Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans on Tuesday to fully reopen all counties within the state to 100% capacity at the start of June. Sisolak said during a press conference
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Florida Plans to Close Wastewater Reservoir Where Leak Forced Evacuations
Florida officials on Tuesday announced their intention to permanently shut down a leaking wastewater reservoir south of Tampa that had forced hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes under the
Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks scratched from start vs. the Brewers, place Matt Duffy on COVID-19 related injured list
John Antonoff/Chicago Sun-Times Cubs announced that both bullpen coach Chris Young and first base coach Craig Driver both received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to testing
Biden to Name Robert Santos to Census Bureau
President Biden on Tuesday announced plans to nominate statistician Robert L. Santos to serve as director of the Census Bureau, according to a memo from the White House. If confirmed
Biden administration expands entry of migrants kept in Mexico under Trump
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it is expanding the entry of migrants into the U.S. who had been kept in Mexico as part of the Trump-era Migrant Protection Protocol (MPP)
Wyatt Pike quits ‘American Idol’ in shocking exit after making top 12
The final 12 was just announced on “American Idol” — and one contestant didn’t even give viewers the chance to kick him off the show. Standout singer Wyatt Pike was
GOP Sen. Daines: No Biden spending bill funding should go to states that give money to illegal immigrants
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., announced Monday he will introduce a bill to prevent funds in President Biden’s $1.9 trillion infrastructure spending bill from going to states that give stimulus payments
Sidelined last year, the Met Gala is returning – twice
The Met Gala is coming back. Actually, twice. The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday that the annual high-wattage celebration of both fashion and celebrity — canceled last year because
Who will replace Angels outfielder Dexter Fowler, out for the season with a torn ACL?
The Angels announced Sunday that right fielder Dexter Fowler had suffered a torn ACL in his left knee that would require season-ending surgery. Fowler was injured Friday against the Toronto
New Hampshire and Oklahoma Move to Open Covid Vaccines to Nonresidents
New Hampshire and Oklahoma announced plans this week to open up vaccine eligibility to outside residents as supply starts to grow and more states expand eligibility. Gov. Chris Sununu, Republican
Defense Secretary Austin announces measures to combat extremism within military
Secretary Lloyd Austin announced new actions Friday that the Defense Department will take to combat extremism within the military. Republicans in Congress are concerned that targeting extremism could mean singling out
DMX, rapper and actor, dies at 50
DMX, a rapper known as much for his troubles as his music, has died, his family announced in a statement. He was 50. "We are deeply saddened to announce today
Virginia governor candidate boosts down-ballot Republicans with PAC money, says state ‘ready for a new day’
Republican Virginia gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin announced the first wave of spending from his new political action committee (PAC) on Thursday aimed at helping down-ballot GOP campaigns in the state Democrats
China unveils new financial policies to further open up Hainan province
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s financial regulators announced on Friday a set of new policies, including increased yuan convertibility and market access for foreign investors, for Hainan, a southern island province being
China announces new financial policies in southern province of Hainan
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s financial regulators announced a slew of measures on Friday to further open up financial services in the southern province of Hainan, including enhancing yuan convertibility and
Lakers to raise 17th NBA championship banner on May 12
The Lakers announced Thursday that they will raise their 17th NBA championship banner on May 12 at Staples Center. After winning the record-tying championship on Oct. 11 at the ESPN
Trump endorses Ron Johnson early: ‘Run, Ron, Run!
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin hasn’t announced yet whether he’ll run for reelection next year. But that’s not stopping former President Donald Trump from encouraging Johnson – a staunch Trump ally –
Biden announces slate of gun control actions, claims ‘public health crisis’
President Biden on Thursday announced a set of executive actions and legislative proposals on gun control, saying that gun violence is “a public health crisis” and that their actions do
N.Y.C.’s mayor says a new virus rule will reduce temporary public school closures.
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City announced a plan on Thursday that he said would significantly reduce the temporary public school closures that have frustrated parents and educators
GameStop plans to make Ryan Cohen chairman, stock jumps
GameStop announced plans Thursday to make activist investor Ryan Cohen its chairman, a move that drew praise from Reddit traders and boosted its stock price. The Texas-based video-game retailer said
Judge Frees Former Dallas Police Officer Charged With Capital Murder
When the department announced the charges last month, the police said that the case against Mr. Riser had begun after Ms. Saenz’s body was found in the Trinity River in
AP Exclusive: Northam endorses McAuliffe for Va. governor
Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that he is backing Terry McAuliffe in the race to succeed him, handing his predecessor one of the contest’s most coveted endorsements. Northam,
US to ‘restore’ aid to Palestinians with $235 million funding package
The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will “restore” $235 million in humanitarian funding for programs that support Palestinian economic relief. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the U.S. will
Why Georgia’s Voting Laws Are Not Like Colorado’s
After Major League Baseball announced recently that it would move the All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver in protest of new voting restrictions in Georgia, numerous prominent Republicans accused it
Jack Hanna is battling dementia, retiring at 74
The family of “Jungle Jack” Hanna, 74, has announced his retirement after a diagnosis of dementia. In a letter shared by Hanna’s family on Wednesday over social media, they confirmed
Chris Farley’s ‘SNL’ skits trending after Andrew Giuliani’s announcement
It was only a matter of time. When Rudy Giuliani’s son, Andrew, announced his plans to run for governor of New York earlier today, social media celebrated in snarky style: by shouting
Biden Keeps Trump’s Policy Retaining Land Mines in U.S. Arsenal, for Now
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department announced Tuesday that it would retain the Trump administration’s policy and keep antipersonnel land mines in its arsenal, reserving the right to use them in
In Title IX Overhaul, Biden Administration to Seek Public Input
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that the public’s input will be included in an expansive effort to review all existing policies on sex and gender discrimination and violence in schools.
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte tests positive for coronavirus after receiving vaccine
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has tested positive for the coronavirus and is isolating for 10 days, his office announced on Tuesday. Gianforte, a Republican, was tested for the virus on
San Francisco and Other Cities Try to Give Artists Steady Income
In San Francisco, public officials have announced a pilot program that will provide a monthly stipend to artists. The mayor’s office recently unveiled the initiative, city payments that were approved