Boston-based political scientist accused of acting as an unregistered agent of Iran
A Boston-based political scientist and author has been arrested and charged with acting as an unregistered foreign agent of the Iranian government.…
Continue Reading College Board will no longer offer SAT’s optional essay and subject tests
The SAT’s optional essay and subject tests have been nixed by the College Board, the latest step away from standardized testing in the midst of…
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‘The Muppet Show’ is coming to Disney+
If you thought you’d never get a chance to stream “The Muppet Show,” fuhgeddaboudit! Disney+ announced on Tuesday that all five…
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The future of the border wall under the Biden Administration
President-elect Joe Biden made a “not another foot of wall” promise during his campaign. Now, elected Democrats are challenging him to uphold his…
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Paramount+ streaming service will launch March 4, replacing CBS All Access
ViacomCBS‘ newly rebranded streaming service Paramount+ will go live on March 4, the company announced Tuesday. The revamped service, which is…
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Janet Yellen says Treasury should focus on workers, women and minorities
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for Treasury secretary, urged Congress during her confirmation hearing Tuesday to move swiftly…
Continue Reading The Biden post-election market surge is the best for a new president in 60 years
Stocks have gained about 13% since Election Day as of Tuesday, a day before Joe Biden’s inauguration — marking the the best post-election…
Continue ReadingJoe Biden set to arrive in Washington on eve of his inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden arrives in Washington Tuesday for the start of his inaugural ceremonies at a dark and solemn moment in American history,…
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UPDATE: California pauses giving out shots from one lot of coronavirus vaccine
Health officials in California are telling medical providers across the state not to administer doses from one lot of Moderna’s coronavirus…
Continue ReadingCapitol riot investigators narrow in on extremist groups and military-style coordination
They moved in an “organized and practiced fashion” as they pushed through crowds toward entrances to the US Capitol. On the inside,…
Continue Reading Chris Gethard’s highly addictive ‘Beautiful/Anonymous’ podcast hits 250 episodes
Comedian Chris Gethard started a podcast a few years ago with the simple premise he would tweet out a phone number, answer a random call, and have an…
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IRS warns taxpayers of COVID-19 scams on the rise
The IRS warns taxpayers of the new wave of COVID-19 scams as the second round of Economic Impact Payments are…
Continue Reading Aldi, Trader Joe’s and others will pay workers to get a vaccine
A growing number of large US chains are offering their workers incentives to get Covid-19 vaccines. Grocery chain Aldi said Tuesday that it will…
Continue Reading Walmart CEO blames ‘fiction’ of fraudulent election for dividing Americans
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon lamented Tuesday that the baseless claims of a stolen election pushed by President Donald Trump and his allies have further…
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More variant cases of Coronavirus found in the U.S.
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – The push to get more people vaccinated is getting stronger as a vaccine variant is starting to spread in the U.S. John Lorinc…
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Evidence of longer immunity after COVID-19 infection
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – A new study shows people who recover from COVID-19 could have long-lasting immunity. The report out Monday in the Journal Nature…
Continue ReadingAn apparent leader of Oath Keepers charged with planning and coordinating breach at US Capitol
Prosecutors have levied the first significant conspiracy charge against an apparent leader in the extremist Oath Keepers movement, alleging the…
Continue Reading More than 60% of all US Covid-19 cases were reported since Election Day. Now experts warn a variant could further fuel spread
The US just surpassed 24 million official Covid-19 cases — and more than 60% of them have been reported since Election Day. The stunning…
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Build-A-Bear Workshop® Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Huggable Gifts For Everyone
(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – Build-A-Bear workshop can send a calorie free hug to your Valentine. The online bear builder tool is a great way to make…
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Two Army National Guard members removed from inauguration duty
Two Army National Guard members were removed from inauguration duty as part of the security vetting process to ensure troops do not have ties to…
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