Climate Change Legislation Included in Coronavirus Stimulus Deal
The legislation calls for cutting the use of powerful planet-warming chemicals common in air-conditioners and refrigerators.
Lockerbie Bombing of 1988: US Unseals Charges Against New Suspect
Attorney General William P. Barr said that investigators had obtained a confession in 2012 from a bomb expert admitting his role in the terrorist attack on a jetliner over Scotland.
Stimulus Offers $15 Billion in Relief for Struggling Arts Venues
The coronavirus relief package that Congressional leaders agreed to this week includes grant money that many small proprietors described as a last hope for survival.
Kansas City Star Apologizes for Racism in Decades of Reporting
The newspaper said it had “disenfranchised, ignored and scorned” generations of Black people. The apology comes after one in September by The Los Angeles Times.
Financial Aid Is Restored for Prisoners in the Education Plan That’s Tucked Into the Stimulus Bill
Reversing a ban on Pell grants for prisoners, begun in the 1994 crime bill, is just one of several higher-education equity provisions included in the huge funding bill.
The New Covid Strain in the UK: Questions and Answers
A newly identified variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus appears to be more contagious than established ones. Here’s what scientists know.
Coronavirus Stimulus Bolsters Biden, Shows Potential Path for Agenda
Working together with the president-elect, bipartisan groups in the Senate and House helped push feuding leaders to compromise. It could be a template for the future.
1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing Victims Are Assured Equal Compensation in Deal With Sudan
A new congressional agreement largely puts to rest months of furious negotiations over how to help Sudan’s fragile transitional government, which faces lawsuits accusing the country of harboring Al Qaeda.
Senate Candidates Duel in Georgia Race as GOP Voters’ Anger Persists Over Presidential Election
As the state’s Republican senators rallied with Ivanka Trump, and their Democratic challengers welcomed Kamala Harris, conservative voters were focused on the president’s election loss.
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
A new variant in Britain has prompted travel bans across the world.
Now That Grandma Has Been Vaccinated, May I Visit Her?
The start of a mass coronavirus vaccination campaign at U.S. nursing homes has brought hope to many families. But it may be a while before restrictions loosen. Here are answers to common questions.
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