Parents caught in the middle as Chicago teachers battle the city
The Teachers Union has been battling with the city over the safety of returning to classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic.
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2 dead in massive California storms; Highway 1 washed out
The "atmospheric river" storm caused a landslide that took out a section of highway about 15 miles south of Big Sur.
Attorney calls for firing of officer seen slamming student to ground
"We demand that this officer be terminated because this is unacceptable," Attorney Ben Crump told CBS News.
The history of the filibuster — and how it's been used over the years
The word itself sprang from the Dutch word "vrijbuiter," meaning pirate or plunderer.
Sleds, snowmobiles, planes: How COVID vaccines reach rural Alaska
Dr. Katrine Bengaard and her team's itineraries sometimes include multiple villages in one trip as they provide healthcare to 12 federally recognized tribes. Their coverage area equals the size of Indiana.
Snowy owl spotted in NYC is an at-risk species thanks to climate change
"Many of us who work with snowy owls would argue that they are one of the three or four species ... at most immediate and direct threat from climate change," said the co-founder of a snowy owl tracking initiative.
Brian Sicknick, officer who died after riot, to lie in honor at Capitol
Sicknick suffered a head injury "while physically engaging with protesters," and later died in the hospital. He was 42.
FEMA asks Pentagon to ready thousands of troops to support vaccine push
The government envisions 50 "mega" vaccination sites capable of administering 6,000 shots per day, in addition to 50 "large" vaccination sites providing 3,000 shots per day, according to defense officials.
CDC issues mask mandate for planes, public transportation starting next week
The CDC says it reserves the right to enforce the order through criminal penalties but "encourages and anticipates widespread voluntary compliance."
Johnson & Johnson says its COVID vaccine is a "game-changer"
Results demonstrated 85% protection against severe coronavirus illness in adults 28 days after vaccination.
High-fiber cereal fans decry nationwide shortage of Grape-Nuts
Post Holdings says the more than 120-year-old brand should be back on store shelves in the spring.
Here's what experts have to say about Biden's vaccine timeline
The Biden administration now has the responsibility of vaccinating hundreds of millions of Americans.
Robinhood faces customer backlash after clamping down on trades
Brokerage has angered investors who claim they were unfairly blocked from trading GameStop and other hot stocks.
Coachella and Stagecoach canceled due to COVID-19 for another year
Neither festival will take place on their scheduled April dates.
Corporate executives reap millions from Reddit stock frenzy
Stock sales by GameStop and BlackBerry insiders raise questions about their comp. "It's pay for luck," one expert said.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
FlyDubai co-pilot was fired from Oman Air job for "extremist views," sources say
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Pathologist to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
