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CDC: Fully Vaccinated People Can Stop Wearing Masks Indoors And Outdoors, With Some Exceptions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that fully vaccinated adults can safely resume activities indoors or outdoors without masks or distancing, in gatherings large or small. The announcement marks a major milestone in the effort to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
FAA OKs Fix For Electrical Issue That Grounded Some Boeing 737 Max Jets
Boeing says it has received Federal Aviation Administration approval for a fix to about 100 of the company’s 737 Max jets that were grounded last month due to an electrical issue.
Colonial Pipeline Restarts: There’s No Need To Panic-Buy Gas (And Never Was)
The Colonial Pipeline shutdown sent motorists across the Southeast scrambling for gas, even as state and federal officials warn against panic-buying and price gouging.
House Republicans Ousts Liz Cheney From Leadership Over Her Criticism Of Donald Trump
House Republicans have removed Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming as conference chair in retaliation for her unyielding criticism of former President Donald Trump, his continued false claims of a stolen election, his role in the Jan. 6 riot and his future in the Republican Party.
Judge Dismisses NRA Bankruptcy Case, Heightening Risk For Dissolution Of Group
A federal bankruptcy judge dismissed an effort by the National Rifle Association to declare bankruptcy on Tuesday, ruling that the gun rights group had not filed the case in good faith.
Americans Will Lose Unemployment Benefits If They Turn Down Jobs, Biden Says
Those collecting unemployment benefits under the American Rescue Plan must accept “suitable” employment when offered, President Biden said Monday, responding to last week’s underwhelming April jobs report.
FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For 12-15 Age Group
The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that children 12 to 15 years old are now eligible to receive a key COVID-19 vaccine as the agency expanded its emergency use authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
U.S. Will Protect Gay And Transgender People Against Discrimination In Health Care
Gay and transgender people will be protected from discrimination in health care, the Biden administration announced Monday, effectively reversing a Trump-era rule that went into effect last year.
Ransomware Attack Shuts Down A Top U.S. Gasoline Pipeline
A ransomware attack has shut down one of the largest refined products pipelines in the United States, and a security analyst said it shows that “core elements of our national infrastructure” remain vulnerable to cyberattack.
In Response To Justice Department, Arizona Senate Republicans Halt Plan To Canvass Voters
Responding to concerns raised by the U.S. Justice Department about aspects of a controversial election review, the leader of Arizona’s state Senate says plans to go door-to-door asking residents about their voting history are “indefinitely” on hold.
Justice Department Brings Federal Criminal Charges Against Derek Chauvin, 3 Others
The Justice Department has filed federal criminal charges against Derek Chauvin, accusing the former police officer of using excessive force and violating the civil rights of George Floyd. Floyd died after Chauvin pressed on his neck for more than nine minutes on the pavement outside a convenience store last year in Minneapolis.
Judge Strikes Down Federal Eviction Moratorium, Setting Up High-Stakes Appeal
A federal judge has issued a sweeping ruling that would revoke a pandemic eviction moratorium put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
