Pfizer Opens Study Of COVID Shots Updated To Match Omicron
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
American Cuts 835 Monthly Flights At Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
American recently adjusted their March 2022 schedule at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, reducing total monthly departures by 835 flights, or approximately 27 flights per day.
Graduation Rates Dip Across US As Pandemic Stalls Progress
An analysis shows high school graduation rates dipped in at least 20 states after the first full school year disrupted by the pandemic.
Justices To Hear Challenge To Race In College Admissions
The conservative-dominated Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions, adding another blockbuster case to a term with abortion, guns, religion and COVID-19 on the agenda.
US Draws Down Ukraine Embassy Presence As War Fears Mount
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine.
Don Wilson, Guitarist With The Ventures, Dies At 88
Don Wilson, co-founder and rhythm guitarist of the instrumental guitar band The Ventures, has died. He was 88.
Youth's Overdose Death Renews Pleas For Narcan In Schools
The death of a Connecticut seventh grader from an apparent fentanyl overdose has renewed calls for schools to carry the opioid antidote naloxone.
Ex-Athlete Vows To Maintain U. Of Michigan Sex Abuse Protest
Former Wolverines football player, Jon Vaughn, 51, says a $490 million settlement the school recently announced is not enough by itself to remedy the sexual abuse he and more than 1,000 other students say they suffered at the hands of the universityβs late sports doctor Robert Anderson.
FBI: Laundrie Admitted To Killing Gabby Petito In Notebook
The FBI says the boyfriend of slain cross-country traveler Gabby Petito admitted to killing her in a notebook discovered near his body in a Florida swamp.
Nation's Largest Abortion Protest Could Be Last Under Roe
Thousands of anti-abortion protesters are rallying in the nationβs capital Friday with a growing sense of momentum about the prospects this year of a sweeping rollback of abortion rights.
Louie Anderson, Emmy-Winning Comedian, Dies At 68
Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely and Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series βBaskets,β has died at age 68.
Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out Of Hell' Rock Superstar, Dies At 74
Meat Loaf, the rock superstar loved by millions for his βBat Out of Hellβ album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as βParadise By the Dashboard Lightβ and βTwo Out of Three Ainβt Bad,β has died at age 74.
Trucking Industry Turning To 18 Year Old Drivers To Ease Shortage
The U.S. government is trying to help ease the trucker shortage by allowing 18-year-olds to drive semis across state lines.
McDonald's Expanding Test Of McPlant Burger In US Stores
McDonaldβs is expanding sales of its meatless McPlant burger to hundreds of locations.
Jan. 6 Committee Requests Interview With Ivanka Trump
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection is asking Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, to voluntarily cooperate with its investigation.
Amazon Heads To The Mall With Prototype Clothing Store
First, Amazon competed with malls. Now, itβs moving inside one.
Bronx-Raised Cardi B Offers To Pay Fire Victim Burial Costs
Cardi B has offered to pay the burial costs for all 17 people killed in a fire in a New York City high-rise.
Biden To Highlight Progress, Ask For Patience Over Setbacks
President Joe Biden is holding a rare news conference at the one-year mark in his presidency to try to talk anxious Americans through the challenges of delivering on his lengthy to-do list.
Ford Recalls 200K Cars Because Brake Lights Can Stay On
Ford is recalling about 200,000 cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the brake lights from turning off.
Wireless Carriers Delay 5G Implementation Near Charlotte Douglas, Other Major Airports Over Safety Concerns
Fears of an aviation crisis, temporarily averted on Tuesday afternoon. Verizon and AT&T now delaying their activation of 5G high speed service near certain airports including Charlotte Douglas International.
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