In 2021, more than 47 million Americans quit their jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics - the most resignations on record. As resignation rates remain high in early 2022, in what has been…
Senate confirms Mayorkas as secretary of homeland security
Mayorkas is a former federal prosecutor and deputy DHS secretary. February 2, 2021, 8:27 PM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The U.S. Senate voted 56-43 to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas,…
New Minneapolis police body camera policy intended to…
Police required to keep body cameras on at calls even for casual conversations. February 2, 2021, 6:03 PM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article In an ongoing effort to improve…
Biden admin designates Myanmar militarys takeover a coup…
The Biden administration has declared the military's takeover in Myanmar as a "coup d'état," according to senior State Department officials, triggering a halt of U.S. foreign aid to the country's government. The fast-unfolding situation presents…
Sir Thomas Moore, WWII veteran who raised millions…
His family confirmed a COVID-19 diagnosis before his death. February 2, 2021, 4:42 PM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article LONDON -- Capt. Sir Thomas Moore, the World War II…
Biden to create task force to reunite families…
President Joe Biden will sign three executive orders on Tuesday aimed at reforming the U.S. immigration system and rolling back his predecessor’s policies, including creating a task force aimed at reuniting children who American authorities…
FBI agent shot while serving warrant in Florida:…
The agent's condition was not immediately clear. February 2, 2021, 2:12 PM • 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article At least one FBI agent was shot while serving a warrant in…
Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter…
Due to the pandemic, this year's event went completely virtual. February 2, 2021, 12:32 PM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog, awoke this morning…
Moscow court holds hearing that could jail Putin…
Police detained over 5,400 people at demonstrations supporting him on Sunday. February 2, 2021, 8:26 AM • 7 min read MOSCOW -- A Moscow court on Tuesday could order the imprisonment of opposition leader Alexey…