Biden to address racism toward Asian Americans during pandemic
The executive action is expected to be part of a slate of "equity" directives.
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California paid out $11 billion in bogus jobless claims in 2020
Investigators are looking into possible fraud involving $20 billion more.
Movie theatre chain AMC gets new lifeline to remain open
New funding keeps cinema chain open for now, but speed of COVID-19 vaccinations will ultimately decide its future.
Major winter storm threatens Midwest with heavy snow
Over 8 inches of heavy snowfall are being reported in some Midwestern cities, with more to come this week.
Gray whales are starving and dying off at an alarming rate
As long as yellow school bus and weighing as much as 20 cars, the eastern North Pacific gray whale is a gentle giant – and lately it has run into trouble.
Biden orders government to buy from U.S. manufacturers
White House eyes $600 billion in federal procurement spending as another means of boosting domestic manufacturing.
Godiva to close or sell all its U.S. chocolate stores
Closing more than 100 stores is part of the chocolatier's strategy to grow its online customer base.
Biden reinstating COVID-19 restrictions for overseas travelers
"This isn't the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
Officials gave update on National Guard in D.C.
One-fifth of the 25,000 troops sent to the capital in the wake of the violent riot at the Capitol will remain until March.
Flaming Lips fans attend concert in bubbles
The band was able to pull off a packed concert with a unique, futuristic solution.
Juvenile arrested in "mass murder" at Indianapolis home
Five people, including a pregnant woman, were shot to death inside a home in Indianapolis.
DOJ inspector general probing whether officials tried to overturn election
The review comes after a bombshell report from the New York Times detailed a plan under which former President Donald Trump weighed firing the acting attorney general.
Pandemic highlights health care challenges for deaf patients
Navigating the pandemic brings more challenges for 48 million Americans with hearing loss — especially when it comes to receiving medical care.
Merck drops 2 unpromising COVID-19 vaccines
The drugmaker will focus instead on two possible treatments for the virus, yet to be approved by regulators.
Thousands died at nursing home chain. Its CEO got a $5M bonus
COVID-19 claimed a heavy toll on residents at Genesis Healthcare facilities as top executive made a lucrative exit.
Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle
Christa Pike's attorneys: Botched execution was "torturous" and "predictable"
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Trump says Iran "ready to fold up"
Cornell Title IX investigation docs reveal new details on rape investigation
"Mayday" EP on FlyDubai passenger saying show helped him during attack
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
