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Texas Dem Lawmaker Compares Walkout to Sam Houston Battle for Independence
State Rep. Alex Dominguez referenced the 1836 battle between Sam Houston and Antonio López de Santa Anna, which secured Texas' independence from Mexico.
U.S. May Experience Another Year of COVID Waves Before Things Turn Around: Expert
"I think we're in for at least another year in this country of waves and surges of COVID," Dr. Celine Gounder said.
Tokyo Sets New Daily COVID Record After Cases More Than Doubled in First Week of Olympics
On Saturday, city officials said at least 4,058 people tested positive for COVID-19, marking the highest its been since the pandemic first began.
Cori Bush Blasts Some Democrats for Vacationing Rather Than Extending Evictions Moratorium
"We slept at the Capitol last night to ask them to come back and do their jobs. Today's their last chance. We're still here," Bush tweeted on Saturday.
Who Is MyKayla Skinner? Gymnast Replacing Simone Biles in Vault
The Arizona gymnast won silver in vault at the 2021 U.S. National Championships, finishing behind Simone Biles.
Simone Biles Officially Withdraws From Two More Events, Statement in Full
The Olympic gold medalist has yet to decide whether she will compete in the floor and balance beam finals.
'Kraken' Lawyer Sidney Powell Suggests FBI Had 'Leading Role in Creating' Capitol Riot
Pro-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell said that the FBI had "a substantial if not leading role in creating the entire debacle" at the Capitol on January 6.
While 51% of Voters Approve of Biden's Performance, Only 25% Approve of Congress
A recent study by the George Washington University Politics Poll shows that the majority of voters are in favor of President Joe Biden's performance as commander-in-chief.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Accuses Biden of Creating 'Constitutional Crisis' After DOJ Lawsuit
"This stems from the Biden Administration's refusal to enforce immigration laws and allow illegal immigrants with COVID-19 to enter our country," Abbott said Friday.
Eighth Circuit Court Expedites College's Case Against Biden's Gender Identity Directive
Attorneys for College of the Ozarks filed their opening brief Thursday after an appeals court expedited their case against directive re-defining gendered spaces.
Trinity Bible Chapel, Which Broke COVID Rules, Fined for Contempt of Court, Locked Down
"The total we will have to pay will be well over $100k. But Christ is worth it!" the church wrote on Twitter.
23 Injured in Boston as Trolleys Collide
"All of a sudden the train just jerked forward really quickly. It was like the worst amusement park ride you can imagine," a passenger said.
Read Joe Biden's Full Remarks Announcing 'Concerted Action' Towards Cuba
"Cuban-Americans are hurting. They are hurting because their loved ones are suffering, and it's quite frankly intolerable," Biden said on Friday.
Oklahoma GOP Posts Facebook Meme Comparing Unvaccinated to Jews in Nazi Germany
The meme shared by the Oklahoma Republican Party depicts a yellow Star of David that says "unvaccinated" and implores Facebook followers to "wake up."
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Biden Administration 'Wants the Pandemic to Last Forever'
"They don't care about your kids' school and education," the Republican Representative from Georgia told host Jenna Ellis.
Man Fined Over $1,000 for Setting Lawn on Fire Instead of Mowing it Amid Burn Ban
British Columbia has seen a total of 1,259 fires since April 1. Currently, the province is in a state of emergency.
Man Reportedly Hospitalized for Infection After 8-Hour Battle With 301-Pound Swordfish
Despite his stint in the hospital, Peter Schultz would do it all over again. "It was totally worth it. It was epic," he told the local news outlet FOX 5 DC.
Man's Body Recovered Near College, Video of Search Goes Viral
"Something is going on by the BU Bridge," a TikToker wrote. "All of Boston police is looking for somebody..."
Disney to Require All U.S. Employees, Cast Members to Be Vaccinated
"The safety and well-being of our employees during the pandemic has been and continues to be a top priority," the company said.
Travelers Hit With $20K Fine for Falsifying International Vaccination Documents
The Public Health Agency of Canada said people who submit false information about vaccination status could face a "fine of up to $750,000 or six months imprisonment or both."
Walmart Requiring Employees at Arkansas HQ, Some Other Managers to Get COVID Shot
"We're asking our leaders, which already have a higher vaccination rate, to make their example clear," said spokesman Scott Pope told the Associated Press.
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