. The resurgence is being fueled by loosened…
The CDC Is Tracking a Recent Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
(CNN) - Top US health officials say they're encouraged by the accelerating Covid-19 vaccinations. But not enough Americans are fully vaccinated yet to suppress the spread of the virus -- and eased restrictions across the country coupled with spring break…
Congress to Press Big Tech CEOs Over Speech, Misinformation
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The CEOs of social media giants Facebook, Twitter, and Google are giving an accounting to Congress of actions against the use of their platforms to spread falsehoods and incite violence. The stakes have ratcheted ever higher: The…
Justices Say Accident Victims Can Sue Ford in State Courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ruled the Ford Motor Co. can be sued in the state courts of people who were killed or seriously injured in accidents involving Ford vehicles. The justices on Thursday unanimously rejected the Michigan-based…
Us Jobless Claims Fall to 684,000, Fewest Since Pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department showed that…
Boulder Supermarket Shooter ID’d as 21-Year-Old Man
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Police on Tuesday identified a 21-year-old man as the suspect in the killing of 10 people at a Boulder, Colorado, supermarket. Supermarket employees told investigators that Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa shot an elderly man…
Colorado Shooting Leaves 10 Dead in Latest Mass Tragedy
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Police say 10 people have been killed in a shooting at a Colorado supermarket, including a police officer. Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold said Monday night that a lone suspect is in custody and is…
Police: 10 People Killed In Colorado Supermarket Shooting
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A shooting at a Colorado supermarket killed 10 people Monday, including a police officer who was the first to respond to the scene, authorities said. Police arrested a suspect, but didn’t reveal his name or any…
Court Could Reimpose Boston Marathon Bomber’s Death Sentence
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court will consider reinstating the death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, presenting President Joe Biden with an early test of his opposition to capital punishment. The justices agreed Monday to hear an appeal…
Minnesota Man Charged in Connection With Capitol Siege
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged a Minnesota man in connection with the U.S. Capitol siege. The U.S. attorney’s office tweeted Friday that 31-year-old Jordan K. Stotts with trespassing in connection with the Jan. 6 incident. FBI agents took…
Biden Says U.S. To Hit 100 Million Virus Goal on Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the U.S. closing in on President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus vaccinations weeks ahead of his target date, officials say the nation is now in a position to help supply neighbors Canada and…
IRS Will Delay Tax Filing Due Date Until May 17
(AP) - The IRS will delay the traditional April 15 tax filing due date until May 17 to cope with added duties and provide Americans more flexibility. The IRS announced the decision Wednesday and said it would provide further guidance…
FOX NEWS HEADLINES
- State of emergency declared as violent protests rock South American nation over diesel price hikes
- Cruz slams UN's Israel ‘genocide’ charge, pushes for consequences
- Pope Leo XIV told US ambassador he is praying for Charlie Kirk, his family after assassination
- Trump and Zelenskyy to meet as Poland pressures NATO on no fly zone over Ukraine
- Israel launches new ground offensive into Gaza City as residents flee in droves
- UK police deploy 'comprehensive' drone operation across Windsor Castle for Trump visit
- Exclusive: Rubio says US-Israel alliance remains firm as he heads to Qatar amid backlash over Doha strikes
- Israel’s military chief backs Witkoff plan over Netanyahu’s Gaza takeover, sources say
- Trump demands NATO allies halt Russian oil purchases before new US sanctions
- Rubio, Netanyahu discuss global impact of Charlie Kirk’s death, warn of ‘destructive’ threats to democracy
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