President Biden on Thursday called on states to make the coronavirus vaccine available to all adults by May 1 and said he was hopeful that the country could return to some form of normal life by the Fourth of July.

Judge Peter A. Cahill on Thursday added a third-degree murder charge in the trial of Derek Chauvin, which includes second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in the killing of George Floyd.

The House on Thursday approved a pair of bills aimed at expanding and strengthening background checks for gun purchasers. The bills are expected to face stiff opposition in the Senate.

On Thursday, President Biden signed a historic economic stimulus package, the bill sends direct payments to many Americans, expands a child tax credit, and extends the weekly unemployment supplement.

Prince William denied Britain's royal family was racist on Thursday, following an interview where his brother, Prince Harry, and Harry's wife, Meghan, alleged a family member had raised concerns about their son's skin tone.

House Democrats prevailed over Republican opposition to give final approval on Wednesday to President Biden's nearly $1.9 trillion stimulus package in a 220-to-211 vote, clearing the legislation for his signature.

Members of the White House coronavirus team discussed the need for more vaccine supply on Wednesday.

President Biden discusses the House passage of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, a major victory for Mr. Biden seven weeks into his term.

House lawmakers are expected to give final approval to President Biden's sweeping, nearly $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.

Around 6,000 people gathered to protest against police violence and officers' coronavirus lockdown tactics in Athens on Tuesday night. Police said 10 officers were wounded and 16 people were arrested.