Some states are turning down vaccine shipments, and the federal government will soon start sharing its surplus with the world. Latest COVID-19 news.
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Justice Department weighs in on Ashley Diamond lawsuit: Prison officials obligated to protect transgender prisoners from harm
Failure to provide transgender prisoners with a safe environment is cruel and unusual punishment, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday.
‘If we’re not up there cleaning up this threat, nobody is’: Team hauls more than 47 tons of marine debris out of Pacific Ocean
A cleanup effort in Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument collected over 47 tons of debris that threaten wildlife in Hawaiian beaches.
India smashes global one-day record for new cases; infections in vaccinated people uncommon, study says: Live COVID-19 updates
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.
US reporting more than 400K cases per week; State Department to raise travel alert level to most countries: Live COVID-19 updates
Even as the U.S. and other countries press ahead with their COVID-19 vaccination programs, infections are increasing globally. Latest COVID news.
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.
Pfizer CEO says third shot likely needed within 12 months; CDC: ‘breakthrough case’ numbers show vaccines work: 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.
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.