The Associated Press
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
A comet crash landing believed to have turned miles of desert into glass
New analysis leads scientists to believe the Atacama desert was a site of a comet crash landing 12,000 years ago that turned 46 miles of desert into glass.5 years ago
ROD McGUIRK Associated Press
‘My name is Cleo’: Police weep upon rescuing Australian girl
Four-year-old Cleo went missing from her family's campsite nearly three weeks ago, prompting nationwide interest and concern. In video, officers are seen breaking into a home with a search warrant.5 years ago
FRANK JORDANS and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press
UK tells private sector it must invest big to save planet
Britain is calling for the world’s financial industry to invest in green to ensure that efforts to curb global warming succeed.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Minneapolis voters reject replacing police with new agency
The initiative would have changed the city charter to remove a requirement that the city have a minimum number of officers in its police department.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Democrat Eric Adams elected New York City mayor
Eric Adams, a Democrat and a former New York City police captain, has been elected as mayor of New York City.5 years ago
The Associated Press
US health officials give final clearance for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
Millions of shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have already been shipped to states, doctors’ offices and pharmacies, in advance of the CDC's decision.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Military weighs penalties for those who refuse COVID vaccine
Military leaders wrestle with how to deal with those military members and defense civilians who have refused to get the vaccine.5 years ago
By Kevin Liptak and Phil Mattingly, CNN
President Biden wants America to lead the world against the climate crisis. That goal faces a big test this week.
President Joe Biden's ambitions to lead the world against climate crisis will be tested on two continents this week as he travels to Scotland for the most important climate talks in years, while back home lawmakers come closer to making his visions a reality.5 years ago
Pete Muntean and Chris Isidore, CNN Business
American Airlines cancels 250 more flights
American Airlines has canceled another 250 flights on Monday, continuing a days-long chain reaction of cancellations that started last week.5 years ago
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
UK’s Johnson warns of ‘doomsday’ as climate summit begins
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has opened a global climate summit, saying the world is strapped to a “doomsday device.” Johnson likened the Earth’s position to that of fictional secret agent James Bond — strapped to a bomb that will destroy the planet and trying to work out how to defuse it.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Man with knife injures 17 people on Tokyo train, starts fire
A man dressed up in a Batman's Joker costume stabbed 17 people on a Tokyo train Sunday.5 years ago
AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER
White House press secretary Psaki says she has COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday she has contracted COVID-19. Psaki was not traveling with President Joe Biden, who was in Rome this weekend for the Group of 20 summit and is headed to Glasgow, Scotland, on Monday for a U.N. climate summit. Psaki had planned to travel with the […]5 years ago
The Associated Press
A post-Trump test for Democrats looms in Virginia election
After trying to get Donald Trump out of office for four years, Democrats, now, don't know what to do without him.5 years ago
Amber Gentry
A Crash Course on Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday celebrated to honor those who passed on before us. It is also referred to as the Day of the Dead. While sharing some common identifiers, Dia de los Muerto should not be mistaken for the Mexican verison of Halloween. Both holidays do share some overlapping traditions, such […]5 years ago
NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press
Biden receives Communion in Rome amid debate in US
President Joe Biden has received Communion at St. Patrick’s Church in Rome during Saturday Vigil Mass, a day after saying Pope Francis told him he should continue to partake in the sacrament. The president’s support for abortion rights has put him at odds with many U.S. bishops, some of whom have suggested he should be denied Communion.5 years ago
JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer
‘Rust’ armorer attorneys blame producers for ‘unsafe’ set
Attorneys for Hannah Gutierrez Reed say she doesn't know where the live rounds came from. The 24-year-old hasn't spoken publicly about the accident.5 years ago
Josh Boak and Zeke Miller Associated Press
Vaccine reluctance in Eastern Europe brings high COVID cost
“You can buy a counterfeit certificate, but you can't buy antibodies," says a Ukrainian truck driver who saw the effects of the virus first-hand.5 years ago
Hira Humayun, CNN
12 million+ global deaths associated with environmental risks every year
The information was released by the Pan American Health Organization ahead of COP26, a climate summit held by the United Nations.5 years ago
Leah Asmelash, CNN
Buzz Lightyear’s origin story is teased in a new trailer from Pixar
Disney and Pixar released the brand new teaser trailer for "Lightyear" on Wednesday. With Chris Evans voicing Buzz Lightyear, the film will tell the story of the "real" person behind the iconic toy and character featured in the classic "Toy Story" movies.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Merck agrees to let other drug makers produce its COVID pill
Merck's COVID-19 treatment is the first pill with demonstrated effectiveness. Millions of people in poorer countries could gain access to the drug.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Coroner IDs suspect in Boise mall shooting that killed 2
The Ada County Coroner identified the suspected Boise shooter as Jacob Bergquist, a 27-year-old Boise man.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Japan’s Princess Mako marries commoner college boyfriend, loses royal status
Japanese Princess Mako says she will “walk together” in a new life with her husband after they married without a celebration in a union that has split public opinion.5 years ago
