57From Lady Gaga to Maroon 5, here are some of the artists touring this summer
As the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, artists are slowly getting back on stage to perform in front of live audiences again.
Roberts, Kavanaugh and Barrett have seized the Supreme Court for now
Chief Justice John Roberts, along with Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh, demonstrated their collective power at America's highest court on Thursday.
Japan's top Covid-19 adviser says holding the Olympics without spectators is 'desirable'
Japan's top coronavirus adviser said Friday that staging the Tokyo Olympics without spectators is "desirable" as it would be the lowest risk option amid the pandemic.
Justice Samuel Alito swung for the fences on religious liberty and came up short, but isn't done yet
Justice Samuel Alito began this Supreme Court term with a public call to arms for greater protections for the free exercise of religion, but on Thursday could only express deep frustration that there wasn't a solid majority ready to follow his lead to issue a landmark opinion.
China's about to administer its billionth coronavirus shot. Yes, you read that right
Within days, China will reach a staggering 1 billion doses in its Covid-19 vaccination drive -- a scale and speed unrivaled by any other country in the world.
Obamacare decision could be watershed moment
After the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010, a 27-year-old man stopped me on the street in Chicago and doffed his baseball cap to reveal his hairless head.
How 'Star Trek' legend Nichelle Nichols helped shape a diverse future for NASA
Start a conversation about the power of Afrofuturism, and it won't be long before "Star Trek" legend Nichelle Nichols's name is dropped. As the iconic Lt. Uhura, the actress made television history with her portrayal of a 23rd-century communications officer aboard the "Star Trek" USS Enterprise. It was one of the first times a Black woman was cast in a position of power on TV -- and it was in a science fiction series, no less.
Two college students pulled from car by police during last summer's protests in Atlanta file lawsuit
Two college students who were forcibly removed from their car and tased by police during a civil rights protest in Atlanta last summer filed a federal lawsuit against the city Thursday, according to their attorneys.
As the U.S. sends more Moderna doses to Canada, calls ramp up to reopen border
The U.S. is gearing up to send one million additional doses of the Moderna vaccine to Canada at the same time calls mount on both sides of the border to ease travel and quarantine measures.
'10 years is enough': Advocates and bipartisan lawmakers push for sentencing reform for drug-related offenders
William R. Underwood was a 17-year-old father living in New York City when former President Richard Nixon declared a "war on drugs."
Here's how to propel 2 million Black Americans to the middle class
If Juneteenth doesn't make you think about the economy, maybe it should. Racial discrimination has an obvious human cost, but there's an economic cost, too.
Biden to nominate Michael D. Smith as CEO of AmeriCorps
President Joe Biden will nominate Michael D. Smith to serve as the chief executive officer of AmeriCorps, the nation's main public service program, the White House confirmed Tuesday.
7 million along US Gulf Coast are under a tropical storm warning, with landfall expected Friday night
A tropical storm is expected to form in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, putting 7 million Americans under warnings for heavy winds and rain.
The oat milk wars are just beginning
It's been a big year for America's oat milk fans — and the companies serving them. In March, Starbucks rolled out the option only to sell out a month later. Silk added oat milk to its line of plant-based milks in April. Oatly had a splashy IPO in May. And a slew of new ad campaigns, with jaunty music and cheeky banter, are vying for shoppers' attention.
What to expect when Harry heads back to London
Death brings the living together, they say. It was at their grandfather's funeral that we last saw William and Harry together and it will be at the unveiling next month of a memorial to their mother -- Diana, Princess of Wales -- that we see them reunite once more.
Why Wall Street is in such a rush to get workers back to the office
Wall Street is wasting no time getting its employees back into the office — whether they want to be there or not. Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman warned this week he'll be "very disappointed" if workers aren't back by Labor Day. And if they're not? "Then we'll have a different kind of conversation," he said.
Traveling to France during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning to travel to France, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Social Security goes after man over $122 from 48 years ago
A bizarre letter from the Social Security Administration had one local man scratching his head. They claimed he owed them money from nearly 50 years ago.
Conflicts involving an R. Kelly lawyer arise ahead of his trial
As R. Kelly shuffles his legal team two months ahead of trial, a federal judge is weighing potential conflicts involving one of his remaining attorney's past interactions with potential witnesses who may be involved in the trial.
Sickle cell scientist fights for a cure for herself and others
Lakiea Bailey has tried to hide the pain and breathlessness she feels from her disease for most of her life. As a child, she missed weeks out of every school year because of sickle cell -- a painful, genetic disease that's believed to impact 100,000 Americans.
Foo Fighters' Bee Gees tribute band releasing music in honor of Record Store Day
How deep is your love for Bee Gees music? It's probably not deeper than the Foo Fighters, who have announced that their Bee Gees tribute band will be releasing music in honor of Record Store Day.
Mitch McConnell just blew up Joe Manchin's bipartisan dream
Bipartisanship is a two-way street. West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who has made working across the aisle his North Star, learned that lesson the hard way on Thursday afternoon, when Senate Minority Leader shut down any chance of a bipartisan compromise on election and voting reform.
Tesla is following in the steps of an unlikely rival: Subaru
Tesla has long led the auto industry — sometimes controversially — with its driver-assist system Autopilot. Now, it finds itself suddenly following the lead of an unlikely rival: Subaru.
What's open and closed on Friday now that Juneteenth is a federal holiday
Most federal government employees across the country will have Friday off after President Joe Biden signed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a US federal holiday.
Delta variant will likely become dominant Covid-19 strain in US, CDC chief says
The Delta variant of Covid-19 is expected to become the dominant strain in this country, and it's further reason why people need to ramp up the vaccination pace, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday.
The return of the flu? What we can expect later this year
Infectious disease experts are already hard at work preparing for the 2021 flu season, vaccines are in development and experts are keeping an eye on trends in the Southern Hemisphere as they enter their winter months.
House Unanimously Voted Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday!
The House passed legislation Wednesday that would establish June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, sending the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.
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Senate passes Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill -- No Thanks to GOP
The Senate on Saturday passed its version of the Democrats' massive coronavirus relief package, after the House passed its package last week.
New national holiday sets off scramble to shut down governments nationwide Friday
States across the country are scrambling to close their government offices Friday after President Joe Biden signed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a US federal holiday.
Juneteenth's path to becoming a federal holiday was a long time coming
For much of US history, Juneteenth has been a date observed mostly by Black Americans commemorating the symbolic end of slavery.
House votes to repeal Iraq War authorization
The House voted Thursday to repeal the 2002 legal authorization for the war in Iraq, marking what the bill's backers hope is a first step to curbing the President's expansive war powers enacted after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
People are snatching up vacation homes. And many are paying with cash
It's not just puppies and sourdough starter. Another thing that spiked during the pandemic: the purchase of vacation homes.
Abrams signals openness to Manchin's voting legislation proposals
Stacey Abrams on Thursday praised West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's proposed changes to voting rights legislation, a notable statement of support from someone who is widely seen as a leader among progressives on the issue.
JPMorgan Chase buys robo-adviser Nutmeg ahead of UK banking launch
The biggest US bank is ramping up its plans to expand in the United Kingdom. JPMorgan Chase announced Thursday that it's buying Nutmeg, the UK digital wealth manager, for an undisclosed amount. It said the new acquisition will "complement" the digital bank that it's planning to launch in the country later this year under the Chase brand.
Top builder says the housing boom isn't over just yet
Intense bidding wars and supply shortages for lumber and other building materials threaten to finally derail the housing market. But one top homebuilder says the good times — for builders, anyway — aren't over just yet.
Democrats want JPMorgan to refund Covid-era overdraft fees — and scrap them forever
New York Democrats want JPMorgan Chase to return the overdraft fees the bank collected during the pandemic — and to scrap the hated charges altogether.
Here's what the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act ruling means for you
The Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land. The Supreme Court's dismissal Thursday of the latest Republican-led challenge to the landmark health reform law, widely known as Obamacare, leaves in place the existing system.
Boy faces multiple reconstructive surgeries after dog attack
A mid-Michigan boy is now continuing his recovery at home after days in the hospital following an attack from a dog.
Former Army nurse in WWII turns 100
A mid-Michigan family is celebrating a milestone birthday 100 years young.
Euro 2020: Denmark and Belgium pause match as minute's applause held for Christian Eriksen
Belgian and Danish players halted their Euro 2020 match on Thursday to observe a minute's applause in an emotional mark of respect for Denmark's Christian Eriksen.
Biden to sign bill making Juneteenth a national holiday as many federal workers to have Friday off
President Joe Biden is expected to sign a bill on Thursday establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Bank of America is encouraging vaccinated employees to return to the office after Labor Day
Bank of America is encouraging its vaccinated employees to return to the office after Labor Day in September, the company's CEO Brian Moynihan said in a Bloomberg Television interview Thursday.
Someone is breaking the wings of pelicans in California
Dozens of brown pelicans have been attacked and injured in California, with whoever is responsible snapping some of the birds' wings.
Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's charismatic first president, is dead at 97
Former Zambian President and independence leader Kenneth Kaunda has died at the age of 97.
Teacher under fire after 11-hour meeting for alleged use of racial slurs in class
The Harrisonville School District’s Board of Education adjourned early Tuesday morning after an 11-hour hearing.
Bruce Springsteen and The Killers drop new song 'Dustland'
Talk about a collaboration. The Killers and Bruce Springsteen have joined forces on a new track called "Dustland." It is a remake of The Killers' 2008 song "A Dustland Fairytale," written as a tribute to the lead singer's parents.
Biden and Putin issue joint statement following historic Geneva summit
US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a joint statement following their historic summit on Wednesday.
Multiple bear sightings in town; one possibly injured
Police and the Pennsylvania Game Commission are on the lookout for one bear, possibly two, spotted in Perkasie, Bucks County.
Biden cancels $500 million in student debt for victims of for-profit school fraud
The Department of Education is canceling $500 million in student loan debt for 18,000 former ITT Tech students defrauded by the now defunct for-profit college, another step the Biden administration is taking to address a backlog of more than 100,000 forgiveness claims left over from the Trump administration.
'In the Heights' reignites long-standing conversations about colorism in the Latinx community
Franceli Chapman knows what Washington Heights looks like. The uptown Manhattan neighborhood where Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical "In the Heights" takes place is where Chapman, an Afro-Latina actress with roots in the Dominican Republic, played on street corners as a child and where she hung out on rooftops as a teenager.