Search

Florida's new "anti-riot" law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as a way to quell violent protests is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

A Judge Has Blocked The 'Anti-Riot' Law Passed In Florida After George Floyd Protests

A federal judge said that the law, championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, amounted to an assault on First Amendment rights of free speech and assembly as well as the Constitution's due process protections.

Andy Slavitt, senior adviser to the White House COVID-19 Response Team, speaks during a White House briefing on Jan. 27. Slavitt talked with NPR about the vaccine rollout.

White House COVID-19 Adviser Andy Slavitt Says There Are No Vaccine 'Silver Bullets'

Slavitt tells NPR that getting more vaccines out quicker will involve lots of "small steps." He says people will have to be "more patient than they want to be," but supplies are increasing.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg is under pressure from former and current employees who are frustrated with his lack of action on the president's posts.

Former Facebook Employees Blast Zuckerberg's 'Do-Nothing' Stance On Trump

Some of the social network's earliest hires say CEO Mark Zuckerberg's inaction on the president's most inflammatory posts is a 'betrayal' of the company's ideals.

The Q100 bus is one of the only ways to get in and out of Rikers Island, New York's largest correctional facility. During the pandemic, advocates say, the jail has descended into chaos.

The Q100 bus to Rikers can be a lifeline for families with loved ones inside the jail

The city bus is one of the few ways in or out of New York's Rikers Island jail. Conditions there have been declared a crisis. Families say the only way to check on their loved ones is in person.

Congregation Beth Israel synagogue on Monday in Colleyville, Texas, where a 44-year-old British national held four people hostage for more than 10 hours over the weekend.

Synagogues have to balance security with remaining welcoming, a Texas rabbi says

Jewish leaders across the country are weighing the risks to congregants' safety after the hostage-taking at a Texas synagogue over the weekend.

Tyler Merfeld co-owns Toad Style BK in New York and says his restaurant was overwhelmed by the promotion.

Grubhub offered free lunches in New York City. That's when the chaos began

Yesterday was a bad day for Grubhub. The food delivery service launched a free lunch promotion for people in New York City. And spoiler alert: it backfired.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature at the Statehouse, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis.

Governors in Indiana and Utah veto transgender sports bans

Eleven states have enacted transgender sports bans, though many have been snarled by lawsuits.

President Biden announces new sanctions against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in the East Room of the White House on Thursday.

The U.S. keeps turning to sanctions despite their mixed record

President Biden announced more sanctions on Russia's military and economy over its invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions have become a favored tool in presidents' arsenals, but they don't always work.

Russian President Vladimir Putin talks during a press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban after their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Tuesday.

The U.S. and Russia are still far apart on Ukraine, Putin says

The Russian leader's remarks came as diplomatic efforts continue. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Kyiv and Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with his Russian counterpart.

Chris Cuomo seeks $125 million after being fired from CNN

The former CNN anchor was fired last year for violating CNN's journalistic standards when he helped his brother, ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, navigate the sexual harassment allegations against him.

Search results for