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President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Justice Department, former U.S. Circuit Court Judge Merrick Garland, is scheduled to begin his confirmation hearings Monday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. In his prepared opening statement, Garland vows to “protect the independence of the department from partisan influence” after four years in which critics assailed President Donald Trump for regularly venting his …

President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Justice Department, former U.S. Circuit Court Judge Merrick Garland, is scheduled to begin his confirmation hearings Monday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. In his prepared opening statement, Garland vows to “protect the independence of the department from partisan influence” after four years in which critics assailed President Donald Trump for regularly venting his …

The family of Etelvina Dominguez, 78 and a mother of eight, visits her the day before she died from COVID-19. Only her husband and eldest son could be there in person, with the others joining over an iPad. RELATED: https://youtu.be/MYpy2GR-tVU​ The pandemic has struck racial minorities particularly hard. Latinos die from the coronavirus 2.3 times more frequently than white non-Hispanics, …

The Washington National Cathedral will toll its funeral bell to honor the 500,000 people who have died of COVID-19 in the U.S. RELATED: https://youtu.be/lonBLx0D6XI Over 90,000 more Americans are likely to die from COVID-19-related causes by June 1, a leading forecasting institute says. The projection comes as the U.S. expects to surpass 500,000 deaths within the next two days. When …

This is what it’s all about for these marine life rescuers: seeing the happy tracks in the sand as the seals make their way to the water. 🌊 RELATED VIDEO » Belugas take first breath of fresh air in years: https://youtu.be/J3CFnoUrgn8 In September, a five-week-old seal was found unresponsive on the beach. Months later, she looks like a completely different …

SNL’s Britney Spears demands apologies from mock Ted Cruz, Gov Cuomo, Gina Carano RELATED: Feb. 13 ‘SNL’ mocks Trump’s impeachment trial lawyers https://youtu.be/SN_fde_FKVM “Saturday Night Live” wants apologies from Senator Ted Cruz, Governor Andrew Cuomo, and actor Gina Carano. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/37BzxT1 » USA TODAY …

School looks different for kids and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic RELATED: Hospital housekeepers are COVID unsung heroes https://youtu.be/odnCUfbwn-Q Kindergarteners and their parents explain what school is like a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3aBtXSx » USA TODAY delivers current local and national …

In addition to adapting to the pandemic as a nurse, Amanda Baetsle has also learned how to comfort her dying patients in their family’s absence. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItnMTuQVCoQ Calling a patient’s loved ones to notify of their death wasn’t a skillset Amanda Baetsle had before the pandemic hit. But Baestle knows that what she’s learned will only make her into a …

Charlie weighed one pound when he was born. Three years later, his community wanted to celebrate how far he’s come in a big way. 🚒 RELATED » Teen coming home from hospital gets parade: https://youtu.be/R2fU45tgNFk Three-year-old Charlie Smith was born weighing only one pound. His nurses wanted to celebrate the progress he’s made since then by throwing him an epic …

“If you could have one thing for your birthday, what would it be?” “Dad, don’t get offended but it’s mom. I want mom.” 💞 RELATED » Sister makes little brother’s birthday wish come true: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggkKcas45dU Air Force Master Sgt. Andrea Smith traveled more than 7,000 miles from South Korea to Thomasville, GA to surprise her son Jacen on his 13th …

On Christmas morning this entire family couldn’t wait for dad to open his surprise gift. 😱 RELATED » Teen asks stepdad to adopt him: https://youtu.be/KvO6U5ZB-F4 Armondo Garza has loved Ayden like a son for 9 years. This Christmas,10-year-old Ayden made things official with a very special gift. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/humankindvideos AND if you love Humankind, subscribe to …

President Donald Trump will visit Michigan on Thursday, the home turf of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a frequent target of his attacks, as he looks to tout his response to the coronavirus pandemic in a pivotal battleground state. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3cPYydW Whitmer, who has emerged as one of Trump’s most prominent foils in his bid to pressure states to reopen for …

Anthony’s driven this delivery route for five years. It’s never looked like this before. 📦 RELATED » Neighbors crowd street for UPS driver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvrR47qoX3w UPS driver Anthony Gaskin was brought to tears when hundreds of his Hallsley, Virginia customers lined the street to thank him for everything he’s done. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/humankindvideos AND if you love Humankind, …

Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey are just two notable alumni from historically Black colleges and universities. Here’s how HBCUs have changed over time. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3bkbQQl » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3bqmSDF » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, …

The White House COVID-19 Response Team and public health officials hold a news conference in Washington DC about the coronavirus pandemic. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIqG6ZFCZmk&t=11s Experts say COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective on some variants » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/37uq93G » USA TODAY delivers current local and national …