Jan 05 FDA dismisses idea of stretching doses by delaying booster shot By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The first Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 are getting their second dose, while Britain has decided to postpone boosters and focus instead on giving more people a first shot — international differences that are adding to public confusion. Continue reading
Jan 05 Pace of vaccine rollout in California 'not good enough,' governor says By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Distribution hiccups and logistical challenges have slowed the initial coronavirus vaccine rollout in California, setting a pace that's "not good enough," Gov. Gavin Newsom said. Continue reading
Jan 04 Proud Boys leader arrested, accused of burning church's Black Lives Matter banner By Michael Balsamo, Elana Schor, Associated Press Police in the nation’s capital have arrested the leader of the Proud Boys for burning a Black Lives Matter sign that was torn down from a historic Black church in downtown Washington last month. Continue reading
Jan 04 Ohio Gov. DeWine signs gun rights bill eliminating duty to retreat By Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Associated Press The measure expands the so-called "stand your ground" right from an individual's house and car to any place a person lawfully has the right to be. Continue reading
Jan 04 Watch 3:22 A renowned designer's Brief But Spectacular take on making conversation By Steve Goldbloom In a world of Zoom and FaceTime, conversations may be more critical than ever to find connection. Designer Fred Dust shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how we can all communicate better together. Continue watching
Jan 04 WATCH: Your questions about the Georgia Senate runoffs, answered By Candice Norwood Georgia’s Senate runoffs will determine which party takes control of the U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Jan 04 D.C. mayor calls in National Guard for protests as Congress is expected to affirm Biden victory By Ashraf Khalil, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Bracing for possible violence, the nation’s capital has mobilized the National Guard ahead of planned protests by President Donald Trump’s supporters as Congress votes Wednesday on affirming Joe Biden’s election victory. Continue reading
Jan 04 NCAA to play all March Madness men's basketball games in Indiana By Michael Marot, Associated Press The 67 games — including the Final Four — will be played entirely in Indiana in a bid to keep the marquee event from being called off for a second consecutive year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Jan 04 Detectives in Breonna Taylor case face termination hearing By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press Detectives Myles Cosgrove and Joshua Jaynes received notice last week from Louisville Police interim Chief Yvette Gentry that she intends to dismiss them from the department. Continue reading
Jan 04 UK judge refuses U.S. extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange By Associated Press The U.S. government said it would appeal the decision. Continue reading