Arts Feb 25 Wilkerson's 'Caste' among finalists for Lukas book prize Isabel Wilkerson's exploration of racism in the United States, "Caste," and an acclaimed biography of Malcolm X are among this year's nominees for awards presented by the J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project.
Economy Feb 25 Boeing will pay $6.6 million to settle FAA allegations Boeing is in more trouble with federal regulators. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that it imposed $5.4 million in civil penalties against the company for violating terms of a previous settlement in 2015.
Politics Feb 25 WATCH: Biden pushes his COVID-19 rescue plan to nation's governors Addressing the National Governors Association Winter Meeting, Biden touted his progress on getting 500 million COVID vaccine shots into arms since he took office. And he urged the governors for bipartisan help moving forward.
Nation Feb 25 Olympics gymnastics coach dies by suicide after charges A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sport doctor Larry Nassar died by suicide after being charged with two-dozen crimes, including forms of human trafficking, the state attorney general said.
World Feb 25 Pro-military marchers in Myanmar attack anti-coup protesters Supporters of Myanmar's junta attacked protesters demanding the end to the military government that took power in a coup, using slingshots, iron rods and knives Thursday to injure several of the demonstrators.
Health Feb 25 Get whatever COVID-19 vaccine is available, Fauci says Dr. Anthony Fauci says it’s a race “between the virus and getting vaccines into people” and “the longer one waits not getting vaccinated, the better chance the virus has to get a variant or a mutation.”…
Politics Feb 25 WATCH: White House press secretary Psaki holds news briefing For the fourth straight day, the White House batted off questions about Tanden’s path to confirmation after at least one key Democrat and multiple Republicans came out against her.
Politics Feb 24 WATCH: Harris swears in Linda Thomas-Greenfield as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Senators voted 78-20 to confirm Thomas-Greenfield to the post, which will be a Cabinet-level position. Some Republicans said they feared she was soft on China and would not stand up for U.S. principles at the U.N.
Economy Feb 24 WATCH: Biden to order a review of U.S. supply chains for vital goods President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals and critical minerals.
Politics Feb 24 WATCH: House holds hearing on congressional staff wellness after U.S. Capitol attack A House subcommittee held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the well being of congressional employees and the state of damage to the U.S. Capitol following the Jan. 6 attack by rioters supporting former President Donald Trump.