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Bomb-Threatened Black Schools Eligible For Security Grants

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce that historically Black colleges and universities that recently received bomb threats are eligible for federal campus security grants.

Zelenskyy Tells US Congress, 'We Need You Right Now'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 on Wednesday in appealing to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia.

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U.S. Senate Passes The "Sunshine Protection Act"

The Senate has passed the "Sunshine Protection Act", which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. If passed by the House, it then goes to the President's desk to be signed.

AP Source: Pfizer Seeking OK For 4th COVID Dose For Seniors

Drugmaker Pfizer is expected to request authorization this week for an additional COVID-19 booster dose for seniors.

White House: Biden Will Travel To Europe For Ukraine Talks

President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday.

The Big Sneeze: Climate Change To Make Pollen Season Nastier

Climate change will continue to make allergy season longer and more intense.

Poodles Pop In Popularity, But Labs Still No. 1 US Dog Breed

Labrador retrievers are still tugging hardest on U.S. dog lovers’ heartstrings, but poodles just strutted back into the American Kennel Club’s top five most popular dog breeds for the first time since 1997.

Edge On The Clock: Walking To Award Shows, Curry Surprises Young Fan

Edge On The Clock: Renee Zellweger Reveals She Walked To The Oscars In 2020

Renee Zellweger takes the scenic route to the Oscars, Elon Musk welcomes baby number two, and young Steph Curry fan gets a memorable birthday girl - all on Edge on the Clock.

Pete Davidson Headed To Space On Blue Origin Craft

Pete Davidson is heading to space. The “Saturday Night Live” star will be among the six passengers on the next launch of Jeff Bezo’s space travel venture, Blue Origin.

US Black Population: The Biggest Growth Is In Smaller Cities Like Charlotte

The largest African American growth in pure numbers over the past decade didn’t take place in traditional hubs of Black life such as Atlanta or Houston, but rather in smaller cities with lower profiles.

Former President Obama Tests Positive For COVID-19, Says He's 'Feeling Fine'

Former President Barack Obama says he tested positive for the coronavirus.

American Journalist Brent Renaud Shot, Killed In Ukraine

Acclaimed Filmmaker Brent Renaud Shot, Killed In Ukraine

American journalist Brent Renaud has been killed in Ukraine while gathering material for a report about refugees.

Tom Brady Is Returning To Tampa To Play 23rd Season In NFL

Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL.

Average US Gas Price Rises 22% In Two Weeks To Record $4.43

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks to $4.43 per gallon.

Russia Strikes Near Ukrainian Capital; Port City Under Siege

Russian forces are pounding the port city of Mariupol, shelling its downtown as residents hide. Fighting also raged Saturday in the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, as Russia kept up its bombardment of resisting cities.

Texas Clinics’ Lawsuit Over Abortion Ban ‘Effectively Over’

Texas abortion providers say their best hope of stopping the nation’s most restrictive abortion law is all but over. It comes after the Texas Supreme Court on Friday ended what little path forward clinics had under a federal lawsuit to stop the law known as Senate Bill 8.