A jump in coronavirus cases overwhelmed hospitals in Hong Kong, leaving some patients waiting on sidewalks. The city had kept the pandemic largely in check until the Omicron wave, recording no local cases for much of 2021.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said the agency would soon issue new guidance, including on masks, for the next phase of the pandemic.
NATO's secretary general said the alliance had not seen any signs of Russian military de-escalation on Ukraine's border, and that NATO defense ministers would consider stationing additional troops in central and southeastern member states.
The Honduran authorities detained former President Juan Orlando Hernández after they received an American extradition request claiming that he participated in a 'violent drug-trafficking conspiracy.'
The suit, filed by the family of Halyna Hutchins, the film's cinematographer who was fatally shot by Mr. Baldwin on the set, accused him and other defendants of reckless conduct and dangerous cost-cutting measures.
President Biden said his administration had not verified Russia's claim that it was pulling troops back from Ukraine's border and vowed to pursue a diplomatic resolution to prevent an invasion.
The settlement also required that Remington, the maker of the AR-15-style weapon used to massacre 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, release thousands of pages of internal company documents.
The Honduran authorities detained former President Juan Orlando Hernández after they received an American extradition request claiming that he participated in a 'violent drug-trafficking conspiracy.'
The suit, filed by the family of Halyna Hutchins, the film's cinematographer who was fatally shot by Mr. Baldwin on the set, accused him and other defendants of reckless conduct and dangerous cost-cutting measures.
President Biden said his administration had not verified Russia's claim that it was pulling troops back from Ukraine's border and vowed to pursue a diplomatic resolution to prevent an invasion.
The settlement also required that Remington, the maker of the AR-15-style weapon used to massacre 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, release thousands of pages of internal company documents.
Craig Greenberg, a Democrat, said a man fired multiple rounds inside his campaign office; no one was injured. A suspect was charged with attempted murder.
The protests in Canada's capital enter their third week, snarling traffic and cutting off access to the country's Parliament, Supreme Court and the prime minister's office.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany described Ukrainian sovereignty and security as non-negotiable, and promised solidarity with Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine emphasized his country's desire to join NATO, an aspiration fixed in Ukraine's Constitution, but did not rule out the possibility of dropping its bid for membership.
In what appeared to be a carefully scripted televised meeting, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov told President Vladimir V. Putin that a diplomatic resolution with the West over Ukraine remained possible.
Craig Greenberg, a Democrat, said a man fired multiple rounds inside his campaign office; no one was injured. A suspect was charged with attempted murder.
The protests in Canada's capital enter their third week, snarling traffic and cutting off access to the country's Parliament, Supreme Court and the prime minister's office.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany described Ukrainian sovereignty and security as non-negotiable, and promised solidarity with Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine emphasized his country's desire to join NATO, an aspiration fixed in Ukraine's Constitution, but did not rule out the possibility of dropping its bid to for membership.
In what appeared to be a carefully scripted televised meeting, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov told President Vladimir V. Putin that a diplomatic resolution with the West over Ukraine remained possible.
A group of police officers stood in a line to move protesters blocking access to an economically vital bridge in Windsor, Ontario. It's the third week of demonstrations that began as a protest against Canada's vaccine mandate for truck drivers crossing the U.S.-Canada border.
Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted Newark's removal of roughly 23,000 lead pipes in nearly three years, saying that the city's progress could provide a road map for communities across the United States.
New York City is expected to fire as many as 3,000 unvaccinated municipal workers on Friday. The president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York argued that 'natural immunity' from contracting Covid-19 should be recognized as a form of vaccination.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that those blocking U.S.-Canada border crossings to protest Covid measures would face increased police presence and penalties, but that Canada was 'a long way' from sending military to disperse demonstrations.
Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, warned that protesters who do not clear transit routes could face a maximum penalty of $100,000, up to a year in prison and the potential loss of commercial and personal licenses.
A group of police officers stood in a line to move protesters blocking access to an economically vital bridge in Windsor, Ontario. It's the third week of demonstrations that began as a protest against Canada's vaccine mandate for truck drivers crossing the U.S.-Canada border.
Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted Newark's removal of roughly 23,000 lead pipes in nearly three years, saying that the city's progress could provide a road map for communities across the United States.
New York City is expected to fire as many as 3,000 unvaccinated municipal workers on Friday. The president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York argued that 'natural immunity' from contracting Covid-19 should be recognized as a form of vaccination.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that those blocking U.S.-Canada border crossings to protest Covid measures would face increased police presence and penalties, but that Canada was 'a long way' from sending military to disperse demonstrations.
Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, warned that protesters who do not clear transit routes could face a maximum penalty of $100,000, up to a year in prison and the potential loss of commercial and personal licenses.
The World Health Organization's regional director for Africa said the continent could manage living with the coronavirus if a downward trend in new cases holds and vaccinations are increased.
Protesters snarled traffic in the capital, Ottawa, and continued blockades at some of the busiest routes linking Canada to the United States, demanding an end to vaccine mandates and coronavirus restrictions.
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that Nevada would join a growing list of states, from New York to California, that are relaxing pandemic restrictions. The governor said schools and private businesses in Nevada could still set their own mask rules.
A group of police officers stood in a line to move protesters blocking access to an economically vital bridge in Windsor, Ontario. It's the third week of demonstrations that began as a protest against Canada's vaccine mandate for truck drivers crossing the U.S.-Canada border.
Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted Newark's removal of roughly 23,000 lead pipes in nearly three years, saying that the city's progress could provide a road map for communities across the United States.
New York City is expected to fire as many as 3,000 unvaccinated municipal workers on Friday. The president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York argued that 'natural immunity' from contracting Covid-19 should be recognized as a form of vaccination.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that those blocking U.S.-Canada border crossings to protest Covid measures would face increased police presence and penalties, but that Canada was 'a long way' from sending military to disperse demonstrations.
Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, warned that protesters who do not clear transit routes could face a maximum penalty of $100,000, up to a year in prison and the potential loss of commercial and personal licenses.
The World Health Organization's regional director for Africa said the continent could manage living with the coronavirus if a downward trend in new cases holds and vaccinations are increased.
Protesters snarled traffic in the capital, Ottawa, and continued blockades at some of the busiest routes linking Canada to the United States, demanding an end to vaccine mandates and coronavirus restrictions.
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that Nevada would join a growing list of states, from New York to California, that are relaxing pandemic restrictions. The governor said schools and private businesses in Nevada could still set their own mask rules.
Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted Newark's removal of roughly 23,000 lead pipes in nearly three years, saying that the city's progress could provide a road map for communities across the United States.
New York City is expected to fire as many as 3,000 unvaccinated municipal workers on Friday. The president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York argued that 'natural immunity' from contracting Covid-19 should be recognized as a form of vaccination.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that those blocking U.S.-Canada border crossings to protest Covid measures would face increased police presence and penalties, but that Canada was 'a long way' from sending military to disperse demonstrations.
Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, warned that protesters who do not clear transit routes could face a maximum penalty of $100,000, up to a year in prison and the potential loss of commercial and personal licenses.
The World Health Organization's regional director for Africa said the continent could manage living with the coronavirus if a downward trend in new cases holds and vaccinations are increased.
Protesters snarled traffic in the capital, Ottawa, and continued blockades at some of the busiest routes linking Canada to the United States, demanding an end to vaccine mandates and coronavirus restrictions.
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that Nevada would join a growing list of states, from New York to California, that are relaxing pandemic restrictions. The governor said schools and private businesses in Nevada could still set their own mask rules.
Protesters snarled traffic in the capital, Ottawa, and continued blockades at some of the busiest routes linking Canada to the United States, demanding an end to vaccine mandates and coronavirus restrictions.
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that Nevada would join a growing list of states, from New York to California, that are relaxing pandemic restrictions. The governor said schools and private businesses in Nevada could still set their own mask rules.
Thousands of public-sector employees in Puerto Rico, including teachers and firefighters, took to the streets to demand higher salaries, better working conditions and pension benefits.
Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said her agency was working on new guidance for the states, but that it was not yet time to lift mask mandates across the nation.
Drew Dilkens, the mayor of Windsor, Ontario, requested additional resources and personnel from Canada's provincial and federal governments to deal with a protest by truckers on the Ambassador Bridge.
Nancy Pelosi of California, the speaker of the House, said she would agree to a ban on the ownership and trading of individual stocks by members of Congress if the ban also applied to members of the judicial branch.
Senator Mitch McConnell, the minority leader, said it was 'not the job' of the Republican National Committee to censure Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, and called the attack on Jan. 6 a 'violent insurrection.'
Thousands of public-sector employees in the U.S. territory, including teachers and firefighters, took to the streets to demand higher salaries, better working conditions and pension benefits.
Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said her agency was working on new guidance for the states, but that it was not yet time to lift mask mandates across the nation.
Drew Dilkens, the mayor of Windsor, Ontario, requested additional resources and personnel from Canada's provincial and federal governments to deal with a protest by truckers on the Ambassador Bridge.
Nancy Pelosi of California, the speaker of the House, said she would agree to a ban on the ownership and trading of individual stocks by members of Congress if the ban also applied to members of the judicial branch.
Senator Mitch McConnell, the minority leader, said it was 'not the job' of the Republican National Committee to censure Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, and called the attack on Jan. 6 a 'violent insurrection.'
Antony Blinken, the secretary of state, said that the United States was seeking to fight Russia's disinformation campaign by exposing the country's plot to create a fake video depicting a Ukrainian attack.
The first lady said at a summit of community college leaders that a proposal to waive two years of tuition was no longer part of a social spending bill that Democrats were trying to salvage.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that fully vaccinated international travelers can enter Australia starting Feb. 21, nearly two years after the country closed its borders to almost all noncitizens.
The Pentagon said its investigation found that a single Islamic State suicide bomber carried out the attack that killed 13 U.S. troops and as many as 170 civilians, contradicting initial assessments.
Senator Mitch McConnell, the minority leader, said it was 'not the job' of the Republican National Committee to censure Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, and called the attack on Jan. 6 a 'violent insurrection.'
Antony Blinken, the secretary of state, said that the United States was seeking to fight Russia's disinformation campaign by exposing the country's plot to create a fake video depicting a Ukrainian attack.
The first lady said at a summit of community college leaders that a proposal to waive two years of tuition was no longer part of a social spending bill that Democrats were trying to salvage.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that fully vaccinated international travelers can enter Australia starting Feb. 21, nearly two years after the country closed its borders to almost all noncitizens.
The Pentagon said its investigation found that a single Islamic State suicide bomber carried out the attack that killed 13 U.S. troops and as many as 170 civilians, contradicting initial assessments.
Damaged homes and snapped trees were seen in Sawyerville, Ala., south of Tuscaloosa, after a tornado described by the National Weather Service as 'large and extremely dangerous' touched down in the area.
During a visit with the president of Ukraine, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey offered to play a mediating role between Russia and Ukraine to help de-escalate the crisis.
Antony Blinken, the secretary of state, said that the United States was seeking to fight Russia's disinformation campaign by exposing the country's plot to create a fake video depicting a Ukrainian attack.
The first lady said at a summit of community college leaders that a proposal to waive two years of tuition was no longer part of a social spending bill that Democrats were trying to salvage.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that fully vaccinated international travelers can enter Australia starting Feb. 21, nearly two years after the country closed its borders to almost all noncitizens.
The Pentagon said its investigation found that a single Islamic State suicide bomber carried out the attack that killed 13 U.S. troops and as many as 170 civilians, contradicting initial assessments.
Damaged homes and snapped trees were seen in Sawyerville, Ala., south of Tuscaloosa, after a tornado described by the National Weather Service as 'large and extremely dangerous' touched down in the area.
During a visit with the president of Ukraine, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey offered to play a mediating role between Russia and Ukraine to help de-escalate the crisis.
President Biden said that the operation to kill Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi in northwest Syria 'took a major terrorist leader off the battlefield.'
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