NewsNation Articles: March 8, 2021

Goodbye Pepé: Here’s why a longtime Looney Tunes character was ‘canceled’ How civil rights attorney Brittany K. Barnett — along with Kim Kardashian and former President Trump — helped free Chris Young NASA-SpaceX launch of next International Space Station crew pushed to April 22 US says visa applicants denied due to Trump travel ban can reapply Les Miles, Kansas agree to ‘mutual’ split after LSU report on sexual complaints Royal insiders react to Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview The Naked Cowboy arrested while performing at Bike Week Why a lawyer thinks Chauvin could be acquitted of George Floyd’s murder Audio: Jury selection delayed in trial of ex-officer charged in George Floyd’s death Michelle Obama, Mia Hamm among 9 chosen for Women’s HOF Audio: CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans can gather indoors without masks Audio: ‘It wasn’t a safe space:’ Cuomo accuser Ana Liss on her time in the governor’s office VIDEO: Roads flood as dam breaches in Maui community of Haiku Twitter sues Texas AG, claiming retaliation for Trump ban MLB lefty Rheal Cormier, pitched in 1988, ’08 Olympics, dies at 53 Defendant in deadly ‘Ghost Ship’ fire to serve sentence at home Cities brace for spring break crowds as health officials urge caution 8 expecting mothers take over Kansas elementary school The Donlon Report: Russia’s COVID disinformation campaign, the Chauvin trial begins & lessons on education reform from fmr. secretary Duncan ‘It wasn’t a safe space:’ Cuomo accuser Ana Liss on her time in the governor’s office Cowboys, QB Prescott finally have agreement on new contract Prince Harry says inheritance from Princess Diana made it possible to leave royal family RNC maintains right to use Trump’s name in fundraising Does having more money make you more grateful or compassionate? When is Daylight Saving Time? Gas price outlook: ‘Prepare for further increases’ Cuomo approval stronger with New York City residents than statewide, NewsNation poll finds Andrew Yang leads NYC mayoral race Democratic primary field, NewsNation poll finds Georgia Senate passes bill to nix no-excuse absentee voting Detonation of homemade explosive at Michigan high school was accidental, police say SD Gov. Noem to sign ban on transgender girls from female sports Estimated 17.1 million Americans watched explosive Harry, Meghan interview Stimulus checks will hit bank accounts starting this weekend; see how much you’ll get US journalist arrested while covering protest goes on trial Wrongful death suit filed on behalf of Daniel Prude’s kids Police pursue hundreds of tips after violent Colorado party VIDEO: Car crashes into karate studio while class is in session; owner says staff stopped driver from fleeing Harvard professor ignites uproar over ‘comfort women’ claims With virus aid in sight, Democrats debate filibuster changes New York Gov. Cuomo signs emergency powers bill amid calls for his resignation US monitoring Russia disinformation related to COVID-19 vaccines Pastor on leave after sermon suggesting wives should lose weight, strive to look like Melania Trump Heads up: Some sea slugs can grow new bodies after decapitation Biden to mark year of widespread COVID-19 shutdowns in prime-time address Task force recommends securing US Capitol with ‘mobile fencing,’ other steps US Supreme Court dumps last of Trump’s election appeals Republican Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri will not seek reelection in 2022 CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans can gather indoors without masks $1,400 stimulus checks could be sent within days as House readies to pass virus relief House to vote this week on bills to expand gun background checks Jill Biden honors 21 women for courage on International Women’s Day Pence to give speech in SC, his 1st since leaving office Memorable quotes from Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview Passenger files lawsuit against United Airlines after engine failure, emergency landing Biden orders review of Title IX changes, establishes Gender Policy Council Jury selection delayed in trial of ex-officer charged in George Floyd’s death ☀ March 8: Jury selection for trial over George Floyd’s death, a royal rift revealed and celebrating International Women’s Day Celebrate Women’s History Month with a limited edition ‘HerSHEy’s’ bar Serena Williams ‘proud’ of Meghan for interview MacKenzie Scott marries Seattle teacher after Bezos divorce 6-year-old battling cancer surprised with birthday parade from St. Louis area first responders Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game 170-150 After historic whirlwind visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome Workers worry about safety, stress as states ease mask rules CPD promises action on mental health after two officers die by suicide in one week