Five Who Used Marijuana in Past Will Exit White House, Calling New Guidelines Into Question
The episode highlighted how murky new guidelines toward past use are, particularly for a White House that has pledged to embrace progressive positions.
Democrats Confront a Surge at the Border
The House is passing popular legislation, but an influx of migrants at the border presents another conundrum.
What to Know About the Atlanta Massage Parlor Shootings
The local authorities and the F.B.I., are investigating the shootings, in which eight people were killed, including six Asians.
Asian-Americans Targeted in Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents in Past Year
Name-calling, shunning and assault were among the nearly 3,800 hate incidents against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders nationwide since last March, according to a report by Stop AAPI Hate.
U.S. Health Agency Jobs Go Unfilled
Fights over President Biden’s nominees to lead the Department of Health and Human Services have centered on transgender policies, abortion and contraception coverage.
How Covid Survivors Are Finding Their Way Into Politics
Through Zoom trainings and virtual lobbying days, people who have lost loved ones or their own health to the coronavirus are trying to influence federal policy.
8 People Killed in Atlanta-Area Shootings at Massage Parlors
Six of the victims were Asian, the authorities said, raising fears that there may have been a racial motivation to the crimes.
Covid Outbreaks Devastated Prisons, but State Inmates’ Access to the Vaccine Varies Widely
A state-by-state patchwork of vaccine rules has left prison inmates with different outlooks even as the C.D.C. has recommended prioritizing them.
To Help Black Developers, Programs Start With Access to Capital
Several banks have announced initiatives totaling billions of dollars that are aimed at addressing racial inequalities, but observers say the programs need to be carefully tailored.
Trump’s Incomplete Border Wall Is in Pieces That Could Linger for Decades
A last-minute rush to build lasted through Donald J. Trump’s last day in office. The effort left odd, partially completed sections of a barrier whose fate President Biden must now determine.
Advanced Cancers Are Emerging, Doctors Warn, Citing Pandemic Drop in Screenings
People have skipped their cancer screenings and ignored possible symptoms as a result of the pandemic. In some cases, the delay has come at a great cost.
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