Pandemic's hit to economy? Nearly $5 trillion over two years
Researchers' "best case scenario" points to 15% plunge in GDP, a bigger hit than seen during the Great Recession.
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Bar owner who defied COVID rules arrested in sting
Protesters shouted as deputies arrested Danny Presti, the co-owner of Mac's Public House on Staten Island.
Celebrities show support for Elliot Page
Page posted that he felt "overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey."
Scammers find "windfall" in Americans trying to buy pets online
Complaints about pet scams have roughly doubled from last year, according to a new Better Business Bureau report, and Americans have lost more than $2 million.
Climate action needs American leadership, U.N. chief says
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that three-fourths of new and emerging human infectious diseases are animal-to-human.
Watchdog and historical groups sue White House over preserving records
The lawsuit takes aim at a White House policy allowing officials to screenshot electronic messages.
Mark Kelly sworn in as Democratic senator from Arizona
This is the first time in nearly 70 years that Arizona has two Democratic senators.
Boater rescued 86 miles offshore: "I thought, 'This is it'"
Stuart Bee clung on top of his capsized boat for more than two days before he was rescued.
Trump threatens to veto defense bill over social media shield law
The president made his 11th-hour demand in a pair of tweets late Tuesday.
Potential "bribery-for-pardon" scheme under investigation by DOJ
The Justice Department is investigating a bribery scheme that directed money to the White House or used political contributions in exchange for a presidential pardon, according to court documents released Tuesday.
Woman dies after being run over while defending her son
Investigators say the teens went to the woman's home because of a "romantic entanglement" between the teens and her son.
Health care workers overwhelmed by record COVID hospitalizations
As more states report record coronavirus hospitalizations, battle-weary health care workers say they are physically and mentally fatigued.
USWNT and U.S. Soccer reach settlement on working conditions
The settlement does not address the USWNT concern's over equal pay, which they plan to appeal.
Salesforce to buy Slack work-chat service for $27.7 billion
Deal could help Salesforce compete with Microsoft's thriving Office 365 suite, which includes Teams app.
Florida becomes 3rd state to hit 1 million coronavirus cases
This comes one day after Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference where he denounced mask mandates.
Trump's judicial confirmations to face resistance in Democratic-controlled Senate
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
4 grizzly bears killed mom and daughter in Canada, DNA confirms
House GOP elects Jim Jordan as next leader in major shakeup
Baby found "clinging to life" after being buried in crate for 24 hours
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in U.K.
911 call reporting frat video: "They set their pledges on fire"
