- Stacey Abrams On Why Securing Voting Rights Is As Necessary Now As In The Past
In the wake of the historic 2020 election turnout, state legislatures across the U.S. are considering bills to make it harder to vote. Activist Stacey Abrams warns of a return to Jim Crow-era laws. (Image credit: Brynn Anderson/AP)
read more ...2 hours ago - Neera Tanden Withdraws As Nominee For Office Of Management And Budget
The former head of the Center for American Progress was criticized for tweets disparaging some lawmakers. President Biden said in a statement he accepted Tanden's request. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
read more ...2 hours ago - Journalists Detained For Covering Democracy Demonstrations In Myanmar Face Prison
At least six journalists were arrested Saturday while covering protests against a military coup. They are charged with violating a public order law and could be sentenced up to three years in prison.(Image credit: Uncredited/AP)
read more ...2 hours ago - Utah Considers State Park Named For Utahraptor Dinosaur
Utah is considering naming a new park in honor of dinosaurs discovered there. Researchers expect to uncover more Utahraptor bones — provided they can get them out of a massive block of rock.(Image credit: Utah Geological Survey)
read more ...3 hours ago - Biden Administration: Here Are His Cabinet Members And Key Advisers
President Biden's aides are beginning to put policy into action, while the U.S. Senate is taking up his nominees.(Image credit: Caroline Amenabar/NPR)
read more ...3 hours ago - A Newspaper Casino? Toronto Star Company Is Getting Into The Online Gaming Business
Torstar is "looking at diversifying the revenue model of how we fund and pay for reporters, columnists, and editorial staff," said a gaming consultant hired by the company.(Image credit: Mark Blinch/Reuters)
read more ...3 hours ago - Biden Says U.S. Will Have Vaccine Supply For All Adults By May, Prioritizes Teachers
President Biden moves his timeline up by two months, while directing all 50 states and the District of Columbia to move school workers up in line for vaccinations, beginning next week.(Image credit: Pool/Getty Images)
read more ...4 hours ago - Supreme Court Seems Ready To Uphold Restrictive Voting Laws
The court heard arguments in a case that could allow state legislatures to make it more difficult for some to vote. The arguments centered on a key portion of the Voting Rights Act.(Image credit: Matt York/AP)
read more ...4 hours ago - Texas And Mississippi To Lift COVID-19 Mask Mandates And Business Capacity Limits
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says his order ensures "that all businesses and families in Texas have the freedom to determine their own destiny." Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves tweeted: "It is time!"(Image credit: Eric Gay/AP)
read more ...5 hours ago - Prosecutors: Proud Boys Gave Leader 'War Powers,' Planned Ahead For Capitol Riot
A federal court filing details how Ethan Nordean allegedly recruited members and raised money ahead of the Jan. 6 attack, which prosecutors say he helped coordinate and lead.(Image credit: Carolyn Kaster/AP)
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