Audubon Zoo cancels pro-police event over complaints it could be ‘unintentionally divisive’
A New Orleans zoo has canceled an upcoming police celebration event after hearing complaints it could be “unintentionally divisive.”
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Michelle Obama: Black Lives Matter ‘taking to the streets because they have to’
Michelle Obama said in a new interview that Black people live with a constant fear of discrimination and injustice and that Black Lives Matter activists are “taking to the streets” not because they want to, but “because they have to.”
Franklin Graham: Biden omitting ‘God’ from prayer proclamation ‘speaks volumes’
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham said it “speaks volumes” that President Biden left “God” out of his official National Day of Prayer proclamation.
Billy Crystal says cancel culture turning comedy into ‘minefield’: ‘I don’t like it’
Caitlyn Jenner’s star rises as California gubernatorial recall heats up
Chris Cornell’s family, doctor settle lawsuit over singer’s death
‘Leftist indoctrination’: Tennessee legislature votes to ban critical race theory in schools
White supremacism, systemic racism don’t exist in the U.S., says Ted Nugent: ‘We fixed that’
200K sign petition to cancel Tokyo Games, say Olympics could be ‘super-spreader’ event
California bar owner accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
The owner of a bar in Clements, California, has been arrested on suspicion of selling fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards, the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) said Wednesday.
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As vaccinations drop, N. Carolina may offer financial perks
At a time when fewer and fewer North Carolinians are coming in for a COVID-19 vaccine, state health officials are examining ideas from other states to see what incentives might work to boost participation.
Minnesota community vaccination sites now taking walk-ins
Vaccine-eligible Minnesotans can walk in for a COVID-19 shot without an appointment at the state’s Community Vaccination Program locations effective immediately, the governor's office announced Friday.
Column: Guthrie paved the way, still hoping more will follow
All these years after her history making run at the Indianapolis 500, Janet Guthrie is still deluged with letters from around the globe.
Fire at medical marijuana lab in Italy kills 1, injures 3
A blaze on Friday at a small laboratory in central Italy that treats marijuana so it can be used medically left a man dead, three injured survivors and a woman missing, Italian firefighters said.
Palestinian emergency service says 53 injured in Jerusalem clashes with Israeli police, including 23
Palestinian emergency service says 53 injured in Jerusalem clashes with Israeli police, including 23 hospitalized.
Man agrees to plead guilty to some charges in PPP fraud case
A businessman who federal authorities say faked suicide to avoid prosecution for fraudulently seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars in loans intended for businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic has agreed to plead guilty to some charges, according to court documents.
Mexico City exhales as COVID-19 infections fall
More than three months after COVID-19 infections peaked in Mexico City, the local government announced Friday that the public hospital network dedicated to fighting the disease is experiencing its lowest rate occupancy of the pandemic.
WHO approves China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine
The World Health Organization on Friday approved China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use globally.
California man accused of selling fake vaccination cards
The owner of a Northern California bar was arrested on suspicion of selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to several undercover state agents for $20 each.
Saban tapes message encouraging Alabamians to get vaccinated
Alabama football coach Nick Saban has taped a public service announcement encouraging Alabamians to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
5,000 COVID-19 victims; Kelly orders flags at half-staff
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday directed that flags be lowered to half-staff across the state to recognize that more than 5,000 Kansans have now lost their lives to COVID-19.
U.S., U.K. warn of Russian hackers using new tactics, leveraging Microsoft vulnerability
Russian hackers have adopted new cyber tactics, techniques and procedures for attacking targets in the U.S. and elsewhere after their earlier methods were exposed, several government agencies said Thursday.
NBC's White rides rollercoaster of crazy Premier League week
Arlo White is fond of saying fans can always count on the Premier League to supply an abundance of storylines. The past couple of weeks have run the gamut.
Louisiana rental assistance expanding to include utilities
Louisiana is adding utility payment assistance to a state-run, federally funded program established to help renters and landlords affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the governor's office announced Friday.
AP source: No cutting players because they are unvaccinated
An NFL team can’t release a player simply because he is not vaccinated for COVID-19, a person with direct knowledge of the league's directive told The Associated Press on Friday.
ASU professors say Arizona economy poised to recover jobs
Arizona State University forecasters say the state's economy is rebounding and poised in coming months to recover all the jobs lost in 2020 due to the pandemic recession.
West Virginia to lift statewide mask mandate on June 20
West Virginia will lift its statewide mask mandate on June 20 after state officials projected more than two-thirds of eligible residents will be vaccinated against the coronavirus by then, Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday.
Man U co-owner vows better fan relations, stadium upgrade
Manchester United co-owner Joel Glazer pledged to dramatically improve his relationship with supporters by holding talks “on fan share ownership” and investing in upgrades to Old Trafford.
Busy Alvarez back in Texas for unification bout vs. Saunders
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is back in the ring for the third time in less than five months with a “Cinco de Mayo” theme serving as a backdrop for the Mexican star after the pandemic scrubbed the same matchup a year ago.
