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Queens Prosecutors Ignored Misconduct for Years. Can a New D.A. Change That?
The New York Times - 27 Jan 2021 18:30
In her first year as district attorney, Melinda Katz has led major culture shifts in the borough. But some hope for more.
A Dying Teacher, Worrying Over Students to His Last Breaths
The New York Times - 27 Jan 2021 21:03
The death of a beloved educator in Houston, like others across the country, has deepened teachers' fears and conflict over in-person instruction.
Cause of death revealed for Getty heir John Gilbert Getty
NY Daily News - 27 Jan 2021 17:02
The grandson of J. Paul Getty died in November at age 52.
Wife accused of stabbing husband after finding photos of him having sex with 'another' woman -- but that woman was herself!
NY Daily News - 27 Jan 2021 00:36
A woman in Mexico was so blinded by jealousy that she couldn't recognize her own naked body before resorting to violence, authorities said. The angry wife is accused of stabbing her husband after finding photos of him ha...
Coronavirus updates: CDC researchers say schools can reopen safely; UK variant has now spread to 25 states
USA Today - 27 Jan 2021 14:49
Evidence from the U.S. and other countries indicates schools can operate safely with precautions, CDC says. Latest COVID-19 updates.
Baseball Hall of Fame voting yields no new members for 2021
CBSNews - 27 Jan 2021 13:55
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Eli Lilly says monoclonal antibody cocktail cuts hospitalizations by 70% for high-risk COVID-19 patients
USA Today - 27 Jan 2021 03:23
Among high-risk patients who received a placebo, 10% were hospitalized, compared to just 2% of those who received the drug cocktail - a 70% drop.
COVID-19 Has Killed More Than 100,000 in Britain. Why Is Its Fatality Rate So High?
Time - 27 Jan 2021 15:23
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his government "did everything we could" to curb the virus. Experts disagree
Wisconsin pharmacist who tried to spoil 500 COVID-19 vaccine doses pleads guilty to federal tampering charges
USA Today - 27 Jan 2021 03:35WHO team in Wuhan begins long-delayed coronavirus investigation
CNN - 27 Jan 2021 04:56
A team of World Health Organization (WHO) investigators is preparing to leave quarantine in the Chinese city of Wuhan and begin a long-awaited investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins conservative Hudson Institute in DC
New York Post - 27 Jan 2021 04:03
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined a conservative think tank in Washington DC — a move that could possibly set him up for a 2024 presidential run. Pompeo, who is now a private citizen, took a job with Hud...
Veterans in "disbelief" over executive order on toxic military base
CBSNews - 27 Jan 2021 15:52
In one of his last acts as commander-in-chief, President Trump signed an executive order that recognizes sick veterans who passed through a toxic military base after 9/11 known as K2. Catherine Herridge reports.
WATCH: Elephants play in the snow at Arizona zoo
ABC News - 27 Jan 2021 05:06
Elephants at Reid Park Zoo in Tucson seem to be enjoying the winter weather.
Swiss DJ found dead in lake attached to 90-pound weight
NY Daily News - 27 Jan 2021 04:47
Jasmin Probst, 31, was a DJ from the Basel area.
Made in the U.S.A.: Socialism for the Rich. Capitalism for the Rest.
The New York Times - 27 Jan 2021 03:43
Once we take care of the pandemic, we need to sort this out.
Vancouver Couple Fined After Flying to Remote Town for Vaccination
The New York Times - 27 Jan 2021 03:35
The authorities charged an executive and an actress with violating coronavirus restrictions when they traveled to Beaver Creek in the Yukon Territory last week. Residents accused them of cutting the line.
Russia says U.S. agreed to renew nuclear weapons pact "on our terms"
CBSNews - 27 Jan 2021 15:51
Before Washington woke up, Moscow ratified a renewal of the last major arms control treaty between the nuclear powers, but the White House confirmed "willingness," not agreement.
Portland man charged in hit-and-run that killed one, injured nine
NY Daily News - 27 Jan 2021 15:42
Portland police have identified the suspect who allegedly barreled down a 15-block stretch of southeast Portland Monday, killing one woman and injuring at least nine others.
Africa, Without Vaccines, Grapples With Deadlier Covid Surge
Wall Street Journal - 27 Jan 2021 15:42
More transmissible strains, economic pain and public fatigue have conspired to push the continent's death rate above the global average for first time.
2 dead in reported hostage situation at Texas medical office
ABC News - 27 Jan 2021 15:37
Authorities say a reported hostage situation at a Texas doctor’s office has ended with two people dead
Supply of COVID-19 vaccines causes feud with drugmakers and European Union
CBSNews - 27 Jan 2021 15:22
In Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the grim death toll of 100,000 people. Delays in the delivery of vaccines are causing political tensions with Europe. European politicians say due to their research inpu...
Taiwanese man reportedly fined over $35K for violating quarantine seven times
New York Post - 27 Jan 2021 14:56
Violating quarantine rules is getting expensive for a Taiwanese covidiot, who has reportedly been fined the equivalent of $35,700 after seven violations in only three days. The unnamed businessman, who lives in Taichung ...