Omicron is spreading at lightning speed. Scientists are trying to figure out why
The burning questions: What makes this newly identified variant so transmissible?. And what does it mean for preventing spread? Read More
Americans fume as the pandemic scrambles New Year’s Eve celebrations again
Skyrocketing COVID-19 case rates have caused officials In New York City and elsewhere to scale back their New Year’s Eve celebrations. Around the country, people are facing tough decisions. Read More
Home prices are up. For Black families, is selling Grandma’s house the right choice?
Fast-rising home prices are creating opportunities for some longtime Black homeowners. Those high valuations can also raise big questions about the best way to tap into that wealth. Read More
Biden had a productive year picking federal judges. The job could get tougher in 2022
President Biden has gotten a diverse group of 40 federal judges confirmed in 2021, the most for a new president since the Reagan era. Read More
Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the country, long lines continued at COVID-19 testing sites. Read More
Desmond Tutu, an icon who helped end apartheid in South Africa, dies at 90
The Nobel Peace laureate and archbishop emeritus campaigned against a system he called evil and, after apartheid, helped the nation heal as head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Read More
Some Christmas travelers face canceled flights as the omicron surge hits airlines
In a preemptive move, United, Delta and others canceled dozens of flights scheduled for Friday. They say the omicron spike has left them with staffing shortages. Read More
How the Soviet Union’s collapse explains the current Russia-Ukraine tension
To understand the friction between Russia and Ukraine, it’s important to go back to 1991. Exactly 30 years ago this weekend, the Soviet Union formally dissolved and broke up into 15 separate nations. Read More
Kim Potter is found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright
The former Minnesota police officer mistakenly drew her firearm instead of her Taser when she fatally shot the 20-year-old Black man during a traffic stop in April. Read More
Fresh Express and Dole recall hundreds of salad products over listeria concerns
The companies are asking customers to throw away the potentially affected products immediately. Read More
