India sets a global record for new infections as the world’s second-most populous country endures a deadly coronavirus surge. Latest COVID-19 news.
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‘Egregious comments’: Virginia city fires police officer over alleged Kyle Rittenhouse defense fund donation
A Virginia police officer was “relieved of duty” Tuesday after reports surfaced that he supported and donated to Kyle Rittenhouse’s defense fund.
Elderly Korean couple attacked in park in California by same man who harassed Olympian Sakura Kokumai, police say
Michael Vivona, 25, punched a 79-year-old man and his 80-year-old wife, knocking them to the ground in Orange, California.
Every state open for COVID-19 vaccines; J&J vaccine pause might be lifted this week, Fauci says: Live COVID-19 updates
Every U.S. adult eligible to get a vaccine, Chicago public schools set to reopen after going fully remote last year. The latest COVID updates.
At least 5,800 Americans infected, 74 deaths despite vaccination; California, Washington open up eligibility: Live COVID-19 updates
Almost 6,000 “breakthrough cases” of infections have been reported – far less than 1% of the 76M Americans who are fully vaccinated. Latest COVID news.
‘Prime suspect,’ his father arrested in 1996 disappearance of California college student Kristin Smart
Two men were arrested in Southern California Tuesday in connection to the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart, according to authorities.
CDC says Michigan not likely to get extra vaccine to combat surge; Regeneron cocktail protects from infection: Live COVID-19 updates
The federal government is not inclined to ship extra vaccine supplies to Michigan to combat the state’s severe surge in cases. Latest COVID news.
Minnesota police fatally shot Black man after traffic stop, family says; crowd holds protest
Daunte Wright, 20, was shot by police in Minnesota on Sunday before getting back into his car following a traffic stop, according to his family.
‘Really unbelievable’: Severe storms in South leave at least 3 dead, thousands without power in Florida
Damaging winds, tornadoes, and isolated large hail were expected across southern Florida into Sunday night
Johnson & Johnson dose allocation to fall 85% next week; Notre Dame latest university to require vaccination: Latest COVID-19 updates
A new study estimates 1 in 3 survivors were diagnosed with a psychiatric or neurological condition within six months of infection. Latest COVID news.