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UN Human Rights Office says 18 killed in Myanmar crackdown

The U.N. Human Rights Office says it has received “credible information” that a crackdown on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar has left at least 18 people dead and over 30 wounded.

February 28, 2021, 10:32 AM

National

3 Kansas police officers injured by shotgun in vacant home

Authorities say three police officers were injured by a shotgun blast when they checked out a vacant home in Wichita, Kansas.

February 28, 2021, 10:54 AM

National

Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs

Massive fraud in the nation’s unemployment system is raising alarms even as President Joe Biden and Congress prepare to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into expanded benefits.

February 28, 2021, 10:45 AM

Democratic county leaders are seeking an investigation of a Republican legislator from Illinois after he displayed a decal of an anti-government militia movement on his pickup truck parked at the U.S. Capitol during January’s deadly insurrection.

February 28, 2021, 10:43 AM

World

‘Coronation Street’ actor Johnny Briggs dies at age 85

British actor Johnny Briggs, best known for his role as businessman Mike Baldwin in the long-running TV soap opera “Coronation Street,” has died.

February 28, 2021, 10:41 AM

National Politics

Historians oppose bill to change archives board nominations

Historians are opposing a bill that they say could politicize the state Archives and History board.

February 28, 2021, 10:34 AM

National Politics

Georgia sheriff wants armored vehicle because of Navy base

A Georgia sheriff says his office needs a military-style armored vehicle because his county includes a Navy base.

February 28, 2021, 10:32 AM

National

Some GOP state lawmakers help spread COVID-19 misinformation

Republican lawmakers have criticized governors’ emergency actions since the coronavirus outbreak began.

February 28, 2021, 10:30 AM

National Politics

The (Un)Known Project retraces journeys of Kentucky’s slaves

February 28, 2021, 10:20 AM

National

The Latest: Brazil’s capital returns to COVID-19 lockdown

Brazil’s capital has entered a two-week lockdown, joining a dozen of states in adopting measures against COVID-19 as intensive care beds begin to fill in some important cities.

February 28, 2021, 10:16 AM

National

Northern Nevada tribe co-stars in Peter Gabriel music video

Members of a northern Nevada tribe play a supporting role in a new music video by rock star Peter Gabriel.

February 28, 2021, 10:12 AM

World

Nigerian families await news of 300 kidnapped schoolgirls

Families in Nigeria waited anxiously for news of their abducted daughters after more than 300 schoolgirls were kidnapped by gunmen from a government school in the country’s north last week, the latest in a series of mass school kidnappings in the West African nation.

February 28, 2021, 10:07 AM

National Politics

California revenues soar as rich get richer during pandemic

California is billions of dollars ahead of its tax collections projections despite many people being out of work because of the pandemic.

February 28, 2021, 10:07 AM

World

Israeli-owned ship docked in Dubai after mysterious blast

An Israeli-owned cargo ship that suffered a mysterious explosion in the Gulf of Oman has come to Dubai’s port for repairs.

February 28, 2021, 10:03 AM

National

Spacewalking astronauts prep station for new solar wings

Spacewalking astronauts are installing support frames at the International Space Station for new solar panels arriving later this year.

February 28, 2021, 9:55 AM

National Politics

As Florida lawmakers reconvene, pandemic casts large shadow

Florida lawmakers will gavel into session this week amid a pandemic that will play a starring role on their agenda — including its influence on the state budget and a debate whether to shield businesses from COVID-related lawsuits.

February 28, 2021, 9:49 AM

National Politics

Trump set to return to the spotlight with CPAC speech

Less than six weeks after leaving office, former President Donald Trump will deliver the closing speech at a conservative conference as he reasserts himself on the national stage and makes clear he intends to remain a dominant force within the Republican Party.

February 28, 2021, 9:38 AM

UN warns of mass famine in Yemen ahead of donor conference