NewsNation Articles: April 29, 2021

Anne Douglas, widow of late actor Kirk Douglas, dies at 102 Girl Scout cookies take flight in Virginia drone deliveries Audio: A look at states rolling back COVID guidelines this spring Audio: Researchers concerned with alarming uptick in manatee deaths Audio: US vows again to ban menthol flavor in cigarettes, cigars Audio: Ex-CEO says incident with Tennessee teen was about ‘behavior’ not boy’s prom dress Audio: Shortage of truckers expected to cause gas prices to increase Arizona Sheriff calls situation at the border a major health concern Researchers concerned with alarming uptick in manatee deaths This designer’s viral acts of kindness spread ‘light and goodness’ during a dark pandemic year Shortage of truckers expected to cause gas prices to increase Child Tax Credit: Biden plan continues monthly checks of up to $300 per child through 2025 Religious festival stampede in Israel kills 45, more than 150 injured 6 things you can get for free with your COVID-19 vaccination card The Donlon Report: Vaccine safety, possible gas shortage & one-on-one with Andrew Giuliani after feds raid father’s home office Trevor Lawrence 1st of 5 quarterbacks taken in NFL Draft 1st round Suspect behind deadly California wildfire was trying to cover up murder, officials believe 8 indicted in alcohol-related death after alleged hazing incident at Ohio fraternity party Exclusive video shows former reality TV star Josh Duggar in jail Indiana man charged in assault of girl, 9, may be connected to unsolved 2017 teens’ murders 5 arrested in violent robbery of Lady Gaga’s dogs Pope aims to cut down on corruption among Vatican managers Couple shot and killed inside North Carolina home identified by family Congress passes extension of opioid enforcement tool Police searching for Arizona murder suspect who escaped custody near Atlanta airport Stimulus checks: Nearly 2 million more payments issued in latest batch Cruises could resume in mid-July with 95% of passengers fully vaccinated, CDC says A look at states rolling back COVID-19 guidelines this spring Andrew Brown Jr. shooting: Names of deputies involved released, 4 cleared to return to work Chipotle is giving out free burritos to health care workers. Here’s how to get one before they run out US vows again to ban menthol flavor in cigarettes, cigars Spain recovers 24 bodies from migrant boat off Canaries 8 women allege sexual abuse at summer camp run by Virginia Beach-based nonprofit Louisville officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid announces retirement Ex-CEO says incident with Tennessee teen was about ‘behavior’ not boy’s prom dress Here’s what you need to know about Biden’s proposed national paid family leave program Baby foxes, raccoons and owls in couple’s backyard give snapshot of Central Texas wildlife Lumber prices skyrocket nearly 250%, impacts suppliers and buyers US unemployment claims drop to 553,000 another pandemic low 3 more officers on leave over rough arrest of Colorado woman with dementia US economy accelerated at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter Biden marks 100 days in office with rally in Georgia Watch: Senator Ted Cruz appears to be sleeping during President Biden’s address 5 dead, including 2 deputies and suspect, following North Carolina standoff Idaho lawmakers pass bill to kill most of state’s wolf population Prince William, Kate release photos to mark 10th wedding anniversary Navalny appears in court for first time since ending hunger strike Minor won’t be charged after tying electrical cord around dog’s neck, setting him on fire ☀ April 29: Biden calls for trillions in spending, Sen. Scott says the US isn’t racist, and meet the country’s oldest person Pressure mounting on Biden administration to fix levee breaches in South Texas Illinois judge writes state’s gun owner registration system ‘makes criminals out of law-abiding citizens’ FedEx mass shooting survivor reunites with police officers she says saved her life Outgoing McAllen mayor says he’s had the time of his life, calls immigration criticisms ‘baloney’ 114-year-old Nebraska woman becomes oldest living American West Virginia Gov. signs transgender athlete ban India adds another 375K virus cases, tries to vaccinate more Moderna beefs up manufacturing for 2021-22 COVID-19 vaccine doses China launches main part of its 1st permanent space station