President Joe Biden sharply criticized reporters during a press interaction Sunday, declaring he knows “more world leaders” than they’ve encountered in their “whole goddamn life.” The remarks followed a question about whether President-elect Donald Trump poses a threat to democracy.
U2 frontman Bono was among 19 individuals awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest U.S. civilian honor, by outgoing President Joe Biden on Saturday. The recipients, spanning culture, politics, and activism, were recognized for their significant contributions to America and the world.
A severe winter storm swept across the central United States on Sunday, causing hazardous conditions, widespread disruptions, and prompting warnings from authorities. The storm, impacting states from Kansas to New Jersey, brought snow, ice, and high winds, while the South faced tornado threats and freezing temperatures. Over 60 million people remained under weather alerts as the storm tracked eastward.
A team of high school students from Centreville High School in Virginia, collaborating with the FDA, has uncovered concerning levels of DNA contamination in Pfizer’s experimental and commercial mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is reportedly making a bold gesture of support for President-elect Donald Trump by personally contributing $1 million to his inaugural committee.
An illegal immigrant from Honduras, Jervin Omar Mendieta Romero, was arrested in Haines City, Florida, on Sunday after an attempted murder that led to a self-inflicted injury.
In a move that raises eyebrows, the Biden administration has announced a $306 million investment aimed at bolstering bird flu monitoring and preparedness efforts across the United States.
President Biden plans to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to Hillary Clinton, Democratic megadonor George Soros, and 17 others during a White House ceremony on Saturday.
On February 15, 1951, Army Pvt. Bruno R. Orig displayed extraordinary valor during the Battle of Chipyong-ni in the Korean War. While returning from a mission, Orig found his comrades under enemy attack.
