SAN DIEGO (AP) — California is freeing up as much as $28 million to help immigrants arriving from Mexico and being released in the U.S. until their court dates, a sharp contrast from other border states that have emerged as foes of President Joe … [Continue reading] about California to spend $28M to help arriving asylum-seekers
Women’s hockey set for puck drop at Madison Square Garden
Hilary Knight has played in rinks large and small spanning the globe during her 14 years representing USA Hockey. That doesn’t prevent the three-time Olympian from getting chills in anticipation of hitting the ice for the first time at Madison Square … [Continue reading] about Women’s hockey set for puck drop at Madison Square Garden
The Latest: Navajo Nation new virus cases on downward trend
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation has continued on a downward trend in the number of daily coronavirus cases. Tribal health officials on Friday reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths. The latest numbers bring the total to … [Continue reading] about The Latest: Navajo Nation new virus cases on downward trend
House passes $1.9T pandemic bill on near party-line vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they’d revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum … [Continue reading] about House passes $1.9T pandemic bill on near party-line vote
US advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from J&J
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic. The acting head of the Food and Drug … [Continue reading] about US advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from J&J