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More than 80 civil rights organizations call on Biden to abolish the federal death penalty
More than 80 nationally recognized criminal justice and civil rights advocacy organizations have joined in the call to President Joe Biden on Tuesday urging him to abolish the federal death penalty and commute the sentences of 49 death row inmates to life in prison.
Covid-19 vaccines to be sent directly to community health centers to target 'hard-to-reach populations'
The Biden administration will send some of the Covid-19 vaccine supply directly to community health centers starting next week as part of an effort to reach underserved areas, White House Covid-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients announced Tuesday.
Don't get cocky with these Covid-19 numbers. With new variants, easing restrictions now would be 'incredibly risky'
Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But letting your guard down could be an open invitation for highly contagious variants to trample the US -- erasing the progress made. "We're ... seeing what happens in other countries when these variants take over," emergency physician Dr. Leana Wen said. "There is (an) explosive surge, even when the countries are basically in shutdown."
There's hardly any flu this year. Coronavirus restrictions may be responsible
It's the second week in February, a time of year when influenza is usually sweeping across the country. Yet this year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, there's very little influenza activity.
GM extends shutdown at three plants due to chip shortage
The computer chip shortage is taking a bigger bite out of General Motors' production plans than the company originally expected.
Secretary Pete Buttigieg on High Speed Rail
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants the United States to lead the world on high-speed rail, a goal that's easier said than done.
Michelle Obama is launching a cooking show on Netflix
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix.
Instagram wants Reels to be more than a hub for 'recycled' TikToks
Instagram's short-form video feature has been flooded with popular TikToks -- and the Facebook-owned company seems to have noticed.
Phoebe Bridgers wants you to know women can smash guitars too
At the end of her performance of her single "I Know The End" on "Saturday Night Live" this past weekend, Phoebe Bridgers attempted to smash her guitar.
Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield reunite for 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
There was a moment filming "Judas and the Black Messiah" that star Daniel Kaluuya will not forget.
Halle Berry claps back over comment that she 'can't keep a man'
Don't come for Halle Berry. The actress had the perfect response after someone tried to troll her for her multiple failed relationships.
Mary Wilson, a founding member of 'The Supremes,' has died
Mary Wilson, a founding member of "The Supremes" has died at the age of 76, her publicist told CNN.
Super Bowl halftime show featured The Weeknd and his bandaged army
The bandages were back, but not on The Weeknd's face this time. The Grammy-winning singer took to the stage for the Pepsi Super Bowl LV halftime performance with plenty of pyrotechnics, lights and men dressed like The Weeknd in all black with red jackets and bandaged faces.
Lenny Kravitz is confident The Weeknd's Super Bowl show will be great
Lenny Kravitz's 2015 Super Bowl halftime performance with Katy Perry was memorably great. In a recent interview with CNN, the rocker recalled what it was like to take the stage at one of the most watched events.
Donald Trump is no longer part of SAG-AFTRA
He didn't want to be fired, so he quit. Former President Donald Trump on Thursday submitted his resignation from SAG-AFTRA, the union representing roughly 160,000 professionals, from actors and musicians to media professionals.
'I must kill more often': The best reactions to SAG Award nominations
The nominees for the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced on Thursday, and actors whose names were read are pumped.
Meet Andy Jassy, the next CEO of Amazon
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will transition from CEO to executive chair and pass the reins to Andy Jassy, a 24-year Amazon veteran, later this year, the company announced Tuesday.
This new tool can tell you if your online photos are helping train facial recognition systems
When you post photos of yourself or friends and family online, you may not imagine they could be used to develop facial-recognition systems that can identify individuals offline. A new site hopes to raise awareness of this issue by offering a rare window into how a fraction of our pictures are used.
They met on an airplane to Egypt then fell in love
If everything had gone according to plan, they would probably never have met. But Mafalda Feliciano's original British Airways flight from Brazil was overbooked, so she was bumped on to another -- and then fate played its hand.
Traveling to France during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning a trip to France, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic.
House to vote on removing Marjorie Taylor Greene from committee assignments
The House will vote Thursday on a measure to remove Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee assignments, a decisive step that comes in the wake of recently unearthed incendiary and violent past statements from the congresswoman that have triggered widespread backlash from Democrats and divided congressional Republicans.
Covid-19 vaccine rollout puts a spotlight on unequal internet access
In January 2020, members of Congress held a hearing to discuss the importance of digital literacy and closing the digital divide, or who has access to broadband internet and who doesn't. Just weeks later, the coronavirus began sweeping across the country and upending the lives of many Americans. In so doing, it shone an even brighter spotlight on the internet haves and have-nots, a dividing line in America that often is shape
AG Kaul, Gov Evers announce $573 Million Agreement for 'Turbocharging' Opioid Epidemic
Attorney General Kaul and Governor Tony Evers on Thursday, Feb. 4, announced that Wisconsin has joined a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories in a $573 million agreement with one of the world’s largest consulting firms, McKinsey & Company, resolving investigations into the company’s role in working for opioid companies, helping those companies promote their drugs, and profiting from the opioid epidemic.
My Great-Grandmother Was Exposed to Lynchings; This is what she would say about the Capitol riot
The mob action that took place at the US Capitol two weeks before the inauguration was a reminder that most White and Black Americans live in different worlds with vastly different realities.
Mexican vacation and organic food are on the alleged Capitol rioters' wish lists
Before you plan an insurrection, it's a good idea to clear your calendar for the weeks after. Maybe make arrangements for someone to water your plants, feed the dog and pay your bills -- in case that, you know, there are consequences.
Netflix is doubling down on Asia with K-dramas and mobile-only deals. But China remains elusive
Netflix has amassed some 200 million subscribers and cemented its status as the king of streaming video. Now it's looking to run up the score with a big push into Asia, its fastest-growing region.
Reasons for cautious optimism amid Covid-19 crisis: 'The news about the future' is really promising
A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.
Gov. Evers calls on Legislature urging immediate action to modernize state's unemployment insurance system
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, Feb. 4, sent a letter to the Wisconsin State Legislature urging immediate, bipartisan action on his proposal to modernize the state’s unemployment insurance system.
Deutsche Bank just posted its first profit in years
Deutsche Bank has made an annual net profit for the first time since 2014 thanks to a bumper year in a business it has scaled back.
Florida police are searching for a suspect who stole a car carrying Covid-19 vaccine
Police in Plant City, Florida, are searching for a person they say stole a car containing vials of Covid-19 vaccine.
Meal kits and buckets of bubble tea: How KFC's owner is pivoting in China
Snail noodles, marinated steaks and huge vats of bubble tea are helping China's biggest fast food giant get through the coronavirus crisis.
Orbiters could find ice on Mars for future human missions
Mars is too cold for liquid water to exist on its surface, but a wealth of ice may exist just beneath the surface in certain regions. Future human missions to Mars could use this ice as a resource and study it to learn about the planet's past.
Hunter Biden is writing a book about his struggle with addiction
President Joe Biden's son Hunter is publishing a memoir about his struggle with addiction that will be released in April.
High-speed trading firm linked to Robinhood is going to war with the SEC
Citadel Securities is under the microscope over its relationship with Robinhood. But the high-frequency trading firm is not laying low.
Biden to announce major foreign policy shifts including end of support for war in Yemen
President Joe Biden is set to announce a series of significant changes to US foreign policy including measures on Yemen and LBGTQ rights during a speech at the State Department, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Thursday.
Republicans target Democrats and teachers unions over school closures in bid to regain suburban foothold
Republicans in charge of taking back the House and Senate next year hope that a new message focused on reopening schools -- and blaming Democrats and their allies in organized labor for continued closures -- will lure back suburban voters who spurned them in 2020.
How to save money on streaming
Many of us spend a lot of time streaming movies, TV shows, sports and other types of entertainment these days. And to get a full range of content, it means paying for a lot of different services.
Country music's race issue is no surprise
Following a mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas in 2017, there was a great deal of discussion about the culture around the music genre and guns.
Record-breaking roller coaster will travel more than 155 miles per hour
A roller coaster now under development in the Middle East is set to smash existing records for speed, height and track length. Called "Falcon's Flight," the ride will be the main attraction of Six Flags Qiddiya, due to open in Saudi Arabia outside of capital Riyadh in 2023.
Fox News focuses its ire on Liz Cheney as Democrats fume over Marjorie Taylor Greene
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Trump-backed QAnon supporter, is a fountain of misinformation, conspiracy theories and hateful rhetoric, and most mainstream media outlets are covering the controversy. But Fox News is still wrapped up in attacking Congresswoman Liz Cheney.
SoCal family shares warning of rare illness linked to coronavirus after 8-year-old son hospitalized
The family of a Southern California child who became seriously ill from complications linked to COVID-19 are sharing their story after their quick actions may have saved their young son's life, and they hope to raise awareness to other parents about what to do if their child becomes sick.
Golden Globe nominations make for history-making day for female directors
It's a Golden Globes first, but hopefully, not a Golden Globes last.
Teachers have lost colleagues to Covid-19 and worry about being next. But, they say, no one's listening
Were it not for the health benefits, Aimeé Gotreaux says she would have already resigned from her job as a special education teacher in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Golden Globes 2021 Nominees
Nominations for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, celebrating the best in television and film, were announced Wednesday.
Woman shot through wall of NYC apartment during snowstorm
The major nor'easter on Monday didn't stop the violence in NYC as at least six people were shot during the blizzard-like conditions.
Footage shows gunfire between suspect, Decatur police
Dramatic body cam footage shows the moment Decatur police say one of their officers had to draw and fire his service firearm to defend himself from an armed suspect who had just shot at him.
Truck driver says truckers should be next to get COVID-19 vaccine
Experts say vaccines are the best bet at fighting the more contagious COVID-19 variants, and while some are pushing back, many more are anxiously awaiting their turn.
Hundreds of congressional staffers sign letter to senators urging them to convict Trump
Hundreds of congressional staffers wrote an open letter to senators urging them to consider the trauma aides experienced during the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol and to convict former President Donald Trump "for our sake, and the sake of the country."
Biden: No family members will be involved in any government decisions
President Joe Biden vowed that no one in his extended family will have sway over government decisions in an interview with People magazine published Wednesday.
Senate power-sharing agreement reached, Schumer announces, allowing Democrats to take control of committees
A deal has been reached in the Senate in principle on a power-sharing agreement that had precluded Democrats from taking control of the committees, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday morning.