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American Rescue Plan expands Medicaid coverage for new mothers
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 06:33
President Biden's stimulus package expands Medicaid coverage for new mothers from 60 days after delivery to a year after delivery. Jamie Daw, an assistant professor of health policy and management at Columbia University,...
U.S. surpasses Biden's goal of 100 million coronavirus vaccines administered in his first 100 days
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 06:48
The U.S. has met the Biden administration's goal of administering 100 million coronavirus vaccine doses in his first 100 days -- and did so weeks ahead of schedule. The president celebrated this milestone at CDC headquar...
Drunk passenger arrested after trying to enter cockpit
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 06:45
A drunk 28-year-old male passenger on a Virgin Australia flight to Bali banged on the cockpit door, trying to get in. The pilot issued a hijack alert and the passenger was arrested when the plane landed. Anthony Mason re...
Texas officials warn water may be unsafe at site for migrant teens
New York Post - 20 Mar 2021 06:12
Texas' environmental regulator on Friday barred most uses of the water at an oilfield camp converted into a holding center for immigrant teenagers, raising alarms about the safety of more than 400 youths detained there. ...
Teenage stowaway incident raises questions about airport perimeter security
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 04:48
What began as a survival story of a stowaway boy has quickly escalated into a debate about the safety of our nation's airports. Jeff Pegues reports.
Ukrainian troops struggle to take back control from pro-Russia separatists
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 06:26
In the eastern Ukrainian town of Slavyansk, Ukrainian soldiers attacked a checkpoint, determined to take control, but hours later, it was back in the hands of the separatists. For Slavyansk residents, many of whom suppor...
Iceland volcano erupts after laying dormant for 6,000 years
NY Daily News - 20 Mar 2021 05:36
A volcano in Iceland put on a show Friday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker gives his campaign fund $35 million in surest sign yet of reelection bid
Chicago Tribune - 20 Mar 2021 04:47
Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the nation's wealthiest officeholder, gave his campaign fund $35 million as he has dodged questions about whether he officially plans to seek election to a second term in 2022. The Illinois...
Ukraine's PM: Russia wants to start WWIII
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 06:39
Russia has massed tens of thousands of troops on it's border with Ukraine. Also, Ukraine's military is starting the next stage of attacks against pro-Russian militias. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
President Obama joins Japan's prime minister for sushi
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 04:50
President Obama was invited by Japan's prime minister to dine at one of the world's best sushi restaurants in Tokyo's Ginza district. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Protesters scuffle with police in anti-Obama protest in Manila
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 04:46
Protesters angry with a potential agreement to increase US military presence in the Philippines clashed with police outside the U.S. embassy in Manila.
Supreme Court upholds Michigan ban on race as admission factor
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 04:43
The Supreme Court decided voters can make it illegal to consider race as a factor in college admissions. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
Ukraine launches action against pro-Russian rebels
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 04:39
After a diplomatic truce was broken in Ukraine, the government is relaunching what it calls an active anti-terrorist operation against pro-Russian separatists. Despite the government's new offensive, Russian-speaking sep...
Son of victim in Atlanta spa shooting questions suspect's sex addiction claim
ABC News - 20 Mar 2021 04:20
"I can’t help but … ask, does that make sense?" Randy Park said.
Baby gorillas make their debut at the Bronx Zoo
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 06:35
Two western lowland gorillas were born at the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo. Julia (33 years old) gave birth on March 10 and Tuti (19 years old) had her baby on April 17. Ernie (31 years old) is the father of...
California fireworks explosion caused $3.2 million in damage
ABC News - 20 Mar 2021 06:15
A massive fireworks explosion that left two people dead in Southern California earlier this week caused at least $3.2 million worth of damage
Headlines at 8:30: Police respond to prank call involving "Call of Duty"
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 04:53
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
Mount Everest sherpa guides stage boycott
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 04:47
The protest comes after an avalanche near a base camp killed 16 fellow guides Friday. It addresses the issue of why the guides, who assume a disproportionately large part of the risk in climbing Mount Everest, get a disp...
San Francisco school officials sued over plan to rename 'racist' schools
New York Post - 20 Mar 2021 04:29
A group of alumni has banded together to sue the San Francisco school system in hopes of permanently blocking any chance that supposedly "racist" names -- including Abraham Lincoln and Dianne Feinstein -- will be scrubbe...
South Korean ferry investigation focuses on ship's turn
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 04:23
Investigators are examining computer data from the ship's on-board transponder that suggests it may have made a slow J-shaped turn, instead of a sharp one as previously thought. Seth Doane reports.
New York Times: Current Cuomo aide alleges sexual harassment against governor
CNN - 20 Mar 2021 04:21
Alyssa McGrath, a current aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, joined a chorus of other women in accusing the governor of sexual harassment, accusing the Democrat of having behaved and spoken to her in an inappropriate se...
Texas police wrongfully accuse woman on social media
CBSNews - 20 Mar 2021 04:17
Police are using social media more than ever to catch criminals. But a Texas woman is outraged after her photo was posted on a police Facebook page even though she didn't commit a crime. KWTX-TV's Matt Howerton reports.