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Jan. 6 committee defers requests for some Trump records at Biden's request The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol deferred requests for some Trump-era documents following an objection from President Joe Biden's White House.     Former Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid dies at 82 Former Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid died at the age of 82 following a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, his wife, Landra Reid, said in a statement Tuesday.   Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Judge asks jurors to extend hours over COVID-19 concerns Judge Alison Nathan asked jurors in the sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell to extend their hours, citing concerns that participants and jurors may contract COVID-19 amid increasing case totals.   Garland, Texas, police arrest accused driver in gas station shooting The accused driver connected to a Texas shooting that left three teenagers dead surrendered to police Tuesday, authorities said.   Notable deaths of 2021 Archibishop Desmond Tutu, Ranchera music legend Vicente Fernandez, best-selling author Anne Rice, Monkee Michael Nesmith, Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim, former Senator Bob Dole, former Vice President Walter Mondale, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, fashion designer Virgil Abloh, rapper DMX, Britain's Prince Philip, authors Beverly Cleary and Larry McMurtry, actors Willie Garson, Jessica Walter, Christopher Plummer, Michael K. Williams, Cicely Tyson and Cloris Leachman, conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, broadcaster Larry King and baseball legend Hank Aaron are among the famous people who have died in 2021.   NFL Hall of Fame coach, broadcaster John Madden dies at 85 Legendary NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden died unexpectedly Tuesday at the age of 85, the league announced.   CDC lowers estimate of COVID-19 Omicron infections to 59.6% of total cases The CDC on Tuesday altered its estimate of the percentage of new COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant down to 58.6% of infections as of Dec. 25.   U.S. extends acceptance of expired passports to March American citizens will be allowed to return to the United States on expired passports through the end of March, extending a COVID-19 relief measure originally set to end this month.   Westchester, N.Y., district attorney says no criminal charges for ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo The Westchester County district attorney on Tuesday said it will not pursue criminal charges against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for two instances of alleged sexual harassment.   UCLA drops out of Holiday Bowl at last minute due to 'COVID-19 protocols' UCLA is the latest college football team forced to cancel its bowl appearance, as the Bruins dropped out of their Holiday Bowl matchup with NC State due to " COVID-19 protocols."   John Earnest sentenced to life on federal hate crimes charges A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a gunman who opened fire at a California synagogue, killing one, to life in prison plus 30 years on hate crimes charges.   'Pre-holiday surprise' for wife earns Maryland couple a $50,000 lottery prize A Maryland man's "pre-holiday surprise" for his wife proved to be a generous gift when the scratch-off lottery ticket won a $50,000 jackpot.   Biden administration lifts travel restrictions on southern African countries President Joe Biden has revoked travel restrictions imposed last month on eight southern African countries in response to the rise of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the White House announced Tuesday.   Child hospitalizations up 30% in last week as Omicron variant spreads Child hospitalizations for COVID-19 jumped 30% this past week as the Omicron variant spread like wildfire throughout the United States.   Watch: Conservators open second time capsule found under Robert E. Lee statue The second time capsule found underneath the former site of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Va., was opened Tuesday, revealing contents including newspapers, books, coins, letters and a bullet.   Dow notches five-day winning streak, S&P falls from record amid Omicron news The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 95 points to extend a five-day winning streak as the S&P 500 dropped from a record high in a mixed day of trading Tuesday.   McDonald's testing exercise bike seats at two locations in China McDonald's China confirmed the company is testing in-store exercise bikes after footage taken inside one of the eateries went viral online.   Study: School uniforms have little effect on behavior, attendance Ask a teacher whether school uniforms make a difference in their classrooms, and many are sure of it. But a new study says it's just not so.   Secretary of Defense keeps USS Harry S. Truman in Mediterranean to reassure European allies U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the USS Harry S. Truman to remain in the Mediterranean Sea, delaying a scheduled to journey to the Middle East.   Hugh Jackman tests positive for COVID-19; 'Music Man' shows canceled Actor Hugh Jackman announced Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19, as his Broadway show, "The Music Man," canceled performances through the weekend.   Southeast braces for potentially severe thunderstorms Less than three weeks after a historic tornado outbreak devastated portions of the central and southern United States, another round of feisty severe weather could be delivered in the final days of 2021.   Rain, wintry mix continues in Northeast to close out 2021 An active weather pattern that got underway prior to Christmas is in no hurry to close up shop in the Northeast, as AccuWeather forecasters expect a few more doses of the rain and wintry mix to sweep through the region.   Travis Air Force Base is first in DOD to acquire food prep robot, 'Alfred' California's Travis Air Force Base's dining facility has become the first in the Department of Defense to acquire an automated food preparation robot called "Alfred."   Watch: Officer chased by loose cow on rural California highway A California Highway Patrol officer's dashboard camera captured the moment a loose cow he was attempting to wrangle turned and attempted to throw him into the air.   CT scan 'digitally unwraps' Amenhotep I mummy for first time Scientists used a computed tomography scan to "digitally unwrap" the 3,500-year-old mummy of Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep I, revealing new details about his death, burial and early restoration efforts.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Despite Rising Hospitalizations, Omicron Is Not Worse for ChildrenMore children are being treated for Covid, but a combination of factors, including low vaccination rates, most likely explains the increase.   Will Shortened Isolation Periods Without Testing Spread the Virus?Without rapid testing, some experts fear new U.S. guidelines may mean infected people leave isolation while still contagious. The C.D.C. director said masking was a better option. Omicron Variant May Help Beat Delta, Study SuggestsIn the lab, antibodies produced during an Omicron infection protected against Delta. If Omicron dominates in the real world, that could lead to a less dire future. N.F.L. Revises Covid Protocols After Over 90 Players Get VirusThe new protocols have drastic implications for the N.F.L., which has struggled to contain a surge of coronavirus cases as the playoffs approach. John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster, Is Dead at 85Mr. Madden coached the Oakland Raiders to a Super Bowl title before becoming one of football’s best-known broadcasters and a video game entrepreneur. John Madden Is Remembered as the ‘Soundtrack’ of the N.F.L.Football fans, broadcasters, video-game enthusiasts and others paid tribute to the legendary coach and football ambassador. Harry M. Reid, Senate Majority Leader Behind Landmark Democratic Victories, Dies at 82Mr. Reid, who was from Nevada, displayed his pugilistic instincts as he steered an economic stimulus package and the Affordable Care Act to passage. A Lavish Tax Dodge for the Ultrawealthy Is Easily MultipliedOnce aimed at small businesses, a 1990s-era tax break has become a popular way for Silicon Valley founders and investors to avoid taxes on their investment profits. Teen Girl Shot By Police Was Seeking New Life, Family SaysThe family of Valentina Orellana-Peralta described the terrifying moments before the 14-year-old girl, who had recently moved to Los Angeles from Chile, was killed by a stray bullet fired by a police officer. Video Shows Chaos and Violence at Scene of 14-Year-Old Girl's DeathBody camera and surveillance footage shows a man attacking holiday shoppers before police officers opened fire, killing him and a 14-year-old girl who was in a dressing room. Jan. 6 Committee Shelves Requests for Hundreds of Trump RecordsThe Biden administration asked to shield some sensitive documents but continued to reject Trump’s blanket claim of executive privilege. Ethics Investigators in Congress Increasingly Run Into WallsLawmakers under scrutiny are more likely than before to simply refuse to cooperate with an inquiry. Shane MacGowan Wants a Lot More of LifeAt 64, the famously surly former frontman of the Pogues has slowed down some, but his hunger for an artistic life is still insatiable. How Will Americans Eat Next Year? Food Predictions for 2022They see a new interest in mushrooms, a rethinking of chicken and coffee, a resurgence of 1980s cocktails — and, believe it or not, a return to civility. Better Living Through Stoicism, From Seneca to Modern InterpretersThe philosophy — which, among other things, counsels how to deal with catastrophe — has experienced a revival over the past decade or so, with another uptick in interest at the start of the pandemic. Desmond Tutu Knew Justice Had to Include ForgivenessContemporary activists can benefit from Tutu’s ideas about restorative justice and strengthen their quest for fundamental fairness. The Best, Worst and Weirdest Political Stories of 2021The figures and stories that defined 12 very weird months. It’s Not Over for Joe BidenHow Barack Obama resuscitated his health care act offers clues to reviving the Build Back Better Act and President Biden’s precarious standing. The MIT Professor Defining What It Means to LiveWith many companies now inching toward more humane pay, the question of how to define a living wage deserves broader public discussion. Here's What the C.D.C. Got Wrong With Its New Covid-19 GuidelinesThe recommendations don’t sufficiently acknowledge the difference between the vaccinated and the unvaccinated. The Pandemic Has Been Bad For Youth Mental Health. Omicron Scares Me.I was already worried about my patients. I fear Omicron will make everything even worse. How to Improve Nursing Home CareReaders discuss problems such as underpaid and overworked staff and suggest remedies. Also: Inspired by bell hooks; Trump in the shadows. I’ve Spent 25 Years as a Joan Didion ThiefDidion inspired at least two generations of impostors. Why Colombia Can’t Afford to Abandon PeaceKey promises to address the conflict’s root causes have gone unmet. What We Forgot to Talk About in 2021A catch-up round table on a host of topics: Maneskin, Jazmine Sullivan, Kelly Clarkson, a Real Housewife’s music career and much more. In Another Pandemic Year, Rising to Meet ChallengesCharitable organizations supported vaccination efforts, prioritized mental health and enabled communities to receive services as the struggles of Covid-19 continued. Tech Won. Now What?We’re grappling with how to handle the tech we have, and imagining what to make of the tech of our future. The Holiday Bowl Is the Fifth College Bowl Game to Be CanceledThe Holiday Bowl, canceled on Tuesday, was the latest postseason college football game to be scratched or changed because one of the schools could not field a team. Judge Says New York Times Can Retain Project Veritas Memos, for NowA New York appeals court said the paper did not need to immediately give up or destroy documents related to the conservative group. The paper is still prevented from publishing certain documents. Time Capsule in Virginia Yields a Trove of Memorabilia, but No Prized PictureHistorians had hoped to find a rare, century-old photo of Abraham Lincoln in a box discovered beneath a pedestal of a statue of Robert E. Lee. It was not to be. Brazil Flooding Kills at Least 20 and Displaces ThousandsIn northeast Brazil, local officials say they have never before seen flooding on this scale. Tens of thousands were forced to flee their homes. Second N.Y. Prosecutor Declines to Seek Criminal Charges Against CuomoAllegations that two women made against the former governor were credible, the Westchester County district attorney said, but she said that his conduct was not criminal. Ghislaine Maxwell Jury’s Hours Extended Over Risks of Virus and MistrialJudge Alison Nathan said she was worried that the pandemic could cause a mistrial in the Ghislaine Maxwell case if jurors or participants had to quarantine. Killer Who Stabbed 4 People 100 Times Gets Life Without ParoleChad Isaak, 47, was convicted in August of murdering four people at RJR Maintenance & Management in Mandan, N.D., in 2019. He told a judge, “I’m not a murderer.” Michelle Lodzinski's Murder Conviction Dismissed in ’91 Death of SonEvidence didn’t support Michelle Lodzinski’s 2016 conviction for killing Timothy Wiltsey, who vanished in 1991, New Jersey’s highest court ruled. U.S. and Russia Agree to Talks Amid Growing Tensions Over UkraineThe Biden administration has not said who will lead the U.S. delegation next month as Russian officials demand commitments from NATO. Gunman Kills 5 in Shooting Spree Across Denver Area, Police SayThe shootings in several locations also wounded at least two people, including a police officer. A suspect in the shootings died during a shootout. Death of 17-Year-Old in Custody in Kansas Is Ruled a HomicideA medical examiner said that Cedric Lofton died of “complications of cardiopulmonary arrest” after he was handcuffed facedown in a juvenile correctional center. Why Is My Eyelid Twitching? Questions and AnswersAnd how do I get it to stop? Why Is Everyone Going Brunette? The Newest Hair TrendWarming, feel-good colors like chocolate milk, gingerbread and sable will be big in 2022, stylists say. More Recent Articles
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