Election Officials Face Fines, Charges In GOP Voting Laws
In 2020, election officials tried to make voting easier and safer amid a global pandemic. Next time, they might get fined or face criminal charges.
Judge Limits Footage That Family Can See Of Deputy Shooting
The family of a Black man who was fatally shot in his car by sheriff’s deputies in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, will only be shown a fraction of body camera footage recorded at the scene and could wait days longer to view it, under a judge’s written ruling.
Pfizer Aims For Full FDA Approval Of Vaccine
Drugmaker Pfizer has begun the process to earn full U.S. regulatory approval for its COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 16 and older.
4 Ex-Cops Indicted On US Civil Rights Charges In Floyd Death
A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death, accusing them of violating the Black man’s constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the pavement and gasping for air, according to indictments unsealed Friday.
Florida Gov. Signs GOP Voting Law Critics Call 'Un-American'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a wide-ranging list of new voting restrictions into law Thursday, staging a misleading, made-for-TV ceremony meant to tout his credentials on a top priority for the Republican Party’s conservative base.
U.S. Backs Waiving Intellectual Property Rules On Vaccines
The Biden administration on Wednesday joined calls for more sharing of the technology behind COVID-19 vaccines to help speed the end of the pandemic, a shift that puts the U.S. alongside many in the developing world who want rich countries to do more to get doses to the needy.
Eta Aquariids Peak Tonight
The Eta Aquariids are made up of leftover material from repeated passes by Halley's Comet.
Peloton Recalls Treadmills After A Child Dies
Peloton is recalling its treadmills, less than a month after denying that they were to blame for the death of a child and the injuries of 29 others.
Hyundai Recalls Over 390K Vehicles For Possible Engine Fires
Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires. In one recall, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs are made.
Facebook Board Upholds Trump Suspension
Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — for now.
Georgia Airport Gets New Flights To Texas, North Carolina
A Georgia airport is gaining flights to two more cities including Charlotte.
Eyeing 2024, Pence Says He'll Push Back On 'Liberal Agenda'
Former Vice President Mike Pence, positioning himself for a possible return to elected office, told an audience in early-voting South Carolina that he will spend the coming months “pushing back on the liberal agenda” he says is wrong for the country.
POLITICAL WRAP: Efforts at Police Reform
Police reform is back in the spotlight. It comes as protests continue in the fatal shooting of a Black man by deputies in Elizabeth City. Andrew Brown Jr. will be laid to rest on Monday.
SpaceX Returns 4 Astronauts To Earth; Rare Night Splashdown
SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.
Celebrity Politicians Test Voter Interest In Post-Trump Era
From Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Al Franken and Donald Trump, there’s a rich history of celebrities trying out new careers in politics. The list could soon grow.
Formal Start Of Final Phase Of Afghan Pullout By U.S., NATO
The final phase of ending America’s “forever war” in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer.
FedEx Shooting Victims To Be Remembered At Big Ceremony
The eight people killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx warehouse will be remembered Saturday during a public ceremony at the downtown football stadium where the Indianapolis Colts play.
U.S. To Restrict Travel From India Over COVID Starting Tuesday
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country and the emergence of potentially dangerous variants of the coronavirus.
Free Rides And Beer: Incentives Are Added To Vaccine Drive
Free beer, pot and doughnuts. Savings bonds. A chance to win an all-terrain vehicle. Places around the U.S. are offering incentives to try to energize the nation’s slowing vaccination drive and get Americans to roll up their sleeves.
10 Things You Should Know About The 2021 Cicada Invasion
Cicadas emerge once every few years during the spring. This year, the Great Eastern Brood (Brood-X) will appear after 17 years of living underground and there will be billions of them. See what impacts they will have in our area.
