Longtime journalist Roger Mudd dies at 93

[ad_1] Mudd’s son Jonathan told CNN his father died of kidney failure. He was 93 years old. Mudd began his television career in the 1950s in Richmond, Virginia, but made his way to CBS News as a hard-hitting political reporter. His no-frills style was exhibited as the host of the groundbreaking 1971 documentary “The Sale … Read more

LAUSD, teachers accept in-person hybrid classes amid pandemic

[ad_1] Los Angeles students are a critical step towards a return to campus from mid-April as part of a tentative deal reached Tuesday between the teachers’ union and the LA Unified School District, marking a new chapter in an unprecedented year school closures forced by coronavirus. The agreement, which must be ratified by members, establishes … Read more

House passes work overhaul, pitting unions against filibuster

[ad_1] “Everything is on the table as far as we are concerned.” Only five Republicans voted for the measure: co-sponsors Jeff Van Drew and Chris Smith (NJ) and Brian Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania), as well as representatives John Katko (NY) and Don Young (Alaska). One Democrat voted against: Henry Cuellar (Texas), an aide said. Advancing the bill … Read more

Newsom offers recall defense in atypical state of state

[ad_1] California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly referred to the impending challenge of the recall on Tuesday. | Jay Calderon / The Desert Sun via AP, Pool, File Governor Gavin Newsom used an evening state of the state speech to empathize with victims of the pandemic and tout California’s progress in the fight against the coronavirus, … Read more

Consent and choice of NPR cookies

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Arkansas governor enacts near total abortion ban

[ad_1] The bans were pushed by Republicans who want to force the United States Supreme Court to review its 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion nationwide. Conservatives believe the court is more willing to overturn the ruling following former President Donald Trump’s three appointments to the court. “We must abolish abortion in this country … Read more

WATCH: Governor Newsom delivers the state of the state – KCRA Sacramento

[ad_1] WATCH: Governor Newsom delivers the state of the stateKCRA Sacramento Recall Gavin Newsom adviser pushes back criticism of Bernie Sanders, says liberals join effortFox news Gov. Newsom delivers state-of-the-state speech on Dodger Stadium on Tuesday as threat of election recall loomsCBS Los Angeles Dump Newsom? Last time the encore was a circus in CaliforniaLos … Read more

Pentagon extends National Guard presence on Capitol Hill until May 23

[ad_1] Defense Secretary Lloyd AustinLloyd Austin Biden Pledges to End ‘Scourge of Sexual Assault in the Military’ Hill’s 12:30 p.m. Report – Presented by Johns Hopkins University – CDC Announces Long-awaited Guidelines for Fully Immunized Americans Lloyd Will Austin stand up to the generals? AFTER approved the retention of nearly 2,300 National Guardsmen on the … Read more

Volunteering Can Get You A COVID Vaccine In California

[ad_1] California is making it easier to get the COVID-19 vaccine by volunteering at COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The state launched a volunteer page on its My Turn immunization planning system last week to streamline the volunteer process for medical workers and the general public. Counties in the state have already made the option of volunteering … Read more