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Amid escalating violence in Myanmar, U.N. human rights expert calls for expansive punitive measures targeting junta A U.N. human rights expert urged both the U.N. Security Council and its member states to impose far-reaching punitive measures against the military's senior leaders, associates and military-owned companies.      LeBron James takes Giannis Antetokounmpo with first pick in NBA All-Star draft Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James used the first pick in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game draft to select Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.   New Zealand downgrades tsunami threat after series of powerful quakes Officials in New Zealand on Friday downgraded a tsunami warning after multiple powerful earthquakes struck off the coast earlier in the day.   U.N.: Syria has made 'limited developments' toward eliminating chemical weapons U.N. High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu said Thursday that Syria has made only "limited developments" in eliminating its chemical weapons since 2013.   Body, motorcycle found 456 feet below Grand Canyon rim The National Park Service said Thursday that Park Rangers had recovered the body of a missing Kentucky man in the Grand Canyon, bringing an end to a multi-day search and rescue operation.   Kansas City Chiefs FB Anthony Sherman retires from NFL after 10 seasons Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday.   Supreme Court denies release of EPA documents in Amy Coney Barrett's first opinion Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett issued her first majority opinion Thursday, denying a Freedom of Information Request seeking EPA consultations on a rule regulating environmental intake structures.   New Orleans Saints release longtime punter Thomas Morstead The New Orleans Saints released longtime punter Thomas Morstead on Thursday, the team announced.   Earthquake swarm in Iceland could hint at even bigger event Nearly constant earthquakes have plagued the main population center of Iceland in recent days, and officials warn this could be a sign of an imminent volcanic eruption.   Detroit Lions to release ex-Pro Bowl CB Desmond Trufant The Detroit Lions are planning to release former Pro Bowl cornerback Desmond Trufant after only one season.   Richard Barnett, seen at Pelosi's desk on Jan. 6 riot, changes lawyers before May 4 court date A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ordered a two-month continuance Thursday in the case of a man photographed sitting at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office desk during the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.   Air Force pushes back physical fitness assessments to July 1 The Air Force will resume physical fitness assessments for airmen beginning July 1.   Pittsburgh Penguins activate Sidney Crosby from NHL's COVID-19 list The Pittsburgh Penguins activated captain and star center Sidney Crosby from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list ahead of Thursday night's game against the cross-state rival Philadelphia Flyers.   'Astounding' Mars rover landing inspired world, Biden says in call to NASA President Joe Biden called NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Thursday to congratulate staff on the Mars rover Perseverance landing, which he said inspired the world during a difficult time.   Capitol Police ask National Guard to extend deployment Capitol Police have asked the Defense Department to extend the National Guard's deployment at the U.S. Capitol for an additional two months, Pentagon officials said Thursday.   COVID-19: Alabama to lift mask order Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said Thursday she plans to lift the state's COVID-19 mask order by April 9.   Senate clerk begins reading 628-page COVID-19 relief bill before debate The Senate clerk on Thursday afternoon began reading aloud all 628 pages of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus and COVID-19 relief bill, a process that's expected to take about 10 hours.   U.S. markets drop sharply as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell fails to curb inflation fears The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 345 points on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank would remain "patient" in regards to policy changes combatting rising inflation.   Watch: Korean War veteran's letters home returned to family after 70 years A Pennsylvania war memorabilia collector was able to find the family of a man whose letters from the Korean War ended up for sale at an auction.   Look: Florida biologist finds live turtle in stomach of largemouth bass Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they were catching largemouth bass for research when they made a surprising discovery -- a live turtle in a fish's stomach.   Study finds fewer butterflies in landscapes of the American West Butterfly numbers are down across the American West, even in places relatively undisturbed by human activity.   Study finds high rates of heart disease among Hispanic men, women More than half of Hispanic men, and nearly half of Hispanic women, in the United States have heart disease, according to an analysis published Thursday by the journal Stroke.   15-year-old angler lands 15.32-pound largemouth bass in Texas lake The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said a 15-year-old angler set a new record for Lake Travis when he reeled in a largemouth bass that tipped the scales at 15.32 pounds.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Cuomo Aides Rewrote Nursing Home Report to Hide Higher Death TollThe intervention was the earliest action yet known in an effort by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo that concealed how many nursing home residents died in the pandemic.   Action on Stimulus Bill Halts as Senate Clerks Read All 628 Pages AloudSenator Ron Johnson delayed proceedings on the nearly $2 trillion relief package by demanding that the legislative clerks recite the plan word for word. Elaine Chao’s Mix of Work and Family Drew Early Ethics ScrutinyAn inspector general’s report provided new details of how ethics lawyers at the Transportation Department raised flags starting in 2017 about efforts to promote her family and its shipping business. One and Done: Why People Are Eager for Johnson & Johnson’s VaccineJohnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine is allowing states to rethink distribution, even as health officials and experts worry some will view it as inferior. As Biden Urges Caution on Covid, Governors Split on How Fast to ReopenEven within political parties, governors were taking different approaches as they tried to balance public health guidance with residents’ eagerness to get back to normal life. For Biden, Deliberation and Caution, Maybe Overcaution, on the World StageBut decisions come more quickly than they did in the Obama administration, when Mr. Biden, as vice president, complained about the endless meetings. Biden Administration Says It Will Shorten Detention of Migrant FamiliesA new plan calls for releasing parents and their children after no more than 72 hours. Researchers say children can show symptoms of trauma after spending long periods in custody. Passed Over 3 Times, a Black Marine Colonel Is Being Promoted to GeneralThe promotion could set Col. Anthony Henderson on a path to becoming the first Black four-star Marine general. Only 25 African-Americans in the Marines have reached general in any form. Wyoming Coal Country Pivots, Reluctantly, to Wind FarmsThe tiny town of Rawlins will soon be home to one of the nation’s largest wind farms. But pride in the fossil fuel past remains a powerful force. Vaccinations, Senate Clerks, Myanmar: Your Thursday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. How Close Is the Pandemic’s End?As President Biden accelerates plans for manufacturing vaccines and several states move to reopen, we check in on the virus. ‘Vandalism With a Purpose’ and the Future of the G.O.P.Ross Douthat returns with Michael Brendan Dougherty to tell Jane she’s wrong about Trump’s populist rhetoric. What Is Home?Tell us what it means to you. Unmasked: When Identity Politics Turns DeadlyWill Republican politicians kill some Texans to own the libs? Biden Is the Anti-Trump, and It’s WorkingIf you can dial down the conflict, you can dial up the policy. How to Love AmericaPatriotism in a time of division. We Expect 300,000 Fewer Births Than Usual This YearSigns are pointing to a sizable pandemic baby bust in the United States, with implications that will be with us for years to come. Mexican Women Are Fed Up and López Obrador Doesn’t Get ItAndrés Manuel López Obrador is supporting a candidate accused of rape. Women may need to give up on him. Two Oscar Contenders to Stream“A Concerto Is a Conversation” and “Hysterical Girl” are among 10 shortlisted films in the Best Documentary Short Subject category. Black Farmers May Finally Get the Help They DeserveA debt-relief program would be a step in repairing more than a century of discrimination by the Department of Agriculture. Stacey Abrams on American Idealism and American BetrayalAbrams helped win major Democratic victories in Georgia, the right is retaliating and it’s getting personal. But Abrams says she doesn’t mind; it’s all about the long game. Making the Concrete and Steel We Need Doesn’t Have to Bake the PlanetThere are cleaner ways to produce the building blocks of the nation. Finding Refuge, and a Snowy Owl, in Central ParkWhen pandemic New York seemed at its most surreal, the park, with its abundant wildlife and familiar progression of the seasons, offered a vision of normal life to a book critic who wandered it daily. Her Eyelid Drooped and She Kept Getting Weaker. What Was Going On?Dozens of tests turned up nothing. Then a specialist had a theory. Some Scientists Question W.H.O. Inquiry Into the Coronavirus Pandemic’s OriginsThose who still suspect the outbreak in China may have been caused by a lab leak or accident are pressing for an independent investigation. Jacob Daskal, Founder of Brooklyn Safety Patrol, Is Charged With Sexually Abusing a TeenJacob Daskal, who founded an ultra-Orthodox safety patrol in Brooklyn, groomed a 15-year-old girl for sex and abused her, federal prosecutors said. North Carolina Officer Slams Dog Into Car, Prompting InvestigationA video obtained by a TV station appears to show an officer in Salisbury, N.C., hoisting a police dog off the ground by its leash and shoving it into the side of an S.U.V. Dallas Police Officer Charged With 2 Counts of Capital MurderThe officer, Bryan Riser, was arrested on Thursday after a witness said the officer had hired him to kidnap and kill two people and then dump their bodies in a river, the police said. Boxer Claressa Shields Says Sexism Holds Her BackShe has won two Olympic gold medals. She is undefeated as a pro. So why, she wonders, doesn’t she get the same exposure as men in the sport? In Run-Up to Oprah’s Interview With Harry and Meghan, Royal Accusations FlyCBS is releasing tantalizing video clips of the couple, while scalding allegations are coming from Buckingham Palace staff members. Demanding Loyalty, China Moves to Overhaul Hong Kong ElectionsChina’s national legislature disclosed plans for a law that would make it extremely difficult for Beijing’s critics to hold elective office in Hong Kong. Texas Farmers Tally Up the Damage From a Winter Storm ‘Massacre’The state’s agriculture sector has lost an estimated $600 million or more. Crop and livestock damage could mean shortages and higher prices beyond Texas. Drinking Alcohol and Cancer: Should Your Cocktail Carry a Cancer Warning?As pandemic disruptions lead many of us to drink more, experts underscore the link between alcohol and disease. ‘Overlooked My Whole Life’: H.B.C.U. Set Stage for an N.B.A. CareerThe only active N.B.A. player from a historically Black college or university, Robert Covington is making a name for himself. ‘Coming 2 America’ Review: Comedic RoyaltyMore than 30 years later, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall reunite for a return trip from Zamunda to New York. Book Review: ‘Who Is Maud Dixon,’ by Alexandra AndrewsAlexandra Andrews’s debut novel follows a Machiavellian aspiring writer who becomes entangled in her work for a best-selling fiction writer. Brazil’s Covid Crisis Is a Warning to the Whole World, Scientists SayBrazil is seeing a record number of deaths, and the spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant that may cause reinfection. Plan to Ditch the Mask After Vaccination? Not So Fast.It’s not clear how easily vaccinated people may spread the virus, but the answer to that question is coming soon. Until then, scientists urge caution. ‘Chaos Walking’ Review: Just Thinking Out LoudDaisy Ridley plays the only woman to arrive on a planet full of men, whose thoughts are visibly on display, in this sci-fi thriller. Justice Amy Coney Barrett Issues Her First Majority OpinionThe 7-to-2 ruling rejected an environmental group’s Freedom of Information Act request. The Moon's Comet-Like Tail Shoots Beams Around the Earth“It almost seems like a magical thing,” said one of the astronomers involved in studying the lunar phenomenon. More Recent Articles
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