Democratic lawmakers wrestle with how to proceed on immigration
Democratic lawmakers are wrestling with how to move forward with a series of immigration bills that would legalize undocumented immigrants, with some…
Continue ReadingPsaki: ‘More effective ways’ to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for Khashoggi’s murder than sanctioning crown prince
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Sunday defended the Biden administration’s decision to not directly sanction Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
Continue ReadingBiden wants to reopen schools. Here’s why that’s so hard to do
Millions of students across the US are still out of the classroom after nearly a year, fueling a heated debate among school districts, teachers and…
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As one Virginia school district prepares to reopen, educators and families balance Covid precautions and normal instruction
Rose Moore stands in front of a classroom, training a teacher about technology and safety for in-person learning. It’s the 44th time the…
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La efectividad de vacunas contra covid-19: ¿cuál es la vacuna más efectiva?
(CNN Español) — El proceso para aplicar la vacuna de covid-19 será el tema prioritario en el mundo en los próximos años a medida que los…
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Black History Month: Althea Gibson
Long before Venus and Serena Williams, another tall, young Black woman shook up the staid world of tennis with her powerful serve and brilliant play.…
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Virginia’s off-year elections could pose key test for both parties
A 16-year political shift has transformed the Commonwealth of Virginia from a solidly red state to a blue one. Democrats in the state now control all…
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Golden Globes 2021: How to watch and what to expect
The Golden Globes will unofficially kickoff Hollywood’s award season on Sunday, but the event will look a little different this year due to the…
Continue Reading “Ya vemos la luz al final de este largo túnel”, dice Abinader sobre la lucha contra el covid-19; anuncia reserva de 8 millones de dosis de Sinovac
(CNN Español) — El presidente de República Dominicana, Luis Abinader, anunció este sábado que su gobierno ha reservado otros 8 millones de…
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Black History Month: Albert Murray
He was never a household name, but Albert Murray was one of the most important Black thinkers of the 20th century. The essayist and social critic…
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New Yorkers rally against wave of anti-Asian hate
Noel Quintana said he was slashed across the face. “When I was attacked on the subway, there were so many New Yorkers around me, but nobody…
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Families want change after neglect in Canadian care homes proved deadly during the pandemic
The harrowing details of how so many Canadian seniors were left neglected and alone in long term care homes during the pandemic are an agony to…
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Biden’s tricky tango with Congress
“There are men of character in the U.S. Congress, both House and Senate. There are women of character, too. But the evidence for…
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A civil rights hero’s posthumous memoir a guidebook for today’s activists
Standing on the steps of a courthouse, the Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian pleaded for the right of every person to vote with…
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It’s the US’ deadliest avalanche season in years
Experts say COVID-19 is partially to blame The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the US economy, health care system and schools. Some experts…
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NASA spacewalk: Watch astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover outside the space station
It’s a nice day for a spacewalk. Astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover Jr. began their spacewalk outside of the International Space Station…
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‘SNL’ has Dr. Fauci hand out coronavirus vaccines on a game show
As more coronavirus vaccines begin to roll out, it may be difficult to know if you’re eligible or not, so “Saturday Night Live”…
Continue Reading Man wins $500,000 Powerball prize with fortune cookie numbers
When Florida resident Ernesto Sorzano picked up his fried rice and shrimp from a Chinese takeout, he got a fortune cookie that would change his life.…
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3 officers were hurt in an explosion in Wichita while searching a vacant home, officials say
Three Wichita, Kansas, police officers were injured in a possible explosion Saturday while responding to a call at a vacant home, authorities said.…
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‘A big, big deal.’ Experts say the green light for Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine helps bring US a step closer to normalcy
The Food and Drug Administration gave Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine the green light for emergency use on Saturday — another…
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