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Identity released of London cop charged with murdering woman
NY Daily News - 13 Mar 2021 02:56Ebola Survivor Infected Years Ago May Have Started New Outbreak
The New York Times - 13 Mar 2021 05:31
Genetic sequencing of virus samples from patients in Guinea suggest that the new outbreak is a continuation of the 2014-16 epidemic.
Schumer, Gillibrand join fellow New York lawmakers in calling for Cuomo's resignation
The Week - 13 Mar 2021 15:02
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) became the latest New York politicians to call for Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to resign amid several allegations of sexual harassment and inap...
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is pregnant, possibly delaying fraud trial
New York Post - 13 Mar 2021 00:09
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is pregnant, a development that may now delay her California fraud trial until late summer. Holmes is due to give birth in July — making her July 13 trial start date no longer feasible...
Former US investigator: COVID-19 may have come from bioweapons research accident
New York Post - 13 Mar 2021 04:25
As top U.S. officials prepare to meet theirChinesecounterparts for their first face-to-face meeting during theBiden administration, the State Department’s former lead investigator who oversaw the Task Force into theCOV...
Tiny craft beer factory brings change, hope to tsunami-devastated area
CBSNews - 13 Mar 2021 19:24
Fireworks and candlelight in Japan this week marked the 10th anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that left more than 20,000 people dead and forever changed the country. In one community, the wreckage is gone, but s...
$1,400 stimulus payments begin to process, deep partisan split in Washington over relief plan
CBSNews - 13 Mar 2021 15:50
$1,400 stimulus payments for individuals are showing up in bank accounts this Saturday. While President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan has the support of most Americans, no Republicans in the closely-divi...
Italy headed back to lockdown amid COVID spike
New York Post - 13 Mar 2021 05:33
Italy will be on lockdown for Easter as the country struggles to contain spiking COVID-19 cases. Starting Monday, Italians in the most populated regions will be required to stay home except for work, health or other esse...
House GOP leader tries to kick Democrat off House Intelligence Committee
CBSNews - 13 Mar 2021 04:38
McCarthy slammed Rep. Eric Swalwell for previous interactions with an alleged Chinese spy, though Swalwell says he cut off contact after being told who she was.
China urges Australia to close offshore detention centres
CNN - 13 Mar 2021 04:17
China on Friday said it was "deeply concerned" by what it described as the Australian government's operation of offshore detention centers, and called for the sites to be closed immediately.
Family of suspected pot-grower killed by police bulldozer gets $475k
NY Daily News - 13 Mar 2021 04:01
A helicopter was also used in the pursuit, which revolved around ten pot plants.
Omaha police officer in critical condition after shooting at Nebraska mall
New York Post - 13 Mar 2021 03:55
A suspect is in custody hours after an Omaha police officer was in critical condition following a shooting at a JCPenney store inside a mall in Nebraska’s largest city, according to authorities. Two officers were respo...
Refugee Flights Canceled as Biden Fails to Lift Trump Cutback
The New York Times - 13 Mar 2021 03:39
More than 715 refugees have postponed travel to the United States after waiting for years in camps. President Biden has pledged to welcome more but has left thousands in limbo.
Two women facing charges for allegedly harassing Uber driver in mask dispute
CNN - 13 Mar 2021 02:43
When Subhakar Khadka immigrated to California seven years ago, he had his sights set on a simple life with simple goals: Earn a living so that his family in Nepal can join him in the United States.
Systemic problems in nursing homes revealed during COVID-19
CBSNews - 13 Mar 2021 15:58
This week marked one year since the pandemic was declared and it's no secret that nursing homes got it the worst. A mixture of older residents and limited space created a perfect hunting ground for the deadliest pandemic...
Burma forces continue crackdown on protesters, 4 dead in demonstrations
Fox News - 13 Mar 2021 15:54
The case for crimes against humanity by the military continues to grow as the dispute over elected leadership continues.
Capitol riot suspect accused of assaulting cop and burying his badge
CBSNews - 13 Mar 2021 14:11
Charging documents say Thomas Sibick ripped an officer's badge and radio off his uniform during the Capitol riot.
Anti-Asian hate crimes rose nearly 150% in major U.S. cities last year
CBSNews - 13 Mar 2021 14:10
The numbers reflect a growing trend of discrimination against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Netflix tests crackdown on password sharing
CBSNews - 13 Mar 2021 02:40
Netflix is testing a new feature that would prevent non-subscribers from using a friend or family member's account.
Mass. reports 880,067 people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Boston - 13 Mar 2021 23:59
Overall, 1,587,325 people have received the first dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. Here's the data for Saturday, March 13.
Kate Middleton privately visits memorial for London woman murdered
Fox News - 13 Mar 2021 23:47
The Duchess of Cambridge made an unannounced visit in south London Saturday, to the memorial held for Sarah Everard, a 33-year old woman whose remains were discovered Friday.
Tom Brady rookie card is reportedly on NFL record pace
Boston - 13 Mar 2021 23:45
It's been referred to as the "Holy Grail" of Brady football cards.