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Canada, U.S. and 56 countries denounce arbitrary detention Canada, the United States and a coalition of 56 other nations and the European Union on Monday endorsed a declaration denouncing the practice of states arbitrarily detaining foreign nationals for political leverage.      One contractor dead, six others injured in Iraq rocket attack One contractor was killed and six other people, including a U.S. service member, were injured in a rocket attack targeting the area near the Erbil airport in Iraq.   Teen pot use increases with adult recreational legalization, study finds Teens living in states in which marijuana has been legalized for adults are more likely to use the drug than their peers in states in which it remains illegal, according to a report published Monday.   Nancy Pelosi announces plans for independent commission investigating Capitol riot House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced plans to form an independent, "9/11-style" commission to investigate the cause of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol building.   Study: Drinking, smoking, drug use raises risk for premature heart disease Drinking, smoking and recreational drug use increases the risk for premature heart disease in young people, particularly younger women, an analysis published Monday by the journal Heart found.   Dr. Anthony Fauci awarded Dan David Prize for COVID-19 response Dr. Anthony Fauci was awarded the Dan David Prize for defending science" and advocating for vaccines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.   Eisenhower carrier strike group sailors line up for vaccines Personnel aboard the carrier strike group led by the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday, the Navy announced.   Parler comes back online one month after being pulled from Amazon cloud platform The conservative-friendly social media platform Parler returned online Monday about a month after it was removed from Amazon's cloud hosting platform in the wake of the Jan. 6 siege on the Capitol.   Taiwan couple hits back-to-back prizes with scratch-off lottery tickets A Taiwan couple who won a $35,689 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket decided to try their luck with another ticket and won an additional $3,569.   Look: 10 apartments evacuated when venomous snake escapes terrarium Firefighters in Germany said 10 apartments were evacuated in a building in which a venomous snake escaped from its terrarium.   Zika vaccine shows promise in early trials A vaccine against Zika produced immunity to the mosquito-borne virus for up to a year in at least 80% of those who received it, a study published Monday by the Annals of Internal Medicine found.   Drop in CO2 levels helped herbivorous dinosaurs migrate from South America to Greenland A large decline in CO2 levels during the Triassic period helped ameliorate extreme climate conditions and lower climate barriers, allowing dinosaurs from South America to migrate all the way to Greenland.   20-foot-2-inch bear made from roses breaks Guinness record A decoration at a wedding vow renewal ceremony for 108 couples in China broke a Guinness World Record for the world's largest rose bear -- a 20-foot-2-inch bear made from roses.   NATO's Jens Stoltenberg:: Troops will leave Afghanistan when 'time is right' NATO troops will not soon leave Afghanistan, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, in preparation for a conference of defense ministers.   Australian network Seven West Media joins Google News Showcase Australian news network Seven West Media will join Google News Showcase as a publishing partner in a multimillion-dollar agreement, Google announced Monday.   Watch: Deer crash through homes in Pennsylvania neighborhood A small herd of deer ran through a Pennsylvania neighborhood, and at least two of the animals rampaged through local homes.   Sikorsky to upgrade HH-60W helicopters in $980.7 million contract The U.S. Air Force plans to award Sikorsky with a contract for upgrades to its new HH-60W combat rescue helicopter in a five-year contract totaling $980.7 million.   Pentagon expects long-term shortage of F-35 engines F-35 fighter plane engines are in short supply, with the solution months away, causing the Defense Department to reduce its schedule of exhibition flights and to start planning for a shortage as soon as 2022.   World Health Organization lists AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use The World Health Organization on Monday listed COVID-19 vaccines developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University for emergency use globally.   Australian Open tennis: Three American women battle for semifinal spots Twenty-three time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams leads a trio of American female tennis stars each one win away from clinching a spot in the semifinals at the 2021 Australian Open.   Watch: Couple leaves $2,000 tip on 20th anniversary of first date A couple who had their first date at a Chicago restaurant returned on the 20th anniversary of that evening and left the staff a $2,000 tip.   Larry the Downing Street Cat marks 10 years of service to British prime minister Larry the Downing Street Cat, a feline employed to keep the British prime minister's office and residence free of mice, is celebrating 10 years on the job.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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New Yorkers Rush to Get Vaccine After Eligibility ExpandsThe first of four million newly qualified people were vaccinated around the city and state on Monday, but many are still struggling to get an appointment.   New Yorkers Rush to Get Vaccinated as Eligibility ExpandsFour million people with health conditions like hypertension and obesity can now get the Covid-19 vaccine in the state. Here’s the latest pandemic news. Cuomo Accepts Some Blame in Nursing Home Scandal but Denies Cover-UpGov. Andrew Cuomo admitted to a delay and that he “created pain,” but stopped short of a full apology for the state’s withholding of virus death data from state lawmakers. Icy Storm Barrels Across Central U.S., Leaving Millions Without PowerThe snowstorm covered a huge part of the country, including states unaccustomed to slick roads and a deep freeze. Scenes From a Record-Setting Winter StormThe coast-to-coast storm brought heavy snow and frigid temperatures as well as prompted rolling blackouts. Adam Kinzinger’s Lonely MissionCensured by his party and shunned by family members, Mr. Kinzinger, a six-term Illinois congressman, is pressing Republicans to leave Donald Trump behind — and risking his career doing so. David Perdue Files to Run Against Raphael Warnock for Georgia Senate SeatMr. Perdue, who lost a runoff election last month against Senator Jon Ossoff, is taking the first step in the Republican Party’s effort to try to win back a Senate seat in 2022. Pelosi Vows to Move Forward With Independent Inquiry Into Capitol RiotCalls have grown among lawmakers for a 9/11 Commission-style panel to be established, which would most likely require legislation. A Black Soldier’s Heroism, Overlooked in 1965, May Finally Be Lauded in 2021Comrades repeatedly told the Army that Capt. Paris Davis, one of the first Black officers in the Special Forces, deserved the Medal of Honor. The Army kept losing the paperwork. Honoring Cicely Tyson, Harlem’s ‘Trueborn Queen’Cicely Tyson lay in repose at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, where she had been a member for three decades. Visit ‘At Home’Get our best ideas for leading a full and cultured life every day. DealBook D.C. Policy ProjectNow, the real work begins. Join us Feb. 22-23. Impeachment’s Over. Bring On the Criminal Investigations.After Mitch McConnell’s cynical speech, Republicans can’t complain. I Actually Like Teaching on ZoomThere may be less human warmth. But there can be more human connection. The Plot to Help America’s ChildrenAnd what we can learn from right-wing opposition. What We Learned From MubarakRegimes that muzzle their people’s voices eventually push people into venting their frustrations from muzzles of a different sort. Ancient Rome Has an Urgent Warning for UsThe era of the Antonine Plague offers a reminder of what a powerful force nature has been throughout human history. Innovation, Not Trees. How Bill Gates Plans to Save the Planet.He has billions to donate for crises from coronavirus to climate change, and more hope now that Trump is out of office. Mitch McConnell Is So Over Trump That He Voted to Absolve HimOn the impeachment front, it was an exciting — if sometimes perplexing — weekend. Give Dolly Parton a Statue AlreadyThe Tennessee General Assembly’s vote to do so should be unanimous. America’s Other Forever WarThe United States doesn’t just bomb its enemies. It chokes them. Lessons From Virtual KindergartenThe characteristics of a rhombus. The limits of parental authority. Gratitude. Along the Southwest Border, Trump’s Wall Is Only One of the Insults He Left BehindHere’s what Biden should do about the poverty, discrimination and environmental destruction. Book Review: ‘How to Avoid a Climate Change Disaster,’ by Bill GatesIn “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” the billionaire Microsoft founder lays out his concerns for the earth and some concrete ideas for the future. Deaths of Soldiers and Policemen Held by Kurdish Guerrillas Roils Turkish PoliticsPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan blamed the United States and opposition Kurdish politicians in an effort to deflect responsibility for a failed rescue operation. W.T.O. Officially Selects Okonjo-Iweala as Its Director GeneralDr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and the first African to serve in the post, said she would make global economic recovery from the pandemic a priority. Scottish University Draws Ire for Dismissing Female Gender Studies LeadThe decision by the University of St. Andrews not to renew the contract of a female philosopher points to broader underrepresentation of women in academia, critics say. Rocket Attack in Iraq Kills a U.S. Military ContractorSome saw the barrage of rockets aimed at an airport in the northern city of Erbil as a test of the new administration in Washington. Morgan Wallen Holds Onto No. 1 Again Following Use of Racial SlurThe country star, who was condemned by the industry for his language, has only seen his album sales increase since the scandal. Johnny Pacheco, Who Helped Bring Salsa to the World, Dies at 85A Dominican-born bandleader and songwriter, he co-founded Fania Records, known as the Motown of Salsa. How Joe Neguse and Stacey Plaskett Plan to Wield Their Influence After ImpeachmentBoth representatives said they took note of their roles as among the few Black lawmakers who played a role in the historic proceeding. For ‘Buffy’ Fans, Another Reckoning With the Show’s CreatorMany fans said they are trying to reconcile accusations of misogyny against Joss Whedon, the creator of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” with their love of a show that celebrated female empowerment. Myanmar’s Protesting Workers Are UnbowedTwo weeks after the military took power in a coup, growing work stoppages are undermining the ruling generals’ attempt to assert authority over an angry population. Meet the Women Who Become Surrogates in NYNew York State will now allow gestational surrogates to carry babies for other parents. Here’s why they do it. Lessons From a HomebodySouth Korean YouTubers are sharing the simple pleasures of keeping a clean, organized and food-filled home. Speed of Courts at Issue in Australian OpenPlayers are calling this the fastest Grand Slam tennis court they have played on. Technicians say the speed hasn’t changed. Who is right? A Young Pianist Learns Liszt From ListeningFor his new album, Benjamin Grosvenor delved into historical recordings of the daunting Sonata in B minor. Millie Hughes-Fulford, NASA Shuttle Scientist, Dies at 75As the space agency’s first female payload specialist, she conducted experiments about the impact of weightlessness on astronauts’ immune systems and loss of bone mass. More Recent Articles
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