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Judge Dismisses NRA Bankruptcy Case, Heightening Risk For Dissolution Of Group
A federal bankruptcy judge dismissed an effort by the National Rifle Association to declare bankruptcy on Tuesday, ruling that the gun rights group had not filed the case in good faith.
Americans Will Lose Unemployment Benefits If They Turn Down Jobs, Biden Says
Those collecting unemployment benefits under the American Rescue Plan must accept “suitable” employment when offered, President Biden said Monday, responding to last week’s underwhelming April jobs report.
FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For 12-15 Age Group
The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that children 12 to 15 years old are now eligible to receive a key COVID-19 vaccine as the agency expanded its emergency use authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
U.S. Will Protect Gay And Transgender People Against Discrimination In Health Care
Gay and transgender people will be protected from discrimination in health care, the Biden administration announced Monday, effectively reversing a Trump-era rule that went into effect last year.
Ransomware Attack Shuts Down A Top U.S. Gasoline Pipeline
A ransomware attack has shut down one of the largest refined products pipelines in the United States, and a security analyst said it shows that “core elements of our national infrastructure” remain vulnerable to cyberattack.
In Response To Justice Department, Arizona Senate Republicans Halt Plan To Canvass Voters
Responding to concerns raised by the U.S. Justice Department about aspects of a controversial election review, the leader of Arizona’s state Senate says plans to go door-to-door asking residents about their voting history are “indefinitely” on hold.
Justice Department Brings Federal Criminal Charges Against Derek Chauvin, 3 Others
The Justice Department has filed federal criminal charges against Derek Chauvin, accusing the former police officer of using excessive force and violating the civil rights of George Floyd. Floyd died after Chauvin pressed on his neck for more than nine minutes on the pavement outside a convenience store last year in Minneapolis.
Judge Strikes Down Federal Eviction Moratorium, Setting Up High-Stakes Appeal
A federal judge has issued a sweeping ruling that would revoke a pandemic eviction moratorium put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Facebook Ban On Donald Trump Will Hold, At Least For Now, Company’s Oversight Board Rules
Facebook was justified in its decision to suspend then-President Donald Trump after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the company’s Oversight Board said on Wednesday.
Derek Chauvin Files For New Trial In George Floyd Murder Case
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who was convicted last month of murdering George Floyd filed court documents for a new trial on Tuesday.
Why Lagging COVID Vaccine Rate At Rural Hospitals ‘Needs To Be Fixed Now’
President Biden on Tuesday is set to announce new steps to reach rural Americans in the push to get as many people as possible vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official tells NPR. This emphasis comes as rural hospitals are raising alarms about the pace of vaccination — even among their own employees.
U.S.-Mexico Efforts Targeting Drug Cartels Have Unraveled, Top DEA Official Says
A senior Drug Enforcement Administration official told NPR efforts to target drug cartels operating inside Mexico have unraveled because of a breakdown in cooperation between law enforcement agencies and militaries in the two countries.
