Category Archives: (Sandbox Syndication Account) National News (Master Feed)
U.S. administers 310.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines – CDC
(Reuters) - The United States has administered 310,645,827 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Monday morning, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The figure is up fr...
Jun 14, 2021
Republican McConnell signals blockade of any 2024 Biden high court nominee
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday that President Joe Biden would not get a Supreme Court nominee confirmed in 2024 if Republicans regain...
Jun 14, 2021
As death rate slows, U.S. exceeds 600,000 COVID-19 fatalities
By Anurag Maan and Roshan Abraham (Reuters) - The United States on Monday crossed the grim milestone of 600,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to a Reuters tally, as slowing vaccination rates threaten the...
Jun 14, 2021
U.S. COVID-19 deaths cross painful 600,000 milestone as country reopens
By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) - The United States has now lost over 600,000 mothers, fathers, children, siblings and friends to COVID-19, a painful reminder that death, sickness and grief continue eve...
Jun 14, 2021
New York City to hold ticker-tape parade for essential COVID-19 workers
(Reuters) - New York City will hold a ticker-tape parade next month for essential workers to honor their heroism on the front lines in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio sai...
Jun 14, 2021
Ex-NSA contractor Winner who pleaded guilty to leaks released from prison
By Mark Hosenball and Rich McKay (Reuters) -A former contractor for the ultra-secret U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) who was jailed for leaking secrets about Russian hacking to a website has been ...
Jun 14, 2021
Key win for Enbridge oil line as Minnesota court affirms regulator approval
By Nia Williams CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a state regulator's decision that there is sufficient need for Enbridge Inc to replace its Line 3 pipelin...
Jun 14, 2021
U.S. Justice Department rethinks policies on getting lawmakers’ records
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Monday the U.S. Justice Department is considering changes in its policies for obtaining records from the legislative branch after revela...
Jun 14, 2021
U.S. judge dismisses Russian tycoon Deripaska’s lawsuit against U.S.: filing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge has dismissed Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska's lawsuit against the United States over sanctions imposed on the billionaire, saying his numerous claims challenging ...
Jun 14, 2021
Top Justice Department security official to leave post next week after leaks reports: NY Times
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the Justice Department's National Security Division is expected to leave his post by the end of next week, the New York Times reported on Monday, following a series ...
Jun 14, 2021
