Category Archives: (Sandbox) National News
California law aiming to curb COVID misinformation blocked by judge
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) - A U.S. judge has blocked a California law that sought to penalize doctors who spread "misinformation or disinformation" about COVID-19 while he considers a pair lawsuits...
Jan 26, 2023
Former Memphis police officer indicted in Tyre Nichols case, CNN reports
(Reuters) - A former Memphis police officer has been indicted over the Jan. 10 death of Tyre Nichols, CNN reported on Thursday citing his attorney William Massey, as officials prepare to release bodyc...
Jan 26, 2023
National Archives asks former U.S. presidents, VPs to check for classified documents- CNN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The National Archives asked former U.S. presidents and vice presidents on Thursday to re-check their personal records for any classified documents or other presidential records a...
Jan 26, 2023
U.S. native seed shortage hinders land restoration -report
By Leah Douglas (Reuters) - The United States is facing a shortage of the native seeds it uses to restore natural habitats damaged by wildfire and other weather events made worse by climate change, ac...
Jan 26, 2023
U.S. House panel to hold hearing on supply chain, infrastructure
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. House committee said Thursday it will hold a hearing next Wednesday on supply chain and transportation infrastructure issues that will feature trucking...
Jan 26, 2023
FDA identifies recall of Emergent’s decontamination kits as most serious
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday classified the recall of Emergent BioSolutions Inc's skin decontamination lotion kits as the most serious type. The contract manufacturer ...
Jan 26, 2023
Biden to court wealthy donors as he preps 2024 campaign in coming weeks – sources
By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will hold a number of fundraisers with wealthy Democratic donors in coming weeks as part of his expected bid to return to the White House in 202...
Jan 26, 2023
Exclusive-U.S. Energy Department to allocate $118 million to biofuels projects
By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday will announce over $100 million in funding to expand U.S. biofuels production, as the Biden administration works...
Jan 26, 2023
California shooting victims: Who died in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay attacks?
(Reuters) - Back-to-back mass shootings in California have claimed the lives of people who loved to dance at a studio in Monterey Park and farm workers in the coastal community of Half Moon Bay. MONTE...
Jan 26, 2023
Trump seeks to shift his idling White House campaign back into gear
By Gram Slattery and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump will seek to kick his campaign for the 2024 Republican nomination into gear this weekend, with a pair of campaign stops in key ea...
Jan 26, 2023
