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Biden Tours Hardware Store to Promote Small Business Loans
On Tuesday, President Biden toured a hardware store in Washington to encourage small business loans to promote his administration's efforts to help the economy.
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Jury Selection Begins After Initial Delay in Chauvin Trial
On Tuesday, after a delayed start, official jury selection began in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer facing second-degree murder and manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd.
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Boris Johnson Refuses to Discuss Royal Family Drama
On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain was questioned about the recent claims made by Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan.
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New York City High Schools to Reopen March 22
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that high schools would reopen for in-person classes beginning March 22, a major milestone for the city.
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Biden Signs Executive Order to Make Voting Easier
On the 56th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday march in Selma, Ala., President Biden signed an executive order that aims to improve access to voting. He announced the signing in pre-taped remarks released on Sunday.
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In Mosul, Pope Francis Says Hope Is 'More Powerful Than Death'
On his last full day in Iraq, the pope on Sunday was surrounded by rubble on his visit to the once-vibrant city of Mosul. He prayed for victims of all faiths who had endured war and armed conflict.
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Dalai Lama Receives His First Covid-19 Vaccine Shot
The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, received his first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on Saturday, in Dharamsala, India. He urged others to 'have courage' to get vaccinated.
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Opposition Leader's Arrest Sparks Protests in Senegal
Demonstrators clashed with the police in Dakar, Senegal, on Friday during widespread protests against the arrest of the opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who has been accused of rape.
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Pope Francis Addresses Iraqi Christian Community
On Friday, Pope Francis spoke to the Christian community of Iraq. The church where he spoke was the site of a 2010 attack by Al Qaeda where at least 56 worshipers and religious officials were killed.
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Watch Live: Senate Debates Stimulus Plan for Covid Relief
The Senate is set to debate President Biden's nearly $2 trillion stimulus plan on Friday as Democrats prepare to barrel past widespread Republican opposition.