NewsNation Articles: March 15, 2021

Audio: Former VP Al Gore joins protest over plans to build pipeline through Memphis neighborhood Audio: Police respond to numerous violent weekend crimes in states across the country Audio: Once the virus epicenter, LA County rolls back restrictions Audio: Vatican bars gay union blessing, says God ‘can’t bless sin’ Audio: IRS starts sending $1,400 stimulus checks; here’s when it may hit your account Audio: Women who accuse Rep. Madison Cawthorn of sexual misconduct share their stories Audio: Biden finds developments in Gov. Cuomo harassment allegations ‘troubling’ SC family says grandmother’s ashes still lost in the mail one year later Assistant principal, daughter charged in computer hack to steal homecoming queen vote Police respond to numerous violent weekend crimes in states across the country Banfield: Conservative writer and Trump critic Bill Kristol on the future of the GOP Former VP Al Gore joins protest over plans to build pipeline through Memphis neighborhood Stimulus check argument led to Indianapolis quadruple murder, family says Concerns rise over Sri Lanka’s move to ban burqas Women who accuse Rep. Madison Cawthorn of sexual misconduct share their stories The Donlon Report: Humanitarian crisis grows at US border, Olympics boycott & Rep. Kinzinger talks future of the GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger on how to achieve bipartisan reforms for immigration and gun control Stanford, Connecticut, South Carolina and North Carolina State get No. 1 seeds for women’s NCAA Tournament States and federal government reevaluate voting laws 10 days of your life back? See how much time Americans saved by not commuting last year Deb Haaland becomes first-ever Native American US cabinet secretary UConn coach Geno Auriemma tests positive for COVID-19 Barbara Rickles, widow of comedian Don Rickles, dies at 84 ‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond reveals husband’s injury after crash Ronald DeFeo, convicted murderer who inspired ‘Amityville Horror,’ dead at 69, officials say Can’t get Teams to work? Microsoft is rolling back a system update to fix Extent of COVID-19 vaccine waste remains largely unknown Biden plans 1st major tax hike since 1993 — here’s what it could mean for your money Good news to start your week: Teens shop to keep at-risk seniors safe, teacher goes the extra mile Toys R Us has a new owner who’s planning to open stores Biden emphasizes local leadership over Trump in persuading hesitant Republicans on vaccine Teen with cystic fibrosis who appeared on ‘American Idol’ says it’s a miracle she can sing at all Gymnastics-Tumbling and “the talk” now part of gymnastics, says Raisman California sues major US nursing home operator over ratings You’re in luck! Get a free green doughnut at Krispy Kreme for St. Patrick’s Day PHOTOS: Dallas Seavey wins Iditarod, matches most wins by a musher Backlash over UK police response to vigils held for murdered London woman 3 dead after car hits 9 people near San Diego community college US authorization of AstraZeneca vaccine could come in April, trial data under review Biden finds developments in Gov. Cuomo harassment allegations ‘troubling’ California governor launches campaign against likely recall US to house up to 3,000 immigrant teens at Dallas convention center TurboTax stimulus check: Company says IRS has accurate bank account information for customers US air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska dig out from powerful snowstorm FBI report: Nashville bomber driven by conspiracies, paranoia 2 charged in assault of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after riot Stripe continues cash haul, now valued at $95 billion Regular booster vaccines are the future in battle with COVID-19, top genome expert says Volkswagen plans six battery factories to ramp up electrics What to do if you are a victim of unemployment fraud Steven Yeun, Chadwick Boseman make history with Best Actor Oscar nods Chicago parish fiercely backs priest after sex abuse claims Germany, France suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine GOP lawmakers travel to US-Mexico border; Dems call for phasing out ICE contracts Californians split on Gov. Newsom as recall looms, NewsNation poll finds New Mexico demands more of US when addressing nuclear waste March Madness: 68 teams punch ticket; the hard part awaits Once the virus epicenter, LA County rolls back restrictions EXPLAINER: Why countries are halting the AstraZeneca shot It’s hatching time for Southern California’s beloved bald eagles Flights canceled during China’s worst sandstorm in a decade Facebook to label vaccine posts to combat COVID-19 misinformation Vatican bars gay union blessing, says God ‘can’t bless sin’ Average gas prices climb 25 cents a gallon to $2.89 PHOTOS: Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo led the fashion march at the Grammys ☀ March 15: Stimulus payment tool, Biden admin begins relief promotion tour and history made at Grammys Defense in Chauvin’s trial concerned about impact of George Floyd family settlement Biden forecasts 100 million Americans will have received COVID-19 shots in next 10 days 2021 Oscar nominations announced: ‘Mank’ leads with 10 nods Sun illuminates remnants of SpaceX launch creating ‘noctilucent clouds’ in Florida 2nd woman involved in San Francisco Uber assault surrenders to authorities Biden declines to call for Cuomo to resign, awaits probe Stimulus checks: What to do if your payment wasn’t delivered Martial law imposed in parts of Myanmar city as deaths rise