Plan to turn Citi Field into COVID vaccine site this week may now be up in the air

4 minutes ago | New York Post

The plan to start COVID-19 vaccinations at the Mets' Citi Field stadium this week may now up in the air thanks to the local immunization shortage. Big Apple Mayor Bill de...
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CloseUp: Longtime NH politicos Shaheen, Rath see uncertain time ahead

16 minutes ago | WMUR

Two Granite Staters with deep roots in state and national politics offer their perspective.
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The No. 21 Northwestern women's winning streak ends at 4 with a 74-61 loss to No. 16 Indiana that reveals growing pains and a glimpse at the future

16 minutes ago | Chicago Tribune

Northwestern freshman forwards Paige Mott and Anna Morris were thrown into a nationally televised fight against No. 16 Indiana on Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena, and the Hoosiers...
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Chicago teachers defy school district after voting to teach from home

18 minutes ago | New York Post | 2 articles

CHICAGO - The Chicago Teachers Union said Sunday that its members voted to defy an order to return to the classroom over concerns about COVID-19, setting up a showdown with...
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Biden attends Mass at DC church, stops at bagel shop on way back to White House

52 minutes ago | New York Post | 2 articles

President Biden attended Mass on the first Sunday after he entered the White House - and then stopped on the ride back at a popular D.C. bagel joint. The nation's second...
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COVID-19 cases spike among first responders following Capitol riot

52 minutes ago | New York Post

A spike in coronavirus cases is among the far-reaching implications of the deadly Jan. 6 uprising at the Capitol. Nearly 200 law enforcement and military members who responded...
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NAACP LDF Creates Scholarship Fund For Aspiring Civil Rights Lawyers

1 hour ago | News One

For 80 years, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund has led several impactful initiatives centered on fighting for civil rights and addressing systemic injustice. The...
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Chicago Teachers Move Toward Strike; District Delays Return

1 hour ago | Bloomberg

Chicago public school teachers are moving toward a strike in the nation's third-largest district as union members voted to only work remotely, prompting the district to delay...
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Deborah Birx: ‘Parallel set of data' on Covid-19 was delivered to Trump

2 hours ago | Politico | 2 articles

While Deborah Birx served as the White House coronavirus response coordinator under President Donald Trump, “outside advisers” were bringing him “parallel” sets of data on the...
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Up to 5K National Guard troops to stay at Capitol for Trump impeachment: report

3 hours ago | NY Daily News

Remnants of the force deployed for President Biden's inauguration will remain in order to avoid a repeat of the Jan. 6 disaster in which lawmakers were left with little defense...
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Miami Heat to use COVID-19-sniffing dogs to screen fans at basketball games

Starting this week, a limited number of ticket holders will be in the seats as well. And they'll have to get past the dogs before gaining admittance. Read more ...

Conor McGregor stunned by Dustin Poirier in UFC return

“The Diamond” sparkled at UFC Fight Island against the biggest name in combat sports. Dustin Poirier weathered the early storm from Conor McGregor's punches to secure a TKO at... Read more ...

Biden attends Mass at DC church, stops at bagel shop on way back to White House

President Biden attended Mass on the first Sunday after he entered the White House - and then stopped on the ride back at a popular D.C. bagel joint. The nation's second... Read more ...

Suter scores first 3 NHL goals as Blackhawks beat Red Wings

CHICAGO - Pius Suter scored his first three NHL goals, Kevin Lankinen made 25 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 on Sunday for their second... Read more ...

UFC 257 reaction: Dustin Poirier TKOs Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler wins...

It proved to be a big night for the underdogs at UFC 257 as Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler loaded up and scored a pair of eye-catching TKOs to stake their claims for a... Read more ...

Illinois health officials report 3,292 new cases of COVID-19, 40 deaths

CHICAGO - Illinois health officials reported 3,292 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 Sunday, including 40 additional deaths. The deaths were reported in the... Read more ...

Pirates acquire four players after trading pitcher Jameson Taillon to the...

The newest Pirates players include right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras, infielder Maikol Escotto, outfielder Canaan Smith and right-handed pitcher Miguel Yajure. Read more ...

Washington Monument closes due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Washington Monument will close in a bid to help stem the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Parks Service said. The 555-foot marble obelisk tower, the construction... Read more ...

Sen. Paul clashes with George Stephanopoulos over 2020 election results

Sen. Rand Paul and ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos on Sunday got into a fiery exchange over President Joe Biden winning the 2020 presidential election - with the... Read more ...

Newspaper: President Trump pressured DOJ to file case with Supreme Court to...

Former President Donald Trump pushed the Department of Justice to directly ask the Supreme Court to invalidate President Joe Biden's election win, people familiar with the... Read more ...