appears in the following:
Sarah Dash, Singer And Co-Founder Of Labelle, Dies At Age 76
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Sarah Dash is best remembered as the singer and co-founder of the all-female singing group Labelle, best known for their 1974 hit "Lady Marmalade."
COVID Vaccine For Kids Ages 5 To 11 Is Safe And Effective, Pfizer Says
Monday, September 20, 2021
Pfizer and BioNTech say that early trial results show their vaccine established a strong antibody response against the coronavirus. FDA review is still needed.
In Texas, Officials Are Reporting A Surge Of Migrants At The Southern Border This Week
Friday, September 17, 2021
Texas officials call it a "historic surge." Thousands of new arrivals, largely from Haiti, are straining an already overstretched system, and more are on the way.
Alaska's Largest Hospital Says The Strain Of COVID Is Forcing It To Ration Care
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Hospitals in Alaska, Idaho and Nevada are reporting a crush of new coronavirus cases and limited medical staff, forcing some facilities to prioritize resources.
U.S. Soccer Is Offering The Same Contracts For Its Men's And Women's Teams
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The U.S. Soccer Federation is offering the men's and women's senior national teams the same pay structure, years after the women's team filed a major lawsuit over equal pay concerns.
The Justice Department Wants A Federal Judge To Block Texas' New Abortion Ban
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to temporarily block the new Texas abortion ban while its lawsuit against the state continues.
Hurricane Nicholas Makes Landfall In Texas. Residents Are Bracing For Possible Floods
Monday, September 13, 2021
Nicholas strengthened into a hurricane before making landfall early Tuesday. The storm will trigger "considerable flash and urban flooding," the National Hurricane Center says.
A N.Y. Hospital Will Stop Delivering Babies As Workers Quit Over A Vaccine Mandate
Monday, September 13, 2021
Lewis County General Hospital in upstate New York is pausing maternity services later this month after dozens of staff members quit because they refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
The FBI Releases New Video Of The Person Who Planted Bombs Before The Capitol Riot
Thursday, September 09, 2021
The FBI is asking the American public to review the new information and come forward with any information about the possible identity of the bomb-maker.
20 Years Later, 2 More 9/11 Victims Have Been Identified Using New Technology
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
Two victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, were recently identified through DNA analysis.
Responders Are Gaining On The Caldor Fire, But Now They've Got New Blazes To Battle
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
More containment on the fire near Lake Tahoe means that some residents have been able to return, but a rash of new "suspicious" fires erupted over Labor Day weekend, officials say.
Here Are 3 Pivotal Moments In Workers' History To Remember This Labor Day
Saturday, September 04, 2021
From a deadly factory fire to a presidential showdown with strikers, these major labor events became central to U.S. history, the modern labor movement and the rights afforded to workers.
The East Coast Begins To Clean Up After Historic Storm Ida Kills 48 People
Friday, September 03, 2021
After a major storm hit the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with heavy rain, flash floods and tornadoes, multiple states now turn their attention to recovery.
Ida Brings Historic Flooding To The Northeast, Killing More Than 40 People
Thursday, September 02, 2021
Record-breaking levels of rainfall in New York City, parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania flooded roadways and affected travel throughout Wednesday evening into Thursday.
Satellite Photos Show Louisiana Coast Is Still Dealing With Major Flooding Post-Ida
Wednesday, September 01, 2021
Days after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana, local officials are still wading through floodwaters and heavy debris in continued efforts to help residents who stayed behind.
Texas Law That Bans Abortion Before Many Women Know They're Pregnant Takes Effect
Wednesday, September 01, 2021
The law also allows private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone else who helps a woman obtain an abortion, including those who give a woman a ride to a clinic.
High Gun Sales And More Time At Home Have Led To More Accidental Shootings By Kids
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Accidental gunshot deaths by children handling a gun were higher in March through December 2020 than during that same time in 2019. Researchers think 2021 will be worse.
These Images Show Just How Bad Hurricane Ida Hit Louisiana's Coastline
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Louisiana is beginning the tough task of recovery after Hurricane Ida swept through the state's coast and caused significant damage and power outages.
Kabul Airport Is Targeted By Rockets As The Deadline For U.S. Troops To Leave Nears
Sunday, August 29, 2021
On Monday, Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul was the target of a rocket attack, capping off a tense weekend in Afghanistan.
Western Europe Can Expect More Heavy Rainfall And Fatal Floods As The Climate Warms
Friday, August 27, 2021
The World Weather Attribution initiative has issued a report that said July's historic flooding in Europe is more likely to happen today due to global warming.