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NFL owners approve 17-game regular season, 3 preseason games

The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games and reducing the preseason to three games to generate additional revenue for America’s most popular sport… Continue Reading

Germany to restrict AstraZeneca use in under-60s over clots

German health officials agreed Tuesday to restrict the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine in people under 60… Continue Reading

World leaders call for pandemic treaty, but short on details

More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called in a commentary published Tuesday for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness … Continue Reading

Video shows Asian American woman assaulted on NYC street

An Asian American woman was attacked in New York City by a man who repeatedly kicked her as two people nearby who appeared to be security guards did not intervene… Continue Reading

Biden announces diverse first slate of judicial nominees

The White House said the 11 nominees are attorneys who have excelled in a range of legal positions, including as jurists, public defenders, prosecutors and public servants… Continue Reading

Mornings on the Mall 03.30.21 / Rod Wheeler, Ian Prior, Chad Wolf, Dr. Marc Siegel

Family of student who died to push for more anti-hazing laws

Family members of a Virginia college student who died after an alleged hazing incident said they’re still seeking justice in his death.… Continue Reading

Judge orders 3 to trial in plot to kidnap Michigan governor

A Michigan judge on Monday ordered three men to stand trial in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over her coronavirus restrictions.… Continue Reading

Biden Announces April 19th as new Vaccination Goal Date

Biden announced that by April 19 at least 90% of the adult U.S. population would be eligible for vaccination — and would have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home. … Continue Reading