Death toll soars to 50 in school bombing in Afghan capital
The death toll soars to 50 in the school bombing in Afghan capital.
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Pipeline restarts operations following hacking shutdown
The shutdown had caused panic in many southeastern states.
Crash, arrest draw more scrutiny of Tesla Autopilot system
Federal safety regulators are sending a team to California to investigate a fatal freeway crash involving a Tesla, just after authorities near Oakland arrested a man in another Tesla rolling down a freeway with no one behind the steering wheel
CDC panel votes to recommend vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
An independent panel of advisers to the CDC voted Wednesday to recommend the Pfizer vaccine for use in children ages 12 to 15.
Suit challenges restaurant aid priority to women, minorities
A conservative legal outfit has filed suit against President Joe Biden’s administration for its prioritization of restaurants and bars owned by women and certain minorities in its COVID-19 relief package
Official: Repairs to interstate bridge could take months
A transportation official says repairs to the Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee could take months after a crack was found in the span
CDC director grilled over mask guidance in heated Capitol Hill hearing
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky was forced to respond to criticisms of agency guidance for vaccinated populations at a Senate committee hearing on COVID-19 Tuesday.
Man charged with premeditated attempted murder in stabbing of Asian women
The women, ages 84 and 63, were stabbed Tuesday afternoon. The suspect, 54-year-old Patrick Thompson, was taken into custody.
Sixth grade girl opens fire at middle school, injuring 3
Two students and one adult were injured in the shooting, authorities said.
Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger found dead in Austin
Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger, the younger brother of former Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger, has been found dead near the Austin campus
Parents of Walter Wallace Jr. demand justice and police reform in Philadelphia
Wallace was shot 10 times by police while experiencing a mental health crisis.
Vaccine maker BioNTech says no need to waive patents
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech said Monday that there is no need to waive patents on coronavirus vaccines because manufacturers will be able to produce enough shots to supply the world over the coming year
AP-NORC poll: Biden approval buoyed by his pandemic response
President Joe Biden is entering the next phase of his administration with the steady approval of a majority of Americans