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All Adults in US Eligible for Covid-19 Vaccine by April 19, Announces Biden
Biden announced in a White House speech that he is moving up the deadline for all over 18 to be eligible for vaccines to April 19. The previous target had been May 1.
US Still In Life And Death Race Against Coronavirus: Joe Biden
A record 554,064 Americans have lost their lives so far in the coronavirus pandemic.
Millionaires In NYC Set To Face Highest Tax Rate In US
The highestearning New Yorkers would face the nation's steepest income tax rate under a budget lawmakers expected to vote on Tuesday.
Harris: Vaccinated Can Be 'Role Models' For Friends, Family
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID19 vaccine and act as role models" for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares to open access to all adults.
Florida Governor Rebuts Vaccine 'Pay-to-Play' Report On CBS
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back aggressively Tuesday against a 60 Minutes report that suggested he initially made a deal to distribute COVID19 vaccines in a South Florida county at Publix Super Markets pharmacies because the company made a donation...
Virginia School System Eyes Post That Mocked George Floyd
Chauvin, 45, is charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd's death on May 25.
AP's Nixon Wins News Leader Of The Year Award From NLA
Ron Nixon, global investigations editor at The Associated Press, has won the firstever News Leader of the Year award from the News Leaders Association.
EXPLAINER: Doctor Testifies About Floyd's Heart Activity
George Floyd had pulseless electrical activity and his heart wasnt beating when he arrived at a Minneapolis hospital, a doctor testified Monday.
Thai Households Struggle With Record Debt, Covid-19 Increases Burden
The growing debt burden is likely to curb private consumption, which accounts for half of Thailand’s $502 billion GDP, and will hurt lenders’ earnings if more loans turn sour.
'Girls at Sea Still Not Accepted': Miles Away from Suez, Egypt's 1st Female Ship Captain Blamed for Blockage
Elselehdar said that it is not necessary to seek everyone's approval if you do what you love. The captain is one of the 2 percent of women seafarers in the world.
Suez Canal Backlog Finally Ends Almost a Week after Ever Given Floats Free
The wedging of the Japanese-owned, Taiwanese-operated ship had created tailbacks to the north and south totalling over 420 ships, with billions of dollars-worth of cargo.
Pakistan’s Defence Budget Rises to 18.4%, But at What Cost?
According to the World Bank data, Pakistan’s military expenditure was 18.435% of its general government expenditure in 2019.
US President Biden 'Heartbroken' Over Deadly Attack at US Capitol Leaving Cop Dead
A US Capitol Police officer, who died Friday after a man rammed his car into him and another officer at a barricade, was identified as an 18-year veteran of the force.
TV Commentator In New Zealand Sorry For Mock Asian Accent
A New Zealand television rugby commentator who adopted a mock Asian accent during a postgame interview on Friday is likely to keep his job despite an outpouring of public criticism.
California To Allow Indoor Gatherings As Virus Cases Plummet
California will allow indoor concerts, theater performances and other private gatherings starting April 15 as the rate of people testing positive for the coronavirus in the state nears a record low.
US Judge Tosses Claims By Chinese-born Professor Over Arrest
Lawyers for a Temple University professor said Friday they plan to appeal a federal court ruling that threw out most of his legal claims against the U.S. government and an FBI agent that had accused him of giving trade secrets to China, then dropped charg...