Acting Capitol police chief requests ‘permanent fencing’ around complex after Jan. 6 riot
Acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman called Thursday for major upgrades to security at the Capitol complex.
UN chief calls for ‘reset’ between China, US, says they can work on ‘climate action’
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for a “reset” between the U.S. and China, and suggested the U.S. could work with the communist regime on issues…
Players who opted out look to shake off rust at Senior Bowl
Former Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman hasn’t played in a game in about 400 days since first switching schools and then opting out of the 2020 season.
FEMA requests help from Pentagon to administer COVID vaccine: DoD
The Department of Defense on Thursday said it has received a request from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for help “administering” the coronavirus vaccine across the U.S.
Kluber excited to join Yanks; LeMahieu relieved to remain
Limited to one inning in two years, Corey Kluber believes his ability will show with the New York Yankees.
Washington man sues to restore public access to state capitol
One lawmaker argues that the government has functioned just as well since going remote.
Brewers’ Goodrum 1st female minor league hitting coordinator
Sara Goodrum has been promoted to minor league hitting coordinator by the Milwaukee Brewers, apparently making her the first woman to have that role in any Major League…
Nancy Grace spars with profiler over teens’ Walmart attack: ‘We’re worried that they grew up without Daddy’?
Fox Nation host Nancy Grace chastized a criminal profiler on her show Thursday for suggesting that the four teenagers arrested in the fatal stabbing of a young girl at a Louisiana Walmart were a product of “deprived” upbringings.
Least corrupt nations worldwide produce best COVID-19 response, says anti-graft watchdog study
Countries with the least corruption have been best positioned to weather the health and economic challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a closely-watched annual study released Thursday…
Coronavirus demands frustrating public, policymakers globally: Why it’s hard to make vaccines, boost supplies
With demand for COVID-19 vaccines outpacing the world’s supplies, a frustrated public and policymakers want to know: How can we get more? A lot more. Right away.