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Obama in Upcoming Podcast Credits His Mother for His Path
| Associated Press
"Renegades: Born in the USA," is an eight-episode series of conversations between the former president and Bruce Springsteen.
Conflict Grows Between US and Allies Over Vaccine Supply
| Associated Press
Even though it is not approved in the U.S., well over 10 million doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine are stockpiled in the country for domestic use and cannot be exported under the terms of the company’s agreement with the federal government.
Global Rise in Childhood Mental Health Issues Amid Pandemic
| Associated Press
For doctors who treat them, the pandemic's impact on the mental health of children is increasingly alarming.
Biden Sets May 1 Target to Have All Adults Vaccine-Eligible
| Associated Press
One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden used his first prime-time address to outline his plan Thursday night to make all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1 and get the country “closer to normal” by the Fourth of July.
Molson Coors Says Cyberattack Impacting Brewing Operations
| Associated Press
Molson Coors Beverage Co. said Thursday it has been hit by a cyberattack that disrupted its brewing operations and shipments. In a regulatory filing, the Chicago-based company said it has hired forensic information technology experts and legal counsel to help it investigate the incident.
COVID-19 Bill Gives States Pathway to Reduce Maternal Deaths
| Associated Press
About 700 U.S. women die annually because of pregnancy-related problems, and a little over half of those deaths happen sometime after the woman has given birth, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Congress OKs $1.9T Virus Relief Bill in Win for Biden, Dems
Plus: Spotlight Politics team weighs in on ‘Chicago Tonight’
| Associated Press
A Congress riven along party lines approved the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed a major triumph on legislation marshaling the government’s spending might against twin pandemic and economic crises that have upended a nation.
Senate Confirms Merrick Garland to be US Attorney General
| Associated Press
The Senate confirmed Merrick Garland on Wednesday to be the next U.S. attorney general with a strong bipartisan vote, placing the widely-respected, veteran judge in the post as President Joe Biden has vowed to restore the Justice Department's reputation for independence.
Wisconsin Protest Shootings Trial Delayed at Least 7 Months
| Associated Press
Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial was scheduled to begin March 29, but both sides told a judge that they needed more time to prepare. Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder set a Nov. 1 trial start date, with a May 17 status hearing.
Michelle Obama Hooked on Knitting, Thinking About Retirement
| Associated Press
Michelle Obama is knitting and thinking about retiring from public life. The former first lady says in a new People magazine interview that she picked up knitting needles to pass time during the coronavirus pandemic. And now she’s hooked.
Fully Vaccinated People Can Gather Without Masks, CDC Says
Plus: Dr. Emily Landon talks new rules on ‘Chicago Tonight’
| Associated Press
Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials.
When to Expect Payments, Other Benefits from Relief Package
Plus: Local Congress members talk stimulus bill on ‘Chicago Tonight’
| Associated Press
As the latest federal pandemic relief package makes its way to President Joe Biden’s desk, Americans may be wondering when the benefits will reach them. The $1.9 trillion known as the “American Rescue Plan” is massive. Here’s you need to know.
Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Ex-Cop in Floyd’s Death
| Associated Press
Potential jurors must show they can set aside their opinions on the case and view the evidence fairly in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death.
AP-NORC Poll: Many in US Still Face COVID-19 Financial Loss
| Associated Press
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they’re still feeling the financial impact of the loss of a job or income within their household as the economic recovery remains uneven one year into the coronavirus pandemic.
House Passes Sweeping Voting Rights Bill Over GOP Opposition
| Associated Press
House Democrats passed sweeping voting and ethics legislation over unanimous Republican opposition, advancing to the Senate what would be the largest overhaul of the U.S. election law in at least a generation.
Jury Selection Paused for Ex-Cop Charged in George Floyd’s Death
| Associated Press
Jury selection for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death was halted before it began Monday by the state’s effort to add a third-degree murder charge.
Wrongful Death Suit Filed on Behalf of Daniel Prude’s Kids
| Associated Press
Attorneys for the five children of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died after being restrained by police during a mental health episode, announced a federal lawsuit Monday against the city of Rochester and at least six police officers, alleging wrongful death and civil rights violations.
Explosive Harry, Meghan Interview Reverberates Across Globe
| Associated Press
Prince Harry and Meghan’s explosive TV interview divided people around the world on Monday, rocking an institution that is struggling to modernize with claims of racism and callousness toward a woman struggling with suicidal thoughts.
From Vote to Virus, Misinformation Campaign Targets Latinos
| Associated Press
The flow of misinformation has only intensified since Election Day, researchers and political analysts say, stoking Donald Trump’s baseless claims that the election was stolen and false narratives. More recently, it has morphed into efforts to undermine vaccination efforts against the coronavirus.
Loyola Chicago Gets MVC Crown Over Drake, 7th NCAA Berth
| Associated Press
Cameron Krutwig and Braden Norris scored 20 points apiece to lead No. 20 Loyola Chicago to a 75-65 win over Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference championship game Sunday for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Dozens Rally Before Ex-Officer Put on Trial in George Floyd’s Death
| Associated Press
Dozens of people gathered in front of the Minnesota governor’s mansion on Saturday to demand accountability for police officers, days before a former Minneapolis officer is scheduled to go on trial in the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd’s Cause of Death, Ex-Cop’s Force Will Be Keys at Trial
| Associated Press
A Minneapolis police officer was swiftly fired and charged with murder after bystander video showed him pressing his knee into George Floyd’s neck, ignoring the Black man’s cries that he couldn’t breathe. But even with that powerful footage, legal experts say the case isn’t a slam dunk.
Biden Marking ‘Bloody Sunday’ by Signing Voting Rights Order
| Associated Press
A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a move that comes as congressional Democrats press for a sweeping voting and elections bill to counter efforts to restrict voting access.
Amanda Gorman Says She Was Racially Profiled Near Her Home
| Associated Press
Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old poet who captured hearts at the inauguration of President Joe Biden, posted to social media that she was followed home by a security guard who demanded to know where she lived because she “looked suspicious.”
Biden, Dems Prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T Virus Relief Bill
| Associated Press
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
Open Spaces, No Pharmacies: Rural US Confronts Vaccine Void
| Associated Press
As the nation’s campaign against the coronavirus moves from mass inoculation sites to drugstores and doctors’ offices, getting vaccinated remains a challenge for residents of “pharmacy deserts,” communities without pharmacies or well-equipped health clinics.
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