13 killed when big rig hits SUV carrying 25 people
He also said the SUV was not fleeing authorities and no pursuit of the vehicle had been underway. Accounts on the number of passengers in the SUV and the number of fatalities vary.
3/04/2021

Prince Philip had a successful heart procedure: Palace
This is the longest amount of time he has spent in hospital since June 2013 when he had an exploratory operation on his abdomen. Four days later he was visited by son Prince Charles, who made a 200-mile round trip from Highgrove and stayed 30 minutes.
3/04/2021

Biden agrees to limit some eligibility on $1,400 payments
Under the legislation, individuals earning up to $75,000, and couples up to $150,000, would get $1,400 checks per person. The full amount of the checks remains unchanged at $1,400, but the amount would phase out quickly for higher earners.
3/04/2021

Palace to investigate after Meghan Markle accused of bullying staff
We'll have to wait for the interview to find out exactly what "falsehoods" the couple believe have been put out by the palace. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their royal tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand in 2019.
3/04/2021

Judge delivers guilty verdict in Toronto van attack trial
She did not name the accused in her decision , referring to him as "John Doe" and said she hopes that he will no longer be named. Molloy made a point to name and acknowledge the "true hereos" who displayed courage and compassion that day.
3/04/2021

Biden tightens $1,400 stimulus check income limits amid pressure from moderate Dems
Even though the Senate will soon take up the bill, the specifics of the package are still being negotiated. But progressives have signaled they will fight against tightening the income criteria for the payments.
3/04/2021

National Guard troops in DC hospitalized after being served undercooked food
Capitol that blocks off all avenues of entry including on the streets around the building, which was put in place after January 6. Lawmakers were expected to be briefed Wednesday by Capitol Police leadership in a closed session.
3/04/2021

Province gives go-ahead to easing more COVID-19 restrictions
Today, Alberta saw another 35 cases of the United Kingdom variant reported for a total of 457 cases of that strain. Alberta is well into its second round of economic lockdowns tied to the second wave of the novel coronavirus.
3/04/2021

Biden, Senators Agree to Lower Cutoff for Relief Checks
With Democrats and their allies controlling 50 seats, Vice President Kamala Harris might need to give them a tie-breaking vote. The bill also would provide billions of dollars to help pay for vaccine distribution and aid for local and state governments.
3/03/2021

Cuomo avoids public amid outcry over harassment allegations
He denied Boylan's allegations in his statement and said that in Bennett's case, he had meant to act like a mentor. Ruch's account "was corroborated by the friend, contemporaneous text messages and photographs from the event".
3/03/2021