Katherine Lee

Local & State

A salute to veterans, as the U.S. returns to peacetime

November 7, 2021November 11, 2021

Nation & World

Multiple bomb threats reported at Yale, nearby buildings

by Associated Press November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

Students in the buildings were directed to go to the New Haven Green and some local streets were blocked off.

Nation & World, News

Lawsuits over federal workplace vaccine mandate focus on states’ rights

by DAVID A. LIEB, GEOFF MULVIHILL and ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

At least 26 states are challenging the Biden administration rule, arguing that it represents a federal power grab and usurps the authority of states to set health policy.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Democrats end deadlock, House sends $1 trillion infrastructure bill to Biden

by ALAN FRAM Associated Press November 5, 2021November 6, 2021

Under the deal, progressives end their roadblock of the package of road, water and other projects while moderates will back the president’s $1.85 trillion Build Back Better plan later this month if official estimates of its cost are in line with expectations.

Nation & World, Politics

Republicans push back on employer vaccine mandate in some states

by ANDREW DeMILLO and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

Republican governors, lawmakers and attorneys general already are forming a wall of opposition to President Joe Biden’s plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing at all private employers of 100 workers or more.

Nation & World

Europe at epicenter of pandemic despite vaccines, WHO says

by Associated Press November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

There has been more than a 50% jump in coronavirus cases across the Continent in the last month.

Nation & World

Capitol rioter who bragged she wouldn’t go to jail is sentenced

by JACQUES BILLEAUD and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

The Texas real estate agent, who said she would be spared because she is white and has blond hair and a good job, gets two months behind bars.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Biden’s big bill on brink of House votes, but talks drag on

by LISA MASCARO and ALAN FRAM Associated Press November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

The chamber prepared for votes now likely on Friday, and White House officials worked the phones to lock in support for the president’s signature proposal.