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U.S. Advisers Endorse Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine From J&J

U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.

Dems Near Relief Bill OK By House, Ponder Wage Plan Rescue

A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched for a way to revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.

US Implicates Saudi Crown Prince In Journalist's Killing

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved an operation to kill or capture a U.S.-based journalist inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, according to a newly declassified U.S. intelligence report released Friday that could escalate pressure on the Biden administration to hold the kingdom accountable for a murder that drew bipartisan and international outrage.

South Carolina Lawmaker: Trump Can Be Buried At Our Capitol

A South Carolina Republican lawmaker said he is filing a bill that would allow former President Donald Trump to buried on the grounds of the state Capitol if Trump is banned from being buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Militia Official: US Strike In Syria Kills 1, Wounds Several

A U.S. airstrike in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, killing one of their militiamen and wounding a number of others, an Iraqi militia official said Friday.

House Votes To Expand Legal Safeguards For LGBTQ+ People

The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation’s labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.

Olympics Gymnastics Coach Kills Himself After Being Charged

A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar killed himself Thursday, hours after being charged with turning his Michigan gym into a hub of human trafficking by coercing girls to train and then abusing them.

Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Shot, French Bulldogs Stolen In LA

Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot and two of the singer’s French bulldogs were stolen in Hollywood during an armed robbery, police said. The singer is offering a $500,000 reward.

FDA Says Single-Dose Shot From J&J Prevents Severe COVID

Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine offers strong protection against severe COVID-19, according to an analysis released Wednesday by U.S. regulators that sets the stage for a final decision on a new and easier-to-use shot to help tame the pandemic.

Tiger Woods Suffers Leg Injuries After California Car Crash

Golf star Tiger Woods suffered leg injuries Tuesday in a vehicle rollover in suburban Los Angeles and was undergoing surgery, authorities and his manager said.

US Tops 500,000 Virus Deaths, Matching The Toll Of 3 Wars

The COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. topped 500,000 Monday, all but matching the number of Americans killed in World War II, Korea and Vietnam combined.

Customs Inspectors Find Cocaine-Coated Corn Flakes In Ohio

Customs authorities in Ohio say they intercepted a shipment of cereal earlier this month with a special frosting — cocaine.

Supreme Court Won't Halt Turnover Of Trump's Tax Records

In a significant defeat for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Monday declined to step in to halt the turnover of his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.

New Legislation Would Protect Drivers Who Hit Protestors

When massive demonstrations against racial injustice erupted across the nation last summer, protesters used an increasingly common tactic to draw attention to their cause: swarming out onto major roads to temporarily paralyze traffic.

Biden Declares Major Disaster In Texas As Federal Aid Flows

Add Mother Nature to the pile of crises on President Joe Biden’s plate.

Piercing Cold Shatters All-Time Records in Southern Plains. Is Climate Change the Culprit?

While there has been a general warming trend across the globe for nearly two centuries, cold snaps such as the one seen in the heart of the US over the past week are not uncommon.

'Kimye' Is No More: Kardashian Files To Divorce West

Kim Kardashian West filed for divorce Friday from Kanye West after 6 1/2 years of marriage.

Two Young Florida Women Dressed As 'Grannies' In Effort To Get COVID Vaccine

Two young Florida women dressed up as "grannies" and went to a vaccine distribution in a failed attempt to get a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to Florida health officials.

Winter Storms Spread Power And Water Woes | PHOTOS

Power has been restored to more Texans, with fewer than half a million homes still without electricity. But many people were still without safe drinking water after winter storms wreaked havoc on the state’s power grid and utilities this week.

'Obviously A Mistake': Cruz Returns From Cancun After Uproar

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said Thursday that his family vacation to Mexico was “obviously a mistake” as he returned stateside following an uproar over his disappearance during a deadly winter storm.