The Biden administration said Thursday it will try to super-charge its monkeypox response by making an additional 1.8 million doses of the Jynneos vaccine available to states, starting Monday, and setting aside tens of thousands of doses for places that are hosting gay pride events. … [Read more...] about WH to accelerate monkeypox vaccine delivery to states, LGBT events
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Last of three men convicted in U.S.' largest mass kidnapping in 1976 receives parole
The last man still imprisoned for carrying out the largest mass kidnapping in U.S. history, in which 26 children and a bus driver were held for ransom underground in 1976, was granted parole Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Last of three men convicted in U.S.' largest mass kidnapping in 1976 receives parole
Secret Service notified Capitol Police of prior threat against Pelosi on Jan. 6, 2021
Recently revealed emails show that the Secret Service notified the U.S. Capitol Police of an online threat against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi days before the Capitol riot. … [Read more...] about Secret Service notified Capitol Police of prior threat against Pelosi on Jan. 6, 2021
Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty in tax evasion case
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg pleaded guilty to all 15 of the charges he faced in the case. … [Read more...] about Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty in tax evasion case
Kentucky Supreme Court denies request to block abortion ban
Kentucky's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state's near-total abortion ban will remain in place while it reviews arguments by abortion clinics challenging two state laws. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Supreme Court denies request to block abortion ban