House GOP elects Elise Stefanik to leadership post, replacing Liz Cheney
House Republicans have elected Rep. Elise Stefanik to the No. 3 post in party leadership, anointing a Trump loyalist to replace ousted Rep. Liz Cheney.
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Govt eases up guidance on indoor mask-wearing
The CDC is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.
CDC: Fully vaccinated people can largely ditch masks indoors
The CDC on Thursday will ease indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in many instances.
Judge postpones trial for 3 ex-cops charged in George Floyd's death
The trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd will be pushed back to March 2022, a judge ruled Thursday.
Colonial Pipeline restarts operations after six-day shutdown from ransomware attack
The Colonial Pipeline, which provides nearly half the gasoline and diesel consumed by the East Coast, has begun resuming operations, but the process will take several days.
Scramble on for new fuel routes as panic-buying leaves gas stations out of fuel in Southeast US
The latest on the fallout from the hack of America's largest fuel pipeline, which has led to panic-buying in the Southeast US and many gas stations out of fuel. What's next?
Consumer prices saw largest monthly jump in over a decade as inflation worries escalate
A worrisome bout of inflation struck the economy in April, with U.S. consumer prices for goods and services surging 0.8%.
House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney from leadership post
House Republicans ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber's No. 3 GOP leader on Wednesday, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump.
Schools fear dropouts will surge as result of pandemic; parents rush to get shots for kids
Soaring numbers of U.S. students are failing classes or chronically absent. Experts fear the worst. Get the latest as the U.S. grapples with consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old
The FDA has agreed to let adolescents between the ages of 12 and 15 receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, making it the first available for use in children under 16.
Air raid sirens, explosions heard in Jerusalem amid tensions; Hamas claims responsibility
Explosions heard in Jerusalem as Hamas claims responsibility for a rocket attack amid clashes that injured hundreds of Palestinians.
US restores transgender health protections, reversing Trump-era policy
The U.S. will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, the Biden administration announced Monday, reversing a Trump-era policy.
Gunman kills 6, then self, at Colorado birthday party
A man opened fire at a birthday party in Colorado, killing six people before killing himself.
US pipeline company halts operations after cyberattack
A cybersecurity attack forced a U.S. company that operates a major energy pipeline to temporarily halt all pipeline operations.
4 ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in George Floyd's death
A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's arrest and death, accusing them of violating his constitutional rights.
US hiring slows to 266,000 jobs in April; unemployment rises to 6.1%
America’s employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
US supports waiving intellectual property rules on coronavirus vaccines
The Biden administration is throwing its support behind efforts to waive patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to speed the end of the pandemic.
Facebook oversight board upholds Trump's suspension from platform
Facebook's quasi-independent Oversight Board voted to uphold his ban from the platform after his account was suspended four months ago for inciting violence that led to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Biden aims for vaccinating 70% of adult Americans by July 4
President Joe Biden is setting a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by July 4. The goal also includes fully vaccinating 160 million adults by then.
Biden raises US refugee cap to 62,500 after facing blowback for delay in easing Trump limit
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
2 deputies killed, suspect and 2 others also dead in N.C. standoff
Two deputies were killed and three other people including a suspected gunman were found dead after a lengthy standoff in North Carolina, a sheriff's office said Thursday.
US economy accelerated at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
Powered by consumers, the U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining virus cases.
Feds execute warrant at Rudy Giuliani's NYC home, source says
A law enforcement official tells the Associated Press that federal investigators have executed a search warrant at Rudy Giuliani's Manhattan residence.
CDC eases mask guidance, says vaccinated Americans can mostly go without them outdoors
U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. Here's more on the latest guidance.
