“They were my kids. They still are,” said Jessie Hamilton, who was a cook at the Louisiana State University fraternity for 14 years. “They were my kids. They still are,” …
Covid-19 live updates: More contagious U.K. virus variant not linked to worse disease, new study says
More than 22 percent of the U.S. population has been vaccinated, and deaths are declining steadily even while new cases and hospitalizations are on the rise. So far, 561,000 people …
Americans may be able to travel to Europe again this summer. Their hosts may not be vaccinated.
The arrival of Germans in Spain for Easter hinted at coming tensions. Go to Source Author: By Michael Birnbaum and Pamela Rolfe
Two Andean elections reflect an age of global discontent
The tensions, passions and frustration surrounding this weekend’s votes in Peru and Ecuador tell a broader global story. Go to Source Author: By Ishaan Tharoor
Authorities received repeated warnings in months before three young siblings were killed
There were numerous reports about the welfare of three Reseda toddlers before they were killed Saturday, allegedly by their mother. There were numerous reports about the welfare of three Reseda …
Ramadan and vaccines — what Muslims in Southern California need to know
As Ramadan begins, here’s what Muslims in Southern California need to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. As Ramadan begins, here’s what Muslims in Southern California need to know about …
California lifts capacity limits on places of worship
The state Department of Public Health has modified its guidance on religious gatherings, no longer mandating capacity limits in places of worship. The state Department of Public Health has modified …
Japan to release Fukushima nuclear plant water into ocean after treatment
The government says the water will have been treated to eliminate dangerous radioactive isotopes but local fishermen and neighboring countries are unhappy. Go to Source Author: By Simon Denyer
U.S. prepares for further talks with Iran as Tehran blames Israel for attack on nuclear facility
Officials in Tehran described a blackout that damaged centrifuges at the Natanz facility as an act of “nuclear terrorism.” Go to Source Author: By Karen DeYoung, Shira Rubin and Kareem …
Beijing has a navy it doesn’t even admit exists, experts say. And it’s swarming parts of the South China Sea
They’ve been dubbed China’s “Little Blue Men,” an allegedly Beijing-controlled maritime militia that analysts say could be hundreds of boats and thousands of crew members strong. They’ve been dubbed China’s …
US and China deploy aircraft carriers in South China Sea as tensions simmer
Military activity in the South China Sea spiked over the weekend as a Chinese aircraft carrier entered the region and a US Navy expeditionary strike group wrapped up exercises. Military …
Officer shouted ‘Taser!’ but fired gun instead
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Reporters get heated with mayor and police chief
Reporters press Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, officials over the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright who was fatally killed by a female police officer during a traffic stop. Reporters press Brooklyn …
Officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright mistakenly pulled gun instead of Taser, police say
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Police chief explains what led to Wright’s traffic stop
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Police Chief Says Daunte Wright Shooting an ‘Accidental Discharge’
Officials from Brooklyn Center said that the fatal shooting was an “accidental discharge,” and released body-camera video of the encounter. Go to Source Author: Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Julie Bosman https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
George Floyd’s Brother Takes the Stand; Minneapolis Is on Edge After Shooting
Philonise Floyd is expected to talk about the type of person his brother was. Here’s the latest on the Derek Chauvin trial. Go to Source Author: The New York Times …
California community college enrollment plummets amid pandemic, putting some campuses at risk
Statewide enrollment is down. Statewide enrollment is down. Read full story Author: Michael Burke, Daniel J. Willis
Coronavirus shutdown of jury trials upends California’s federal courts
Prosecution of alleged drug dealers, tax cheats and cyberthieves is disrupted by halt to federal jury trials in L.A. and six neighboring counties. Prosecution of alleged drug dealers, tax cheats …
UC explains admissions decisions in a record application year of much heartbreak, some joy
University of California admissions officers explain their decisions in a year of record applications that brought widespread heartbreak and some joy for high school seniors competing for spots. University of …