As Somalia's unrest continues, US says it's 'prepared to consider all available tools'
pawel.gaul/iStock (LONDON) — As rival factions in Somalia’s military clash over the president’s extended stay in power, the United States stands ready “to consider all available tools,” according to U.S. Department of State spokesperson Ned Price. “The
As debate swirls, colleges weigh whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines
sshepard/iStock (NEW YORK) — As more colleges and universities announce plans to require all students be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to return to campus, they’ve placed themselves at the forefront of a politically charged debate over
Why COVID-19 cases haven't seen sharp drop despite spike in vaccinations
Myriam Borzee/iStock (NEW YORK) — States across the country are reporting large numbers of people getting their coronavirus shots, and according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 95 million doses have been administered
How to help India amid COVID-19 surge that's devastating the country
D. Talukdar/iStock (NEW YORK) — As India faces an overwhelming surge of record-breaking COVID-19 cases and deaths, humanitarian organizations are offering ways to help the country in dire need of resources. Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere
Biden to mandate $15 minimum wage for federal contract workers
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (WASHINGTON) — Although U.S. President Joe Biden was unable to get a $15 minimum wage provision included in his COVID-19 relief package, he’s making good on that campaign promise for
First census numbers released, setting up contentious redistricting cycle
liveslow/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Census Bureau released the first batch of data from the 2020 census, kickstarting the once-a-decade redistricting battle after months of delays put the process on uncharted terrain before next year’s midterm elections.
DHS Secretary Mayorkas launches internal domestic violent extremism review
Mark Makela/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas launched an internal probe Monday “to address the threat of domestic violent extremism within the Department of Homeland Security,” according to a letter he
Effort to recall California governor has enough signatures to trigger election
Sundry Photography/iStock (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — The California Secretary of State’s office announced Monday night that organizers had collected enough verified signatures to trigger an election to recall Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Organizers needed just short of 1.5
NYC jail guard arrested after being accused of watching inmate hang himself in cell
WABC-TV (NEW YORK) — A New York City Department of Correction captain is behind bars and charged with negligent homicide after she allegedly watched an inmate kill himself and did nothing, a district attorney said. Rebecca Hillman,
Washington to pay $1.6M to settle lawsuits after protests at Trump's 2017 inauguration
John M. Chase/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The city of Washington has reached a $1.6 million settlement in two lawsuits that included allegations of arrests without cause and excessive force on protestors during the inauguration of former President Donald