17.1 Million Viewers Watched Oprah Interview Harry & Meghan
During the bombshell interview, the controversial couple accused the royal family of racism and neglect.
Fully-Vaccinated People Can Gather Without Masks, CDC Says
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials.
POLITICAL WRAP: COVID Relief Plan Passes Senate; Latest on Vaccine Distribution
The U.S. Senate passing the latest COVID relief bill. Next, it heads back to the House for approval, before it lands on President Biden's desk. And the latest on COVID vaccination, as North and South Carolina enter new phases, while some states reopen without restrictions.
GOP Pushes Bills To Allow Social Media 'Censorship' Lawsuits
Republican state lawmakers are pushing for social media giants to face costly lawsuits for policing content on their websites, taking aim at a federal law that prevents internet companies from being sued for removing posts.
Workers Worry About Safety, Stress As States Ease Mask Rules
Leo Carney worries that bigger crowds and mask-less diners could endanger workers at the Biloxi, Mississippi, seafood restaurant where he manages the kitchen. Maribel Cornejo, who earns $9.85 an hour as a McDonald’s cook in Houston, can’t afford to get sick and frets co-workers will become more lax about wearing masks, even though the fast food company requires them.
Trump State Department Aide Charged With Assault At Capitol
A former State Department aide in President Donald Trump’s administration has been charged with participating in the deadly siege at the Capitol and assaulting officers who were trying to guard the building, court papers show.
Biden, Dems Prevail As Senate Oks $1.9T Virus Relief Bill
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
Senate Leaders, Manchin Agree On Virus Bill Jobless Benefits
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin struck a deal late Friday over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
N.C. Wildlife Officials Warn Aquarium Moss Balls May Contain Invasive Species
Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are warning anyone who has purchased aquarium moss balls recently that they may contain an invasive species called zebra mussels and should be carefully discarded immediately.
US Adds A Strong 379,000 Jobs In Hopeful Sign For Economy
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
Another Trump On The Ballot? Lara Trump Eyes Senate Seat
A Trump may be on the ballot next year — but not Donald Trump.
Biden Stands By May Timeline For Vaccines For All US Adults
President Joe Biden said the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May — two months earlier than anticipated — and he pushed states to get at least one shot into the arms of teachers by the end of March to hasten school reopenings.
Charlotte Businessman Makes History, First African American To Own 3 Barbershops Inside Walmart Stores
A Charlotte businessman makes history. Shaun Corbett is the first African American to own and operate three barbershops inside a Walmart Store.
Senate Democrats Consider Changes To House Virus Relief Bill
Senate Democrats considered reshaping parts of the House-passed COVID-19 relief bill on Monday, as party leaders who are hoping to salvage a minimum wage increase abandoned one proposal aimed at pressuring big companies to boost workers’ pay.
POLITICAL WRAP: Former President Trump Returns to National Stage, Hints at 2024 Run
Former President Trump is making his return to the political stage. He was the closing speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando. In his first public comments since leaving the White House, Trump says the journey begun four years ago is "far from over" and says he might even run again in 2024.
Supreme Court Could Put New Limits On Voting Rights Lawsuit
Eight years after carving the heart out of a landmark voting rights law, the Supreme Court is looking at putting new limits on efforts to combat racial discrimination in voting.
Biden Teams Readies Wider Economic Package After Virus Relief
Looking beyond the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, President Joe Biden and lawmakers are laying the groundwork for another top legislative priority — a long-sought boost to the nation’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure that could run into Republican resistance to a hefty price tag.
Trump The Dominant Force At Conservative Conference
A conference dedicated to the future of the conservative movement turned into an ode to Donald Trump as speakers declared their fealty to the former president and attendees posed for selfies with a golden statue of his likeness.
EOTC: Lady Gaga's Dogs Are Returned, The Real World OG's Re-Unite, Facebook Comes For TikTok
Lady Gaga's dogs Kogi and Gustav have been returned safely after being stolen on Wednesday. The original Real World is re-uniting to re-roommate. Facebook is releasing an app that will let users post and share videos of themselves rapping over beats which are provided by the app, called Bars.
Biden: Strikes In Syria Sent Warning To Iran To 'Be Careful'
President Joe Biden said Friday that Iran should view his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes in Syria as a warning that it can expect consequences for its support of militia groups that threaten U.S. interests or personnel.
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