57Black women delivered for Biden. Now it's time for Congress to deliver on a $15 minimum wage
"Thank Black women" has become a familiar refrain from Democratic lawmakers, who are eager to pay lip service to their fiercest, most reliable voting bloc. Black women helped deliver the presidency and the Senate to the Democrats, who ran on the promise of a $15 an hour minimum wage, among other things. Now they must do what they can to deliver on that promise.
'Drunk History: Black Stories' will give you something to toast
Comedy Central's popular "Drunk History" series is getting a spinoff, but be sure to watch it responsibly.
Neighbor's racist rant against Chinese family caught on camera
A San Jose couple is trying to raise awareness after a hate incident occurred right on their front porch.
Virginia becomes the first state in the South to ban gay and trans panic as a defense
Approving a bill introduced by its only transgender lawmaker, Virginia became the first state in the South to ban "gay and trans panic" as a defense for murder or manslaughter.
Illinois bar opening event linked to 46 Covid-19 cases, a school closure and hospitalization, CDC report says
A rural Illinois bar opening event in February was linked to a Covid-19 outbreak of at least 46 cases, a school closure and the hospitalization of a long-term care facility resident, according to a United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.
Trump shouldn't get credit for the economic rebound. Neither should Biden
Presidents typically get too much credit -- or blame -- for the US economy's current performance, while the unseen drivers of the economic cycle get way too little.
Ghost Bike memorial honors 5 who died
A memorial has been installed, remembering the five cyclists killed just outside the Las Vegas Valley in December.
The foods you should eat to jump-start your morning, and 2 recipes to try out
Successfully tackling your morning to-do list could start with the first thing you put in your mouth.
Yellen calls for global minimum corporate tax rate in first major address as Treasury secretary
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for a global minimum corporate tax rate on Monday, a pitch that comes as the Biden administration begins to sell its roughly $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs proposal that would raise US corporate taxes to fund the massive plan.
Army sends additional criminal investigators to Fort Sill following sexual assault allegation
Additional Army criminal investigators have been sent to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in the wake of a soldier's allegation about sexual assault that may have involved multiple Army personnel in more than one incident, several Army officials told CNN.
Tesla's stock rises on record Model 3 and Model Y deliveries
No Model S or Model X cars on the Tesla assembly line is apparently no problem for investors.
Man gets probation for illegal relationship with teen
A Rexburg man will spend time on probation after an illegal sexual relationship with a teenager.
Fully vaccinated people can travel at low risk to themselves, new CDC guidance says
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released a highly anticipated update to travel guidance for people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, eliminating some testing and quarantine recommendations.
St. Louis Zoo's oldest female Amur tiger euthanized after years of treatment for degenerate joint disease
Kalista, an Amur tiger, has died at the St. Louis Zoo.
Top homicide detective says Derek Chauvin violated policy by kneeling on George Floyd
The Minneapolis Police Department's top homicide detective testified at the murder trial of the former officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck last May that "if your knee is on someone's neck -- that could kill them."
Seven detention officers fired, one resigns, after an in-custody death in a Texas jail
Seven detention officers in Texas have been fired, and an eighth has resigned, following the death in custody of Marvin David Scott III, a news release from the Collin County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.
Get fully vaccinated before resuming normal activities, health experts plead with Americans
With fears growing the US may be facing a fourth surge of Covid-19 cases, health experts are pleading with Americans to keep taking precautions until they are fully vaccinated.
Tiananmen Square watch withdrawn from controversial sale by auction house
An English luxury auction house has withdrawn a commemorative watch given to a Chinese soldier following the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre after its vendor received threats on social media.
White House tells Democratic investigators it no longer has Trump White House Capitol attack documents
The White House says it no longer has custody of the documents House Democratic investigators sought to shed light on the inner workings of then President Donald Trump's top aides in the lead up to, and on the day of, the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, according to a letter obtained by CNN.
Hunter Biden details his struggle with addiction -- and his dad's love -- in new memoir
In a new memoir, Hunter Biden reveals his staggering slide into crack addiction and how he was buoyed by his father, President Joe Biden. "Beautiful Things" details the younger Biden's lifelong struggles with drugs and alcohol; his first drink was aged 8, downing a glass of champagne at a family event.
Here’s What’s In Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal
Now that his massive coronavirus relief package is law, President Joe Biden is laying out his next big proposal: A roughly $2 trillion plan for improving the nation›s infrastructure and shifting to greener energy over the next 8 years.
Store Cashier Who Suspected George Floyd Of Using Fake $20 Bill Says He Feels Guilty
An employee at the Minneapolis corner store who suspected George Floyd gave him a counterfeit $20 bill last May testified in court Wednesday that he felt guilty knowing that their interaction led to Floyd’s death under former police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee.
New stimulus Obamacare subsidies start April 1
Extra premium subsidies approved as part of the recent stimulus bill will be available on the federal Affordable Care Act exchange starting on Thursday.
Taxpayers who already filed returns will automatically get stimulus break on unemployment benefits, IRS says
Americans who lost their jobs last year and have already filed their tax returns will have one less headache to deal with.
Biden administration asks for more time to decide whether to turn Trump's taxes over to the House
Lawyers for the Department of Justice have asked a judge for additional time to decide whether to turn former President Donald Trump's taxes over to the House Ways and Means Committee.
Biden officials urge states to 'buckle down' amid virus resurgence but avoid issuing federal guidance
Biden administration officials are increasingly urging governors and local officials to reinstate or avoid relaxing public health restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise and the US stares down the prospect of another surge.
Top US national security officials call counterparts as Russia and Ukraine tensions rise
Top US national security officials have spoken with their Ukrainian counterparts, and America's top general held a call Wednesday with his Russian opposite number amid concern over Russian military activity in Crimea and eastern Ukraine, including what the US deemed a violation of a ceasefire by Moscow that led to the deaths of four Ukrainian soldiers last week.
State Department orders non-emergency personnel out of Myanmar
The State Department has ordered the departure of all non-emergency US government personnel and their family members from Myanmar as deadly crackdowns by the country's military continue.
Two US Capitol Police officers sue Trump and say he should be held responsible for January 6 attack
Two US Capitol Police officers who say they were injured during the January 6 insurrection are suing former President Donald Trump for inciting the crowd.
Biden administration launches $10 million ad campaign, leaders' network to encourage vaccination
The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled a large-scale effort to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, rolling out its first national ad campaign and announcing a national network of community organizations, sports leagues and other leaders to boost confidence in the vaccines.
Bipartisan bill would provide $1 billion fund to handle migration influx at southern border
Key House lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation Thursday that would address repeated funding and resource shortfalls that occur during large upswings in the number of migrants arriving at the US-Mexico border.
Trump's own statements in old lawsuit could haunt him in any future criminal case
Donald Trump once said he calculated his net worth, to a degree, on his "feelings," and that he put the "best spin" on some of the assets.
Kamala Harris dives into migration diplomacy as GOP aims to make her the face of the border crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris and her team are staring down attempts to make her the face of the Biden administration's response to the crisis at the border, a little more than a week after being assigned a role that positions her in the center of one of the administration's most divisive issues.
Texas Senate advances bill with new voter restrictions
The Texas State Senate advanced a far-reaching elections bill early Thursday with several provisions placing new restrictions on the voting process, particularly for those living in densely populated counties.
US receives $335M from Sudan for victims of terrorist attacks
Secretary of State Tony Blinken said in a statement Wednesday that the United States had received the $335 million settlement from Sudan that will be paid out to victims and families of individuals impacted by the 1998 bombings at the US Embassies in Tanzania and Kenya, the 2000 attack on the USS Cole, and the murder of a USAID employee in Khartoum.
Two Black women will be head coaches in the same NCAA women's Final Four for the first time
This year's March Madness might have exposed gaps in gender equity in college sports, but for two Black women, the 2021 NCAA women's tournament will always represent a moment when history was made.
Coronavirus likely spread to people from an animal -- but needs more study, new WHO report says
The novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19 probably spread to people through an animal, and probably started spreading among humans no more than a month or two before it was noticed in December of 2019, according a new 120-page report from the World Health Organization.
Tuskegee isn't the only reason why some Black people are hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine
To get more Black people vaccinated against coronavirus infections, Dr. Kimberly Manning is determined to keep doing what she has had a conviction to do since before the pandemic hit.
Travel to New York City during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning to travel to New York City, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Georgia voting law leads to calls for some sports events to be moved or canceled
Georgia has a long history of attracting national sports events, but a controversial new voting law might have severe repercussions for that tradition.
A year ago, this frontline worker was fighting for his life. Now he's walking for the first time since Covid-19
It's been nearly a year since healthcare worker, Peter Woullard, has walked on his own. The 53-year-old, who contracted Covid-19 last March, lost his ability to stand and walk after spending months in the hospital fighting for his life.
Former officer knelt on George Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds -- not the infamous 8:46
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds, prosecutors said Monday, correcting the 8:46 timing that has become a symbol of police brutality.
K-pop stars BTS share racial discrimination they faced
K-pop stars BTS have spoken out about their own experience with racial discrimination in the wake of rising anti-Asian violence in the US.
Demi Lovato: 'I am too gay to marry a man right now
Demi Lovato is not just sharing revelations in her new docuseries, "Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil."
Jason Derulo and girlfriend Jena Frumes are expecting their first child
Jason Derulo and his girlfriend, model Jena Frumes, are expecting their first child.
Biden unveils first slate of judicial nominees featuring diverse and history-making selections
President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a diverse slate of 11 judicial nominees, including three African American women for Circuit Court vacancies and a candidate who, if confirmed, would be the first Muslim American federal judge in US history.
A sense of 'impending doom'
Much of America's recent progress against Covid-19 is being erased as infections, deaths and hospitalizations multiply nationwide.
Brooke Shields discusses her 'excruciating' gym accident
Brooke Shields is talking about how badly she broke her leg and how she's recovering.
Arsenal Museum celebrates the women who have worked on the Island from WWI to today
The Rock Island Arsenal Museum has just launched a "Women Workers at Rock Island Arsenal" virtual exhibit which shines a light on the women who have worked at the arsenal and brings to light stories which have not previously been told and bring them to light.
Derek Chauvin trial continues with MMA fighter who watched George Floyd's death
The second day of Derek Chauvin's trial in George Floyd's death began Tuesday with further questioning of a professional mixed martial arts fighter who stumbled onto the scene of the 46-year-old Black man's final moments.