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Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Could Be A ‘Game Changer’ For Homeless People

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:10:24 GMT

Advocates in California are urging the state to prioritize the vaccine for unhoused people, who can be harder to reach.

Why You Shouldn’t Travel Abroad Anytime Soon, Even If It Seems OK

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:59:15 GMT

Here's what you should consider before dusting off your passport and visiting another country.

Mississippi Governor To Sign Bill To Ban Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:41:00 GMT

Republican Tate Reeves said the ban will "protect young girls from being forced to compete with biological males."

Great Apes At San Diego Zoo Become First Of Their Kind To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:40:35 GMT

The experimental shots were developed specifically for animals.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn: ‘Neanderthal Thinking’ In COVID-19 Fight Is Good, Actually

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:37:54 GMT

Experts on Neanderthals said emulating the ancient hominids is probably not a great idea.

Shaquille O’Neal Gets Slammed Through Tables In Pro Wrestling Return

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:29:53 GMT

The former NBA great capped off his eventful night with a bit in an ambulance.

Senate Advances $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Despite GOP Opposition

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:27:39 GMT

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson vowed to delay final passage for hours by making the clerk read the entire bill aloud.

Idaho State Rep Says It’s Bad ‘For Mothers To Come Out Of The Home’

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:34:36 GMT

"I don't think that's a good direction for us to be going," GOP Rep. Charlie Shepherd said. He later apologized.

Meghan Markle’s Oprah Interview Outfit Is Sending Two Messages

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:21:06 GMT

The pregnant duchess wore jewelry that belonged to Princess Diana and a symbolic lotus flower on her dress.

John Kerry Laments ‘4 Terribly Lost Years’ Of Climate Change Setbacks Under Trump

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:14:36 GMT

Kerry called Trump an "aberration" whose policies had only encouraged environmental skepticism around the globe.

‘It’s Not Fair’ Says Jailed Insurrectionist Photographed In Nancy Pelosi’s Office

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:49:10 GMT

"They’re dragging this out. They’re letting everyone else out,” Richard Barnett yelled during a court hearing.

GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn Now Has A Democratic Challenger

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:36:38 GMT

Jasmine Beach-Ferrara highlights her identity as a gay Christian minister in her first campaign video.

‘The Walking Dead’ May Be Putting Its Own Spin On COVID-19 Deniers

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:46:26 GMT

"We’re definitely taking an opportunity, our writers, to let the world inform the show," actor Lauren Cohan told Conan.

Daisy Ridley Names Exact Moment She Knew She Did Right In Shutting Up Ted Cruz

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:39:14 GMT

The “Star Wars” actor told Jimmy Kimmel she panicked after her snide clapback.

Gabrielle Union, Zaya Wade Recreate An Iconic ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Moment

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:36:53 GMT

The actor's stepdaughter took on Union's role from the 1999 rom-com.

After Championing Greener Building Codes, Local Governments Lose Right To Vote

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:09:27 GMT

The nonprofit that oversees much of the building codes just gave the construction and gas industries much more control.

Elaine Chao Used Cabinet Office For Personal Gain, Inspector General Finds

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:09:04 GMT

The potential ethics violations were sent last year to the Justice Department, which declined to investigate.

House Passes Bill Making It Illegal For Federal Officers To Engage In Sex Acts With Detainees

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:08:23 GMT

“There is no consent when one person is exercising the power of law enforcement and the other is handcuffed."

Alec Baldwin Quits Twitter Again Amid Fallout From Gillian Anderson Dig

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:39:11 GMT

The "30 Rock" actor had joked about Anderson's "fascinating" ability to switch accents.

Interior Secretary Nominee Deb Haaland Clears Senate Committee

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:35:08 GMT

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats in advancing Biden's historic pick to lead the agency.