Emily Hernandez, who was charged with participating in the U.S. Capitol riots, faces possible charges of driving while intoxicated resulting in death.
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Elizabeth Holmes guilty verdict sends a warning to Silicon Valley. Will investors listen?
As Elizabeth Holmes’s verdict likely clears the way for prosecuting more fraud in California, will Silicon Valley investors avoid risky investments?
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The FDA gave the thumbs-up to a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine for kids 12 to 15. Latest COVID news.
US surpasses 2M cases in one week for first time during pandemic; South Africa study finds omicron less severe: Latest COVID-19 updates
The U.S. reported 2.1 million COVID-19 cases in the past week, topping the previous record of 1.7 million cases. Latest news.
North Carolina police officer shot his 15-year-old son in the head, district attorney says
A North Carolina police officer on Monday shot his 15-year-old son in the head in what appears to have been an accident, officials said.
Flu cases on the rise after last year’s mild season; US reports record-breaking COVID-19 cases: Updates
The U.S. flu season has begun this winter after last year’s mild season, and hospitalizations are increasing. Latest COVID updates.
Christmas weekend snowstorm blankets Western US as South breaks records for high temps
While snow fell across much of the Western U.S. on Christmas, parts of the South experienced unseasonably high temperatures.
‘No need for variant-specific booster’ at this point, Fauci says: Latest COVID-19 updates
Omicron compromises the effects of a two-dose vaccine, but boosters are a successful tool to quell the variant. More COVID-19 news and updates.
Chicago expected to pay $2.9 million to Black woman after police raided wrong home, handcuffed her naked
Chicago is expected to pay $2.9M to Anjanette Young, a Black woman who was handcuffed while officers executed a search warrant in the wrong home.
Pfizer vaccine loses power against omicron, small study shows; variant’s early traits: more infectious, less dangerous: Live updates
The U.S. will allocate more resources toward international vaccine access as the omicron variant is identified in more countries. Latest COVID news.