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Stories from February 14, 2021

You think the U.S. has COVID vaccine issues? 130 countries haven't even started vaccinating

You think the U.S. has COVID vaccine issues? 130 countries haven't even started vaccinating

In some countries, people are grumbling about the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. But there are 130 countries that "are yet to administer a single dose," according to UNICEF. That's 2.5 billion people who have been shut out of the global vaccine campaign.
by Jason Beaubien

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Doctors who say no to opioid use face threats from patients

Doctors who say no to opioid use face threats from patients

Doctors who treat pain say threats of violence escalated markedly in recent years as mounting legal and regulatory pressure stemming from the deadly opioid epidemic led many to prescribe alternatives and taper their patients off addictive painkillers.
by The Associated Press

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Duchess of Sussex expecting 2nd child, a sibling for Archie

Duchess of Sussex expecting 2nd child, a sibling for Archie

A spokesperson for Prince Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, said in a statement: “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child.”
by The Associated Press

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Wintry weather blanketing U.S. to make rare dip to Gulf Coast

Wintry weather blanketing U.S. to make rare dip to Gulf Coast

Snow and ice blanketed large swaths of the U.S. on Sunday, reaching into areas as far south as Texas’ Gulf Coast. "Typically, we just don’t have quite this much cold air in place that far south,” a National Weather Service meteorologist said.
by The Associated Press

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Where did the flu go? Homebound kids shape a mild season

Where did the flu go? Homebound kids shape a mild season

Measures like masks and social distancing have kept the flu in check this season, said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University. But Schaffner says there's more to it: Kids — habitual superspreaders — are staying home.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Emma Bowman

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Wisconsin DNR to recommend hunting season quota of 200 wolves

Wisconsin DNR to recommend hunting season quota of 200 wolves

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said it will propose a hunting season quota of 200 wolves when the the group's policy board meets Monday to discuss launching a wolf hunt immediately.
by The Associated Press

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On Parkland anniversary, Biden calls for tougher gun laws

On Parkland anniversary, Biden calls for tougher gun laws

On the third anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, President Joe Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws — including requiring background checks on all gun sales, and banning assault weapons.
by The Associated Press

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'No regrets': House managers defend decision not to call witnesses

'No regrets': House managers defend decision not to call witnesses

House impeachment managers on Sunday argued that continuing the trial with witnesses wouldn't have produced a different result. “What we needed were … more senators with spines, not more witnesses," said Virgin Islands House Del. Stacey Plaskett.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Arctic cold Valentine's Day and Monday, then temps start to recover

We have very cold temps, but warm hearts, this Valentine’s Day. Temps will slowly recover, starting on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a winter storm is bringing heavy snow to parts of Texas and Oklahoma.
by Ron Trenda

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Average daily U.S. virus cases dip below 100K for 1st time in months

Average daily U.S. virus cases dip below 100K for 1st time in months

The average daily number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months, but experts cautioned that infections remain high and precautions to slow the pandemic must remain in place.
by The Associated Press

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After speaking out on impeachment, Herrera Beutler heads toward clash with her party

After speaking out on impeachment, Herrera Beutler heads toward clash with her party

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler took center stage during impeachment after sharing an account of Trump siding with the Capitol mob. The Washington state Republican is now bracing for the fallout.
by Troy Brynelson

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Biden on Trump acquittal: 'The substance of the charge is not in dispute'

Biden on Trump acquittal: 'The substance of the charge is not in dispute'

"While the final vote did not lead to a conviction, the substance of the charge is not in dispute," President Joe Biden said after the Senate's acquittal of Donald Trump on Saturday.
by Jason Breslow

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Arctic cold and dangerous wind chills for Valentine's Day

Arctic cold and dangerous wind chills for Valentine's Day

The arctic air will stay entrenched over Minnesota and Wisconsin this Valentine’s Day. We have the cold forecast and an update on warnings and advisories.
by Ron Trenda

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A boy named 'Milo' reminds us to choose imagination over impressions

A boy named 'Milo' reminds us to choose imagination over impressions

Milo and his big sister take a long subway ride to visit their mother, who is incarcerated, in the latest collaboration from award-winning picture book duo Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson.
by Samantha Balaban

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Trove of antique portraits, including 1 of Susan B. Anthony, found in hidden attic of N.Y. building

Trove of antique portraits, including 1 of Susan B. Anthony, found in hidden attic of N.Y. building

The new owner of a building in Geneva, N.Y., found a walled-off room — sealed by drywall and lost to time. There he discovered century-old photographs and equipment — and a mystery.
by Ryan Benk

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StoryCorps: 'Just the Two of Us' songwriter found his sound in solitude

StoryCorps: 'Just the Two of Us' songwriter found his sound in solitude

William Salter, who co-wrote the popular love song, told his granddaughter that the radio kept him company during a lonely childhood. When he later found the bass, he said, "I found myself."
by Abe Selby

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Fifth victim in Minnesota clinic shooting identified

Fifth victim in Minnesota clinic shooting identified

Allina Health confirmed Saturday that Jennifer Gibson, a certified medical assistant, was among those injured in Tuesday’s attack at the Allina Health clinic in Buffalo. The shooting killed one staff member and wounded four others.
by The Associated Press

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White House aide resigns after threatening reporter

White House aide resigns after threatening reporter

White House deputy press secretary T.J. Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter.
by The Associated Press

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Arctic cold and dangerous wind chills Saturday night and Sunday a.m.

Arctic cold and dangerous wind chills Saturday night and Sunday a.m.

If you’re hoping for milder weather, you’ll have to wait a few days. We have details on the cold temps and dangerously cold wind chills for Sunday, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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