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‘We’re owed a March’: Hoop fans flock to bet on NCAA tourney

“We’re gearing up for the greatest amount of engagement we’ve seen on the tournament thus far,” added Johnny Avello, who’s in charge of the race and sports books at DraftKings.… Continue Reading

Louisiana holds special election Saturday for US House seats

Luke Letlow’s widow Julia is the front-runner to fill his seat among 12 candidates in the race, with the backing of Donald Trump … Continue Reading

Biden picks former senator who flew in space to lead NASA

Biden on Friday announced his intent to nominate Bill Nelson as the space agency’s administrator.… Continue Reading

CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.… Continue Reading

Mornings on the Mall 03.19.21 / Gordon Chang, Daily Malarkey’s Ian Prior, Dinosaur Safari’s Tom Zaller

Maryland governor announces expansion of vaccination phases

In what’s known as Phase 2A, starting Tuesday, residents over 60 will be eligible, and they can now begin preregistering for an appointment at the state’s mass vaccination sites … Continue Reading

Prepare the popcorn: AMC opening more movie theaters

AMC Theatres says it will have 98% of its U.S. movie theaters open on Friday as a bunch of theaters reopen in California.… Continue Reading

Biden says U.S. to hit 100 million virus shots on Friday

“I’m proud to announce that tomorrow, 58 days into our administration, we will have met our goal,” Biden said.… Continue Reading

Becerra confirmed to shepherd Biden’s ambitious health plans

Leading Republicans have dismissed Becerra as unfit. But the American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association supported his nomination.… Continue Reading