President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster shot on Wednesday, as the White House rolled out efforts to help Americans live with the coronavirus, including a new website and a push for vaccinations and funding. On Tuesday, U.S. health officials authorized a second booster shot for Americans age 50 and older and those who …
Monthly Archives: March 2022
Death toll rises to 6 after snow squall causes 80 vehicle pileup on I-95 in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania state police reported on Wednesday that the death toll from an 80-vehicle pileup on a Pennsylvania highway Monday has risen to six people. Police also said 80 vehicles were involved in the crash — 39 commercial and 41 passenger vehicles — up from previous estimates of more than 50. The crash also injured 24 …
New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins retires after 13 years in NFL
New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins announced Wednesday on social media that he will retire from the NFL, ending a 13-year career. Jenkins wrote: “Grateful. After 13 seasons, my time on the football field has come to an end. I’m just a boy from Piscataway, who through this game became a champion in the sport …
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Boston Celtics center Robert Williams to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery for torn meniscus
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III underwent surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee Wednesday morning and is expected to miss four to six weeks. Williams could potentially return to the Celtics in the second round of the playoffs, if the team advances past the first round. The 6-foot-8, 237-pound Williams injured the …
Bruce Willis to “step away” from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia
Bruce Willis is “stepping away” from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia, which leads to the loss of ability to understand or express speech, his family said in a statement posted to social media. In an Instagram post, Rumer Willis, the eldest daughter of Demi Moore and Willis, shared that her father’s diagnosis …
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‘Flash’ star Ezra Miller arrested, charged with harassment and disorderly conduct in Hawaii
“Flash” star Ezra Miller was arrested in Hilo, Hawaii early Monday following an incident at a karaoke bar. The 29-year-old actor was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment, according to a press release from the Hawaii Police Department. According to South Hilo patrol officers, the 29-year-old Miller became agitated and started yelling obscenities at patrons …
Second round of COVID-19 booster shots are approved for ages 50 and older
On Tuesday, public health officials approved a second round of COVID-19 booster shots for those over the age of 50, with shots to likely be available in pharmacies this week. Those 12 and older are currently eligible for a booster shot five months after their initial vaccine series if they received an mRNA vaccine like …
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House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol identifies almost 8-hour gap in phone records
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified an almost 8-hour gap in official White House records of then-President Donald Trump’s phone calls as his supporters stormed the building. The time-gap extends from a little after 11 a.m. to about 7 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021, and involves White House …
New Orleans Saints agree to one-year deal with QB Andy Dalton
The New Orleans Saints agreed to a one-year deal with 11-year veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, worth up to $6 million in incentives and including $3 million in guarantees. The 34-year-old Dalton spent last season with the Chicago Bears, completing 63.1% of his throws for 1,515 yards, eight scores and nine interceptions in eight appearances. He …
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NFL changes rules for playoffs overtime; each team to possess the ball
On Tuesday, the NFL team owners voted to change the rules for overtime in the playoffs, allowing each team to possess the ball. Competition committee chairman Rich McKay made the announcement at the league’s annual meeting at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, saying that the Kansas City Chiefs’ overtime win over the Buffalo Bills …
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