As the Pandemic Swept America, Deaths in Prisons Rose Nearly 50 Percent
The first comprehensive data on prison fatalities in the Covid era sheds new light on where and why prisoners were especially vulnerable.Read More
Many in East Palestine Seek Out Their Own Screenings for Toxic Chemicals
The moves reflect residents’ deep-seated mistrust of government screenings of toxic chemicals and fears of long-term effects from the train derailment.Read More
North Korea launches 3 suspected ballistic missiles, Japan’s Coast Guard says
North Korea fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile into the waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Monday, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.Read More
In the face of possible impeachment, Biden Cabinet official tells Chris Wallace he won’t resign
• First on CNN: DHS hires private law firm to defend against possible Mayorkas impeachment • After MSU shooting, state Democrats see rare chance to pass gun-safety measuresRead More
Famed actor-comedian Richard Belzer dies at 78
• Actress Stella Stevens, who had more than 200 roles, dies at 84 • In Photos: People we’ve lost in 2023Read More
Monday is a federal holiday. Here’s what’s closed
This Monday, February 20, marks President’s Day. The federal holiday falls on the third Monday of February, commemorating America’s 45 commanders in chief (Grover Cleveland served two nonconsecutive terms, so is considered the 22nd and 24th US President.)Read More
Richard Belzer, Detective Munch on ‘Law & Order: S.V.U.,’ Dies at 78
A stand-up comic, he called his hard-boiled character on the long-running TV drama “Lenny Bruce with a badge.”Read More
Biden Drawing Up a 2024 Playbook That Looks a Lot Like 2020’s
President Biden’s strategy is to frame the race as a contest between a seasoned leader and a conspiracy-minded opposition, while batting away concerns about his age.Read More
U.S. Warnings to China on Arms Aid for Russia’s War Portend Global Rift
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken says Washington has indications that Beijing is strongly considering giving military aid to Moscow for the war in Ukraine.Read More
