Many Haitian migrants camped in a small Texas border town are being released in the United States, two U.S. officials said, undercutting the Biden administration’s public statements that the thousands in the camp faced immediate expulsion.
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‘Dose of hope’: Biden pushing rich nations to share vaccine
President Joe Biden is set to push well-off nations to do more to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control around the world, as world leaders, aid groups and global health organizations sound the alarm about the slow pace of global vaccinations.
Aces, Sun get to rest, watch early WNBA postseason matchups
Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun have dominated opponents this season, winning their last 14 games en route to the best record in the WNBA.
White House faces bipartisan backlash on Haitian migrants
The White House is facing sharp condemnation from Democrats for its handling of the influx of Haitian migrants at the U.S. southern border, after images of U.S. Border Patrol agents on horseback using aggressive tactics went viral this week.
Canelo Álvarez, Caleb Plant trade blows at news conference
Canelo Álvarez and Caleb Plant couldn’t wait until Nov. 6 to start throwing hands.
Sisolak: Nevada getting first 150 Afghans for resettlement
The U.S. State Department plans to resettle 150 Afghans in Nevada, with about 100 expected to go to Reno and Sparks and about 50 to the Las Vegas area …
County declares public health crisis over COVID misinformation, enraging protesters
For the Clark County Commission, a resolution declaring misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccines a “public health crisis” is simply a statement of their position with no enforcement capabilities. It wasn’t clear if that’s how protesters, who showed up …
Suspected DUI driver who hit 2 pedestrians lied about identity, police say
A Las Vegas woman arrested last month in connection with a hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians was suspected of driving under the influence …
Pfizer says its vaccine is safe for kids ages 5-11. Will parents buy in?
With Pfizer-BioNTech’s announcement Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine had been shown to be safe and effective in low doses in children ages 5 to 11, a major question looms: How many parents will have it given to their children?
Pfizer says its vaccine is safe for kids ages 5-11. Will parents buy in?
With Pfizer-BioNTech’s announcement Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine had been shown to be safe and effective in low doses in children ages 5 to 11, a major question looms: How many parents will have it given to their children?