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U.S. jobless claims still high at 730,000 but fewest in 3 months

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week in a sign that layoffs may have eased, though applications for aid remain at a historically high level.

WATCH: White House press secretary Psaki holds news briefing

By Associated Press

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.

WATCH: Acting Capitol Police chief says riot much bigger than intel suggested

By Michael Balsamo, Nomaan Merchant, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Three days before the riot, Capitol Police distributed an internal document warning that armed extremists were poised for violence and could attack Congress. But the acting chief said Thursday that the assault turned out to be much bigger than the…

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has virtually disappeared in the U.S.

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year.

Military begins delivering vaccines in Texas, New York

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The U.S. military is beginning to deliver shots at coronavirus vaccination centers in Texas and New York and says service members will start staffing four centers in Florida and one in Philadelphia next week.

News Wrap: FDA reports Johnson & Johnson vaccine is effective against COVID symptoms

In our news wrap Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration reported Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine is 66-percent effective against moderate and severe symptoms, President Biden's attempt to halt most immigrant deportations for 100 days is on hold, and a…

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With a history of abuse in American medicine, Black patients struggle for equal access

By Yamiche Alcindor, Rachel Wellford, Bria Lloyd, Lizz Bolaji

Black Americans have historically faced discrimination and even abuse by medical professionals, issues that have again come to the forefront during the pandemic. We here from Americans who have directly experienced discrimination, and Yamiche Alcindor speaks with Dr. Vanessa Northington…

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During Black History Month, students reflect on their modern-day heroes

By Becky Wandel

Black History Month expands students’ understanding of the Black experience in American history. But one teacher in Akron, Ohio wanted her students to see that Black history isn’t something that happened in the past, it happens every single day through…

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PG&E wildfire victims sue former management for neglect

By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

A trust representing more than 80,000 victims of deadly wildfires ignited by Pacific Gas and Electric’s rickety electrical grid is suing nearly two dozen of the utility’s former executives and board members.

Former aide details sexual harassment accusations against New York Gov. Cuomo

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

A former member of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration who previously accused him of sexual harassment offered new details Wednesday, saying he once kissed her on the lips without consent after a private meeting.