May 26 The long-delayed Tony Awards finally have a date By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press The long-delayed Tony Awards have been given a fall air date and a four-hour streaming canvas to celebrate the pandemic-shortened Broadway season that upended the theater world. Continue reading
May 26 Biden asks U.S. intel officials to investigate COVID-19 origin By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden said Wednesday there is insufficient evidence to conclude "whether it emerged from human contact with an infected animal or from a laboratory accident."… Continue reading
May 25 House GOP leaders condemn Greene over comments equating mask mandates to Holocaust By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press House Republican leaders are forcefully condemning GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia over her comments comparing House COVID-19 safety measures like masks to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany. Continue reading
May 25 U.S. to distribute vaccines based on requests as Biden administration looks to beef up international response By Meredith Lee The move comes amid slowing demand for vaccines in the United States as more Americans are getting their shots. The Biden administration on Tuesday announced 50 percent of U.S. adults have been fully vaccinated. Continue reading
May 24 New York City mayor says public schools will be all in person this fall By Karen Matthews, Associated Press De Blasio said Monday that classrooms will open for in-person instruction in September with no remote option. The mayor said "It's time for everyone to come back."… Continue reading
May 21 California to drop social distancing requirements in June By Don Thompson, Associated Press State health director Dr. Mark Ghaly said Friday that dramatically lower virus cases and increasing vaccinations mean it's safe for the state to remove nearly all restrictions next month. Continue reading
May 21 WATCH: White House COVID-19 Task Force gives pandemic update By News Desk Most U.S. adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and the rate of new infections has declined. But a new report from the World Health Organization makes an urgent case for global action to help other… Continue reading
May 18 Lawmakers quiz Boeing, FAA about recent issues with planes By Associated Press Two key members of Congress are seeking records from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration about production problems with two of the company’s most popular airliners. Continue reading
May 17 Can schools require COVID-19 vaccines for students 12 and up? By Kristine Bowman, The Conversation Each state has its own rules for which vaccines kids must have to attend school and the reasons students can opt out. Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: 'DISRUPTED' — How COVID Changed Education — a PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Teen Special By Elis Estrada “Disrupted: How COVID Changed Education,” is a one-hour virtual special highlighting the impact of the pandemic on the nation’s schools, students and educators. Continue reading