Jan 29 West Virginia newspaper publisher sues Google, Facebook By Tali Arbel, Associated Press A West Virginia news publisher has filed an antitrust suit against Google and Facebook, who dominate the online ad market. Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 3:37 Honoring 5 Americans who have fallen victim to COVID-19 As the U.S. continues to grapple with new strains of the coronavirus, we take a moment to share the stories of five extraordinary individuals who have fallen victim to COVID-19 in this country. Continue watching
Jan 29 Watch 2:31 A look back at the life of iconic actress Cicely Tyson Cicely Tyson, a towering and transformative actress, died Thursday at age 96. From her Harlem roots, she went on to appear in more than 100 film, television and stage roles. Jeffery Brown takes a look back at her life. Continue watching
Jan 29 Ex-FBI lawyer given probation for Russia probe actions By Eric Tucker, Associated Press A former FBI lawyer has been sentenced to probation for altering an email the Justice Department relied on during its surveillance of an aide to President Donald Trump during the Russia investigation. Continue reading
Jan 29 Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threats By Alan Fram, Associated Press Capitol Police officers will be stationed at Washington-area airports and the city's Union Station train depot on busy travel days, the acting House sergeant at arms said in a memo obtained Friday. Continue reading
Jan 29 Seattle hospitals rush out vaccines after freezer failure By Associated Press Seattle hospitals rushed out COVID-19 vaccines to hundreds of people in the middle of the night after a freezer they were being stored in failed. Continue reading
Jan 29 NBCUniversal vows auditions for actors with disabilities By Lynn Elber, Associated Press The pledge was made in response to calls for change by the Ruderman Family Foundation, following a similar commitment the disability rights advocate received from CBS Entertainment in 2019. Continue reading
Jan 29 How driver's license suspensions in New Mexico drive people deeper into debt By Elizabeth Flock It is common in the U.S. for drivers to lose a license for reckless driving or driving while under the influence. In New Mexico, which has one of the highest poverty and unemployment rates in the country, licenses may also… Continue reading
Jan 29 WATCH: Biden visits wounded soldiers at Walter Reed, where son Beau was treated in his final days By Alexandra Jaffe, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden told reporters Friday before touring the facility's vaccination distribution center that he was meeting largely with retired service members. Biden has a long, personal history with the hospital. Continue reading
Jan 29 Checked by reality, some QAnon supporters seek a way out By David Klepper, Associated Press Some followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory are now turning to online support groups and even therapy to help them move on, now that it's clear Donald Trump's presidency is over. Continue reading