NewsNation Articles: May 14, 2021

Markers honor locations vital to Louisiana civil rights WATCH: Police smash window to rescue dog from 115-degree car in Florida Audio: ‘Operation Lone Star’ troopers cracking down on illegal border crossings, smuggling Audio: Mississippi River opened near Memphis under damaged bridge Audio: House GOP elects New York Rep. Elise Stefanik to No. 3 post, after ousting Liz Cheney Audio: Smithsonian to reopen 7 museums, National Zoo as CDC faces mask-wearing guidance Audio: Swollen lymph nodes after COVID-19 vaccinations causing concern in mammograms US warns extremists may strike as virus restrictions ease After Cabinet withdrawal, Neera Tanden lands White House job China lands on Mars in latest advance for its space program Two tornadoes kill at least seven in China; over 200 injured Swollen lymph nodes after COVID-19 vaccinations causing concern in mammograms The Donlon Report: Indoor masks, fairness in farming and summer blackout concerns Florida man jams thumb into alligator’s eye to save his dog after hearing ‘death cry’ Delta becomes first US airline to require vaccines for new hires Pfizer COVID vaccine ‘safe, effective for teens’ Biden rescinds Trump-era health insurance requirement for new immigrants Oklahoma governor removed from Tulsa Race Massacre Commission after signing law banning teaching of critical race theory ‘Operation Lone Star’ troopers cracking down on illegal border crossings, smuggling Proposed bipartisan probe of deadly U.S. Capitol attack wins support Biden cancels Trump’s planned ‘Garden of American Heroes’ NFL families call for end to ‘race-norming’ in brain injury payouts to Black players Chick-fil-A to debut delivery-only service offering chicken wings alongside ‘classic’ menu items Migrant crawfish workers allege 60-hour weeks, low wages What is the science behind the new US mask guidance? Gaetz associate agrees to cooperate in federal investigation Looking to buy a home? US mortgage rates fall for 4th straight week White House: Report of migrant children held on buses being investigated New video from USS Omaha shows unknown aerial sphere vanishing into ocean Mother-son pair to cross same graduation stage at North Dakota university LIST: Retailers no longer requiring masks, including Target, Costco, Walmart , Kroger and Publix States, business sort out what new CDC mask guidance means Country’s largest supermarket operator to continue requiring masks following new CDC guidance Purrfect rescue: Kitten found encased in spray foam at Missouri internet provider facility Suspect in killing of Yale grad student arrested in Alabama COVID-19 killed 5 siblings, youngest brother fights to save the family farm Mountain lions make themselves at home on woman’s porch during repeat visits Andre’ Hill’s family to receive $10M from Ohio city in settlement 3 men slashed, 1 punched, in serial attacks on NYC subway US senators close to announcing $52B chips funding deal, sources say Mississippi River opened near Memphis under damaged bridge Retail sales were flat in April as stimulus spending waned Good Samaritans rescue seniors from burning crash on Tennessee highway Following CDC guidelines, Gov. Walz to end Minnesota mask mandate Child tax credits, unemployment benefits and more: IRS highlights key changes ahead of May 17 filing deadline 13-year-old arrested in killing of another Kansas teen Petition with 350,000 signatures wants Tokyo Games canceled Japan expands virus emergency ahead of Tokyo Olympics Gas crunch from cyberattack intensifies in nation’s capital Biden set to release first detailed budget of his presidency on May 27 ‘Tiger King’s’ Jeff Lowe willing to give up big cats, lawyer says Mysterious deed claims new ownership of Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch ‘US Welcome Patrol’: How some border agents are struggling with Biden’s policy shift Prince Harry says he contemplated quitting royal life several times in his 20s House GOP elects New York Rep. Elise Stefanik to No. 3 post, after ousting Liz Cheney Cat jumps from burning Chicago building, goes on its merry way Smell at Louisiana hotel turns out to be guest storing gas, fire officials say ☀ May 14: Masks going away for some, Middle East escalation, and a $26 million mistake Woman ‘hoarding fuel’ catches fire after crash during attempted traffic stop in South Carolina Biden to meet DACA recipients in immigration overhaul push Israeli tanks pound Gaza ahead of possible ground incursion Biden, GOP senators upbeat, plan more infrastructure talks UN Security Council to meet on Sunday about Israel, Gaza ‘Death to Palestine:’ Brooklyn mosque vandalized on Muslim holy day as tensions rise Misinformation surges amid India’s COVID-19 calamity Philly health official forced to resign over MOVE bombing cremations