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U.S. sanctions Cuban officials over human rights abuses, protests
The U.S. Treasury Department announced Thursday that the United States imposed new sanctions on Cuban officials accused of “serious human rights abuse and corruption” amid ongoing protests calling for economic reform and COVID-19 relief. The sanctions target
CDC stands firm on mask guidance despite surge of Delta COVID-19 variant
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told reporters on Thursday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is standing firm for now with its guidance that only unvaccinated people need to wear masks to be safe, and vaccinated
Senate Republicans block vote to advance bipartisan infrastructure bill
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a procedural vote to advance a massive bipartisan infrastructure bill, saying it is premature to do so while negotiators are still ironing out its details. The infrastructure bill, ultimately expected to be
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vetoes two GOP recommendations for Jan. 6 committee
On Wednesday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi vetoed two choices to serve on the committee set to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Reps. Jim Banks on Indiana and Jim Jordan of Ohio,
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Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 in Game 6 to win their first NBA title in 50 years
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points, helping the Milwaukee Bucks end a 50-year title drought by defeating the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to win Game 6 of the NBA Finals. It is Milwaukee’s first league title since 1971. Antetokounmpo,
Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Pro Bowler Melvin Ingram to 1-year, $5M deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Los Angeles Chargers Melvin Ingram to a one-year contract. Ingram, 32, was held without a sack in seven games last season despite a knee ailment that eventually landed him on injured
Team USA alternate gymnast Kara Eaker and basketball player Katie Lou Samuelson test positive for COVID-19
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee confirmed Monday that an alternate on the women’s gymnastics team had tested positive for the coronavirus. Despite being vaccinated, 18-year-old Kara Eaker tested positive early Monday and began a 10
Collin Morikawa wins British Open earning his second major title
24-year-old Collin Morikawa rallied past Jordan Spieth and Louis Oosthuizen to win the 2021 British Open on Sunday at Royal St. George’s in Kent, England. Morikawa — playing in the British Open for the first time — captured his first Claret