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Bad Batch Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Sets Back Production

A Baltimore company trying to produce COVID-19 vaccines had to throw out a bad batch of the Johnson & Johnson product. That sets back efforts to expand production of this vaccine.

Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman speaks at an investment conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 27. OPEC and its allies on Thursday decided to gradually boost oil production in anticipation of a rebound in crude demand over the summer.

OPEC+ To Gradually Boost Oil Production Ahead Of Expected Summer Rebound In Demand

Citing vaccination rollouts and various stimulus packages globally, the powerful oil cartel and its allies made a surprise announcement that it would gradually boost oil production over three months.

Senate Leader Slams Noems' Special Session Plan

Governor Kristi Noem wants lawmakers back for a special session in late May or early June.She wants legislators to address several issues -- changes to a…

USD Breaks Ground On New Health Sciences Building

A new health sciences building is going up at the University of South Dakota. And a $1 million gift will help build out a new dental clinic.The…

David Ploeger, a retired Minneapolis police sergeant who was Derek Chauvin's shift supervisor, on Thursday told the court that he wasn't informed of the officer's knee on George Floyd's neck until after he was in the hospital, or how long Chauvin had kept Floyd in that position.

Chauvin's Former Supervisor Testifies Restraint Should Have Ended Much Sooner

"When Mr. Floyd was no longer offering up any resistance to the officers, they could have ended the restraint," retired Sgt. David Ploeger told the court on Thursday.

Dan Henry, D.C. resident, out for a ride on his mountain bike. His bike was stolen from his home a few weeks ago.

Bike Thieves Are On A Roll During The Pandemic. Here's How To Protect Your Ride

The "bike boom" of the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in a shortage of bikes nationwide, has also led to a significant rise in bike theft in multiple cities across the country

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks with other Democratic members of Congress outside of the Democratic National Headquarters in November, urging then-President-elect Biden to address the climate crisis.

Ocasio-Cortez Sees Green New Deal Progress In Biden Plan, But 'It's Not Enough'

For Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and progressive climate activists, the Biden infrastructure plan shows the influence of the Green New Deal. But they think it's nowhere near big enough.

Biden Faces Difficult Task Of Freeing Power Sector From Fossil Fuels

\Biden's massive infrastructure proposal aims to shift the U.S. away from fossil fuels. But much more will be needed to meet his goal of making the entire power sector carbon neutral by 2035.

American Airlines, which is located in Fort Worth, and Dell Technologies, headquartered in Round Rock, were the first to criticize recent attempts to alter state election laws in Texas.

These Are The Businesses Speaking Out Against Texas' Newly Proposed Election Laws

American Airlines and Dell are directly criticizing Republican-sponsored legislation in the state legislature that would curb expanded voter access.

A sign requiring face masks and COVID-19 protocols is displayed at a restaurant in Plymouth, Mich., on March 21. Coronavirus cases in Michigan are skyrocketing after months of steep declines, one sign that a new surge may be starting.

A 4th COVID-19 Surge May Be Starting. How Bad Could It Get?

The answer, experts say, depends on how Americans behave in the next several weeks and how quickly vaccines get in arms.

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