Covid-19 raises risks for expectant mothers and babies, study says
If you’re pregnant and infected with Covid-19, there is an increased risk of negative outcomes for both you and your baby, according to a new…
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Investigators believe Kristin Smart’s body was buried and ‘recently’ moved, court document says
Investigators looking into the 1996 disappearance and killing of California college student Kristin Smart believe they have found evidence that her…
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Mars Ingenuity helicopter successfully completes second, riskier flight
The Ingenuity helicopter successfully completed a second flight on Mars Thursday, and it was even more challenging than the first. Ingenuity…
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Here are some of the cases the US Justice Department may look into as they investigate Minneapolis policing practices
The US Justice Department announced Wednesday it is launching a federal civil probe into policing practices in Minneapolis. The broad federal…
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Buttigieg says climate summit an opportunity for US to regain moral leadership on crisis
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg argued on Thursday that President Joe Biden’s goal to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions is vital…
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Ex-Arizona official gets more prison time in adoption scheme
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A former Arizona politician could serve up to 15 years in prison for operating an illegal adoption scheme involving women…
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43 more charges filed against accused Boulder shooter
Prosecutors Thursday filed more than 40 additional charges against the man accused of opening fire on a Boulder, Colorado grocery store killing 10…
Continue ReadingHe’s handled some of Minnesota’s most high-profile deaths. Today, he’s hosting Daunte Wright’s funeral
For three decades, Tracy Wesley has met people on life’s most difficult days. He runs Estes Funeral Chapel in Minneapolis — one of only…
Continue ReadingHe’s handled some of the Minnesota’s most high-profile deaths. Today, he’s hosting Daunte Wright’s funeral
For three decades, Tracy Wesley has met people on life’s most difficult days. He runs Estes Funeral Chapel in Minneapolis — one of only…
Continue ReadingUnemployment in families reached nearly 10% in 2020
ccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 10% of American families struggled with unemployment last year–double the number from 2019 when…
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Free school lunch program extended through 2022
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – School meal programs will resume for students this fall as schools re-open safely amid the pandemic. The department of agriculture…
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Washington Post: Trump administration blocked investigation into delayed relief to Puerto Rico for 2017 hurricane
The Trump administration put up barriers that delayed $20 billion in hurricane relief aid to Puerto Rico and blocked an investigation into the…
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One of only two Black funeral homes in Minnesota has shared the grief in burying George Floyd and now Daunte Wright
For three decades, Tracy Wesley has met people on life’s most difficult days. He runs Estes Funeral Chapel in Minneapolis — one of only…
Continue ReadingBiden announces US will aim to cut carbon emissions by as much as 52% by 2030 at virtual climate summit
President Joe Biden on Thursday kicked off a virtual climate summit attended by 40 other world leaders by announcing an ambitious cut in greenhouse…
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2020 election materials moved for subpoena
Officials in Arizona gave the media a look on Wednesday at the transfer of 2020 election materials, including ballots and tabulation equipment, for a…
Continue ReadingVirginia police officer fired after reports of donation to Kyle Rittenhouse
A Norfolk police officer has been relieved of his duty after an internal investigation into reports that he donated and expressed support for the…
Continue ReadingInfrastructure negotiations: Republicans to unveil $600 billion framework as Democrats try to iron out issues
The real work of finalizing an infrastructure package that can have widespread Democratic support on Capitol Hill is just beginning as the party must…
Continue ReadingPeople of color are three times as likely to live in most polluted places, new report says
Climate change has continued to decimate air quality in the United States, and a new report has found that more than 40% of Americans live in areas…
Continue ReadingBiden aims to cement US credibility on climate and galvanize world leaders at virtual summit
President Joe Biden’s ability to galvanize global momentum faces its first major test this week when he convenes 40 of his foreign counterparts…
Continue Reading Pelosi makes concession on subpoenas for 9/11 style commission to investigate insurrection
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is allowing the 9/11-style commission that will investigate the January 6 insurrection to use subpoenas in two different…
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