The CDC says it’s ending a policy that limited asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent the spread of COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s ending a policy that limited asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The use of public health powers has been widely
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said to be heading to MSNBC
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Jen Psaki isn’t confirming reports that she’ll soon take a TV job at MSNBC. She says she’s focused on her job as President Joe Biden’s chief spokesperson. Questioned about reports
Sarah Palin running for Alaska’s vacant U.S. House seat
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Sarah Palin has filed paperwork to join a field of at least 40 candidates vying for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat. The seat had been held for 49 years by the late-U.S. Rep.
Will Smith resigns from the motion picture academy following slap of Chris Rock
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed. Smith’s resignation came two days
A judge issues stay–keeping NYC mask mandate for ages 2 to 4 years in schools and daycare centers
NEW YORK AP-New York City is keeping a mask mandate for children under 5 in place and will appeal a judge’s ruling that struck it down. Mayor Eric Adams said Friday the city will continue to require
COVID-19 Asylum Limits At US-Mexico Border To End May 23
WASHINGTON (77WABC) — The Centers for Disease Control says it’s ending a policy that limited asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The use of public health powers has been widely criticized by
Amazon Workers in NYC Vote to Unionize, a First For Company
NEW YORK (77WABC) — Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history. Warehouse workers cast 2,654 votes in favor of a
$14M Jury Award for Protesters Could Resonate Around US
DENVER (77WABC) — A federal jury’s $14 million award to Denver protesters injured during 2020 demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd could resonate nationwide as courts weigh more than two dozen similar lawsuits. The jury
US Added 431,000 Jobs in March in Sign of Economic Health
WACHINGTON, D,C. – (77WABC) – Things are looking up in the U.S. job market. America’s employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face
Skippy recalls 161,692 pounds of peanut butter over steel pieces in product
Skippy Foods announced on Thursday a voluntary recall of some peanut butter products due to the possibility that a limited number of jars may contain small fragment of stainless steel from a piece of manufacturing equipment. According
