Park Service announces closure of National Mall through inauguration
The National Mall will be closed to the general public on Inauguration Day due to security concerns, the National Park Service announced Friday. The…
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More than 100 arrested after protests over a Black man’s death in police custody
More than a hundred people were arrested in Brussels on Wednesday night after violent protests over the death of a man in police custody. The…
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They swore to protect America. Some also joined the riot
Among the mob of extremists and Trump supporters that invaded the US Capitol last week in a deadly riot were former members of the very institution…
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No alcohol and no checked guns: Airlines tighten security for Inauguration Day
Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration are stepping up security for flights to and from Washington, DC, amid threats of additional…
Continue Reading Retail sales decline for third straight month
US retail sales dropped last month, the Commerce Department said Friday, marking the third straight month without any growth. Retail sales fell 0.7%…
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Biden announces another round of $1,400 stimulus checks
Bigger stimulus checks. More aid for the unemployed, the hungry and those facing eviction. Additional support for small businesses, states and local…
Continue Reading Even $1,400 checks aren’t exciting Wall Street
News that President-elect Joe Biden is asking Congress to pass a $1.9 trillion stimulus package would normally give markets a big boost. Not this…
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Spike Lee remembers Chadwick Boseman while accepting the American Cinematheque honor
Spike Lee paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman while accepting the American Cinematheque Award on Thursday night. The ceremony celebrated Lee’s…
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Mega Millions drawing tonight for $750M jackpot
There is still some time to purchase a Mega Millions lottery ticket for Friday night’s…
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Lawmakers ask travel companies to step up security ahead of inauguration
US lawmakers are asking for help from travel companies including bus operators, car rental companies and hotels to prevent an attack on the…
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Already shunned from polite society, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner face new cold post-insurrection reality
When Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner shared their decision to pick up and move their family to Washington from New York four years ago, multiple…
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¿Quién recibirá la próxima vacuna de COVID-19 y cuándo?
El primer lote de vacunas COVID-19 se administró a los trabajadores de la salud esta…
Continue Reading SLRC: Who gets the next COVID-19 vaccine and when?
How are Sonoran health officials prioritizing who will get the next COVID-19…
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Warm and breezy weekend for the desert southwest
Above normal temperatures will be seen over the next several days, especially across southeast California and far southwest Arizona.…
Continue Reading JPMorgan Chase just reported a record quarterly profit. But its CEO is still nervous
The economy may not have fully recovered yet, but that’s no problem for America’s biggest bank. JPMorgan Chase reported a record profit…
Continue ReadingBiden to outline plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to Americans Friday
President-elect Joe Biden will outline his plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to the US population on Friday at an event in Wilmington, Delaware,…
Continue ReadingKentucky governor says ‘we’re not going to be bullied’ amid threats to statehouses
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday declared “we’re not going to be bullied” in the wake of last week’s riots at the US…
Continue ReadingBiden builds out communications staff with chief photographer and deputy press secretary
The incoming Biden administration appointed a dozen communications staffers on Friday, including deputy press secretary and chief photographer. The…
Continue ReadingBiden picks former FDA commissioner to lead US vaccine effort
President-elect Joe Biden has picked Dr. David Kessler, a former head of the US Food and Drug Administration, to lead federal Covid-19 vaccine…
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Pandemic Hesitation: Putting doctor visits on hold
(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its eleventh month, health care experts are still concerned about patients putting off visits…
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