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REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press
Mandate to vaccinate New Orleans schoolchildren kicking in
New Orleans is set to become the nation's first major district to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5 and up, though state regulations will allow parents to opt out easily.2 years ago
DON THOMPSON Associated Press
California moves to dismantle nation’s largest death row
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who three years ago placed a moratorium on executions, now is moving to dismantle the United States' largest death row by moving all condemned inmates to other prisons within two years.2 years ago
Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer
Moderna announces full US approval for its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna announced Monday that U.S. health regulators granted full approval to its COVID-19 vaccine.2 years ago
Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Report slams lockdown parties by Boris Johnson and staff
An investigation says lockdown-breaching parties by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff represent a “serious failure” to observe the standards expected of government.2 years ago
Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer
Rogan responds to Spotify protest, COVID advisories
Spotify said Sunday that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the coronavirus.2 years ago
EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press
Russia, US, Ukraine to square off at UN Security Council
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States.2 years ago
CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press
Brrr! It got so cold in Florida, iguanas fell from trees
The low temperatures in the 30s are quite rare in Florida, and winter crops suffered no major damage. The iguanas are another matter. When it gets cold they go into a sort of suspended animation mode and fall out of trees.2 years ago
The Associated Press
9 killed, 1 critically injured in North Las Vegas crash
A six-vehicle crash killed nine people and left one person in critical condition in Nevada, and police are trying to determine if a driver was impaired before running a red light, causing the collision.2 years ago
JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer
Spotify to add advisories to podcasts discussing COVID-19
Following protests of Spotify kicked off by Neil Young over the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, the music streaming service said that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the virus.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Biden calls for release of US hostage in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden on Sunday called for the release of U.S. Navy veteran Mark Frerichs, who was taken hostage in Afghanistan nearly two years ago.2 years ago
JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer
Howard Hesseman, star of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dies at 81
Howard Hesseman, who played the radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati" and the actor-turned-history teacher Charlie Moore on “Head of the Class,” has died. He was 81.2 years ago
MARK PRATT & MIKE CATALINI, Associated Press
After the blizzard, the East Coast digs out under sunny sky
The sun was shining on much of the East Coast on Sunday, a day after a vicious nor’easter brought blizzard conditions to many areas, and left more than 100,000 customers without power.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Kansas man charged with threatening Biden held in Md. jail
A Kansas man who was traveling to Washington was being held Saturday on charges of threatening President Joe Biden, authorities said.2 years ago
Associated Press
Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify
Joni Mitchell is joining Neil Young in his protest against Spotify, seeking to have her music removed from the streaming service.2 years ago
MARK PRATT and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press
Winter storm lashes East Coast with deep snow, high winds
A storm with wind gusts near hurricane force lashed the Northeast on Saturday, dropping heavy snow, causing coastal flooding and threatening widespread power outages while forecasters warned conditions would worsen and then be followed by bitter cold.2 years ago
CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press
What does poor rating for collapsed bridge mean for others?
A 50-year-old bridge that collapsed in Pittsburgh had been rated as poor on a recent inspection report, but transportation officials and engineering experts caution that doesn't necessarily signal imminent danger for the thousands of other U.S. bridges with the same designation.2 years ago
PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press
East Coast buttons up ahead of snow; Boston could get 2 feet
Parts of 10 eastern U.S. states are under blizzard warnings as a powerful storm that could dump as much as 2 feet of snow on Boston begins churning up the coast.2 years ago
MICHAEL TARM and TODD RICHMOND Associated Press
Judge approves agreement to destroy gun used by Kyle Rittenhouse to shoot 3
A Wisconsin judge has approved an agreement by lawyers to destroy the assault-style rifle that Kyle Rittenhouse used to shoot three people during a 2020 street protest.2 years ago
CARLA K. JOHNSON, AP Medical Writer
Omicron drives US deaths higher than in fall’s delta wave
Omicron, the highly contagious coronavirus variant sweeping across the country, is driving the daily American death toll higher than during last fall's delta wave, with deaths likely to keep rising for days or even weeks.2 years ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer
A key inflation gauge rose 5.8% in 2021, most in 39 years
A measure of prices that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose 5.8% last year, the sharpest increase since 19822 years ago
STEVE PEOPLES, MARC LEVY and COLLEEN LONG, Associated Press
Biden in PA to talk infrastructure as bridge collapses
President Joe Biden is heading to Pittsburgh to promote the benefits of his infrastructure package — and he's set to appear just two miles from the site of an early-morning bridge collapse that underscores his frequent calls to do more for the nation’s crumbling roads and bridges.2 years ago
GENE PUSKAR and MARK SCOLFORO, Associated Press
Human chain formed to help after Pittsburgh bridge collapse
Emergency crews Friday were on the scene of a bridge collapse in Pittsburgh.2 years ago
JILL BLEED and SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press
‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic resentenced to 21 years in prison
“Tiger King” Joe Exotic is headed to a federal courtroom Friday for a resentencing hearing.2 years ago
