California governor on lifting COVID stay-at-home orders
The move opens the way for a return to limited restaurant dining, religious services and other activities.
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Behind on rent? How to apply for federal pandemic aid
For those who qualify, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program can pay up to 12 months of overdue rent.
CBS executives placed on leave after reports of "racist" and "sexist" comments
A company statement said there would be an independent investigation into issues raised in a report in the Los Angeles Times that accused an executive of making "racist, sexist, homophopic and discriminatory comments."
Southwest Airlines is latest to ban emotional-support animals
The airline said it will let passengers bring trained service dogs in the cabin, but it will no longer accept support animals, starting March 1.
Biden to address racism toward Asian Americans during pandemic
The executive action is expected to be part of a slate of "equity" directives.
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.
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Medical plane missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, authorities say
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Hawaii sea arch collapses into Pacific Ocean after storms batter island state
