Arizona’s Copper Canyon Fire grows to 2,560 acres
A brush fire that broke out Friday east of Phoenix, Arizona, has grown to 2,560 acres, according to the state Department of Forestry and Fire…
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McCarthy confirms he’s backing Stefanik for No. 3 House Republican post
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy confirmed on Sunday that he backs Rep. Elise Stefanik for the role of House Republican conference chair, as Rep.…
Continue ReadingThe 3 things one expert hopes will help address ongoing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
The US has an opportunity to get ahead in the Covid-19 pandemic by getting more people vaccinated — and three key things can help address…
Continue ReadingCaitlyn Jenner says she favors path to citizenship for California immigrants
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner said she favors granting a path to citizenship to the 1.75 million undocumented…
Continue ReadingClyburn says Democrats should not stall police reform talks over push for ‘perfect’ bill and ending qualified immunity
House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Sunday said Democrats should not delay new policing reform legislation even if a provision on ending civil…
Continue ReadingUtah GOP governor defends Republicans’ push to end enhanced unemployment
Utah GOP Gov. Spencer Cox on Sunday defended Republicans’ push to end enhanced unemployment, saying that although some families continue to…
Continue ReadingBiden says he no longer understands Republicans. He has a chance to figure the GOP out this week.
President Joe Biden used a fleeting handshake moment below Air Force One this week to pitch two Republican senators on his plan for infrastructure.…
Continue ReadingTop White House Covid official urges Americans to follow expert guidance as pace of vaccinations slows
The White House Covid-19 response coordinator on Sunday said the country is “turning the corner” on the pandemic, but stressed that…
Continue ReadingWhat the mothers of 3 Civil Rights leaders have to teach Black moms today
Anna Malaika Tubbs learned she was pregnant with her first child in November 2019 while researching her first book. Already, her relationship with…
Continue ReadingShe’s celebrating Mother’s Day by giving away bags full of care items to women in shelters
Laverne Delgado is spending Mother’s Day weekend crisscrossing Los Angeles with bags full of personal care items for single moms who’ve…
Continue ReadingThe 4th-largest statue in the United States is a shrine to every mother’s love
She stands with open arms atop a mountain ridge on the continental divide overlooking Butte, Montana. “Our Lady of the Rockies,” the…
Continue ReadingNative Americans weren’t alone on the Trail of Tears. Enslaved Africans were, too
When Alaina E. Roberts started piecing her family’s history together she made a surprising discovery that changed what it meant to be a Black…
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Two women and a 4-year-old girl wounded in Times Square shooting, NYPD says
Two women and a 4-year-old girl, believed to be innocent bystanders, were wounded in a shooting at New York’s Times Square on Saturday,…
Continue ReadingNo charges in fatal police shooting of mentally ill Black man, district attorney says
No charges will be brought against two Walnut Creek, California, police officers who fatally shot a 23-year-old Black man in June 2019. The Contra…
Continue ReadingAubrey Plaza has married her longtime boyfriend, director Jeff Baena
It appears that Aubrey Plaza has married her longtime boyfriend, director Jeff Baena. Plaza, 36, known for playing April Ludgate on the NBC comedy…
Continue ReadingThe average number of Covid-19 vaccines administered dipped below 2 million per day
The seven-day average of Covid-19 vaccines administered in the United States has dipped below 2 million per day for the first time since early March…
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The Chinese policy that makes Uyghurs feel like hostages in their own homes
A woman raises a toast in a photo that appears to show four friends enjoying dinner together. The reality couldn’t be more different. The woman…
Continue Reading4-year-old hacks mom’s Amazon Prime account and orders 51 boxes of SpongeBob SquarePants Popsicles
Four-year-old Noah Ruiz loves two things: Popsicles and SpongeBob. And when he discovered both objects of his passion had been combined into one…
Continue ReadingCyberattack forces major US fuel pipeline to shut down
A cyberattack forced the temporary shut down of one of the US’ largest pipelines Friday, highlighting already heightened concerns over the…
Continue ReadingObamas announce family dog Bo has died
The Obamas announced Saturday that their beloved family dog Bo has died. “This afternoon was a difficult one for our family. We said goodbye to…
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