Homeland Security secretary nomination advances as top Democrat rejects GOP request delay
Alejandro Mayorkas’ nomination to be Homeland Security secretary moved forward Tuesday after a Senate panel vote as a top Democrat rejected…
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Rand Paul to force test vote to gauge Republican support for Trump impeachment trial
Sen. Rand Paul plans to force a test vote on Tuesday that will show how many Republicans support holding an impeachment trial for former President…
Continue ReadingBiden wasting no time naming officials to reverse Trump’s immigration policies
The Department of Homeland Security, largely hollowed out over the last four years, is moving with urgency to staff agencies with people who had…
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Martha Stewart launches line of CBD-infused dog treats
Martha Stewart wants to help pet owners turn dog days into dog daze. The lifestyle guru is bringing a new line of CBD dog treats to the market.…
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Target to give hourly employees $500 pandemic bonus
As for its 2021 plan, Target extends its benefits to continue to help team members and their families navigate the pandemic’s…
Continue ReadingSenate confirms Antony Blinken as Biden’s secretary of state
The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Antony Blinken as the new US secretary of state. Blinken, a longtime Biden associate, was approved by a vote of…
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Invitan a décima edición del evento canino Petpalooza
El evento tendrá lugar el Sábado 6 de febrero en Council Park de 9:00 de la mañana a 1:00 de la tarde.…
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Two female referees to officiate same game for first time in NBA history
The NBA will be making history on Monday night as it will mark the first time that two female referees will officiate the same game. Natalie Sago and…
Continue ReadingBiden to address increasing vaccine supply Tuesday
President Joe Biden is set to speak Tuesday afternoon on his vision to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, and is expected in part to focus on actions his…
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CVS to offer more COVID-19 vaccinations in February
Beginning in February, CVS will start offering on-site coronavirus…
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Apple issues new warning: Keep iPhone away from pacemaker
An important heads-up for iPhone owners: Apple is warning customers that its smartphones could interfere with medical devices, including…
Continue ReadingREAD: Acting US Capitol Police chief Yogananda Pittman’s statement to Congress on the January 6 riot
In prepared remarks obtained by CNN, acting US Capitol Police chief Yogananda Pittman told congressional members the department was aware of a…
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‘Bizarre’ dinosaur Spinosaurus behaved like a giant, flightless stork, study says
Paleontologists have long been puzzled about how the Spinosaurus — a giant dinosaur and aquatic predator — would have behaved. Now, they…
Continue ReadingActing Capitol Police chief tells Congress the department ‘failed’ during Capitol riots
The acting head of the US Capitol Police told congressional members during a closed-door briefing Tuesday that the “department failed to meet…
Continue Reading Pizza buffet chain Cici’s files for bankruptcy
Cici’s, a restaurant chain best known for its pizza buffets, has filed for bankruptcy. In a court filing late Monday, Cici’s blamed its…
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UK police officers facing fines after having haircuts at police station
Some 31 London Metropolitan Police officers each face a £200 fine (about $275) after having their hair cut at a police station in east London…
Continue Reading Europe threatens to restrict vaccine exports after AstraZeneca and Pfizer hit production problems
The European Union is calling out vaccine makers AstraZeneca and Pfizer over delivery delays that could slow its recovery from the pandemic.…
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Alabama tornado demolishes homes, killing 1 person and injuring dozens in the Birmingham area
What used to be homes are now mangled piles of debris, with personal belongings strewn across lawns and streets. That’s the new reality near…
Continue ReadingBiden to halt new oil and gas leases on federal lands Wednesday
President Joe Biden is set to order a moratorium on new oil and gas leases on federal lands on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with his…
Continue Reading Stelter: Fox News is more anti-Democrat than pro-Trump
If you thought Fox News would dial down the highly charged rhetoric after Donald Trump left office, you’d be mistaken. It is not slowing down…
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