Democrats limit eligibility for stimulus checks in Senate COVID bill
President Biden agreed to a demand by moderate Democrats to begin phasing out stimulus checks at a faster rate.
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U.S. traffic deaths spike — these states had highest increase
The fatality rate per 100 million miles driven rose 24%, the National Safety Council estimates.
Texas power grid CEO getting fired in wake of deadly blackouts
Approaching ouster of Bill Magness comes after last month's outages left millions without power and head in frigid temperatures.
Democrats in Congress propose monument to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The late Supreme Court justice died in September.
Senator accuses FBI of avoiding questions from lawmakers
Sheldon Whitehouse's comments come a day after he slammed FBI Director Christopher Wray for failing to answer written questions from lawmakers in hearings involving FBI witnesses over the last four years.
Duckworth discusses rise in anti-Asian American hate crimes
"I still get asked, 'Where are you from originally?'" the Illinois Democratic senator says.
Chicago mayor proposes search warrant changes after botched raid
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposal comes in wake of Chicago police storming the wrong house and handcuffing a naked woman for several minutes.
Blockchain company pulls Banksy into digital art market
A Banksy piece called "Morons (White)" was intentionally destroyed, then digitized as a non-fungible token, or NFT.
Mother raises money for laptops for students without access
The Census Bureau estimates 4.4 million households with students lack consistent access to a computer
Economic fallout from pandemic disproportionately hits Latinas
Latinas have been especially hard hit by the pandemic, with many having their children as their only lifeline.
1 in 3 U.S. nonprofits may close as a result of pandemic
Among the most vulnerable nonprofits are those involved in the arts, but organizations in all sectors are in danger.
Senate prepares to take up $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
The Senate majority leader said that the Senate will take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill as early as Wednesday night.
Doctors, officials react to Texas' reversal of COVID-19 restrictions
"Yes, we are on the cusp of a change with the coronavirus," said Dr. Neeta Ogden. "That kind of end is in sight but it's still too early."
Children's author Bettinita Harris on empowering Black girls
"What I am trying to do with the book is to tell young Black girls that they are enough. ... They don't have to be like anyone else."
13 killed in SUV crash came through hole in border fence
Thirteen people killed in the crash were among 44 people who entered the U.S. through a hole cut into Southern California's border fence with Mexico, the Border Patrol said.
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FDA warns of rare vision-loss side effect from GLP-1 drugs
Top lawyer in DOJ's Civil Division is latest in string of resignations
Trump admin. proposes stricter unemployment work search rules
Fraternity suspended after video shows men on fire
Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault
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