Elon Musk’s net worth plunged last week as tech stocks got hammered and Tesla shares’ stunning rise quickly unraveled. Wall Street is growing increasingly nervous about rising bond yields, which could make borrowing more expensive. That could eat into corporate profits, which is why investors have begun to reverse some of the positions they took
Continue Reading Wall Street was in rally mode Monday — for the most part. Tech stocks and other momentum darlings — the so-called FAANG stocks — weren’t invited to the party. The Dow rose more than 300 points, or 1%, as investors cheered the Senate’s passage of a Covid-19 relief package that aims to bolster the US
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During my career I have worked with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other national organizations to construct guidelines to reduce the likelihood of new infections in people with an HIV infection, a bone marrow transplant, or who are at risk for tuberculosis. Each of these documents required countless hours and
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Click here for updates on this story NEW LONDON, Connecticut (WFSB) — A New London mother is on suicide watch after she faced a judge on charges that she killed her own son. Tiffany Farrauto, 33, was charged with murder and risk of injury to a minor. Farrauto’s arraignment on Monday was virtual, though she
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Juanita Dominguez (whose real name has been changed to protect her privacy) is an immigrant from Venezuela and a single mother of two living in Queens, New York. Dominguez was earning a comfortable salary of $70,000 as an engineer at a construction company until the pandemic hit and she was laid off. It took three
Continue Reading Daniel Prude’s son is suing the city of Rochester, New York, and police officers involved in Prude’s death in federal court for alleged gross negligence and wrongful death. Prude, a 41-year-old Black man, died last year in police custody. He was having a mental episode when officers handcuffed him, covered his head with a “spit
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A fireball that lit up the sky over the United Kingdom and Northern Europe on February 28 was an extremely rare type of meteorite. Fragments of the space rock discovered on a driveway in the Cotswolds could provide answers to questions about the early history of the solar system and life on Earth. Almost 300
Continue Reading A sophomore at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) in Ohio died after drinking at a fraternity event, an attorney for his family said. Stone Foltz, 20, was given “a copious amount of alcohol,” attorney Sean Alto told The Columbus Dispatch. In a statement to CNN on Sunday, Alto called Foltz’s death “a tragedy.” “He was
Continue Reading The walls are closing in on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Powerful state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called for her fellow Democrat’s resignation on Sunday after two more former aides came forward alleging inappropriate conduct by the governor, including one who accused Cuomo of making an unwanted sexual advance in a Los Angeles hotel
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A former federal prosecutor and an employment discrimination attorney have been selected to lead the investigation into sexual harassment claims made against Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the New York attorney general’s office announced on Monday. Joon Kim, the former acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and employment discrimination lawyer Anne L.
Continue Reading As Texans look ahead to the mask mandate ending and businesses reopening fully on Wednesday, one Houston restaurant is dealing with hateful comments because it said it will require customers to keep wearing masks. A co-owner of Arnaldo Richards’ Picos Restaurant told CNN that while the majority of customers have been supportive, a couple of
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The West Yellowstone Police Department dispatch center received a 911 call reporting a snowmobile crash that had resulted in a possible broken leg Monday around 9:56 a.m.
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The Idaho House passed a bill Monday to legalize the production of industrial hemp.
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren has quietly posted a nearly 2,000-page report documenting social media posts by her Republican colleagues who voted against certifying results of the presidential election on January 6. The information compiled isn’t secret, but the report is another sign of the deep distrust that has settled into the US Capitol in the
Continue Reading Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré and other former military leaders faced pointed questions from House members about the security review conducted after the January 6 riot, with Republicans complaining that the review excluded their input and Democrats pressing to ensure the protocols in place are effectively keeping them safe. The task force established to
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A 51-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 58 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced Monday.
Continue Reading Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and several members of the House Freedom Caucus made plans Monday night to ask for a roll call vote on a series of suspension bills. The move forced House Democrats to delay votes on 13 non-controversial pieces of legislation. These types of measures that are generally passed with
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Police in Wyoming arrested a 13-year-old boy after finding a 14-year-old boy dead of an apparent gunshot wound.
Continue Reading Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to “open Texas 100%,” lifting all Covid-19 restrictions and end his state’s mask mandate on March 10, is a political ploy that places his poll ratings above the health and safety of 29 million Texans. It’s a wrongheaded plan that risks prolonging the pandemic and endangering all Americans. When Abbott issued
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Idaho officials reported 378 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on Monday.
Continue Reading Liberal Democrats are sensing new momentum behind their years-long drive to overhaul the Senate’s hallowed filibuster — but they still face a thorny path to weaken the powerful tactic long used to derail bills that lack support from the minority party. To change the filibuster rules, Democrats will need total unity among their 50 members
Continue Reading While Twitter finds itself in a prolonged standoff with the Indian government over the company’s refusal to take down certain accounts, a senior executive of a very similar Indian social network says the sudden attention on his app has been “overwhelming.” “It feels like … you’ve just been put in the finals of the World
Continue Reading A third round of stimulus payments is expected to be on the way later this month. The payments are included in a sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid relief package that was approved by the Senate on Saturday and could be signed by President Joe Biden soon after the House takes a final vote, now expected to
Continue Reading The Biden administration on Monday granted humanitarian protection for Venezuelans, allowing an estimated 300,000 people to apply and remain lawfully in the United States, according to senior administration officials. Venezuelans in the United States will have the opportunity to apply for Temporary Protected Status, or TPS — a form of humanitarian relief, which can be
Continue Reading The Manhattan district attorney’s office subpoenaed documents from an investment company that loaned the Trump Organization millions of dollars for its Chicago skyscraper in a sign that the investigation into the former president’s finances continues to expand, according to people familiar with the investigation. Prosecutors issued the grand jury subpoena to Fortress Investment Management late
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BENTON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — The people of Lake Sheridan in Benton Township were rocked over the weekend when one of their own lost everything in a house fire. Lake member Kathy Geerts, her son, and dog escaped a destructive fire early Saturday morning. Geerts is a fixture
Continue Reading The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has subpoenaed the New York City Tax Commission as part of a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s real estate company, according to a spokesperson for the New York City mayor. “The New York City Tax Commission has received a subpoena from the Manhattan District Attorney regarding Trump Organization
Continue Reading The White House has rehung the official presidential portraits of former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton after they were removed last July during the Trump administration, an official tells CNN. They are back on display in the Grand Foyer of the executive mansion, the official said. The portraits were removed last July and
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — An elite Atlanta police unit served a search warrant at a suspected drug house and recovered illegal drugs, guns, and approximately $70,000 in cash. According to Atlanta police, the Atlanta Proactive Enforcement and Interdiction (APEX) Unit served a search warrant at a home located in
Continue Reading A bust of the enslaved explorer who accompanied Lewis and Clark was mysteriously put in a Portland, Oregon, park last month. Weeks later, the artist still hasn’t formally come forward — but the work has sparked a citywide reflection on the people of color who helped shape the city’s history. In the early 1800s, when
Continue Reading Democratic lawmakers from Texas are urging the state’s governor to accept federal funds to help with the testing and quarantining of migrants released from Border Patrol custody, according to a letter obtained by CNN. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has blamed migrants for spreading Covid-19, without evidence, while blocking federal plans to support border communities. The
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Local health officials reported 224 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area Monday.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story COOPER COUNTY, Missouri (KCTV/KSMO) — A big bust for a Missouri drug-sniffing dog. Nearly 76 pounds of meth was discovered during a traffic stop on Interstate 70 at the 96 mile marker in Cooper County on Sunday night. Troopers say it’s hard to say the exact street value
Continue Reading Georgia’s state Senate on Monday passed an election bill that would repeal no-excuse absentee voting, among other sweeping changes in the critical swing state. The legislation, which has been championed by state Republican lawmakers, passed in 29-20. It now heads to the Georgia House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass in the coming
Continue Reading A federal judge ruled Monday that the so-called “QAnon shaman” who was charged in the Capitol insurrection is too dangerous to release and must stay in jail while his case moves forward. Judge Royce Lamberth said that Jacob Chansley was unrepentant and could plot further attacks against the US government if put on house arrest.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario For many Black and racialized viewers, Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan was a high-profile example of how systemic racism plays out in the workplace and how it can lead to feelings of isolation. That issue was top of mind for viewers throughout the
Continue Reading Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré and other former military leaders faced pointed questions from House members about the security review conducted after the January 6 riot, with Republicans complaining that the review excluded their input and Democrats pressing to ensure the protocols in place are effectively keeping them safe. The task force established to
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A disturbance from a Pacific low pressure center, is slowly working across the region this evening. We’re seeing a few snow and rain showers, mostly into the mountains, to carry over into some of Tuesday. Widespread gusty winds, around 15-25 MPH, as this system moves through. Highs for Tuesday will reach into the upper 30’s
Continue Reading In the fall, waking up to realize Daylight Saving Time ended overnight might feel great — especially when you get that extra hour of sleep. In the spring, the transition is reversed, with the panic of waking up unexpectedly an hour late for whatever is scheduled that morning. Yep, it’s Daylight Saving Time again. Daylight
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BANGOR TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WNEM) — Two young siblings are being commended for their integrity after returning $1,000 they found on the side of a road, which deputies learned was stolen during a bank robbery. The robbery happened on Jan. 22 at Fifth Third Bank in Bangor Township. The
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service reports most of Idaho now holds a normal to above normal snowpack.
Continue Reading The Biden administration has proposed to the Afghan government that they enter an interim power-sharing agreement with the Taliban in a letter from Secretary of State Antony Blinken to President Ashraf Ghani. Blinken also proposed that Afghanistan’s neighbors, including Iran, take on a greater role and warned that the Biden administration continues to review whether
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A COVID-19 test collected from a Teton County resident in January 2021 has been genotyped and identified as the COVID-19 variant B.1.351, which was first identified in South Africa in late 2020.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MT. PLEASANT, Wis.consin (WDJT) — Mount Pleasant police say a woman who got kicked out of a Mount Pleasant bar drove her car into a crowd, leaving one person seriously injured on Sunday, March 7. Andernette Ross, 33, of Racine was transported to the Racine County Jail and
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars have its coaching staff in place for its first season as an independent. Billy Gardner Jr was introduced Monday as the new manager. Bob Milacki is the new pitching coach. Billy Butler is the new hitting coach. Gardner has 22 years of minor league managerial experience.
Continue Reading A rare Kobe Bryant rookie card sold for more than $1.795 million on Saturday, “an all-time record” for any Bryant card, according to the Goldin Auctions, an online auction house. The Topps trading card is a chrome refractors edition sold from 1996-97, Goldin Auctions said on its website. It is just one of two in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World ) — Marshal D. Roberts has become a common namesake in the Tulsa-area community. The 28-year-old Air National Guard technical sergeant from Owasso was killed a year ago this week while deployed overseas, and his legacy continues to live on through the inspirational efforts
Continue Reading Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri, a member of GOP leadership, announced Monday that he will not run for reelection, the latest Republican senator to announce he’s not running next year. “After 14 general election victories — three to county office, seven to the United States House of Representatives, and four statewide elections — I won’t
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A playful labrador puppy who bolted away from its owner and tumbled over a cliff at Fort Funston was rescued from a ledge by San Francisco firefighters. The accident took place at the popular recreation area on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean on
Continue Reading Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey was a cultural earthquake, with upwards of 17 million viewers measured by Nielsen’s TV ratings scale. CBS, citing Nielsen data, said the two-hour special averaged 17.1 million viewers on Sunday night in the United States. The interview also aired in some other countries on Sunday, and will air
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Kathryn Hahn says she’s thrilled she got to play “WandaVision” villain Agatha Harkness, but says she never saw the role coming. “I never would’ve thunk in a million years that this part was in my cards. And there’s so much more to mine there,” Hahn told The New York Times of the character, who even
Continue Reading Wells Fargo is the latest big bank to embrace ambitious lending goals to fight the climate crisis. The bank is setting a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions — including from the companies and projects it finances — by 2050. It’s a major step for Wells Fargo, which has long been a major backer
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — New video sheds light on the death of a woman near a construction site in Brooklyn. Estelle Davis, 61, is seen walking across New Lots Avenue in East New York on Friday. Going in reverse, a backhoe backs into her and hits her in
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Pets are often celebrated for matching their owner’s mannerisms. Walking at the same pace? A sign of good training. Cuddling and watching TV together? Adorable. Stress-eating together because you’re both home all day due to a harrowing pandemic? Less endearing — and potentially dangerous. Veterinarians across the US are noticing weight gain and higher levels
Continue ReadingThere are a few reptile fanatics that smile when they see snakes, but maybe only one snake that can smile right back at you … three times. After eight years of breeding, this lavender albino piebald ball python has three smiley faces on it. And it was a complete accident. Justin Kobylka, who has been
Continue Reading He’s been in the Senate for more than four decades and a fixture in Iowa since starting his political career more than 62 years ago. And now at age 87, Republicans in and out of Iowa are buzzing about this key question bound to reshape politics in the state and at the national level: Will
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — An outdoor dining spot was leveled after a car crash Friday on the East Side. Several people were injured in that crash, including one man who believes he could have been killed. “It comes to my mind that, like, I could’ve died,” Sohaib Annabi
Continue Reading Three Texas teachers heard giggles as they insistently knocked on the front door of their student’s home. “We knocked and knocked and knocked,” Emily Countryman, an eighth-grade teacher at Rawlinson Middle School in San Antonio, Texas, told CNN. “Finally, the older brother opened the door and we jumped up and down and shouted,” she said.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — To help celebrate International Women’s Day, CBS 2’s Lauren Victory on Monday introduced us to an inspiring young lady putting pen to paper. London Warren is 9 years old and is in the fourth grade. She has many talents – including gymnastics. “I can spin
Continue Reading The first thing you need to know about dropping out of school is that it doesn’t happen all at once. Educators say students don’t just wake up one day and decide that’s it, no more school. It happens slowly. They get a little behind, they get more behind, they can’t imagine catching up, so they
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a 15-year-old accused of threatening to commit a shooting at Pompano Beach Middle School. BSO said the teen entered a virtual classroom at the school around 10:43 a.m. on Thursday and told the teacher and students, “You guys better hide.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BOULDER, Colorado (KCNC) — The chief of police said they have “excellent” video of a large party that got out of control on University Hill in Boulder Saturday night — and said there would be arrests. Police said people at the party threw rocks and bottles at officers
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MODESTO, California (KOVR) — Coming up on day two and counting, Sam Pierstorff has his work cut out for him. The Modesto Junior College Professor is running four miles every four hours for 48 hours. CBS13 caught up with him in the middle of the mountain of a
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Several school districts across eastern Idaho are holding elections for Supplement Levies, Bond issues and recall elections.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — A good Samaritan rushed to get a mother and daughter to safety after their moving truck tipped over while exiting the freeway near Cal Expo. Nicholas Lee saw the turned-over truck on Highway 160. “We seen this truck, it was already flipped over. We
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A local non-profit organization is recognizing two young Asheville brothers who saved up their allowance money to purchase items for their Street Pantry program. The BeLoved Asheville Street Pantries program began as a way to safely distribute items to those in need at
Continue Reading Jennifer Williams wants students to love reading the way she did as a child. So, she decided to give away 1 million books to people in her small town of Danville, Virginia — and she’s earned the nickname “book lady” in the process. Since Williams started in 2017, she’s given away more than 63,000 books,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KINGSTON, New Hampshire (WBZ) — New Hampshire firefighters said it was a “personal battle” as they worked to knock down flames at the Kingston fire chief’s home. The fire started around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday at Fire Chief Graham Pellerin’s house on Woodland Drive. Heavy flames were showing
Continue Reading Chief Justice John Roberts, untethered from his usual position in the Supreme Court majority and dissenting alone on Monday, fired back with an arsenal of sarcasm, derision and his own alternative view of history. “The Court sees no problem with turning judges into advice columnists,” Roberts wrote, as his eight colleagues decided that “nominal damages,”
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PLACERVILLE, California (KOVR) — An 8-Year-Old Placerville boy is being hailed a hero after getting help when he found his baby sister floating in the family pool. A locked gate blocks off the Conboy’s pool now after mom Diana had the scare of her life. “It’s kind of
Continue Reading Working from home while caring for family during a deadly pandemic has been transformational for many women — and often not in a good way. With few child care options and increased demands at home, more than 2 million women have dropped out of the workforce entirely. And millions more are still struggling to maintain
Continue Reading Jennifer Williams wants students to love reading the way she did as a child. So, she decided to give away one million books to people in her small town of Danville, Virginia — and she’s earned the nickname “book lady” in the process. Since Williams started in 2017, she’s given away over 63,000 books, mostly
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LEESBURG, Georgia (Albany Herald ) — What started with apparent confusion by Lee County commissioners over a pay raise for county employees has led to the resignation of Lee County Co-Manager Mike Sistrunk and now to a series of public Letters to the Editor and an effort to
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British tabloids are hammering Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and her husband Prince Harry after their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey. Meghan revealed during the sit-down conversation that life within the royal family was so isolating, lonely and lacking in support that she had experienced suicidal thoughts. She also said that individuals within the institution had
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — The final losses are still not known from Oklahoma’s historic February winter storm, but one thing we do know is that you are running out of time if you need to get help due to animals you lost. The Livestock Indemnity Program helps commercial
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico (KOAT) — A New Mexico teen caught a 55-pound blue catfish at Elephant Butte last week. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish tells KOAT 13-year-old Alonso Ordaz caught the fish on Feb. 22. The teen’s father tells KOAT they weighed the fish
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LENEXA, Kansas (KMBC) — For her husband’s 37th birthday, Sunayana Dumala asked the community to give to people seeking refuge in the United States. “As an immigrant ourselves, we came as students, both Srinu and I, and so this place gave us the opportunity to realize our dreams,
Continue Reading As vacant apartments pile up in big cities, real estate agents are increasingly turning to TikTok to match twenty-somethings with rentals that are a steal by pre-pandemic standards. City dwellers — or those aspiring to be one — often flock to sites such as StreetEasy, Zillow, Compass, Trulia and Craigslist for apartment listings. But some
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — A stark contrast to previous marches, Omaha Women’s Day March 2021 will not take place in person and will not be limited to the one day. This year, the event features two weeks worth of online panels and discussions centered around uplifting women in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — Several people gathered to protest the possible permanent closure of the historic Landmark’s River Oaks Theatre after it has continuously suffered amid the COVID-19 pandemic. After a 6-month closure at the start of the pandemic last year, the owners struggled to pay rent and fell
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For many Idaho drivers, the days of cheaper gas prices are officially in the rearview mirror.
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It’s the remake of all remakes. Chaka Khan and Idina Menzel, two of music’s most powerful voices, have teamed up for a new version of Khan’s iconic 1978 single, “I’m Every Woman,” to celebrate International Women’s Day. The music video, in partnership with CARE, features leaders and activists Dolores Huerta, Sheryl Sandberg, Laverne Cox and
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A family in southwest Houston said they’re on the verge of losing their home following the aftermath of the winter storm that hit Houston three weeks ago. Like many others, Ossie Riley’s water pipes froze and burst, but her pipe issues also brought major flooding
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OREGON CITY, Oregon (KPTV) — An Oregon City woman recently thwarted a suspected scammer who was going door-to-door pretending to work for Portland General Electric. Police say it happened on March 1 in the Tower Vista neighborhood. Marie Thiele told FOX 12 that the man was trying to
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The town of Jackson will receive over $1 million in state administered CARES Act funding for seven local agencies.
Continue Reading At least 31 people died in multiple explosions at a military base in the port city of Bata, in Equatorial Guinea, the Central African country’s health ministry confirmed in a statement on social media Monday. More than 400 were injured and many missing under the rubble, the ministry had said after the huge blasts on
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A 9-year-old girl has been killed and two others injured after they were hit by a car in a Portland suburb.
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A House panel has approved legislation making it more difficult to get initiatives or referendums on ballots in what is seen as a rural vs. urban measure.
Continue Reading Kathy Gillcrist knew she was adopted, but what she didn’t know is that a search for her birth parents would lead her to the FBI’s most wanted list. Gillcrist, 63, told CNN affiliate WECT that she took a home DNA test in 2017. When filling out the paperwork accompanying the test, she checked the box
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (WQAD) — An exhibit at the West Des Moines Historical Society is giving visitors a glimpse into four women’s lives who helped on the Underground Railroad in Iowa. The exhibit is titled ‘”Profiles in Courage: Iowa women in the Underground Railroad.” It highlights Charlotta
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The Idaho Falls Zoo will reopen for the 2021 season on Saturday, April 10 at 9:30 a.m.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PASADENA, California (KABC) — He made it his mission to clean up all of the trash in Eaton Canyon, one of LA’s most popular hiking spots. And after nearly two years, Edgar McGregor says he has finally done it! McGregor says he visits the park every day, filling
Continue Reading This week’s news coverage of the coronavirus will toggle between retrospectives about the one-year anniversary of the pandemic and forward-looking reports about vaccines and variants. I have compiled what some news outlets are doing to mark the moment, but first, here is a flashback to twelve months ago. What this week last year felt like
Continue Reading White and Black Americans’ perceptions of race relations and the circumstances around George Floyd’s death remain split, a new poll has found. Ahead of the trial of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis Police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd, a USA Today/Ipsos poll explored America’s views on race, policing and Floyd’s killing. The
Continue Reading Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, a Republican, is attacking Democrats for passing a pandemic relief bill that will send money to prisoners. “Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston Bomber, murdered three people and terrorized a city. He’ll be getting a $1,400 stimulus check as part of the Democrats’ ‘COVID relief’ bill,” Cotton tweeted on Saturday to his approximately
Continue Reading In an interview filled with one bombshell after another, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry revealed their fears and struggles with racism in the royal family. But one unlikely hero emerged in the saga: Tyler Perry. Perry has built an entertainment empire as a writer, actor, producer and director. But one of his biggest legacies involves
Continue Reading The House of Representatives now appears to be on track for a final vote Wednesday on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer had initially said that the House would vote Tuesday after the legislation passed out of the Senate over the weekend, but now the vote will “most likely”
Continue Reading Kentucky state lawmakers have advanced a bill that would make it a crime to insult or taunt a law enforcement officer in a way that could provoke a violent response. It’s one of several provisions included in a larger bill that seeks to increase penalties for crimes related to riots. A state Senate committee passed
Continue Reading For many people who work as tour guides, showing people around a new city involves a little bit of getting off the beaten track. But when there is no track at all, you just have to blaze one yourself. That has been the story of Fatima, the only woman working as a tour guide in
Continue Reading The task force established to review security at the US Capitol released its final report Monday, which calls for sweeping changes to improve US Capitol Police’s emergency response and multiple security enhancements around the Capitol complex. The report includes recommendations for increasing Capitol Police’s intelligence gathering capabilities, a permanent quick reaction force and implementing mobile
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