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A Look At The Navy's New Report On Racial Bias

The Navy has come out with its long-awaited report on racial bias. Despite critics saying the effort feels watered down, Navy leadership says they intend to create lasting change.

Public Safety Canada is calling the Proud Boys a terrorist group, noting that last month, its members "played a pivotal role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol." Here, Proud Boys members join Donald Trump supporters at a protest outside the Colorado State Capitol in Denver.

Canada Lists Proud Boys As A Terrorist Group, Alongside ISIS And Al-Qaida

The listing describes the Proud Boys as a violent neofascist organization whose members "espouse misogynistic, Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, anti-immigrant, and/or white supremacist ideologies."

A shark is seen in an aquarium. (Mustafa Ozer/AFP via Getty Images)

Shark Populations Are Declining Toward 'Point Of No Return,' Scientists Say

A recent study found the global abundance of oceanic sharks and rays has plunged more than 70% since 1970.

Pharmacies To Start Getting Coronavirus Vaccines Directly From U.S. Government

The move is part of the Biden administration's effort to expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

GOP Divisions In Full Display Over Fates Of Reps. Cheney, Greene

The House Republican Conference meets Wednesday to discuss the futures of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Liz Cheney. It's a test of divisions within the party in the wake of Trump's impeachment.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, at the White House Jan. 21. On Wednesday he urged Americans to limit their Super Bowl watch parties to household members.

'Lay Low And Cool It': Fauci Warns Against Super Bowl Parties Becoming Superspreaders

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the president's chief medical adviser and the nation's top infectious disease official, is urging Americans to limit their gatherings to household members on Super Bowl Sunday.

Chinese workers wait to receive a COVID-19 vaccine jab at a mass vaccination center in Beijing on Jan. 5. Even with at least 5 homegrown vaccines nearing approval, China is setting a modest initial goal: 50 million people vaccinated by mid-February — about 3.5% of the total population.

China's Vaccine Campaign Hits A Few Bumps

Their vaccine rollout in this nation of 1.4 billion citizens is happening more slowly than anticipated. Why the delays?

2021 Golden Globe Nominees Announced, Netflix Leads The Pack

Nominees for the 2021 Golden Globes were announced today via a livestream. Past winners Sarah Jessica Parker and Taraji P. Henson revealed the first few nominees in a simulcast with the Today show.

Layering a cloth mask on top of a surgical mask helps achieve a tighter fit while also adding an extra layer of filtration. Double-masking like this increases protection against the coronavirus.

It's Time To Up Your Mask Game

From double-masking to getting a tighter seal, these suggestions and simple at-home hacks can make your mask a better barrier against the surging delta variant.

Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman displays his insignia during a presentation of the United States Space Force flag in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Space Force Is Here To Stay. But What Is Its Mission?

Space Force, a new military branch, turns one. But what exactly is its mission?

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