Michigan's Top Republican Falsely Calls U.S. Capitol Attack A 'Hoax'
Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey said Tuesday he regretted his "insensitive comments," but he didn't address his claims that the siege was fake.
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Georgia District Attorney Opens Criminal Investigation Into Election Interference
Fulton County's DA has opened a criminal investigation into "attempts to influence the administration of the 2020 Georgia General Election," according sent to the Georgia secretary of state.
WHO Weighs In On AstraZeneca Vaccine Effectiveness
The WHO issued interim guidance on usage of the AstraZeneca vaccine, after a small study found low efficacy against coronavirus variants.
Facing A Reckoning, Wyoming Wrestles With A Transition From Fossil Fuels
The Biden administration is expected to be sued over its ban on new oil and gas leasing on federal land. In top fossil fuel states like Wyoming, cuts to services and mass layoffs were already looming.
Chicago Teachers Union OKs Deal To Return To Class, With Vaccines Promised
The agreement calls for Chicago Public Schools to provide "at least 1,500 first vaccine doses per week" to employees, with second doses guaranteed.
Coronavirus Testing Remains A Problem For Farmworkers, Meatpackers
Despite being at-risk, essential workers, many who work in farming or meatpacking still lack access to coronavirus testing. Farmworker advocates say that doesn't bode well for vaccination outreach.
Chicago Aims To Deter Juveniles From Participating In Carjackings
Carjackings have increased by huge numbers in several cities and many of the suspects are juveniles. Communities are grappling with enforcing the law while also embracing rehabilitation.
Capitol Riot Prompts A Reckoning Over Extremism In The Ranks
The deadly riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6 has forced military leadership to confront the threat of domestic extremism. Rioters that day included current and former service members.
Is The Biden Administration Doing Enough To Boost COVID-19 Testing?
The Biden administration is promising 61 million rapid at-home tests by the summer. But critics say that's too few and way too late.
Aunt Jemima No More; Pancake Brand Renamed Pearl Milling Company
Aunt Jemima and other food brands, such as Uncle Ben's, announced a redesign following protests against systemic racism and police brutality in the U.S. last summer.