Just days into their newfound status as the minority party, Senate Republicans suffered two body blows that could badly complicate their chances of retaking control in 2022. The first came Monday morning, with Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman’s announcement that he would retire in 2022 rather than seek a third term. “This is a tough
Continue ReadingChinese President Xi Jinping has called for a return to multilateralism, with leaders working together to put the global economy back on track, in his first speech since his US counterpart, Joe Biden, took office. Speaking at the Davos Agenda event hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Monday, Xi urged increased global cooperation
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden has replaced the controversial White House physician who offered misleading information about President Donald Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis last fall. A White House official said Biden had selected Dr. Kevin O’Connor to replace Dr. Sean Conley as his doctor. It’s not uncommon for a president to name his own physician when taking office,
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Click here for updates on this story ARLINGTON, Texas (KTVT) — After the U.S. Department of Education announced that at the request of President Joe Biden it will extend the pause on federal student loan payments, many struggling borrowers are breathing a sigh of relief. Charles Horton, an Arlington resident is one North Texan who
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Chicago, Illinois (WBBM) — It was an amazing day Sunday for a single mom of four from Chicago’s West Side. Iashiskala Sims suffered a miscarriage days after her car was stolen last year. On Sunday morning, she got the surprise of a lifetime in the form of a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HINGHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Kate Yetman picked up an old dollhouse on the side of the road thinking it would be a fun pandemic project. “I never thought in my wildest dreams this would be where it is right now. Like I said, I just started doing it
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — The Rev. Michael Pfleger has long been a civil rights activist and champion of Chicago’s African-American community. It has been three weeks since his removal from St. Sabina’s parish, pending an investigation into allegations of past sexual abuse. CBS 2 has learned two people
Continue ReadingAn important heads-up for iPhone owners: Apple is warning customers that its smartphones could interfere with medical devices, including pacemakers. In a notice published on Apple’s support page Saturday, the company expanded upon previously issued safety information, warning users that iPhones contain magnets and radios that emit electromagnetic fields, both of which “may interfere” with
Continue ReadingThere’s lots of talk of all the federal assistance going to Americans and small businesses in need. But while some is already approved, not all of it is out the door yet — and some of it is still just at the proposal stage. What’s already in many people’s bank accounts or on the way
Continue ReadingRepublican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announced Monday that he will not run for reelection after his current term in office ends in 2022, saying in a statement that the entrenched partisan gridlock in Washington was a factor in his decision. The announcement will set off what could become a highly competitive race to fill
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A woman waiting for a new wheelchair finally got her wish thanks to some fellow athletes. No matter who you are or what you do, your shoes reveal part of your story. “I mean whatever goes on your shoes goes on my wheelchair—and then
Continue Reading Indianapolis Metro Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting deaths of five people and an unborn child, police said Monday. Police are not identifying the suspect and did not provide any additional details because the individual is a juvenile. They would not comment to CNN on what connection, if any, the suspect
Continue Reading(CNN) — Que los estadounidenses usen una mascarilla es una de las principales prioridades del gobierno de Biden. El presidente, quien califica el uso de máscaras como «un acto patriótico», firmó un decreto el miércoles -el primero en el cargo–, para pedir a los estadounidenses que usen máscaras de su elección durante los primeros 100
Continue ReadingA GOP Ohio lawmaker who asked a racist question last year about whether “the colored population” was contracting Covid-19 at higher rates because of poor hygiene has been tapped to lead the state Senate’s health panel. State Sen. Stephen Huffman was appointed by Senate President Matt Huffman, his cousin, this month to the position on
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Southwest Airlines has joined other major US carriers in banning emotional support animals. Effective March 1, the airline will no longer transport emotional support animals, according to a policy announced Monday. Trained service dogs will still be allowed. A new Department of Transportation regulation went into effect on January 11 that says airlines aren’t required
Continue ReadingAdam Aron is in a surprisingly good mood for a CEO of a struggling theater chain that recently said it might not make it through the winter. But the AMC Theatres CEO was jovial because his fortunes recently changed. The world’s largest movie theater company announced Monday it had raised $917 million of new equity
Continue ReadingWhen President Joe Biden spoke with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Friday, the most controversial issues complicating the relationship between the two countries were not on the agenda. It’s a sign that Biden is looking to reset his relationship with the Mexican leader who had developed a close personal relationship with former President
Continue ReadingDemocratic Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia will introduce a child abuse prevention bill in the House on Monday, his office told CNN, setting up deliberations for a considerable child welfare investment as experts warn of an increasingly dire situation for at-risk kids. The Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act represents a legislative overhaul of
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“Man, it’s a saying that time heals all,” LeBron James said following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over Chicago on Saturday. Still, one year on from Kobe Bryant’s sudden death, those inside the Lakers organization still acutely feel his absence. READ: Coachella Valley baseball community reacts to the death of Orange Coast College coach John
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Hoping to answer the most pressing question residents have regarding the COVID-19 vaccine — when can they get it — the state today rolled out a pilot website on which people can sign up to receive alerts on when they’re eligible and then schedule an appointment. The last few times appointments were made available in
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